From the Home Economics Board to Luomapaja – Exhibition and Celebration Day

Mon 23.11.2026 – Thu 26.11.2026
9–17, celebration day 25 Nov 12–17

Welcome on Wed 25 Nov 12–19 to reminisce, taste, and chat at Luomapaja’s celebration day (Kautonkatu 3) in the old parish hall, and to explore and record your own memories in an interactive exhibition Tue–Thu 24–26 Nov 9–17. Free entry. Exhibition open Tue–Thu 24–26 Nov. Event day Wed 25 Nov 12–19

In Äänekoski, a Home Economics Board was established in 1950 to help residents cope with post-war scarcity. Its own premises, Puuhapirtti, were acquired in the 1970s, and in the 1990s the Home Economics Board became home economics advisory services.

Koskelan setlementti took over organizing the home economics advisory services in 2008, with the city continuing to fund the operations. Since 2023, activities have been carried out under the name Luomapaja.

Luomapaja’s funding ends and operations will cease at the end of 2026. However, the tradition continues and the spirit will live on in Koskelan course activities.

Over the decades there have been thousands of gatherings around handcrafts, home economics skills, and sustainable living. From the Home Economics Board, Home Economics Advisory Services, Puuhapirtti, and Luomapaja, people have rented tableware, dehydrators, juicers, sewing machines, and overlock machines. People have gathered to enjoy hobbies together, repair the old, and learn new things.

We warmly welcome everyone on Wed 25 Nov 12–19 to reminisce, taste, and chat at Luomapaja’s (Kautonkatu 3) celebration day in the old parish hall. Free entry.

Interactive exhibition open Tue–Thu 24–26 Nov 9–17.

Luomapaja celebration day Wed 25 Nov 12–19