Art Workshops
Take photos without a camera, make rock and light paintings, sculpt the snow and use your senses.
Image Experience – Photos Without A Camera
Product description: Come make photos with cyanotype technique. In the Image Experience Workshop, we will take a peek at the roots of photography. The participant does not need to know photography; we will not use cameras. Plants, sticks, stones, and sand found in the surrounding nature will be our themes and our negatives Exposure to light will take place under the sun, and we will develop the blueprints on site, either in the river or in seawater. As we hang the photos to dry, they will create a pop-up exhibition. The participants will get their own prints and instructions on how to tint the pictures with tea or coffee, if they so desire.
It is also possible to make one big work of art in the group, to hang on the office coffee room wall (order ahead).
The workshop instructor is photographer and artist Pirjo Lempeä.
Pirjo Lempeä is an Oulu-based photographer and artist. In recent years, she has focused on alternative photographic techniques, on photographing without camera, and on cyanotype and gum oil prints. Pirjo is an experienced photography teacher and workshop instructor.
Duration: 1-2 hours
Available: May – Sep
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Program includes diplomas
Light Painting Workshop
Program: Light painting is an easy, fun and inexpensive photography technique that is suitable for both occasional snappers and serious photography enthusiasts. We will start with an intensive theory session to test what we can do with different sources of light, and then we will practice drawing with light together. After a moment of brainstorming, we will divide into smaller groups to make our photo ideas a reality.
The workshop instructor is photographer and artist Pirjo Lempeä.
Pirjo Lempeä is an Oulu-based photographer and artist. In recent years, she has focused on alternative photographic techniques, on photographing without camera, and on cyanotype and gum oil prints. Pirjo is an experienced photography teacher and workshop instructor.
For light painting, you will need:
- a camera with manual settings (M) and a tripod
- light sources for drawing and painting, such as various battery-operated lights, a flashlight, sparklers, phone etc.
If you bring your own camera, charge the battery and spare batteries, empty the memory card.
Duration: ca. 2-3 hours
Available: dark period, Christmas Party season, October 15 – February 28.
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Dress code: dark clothing, no white socks, no reflectors
Program includes diplomas
Rock Painting
Program: Is your tribe made of survivors? Can you pass on an important message to the future generations? In this challenge, you will learn the techniques of ancient cave and rock painters, and paint your own spirit animal, nature element or important message with red or yellow ochre paints.
First, we will learn about the old rock paintings, and after an exercise of relaxation and guided imagery, we will make our own paintings. Lastly, we will compile the works into a story for the whole tribe.
The workshop instructor is sculptor Antti Ylönen.
Ylönen has worked as a visual artist since the 1990s both in Finland and in Spain, India and Japan among other countries. He uses wood in his works, because the material is warm and full of surprises. Ylönen has also conducted art workshops and he has led several international art events in the Oulu region.
Duration: ca. 1,5-2 hours
Available: Year-round
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Program includes diplomas
Snow Sculpting
Program: Here is a cool challenge for your team! Guided by a sculptor, the group will turn a snow cube into a sculpture with the help of saws, chisels and water.
At the beginning of the workshop, we will tune in to collaborating by devising the theme of the day and by sketching. At the end of the workshop, we will document the sculptures and hold an opening party for the sculpture exhibition!
The workshop instructor is sculptor Antti Ylönen.
Ylönen has worked as a visual artist since the 1990s both in Finland and in Spain, India and Japan among other countries. He uses wood in his works, because the material is warm and full of surprises. Ylönen has also conducted art workshops and he has led several international art events in the Oulu region.
Duration: ca. 2-3 hours
Available: Snowy season, 15.12.-30.03.
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Program includes diplomas
Postcards From Oulu
Program: Cannot find a suitable souvenir?
Come create a unique memory from Oulu. You can make your very own postcard with a simple and fun collage technique. During the workshop, you can craft one or more cards. We will have plenty of materials to choose from available at the workshop. You can also use materials you have collected yourself, such as brochures or entry tickets. Your card will be posted to an address of your choice.
The workshop instructor is Riikka Kontio.
Kontio is an artist, visual art therapist and graphic designer from Oulu. She instructs groups in Art and Wellbeing, and is particularly interested in igniting joy and creativity in people.
Duration: 1 hour
Available: Year-round
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Program includes diplomas
Walk With Your Senses Switched On
Program: Find your own empowering place in the nature!
The guided sensory walk explores the elements of nature with all the senses and helps find your own empowering place that we will mark aesthetically in the way you like. Nature will calm your mind and open up your senses. During the excursion, you will absorb energy and creativity.
The workshop instructor is Riikka Kontio.
Kontio is an artist, visual art therapist and graphic designer from Oulu. She instructs groups in Art and Wellbeing, and is particularly interested in igniting joy and creativity in people.
Duration: ca. 1-2 hours
Available: May – Sep
Group Size: 4-30 persons
Program includes diplomas