Finnish Language Classes for Kids & Adults

June 2024

Learn Finnish this summer! We're hosting in-person Finnish language learning opportunities this June at the Finnish American Heritage Center. Taught by Becky Luoma of Language Clubhouse, classes will emphasize fun and interactive learning for children and adults. Click the titles below for full class descriptions and online registration. Registration is open now through June 3rd or until sold out. Questions? Email clare.zuraw@finlandiafoundation.org

BASICS OF FINNISH LANGUAGE FOR ADULTS

5 sessions: Mondays & Wednesdays June 12,17, 19, 24, 26, 2024

5:30-7pm EDT

FINNISH LANGUAGE FAMILY FUN - AGES 3-6 - GROUP 1

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 12-14, 2024

10:30-11:30am EDT

FINNISH LANGUAGE FAMILY FUN - AGES 7-10 - GROUP 1

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 12-14, 2024

12-1:30PM EDT

FINNISH LANGUAGE FAMILY FUN - AGES 3-6 - GROUP 2

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 26-28, 2024

10:30-11:30am EDT

FINNISH LANGUAGE FAMILY FUN - AGES 7-10 - GROUP 2 Wednesday, Thursday, Friday June 26-28, 2024 12-1:30pm EDT

Please note that Group 1 and Group 2 will cover the same content. A caregiver must attend Family Fun classes with their child.

Finlandia Foundation National is hiring a Communications Director.

Deadline to apply is Sunday, June 30, 2024.

Position Description: FFN is seeking an enthusiastic communications professional to join our team as Communications Director. Our Communications Director will be a strategic thinker, practical problem solver and positive team player.

Location: This position may be fully remote. The applicant must be located in the United States and have the ability to legally work in the U.S. FFN is located in California and Michigan.

Salary Range: $58,000 – $65,000

Anticipated Start Date: August 1, 2024

REGISTER NOW

In addition to our new language classes we still have slots open in our other summer workshops. Click the blue titles to link to detailed information & online registration



Ryijy Weaving Workshop - Monday-Friday, June 17-21, 10am-5pm (Lisa Wiitala)

Midsummer Jouhikko Gathering - Bow Making, Playing Workshops, and more - Thursday-Sunday, June 20-23 (Alice Margerum & Clare Zuraw)

Beginning Weaving - Tuesday-Saturday, July 30-August 3, 10am-5pm (Phyllis Fredendall)

OTHER EVENTS

Community Singalong - 1-2 Mondays per month - Free, RSVP requested at copper.country.singalong@gmail.com

The Folk School at Midsummer - Finlandia Art Gallery exhibition reception - June 20, 2024, 7-8:30pm

Midsummer Dance with White Water - June 22, 2024, 6-8:30pm

Knitting Lunch Hour - Tuesdays - 12-1pm - Free, no registration required

Ryijy woven by Lisa Wiitala

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