Program 2023

Thursday August 17th 2023

• 11-18 Pop-ups and exhibitions are open
• 13-15.30 Opening event at Forssa Theater (Torikatu 8)
  Focus on Design and Responsible Production
  The discussions are held in Finnish
  
  On stage:
  Eija Rasinmäki, textile artist, Kutomo Rasinmäki
  Pirjo Kääriäinen, professor, Aalto Univerisity
  Jaana Woll, designer, TEXO chairman
  Katri Pylkkänen, Finnish Textile and Fashion
  Nea Mertsalmi, brand manager, Finlayson Oy
  Larissa Immonen, CEO, Finarte Oy
  
  
• 16-17 Launch event for the Pattern Calendar 2024.
  Exhibition space Vinkkeli at the Forssa Library (Wahreninkatu 4)
  Guided tour: Finlayson in Forssa – the Return of the Patterns -exhibition.
• 16-18 Elina Airikkala: Lap Rya - a social method, introduction at Valimo (Uittotie 2)
• 18-20 Afterwork at Villa Forss

The speakers will be introduced here

Friday August 18th 2023

• 11-18 Pop-ups and exhibitions are open
• 13-15.30 Talk event at Forssa Theater (Torikatu 8)
  Focus on versatile textile production, the education and know-how in textile. The discussions are held in Finnish
  
  On stage:
  Johanna Rämö, CEO, FOXA Oy
  Jan Timm Utecht, CEO, Globe Hope Oy
  Outi Saaristo, entrepreneur, Rykkeri/Forssa Fabric Oy
  Anna Huoviala, head of education in design, HAMK
  Marja Rissanen, lector, TAMK
  Karita Stenfors-Selkälä, teacher, LHKK.
  
  
• 16-17 Guided tour: Finlayson in Forssa – the Return of the Patterns -exhibition.
  Exhibition space Vinkkeli at the Forssa Library (Wahreninkatu 4)
• 16-18 Elina Airikkala: Lap Rya - a social method, introduction at Valimo (Uittotie 2)
• 18 -> Evening event: The Night of Waste and Recycling at Forssa Spinning Mill Area (Organizer: Loimi-Hämeen Jätehuolto Oy)

Picture: Rykkeri / Forssa Fabric Oy

The speakers will be introduced here

Saturday August 19th 2023

• 11-18 Japani-tori / Japan Market open at Forssa Työväentalo (Kauppakatu 17)
• 11-18 Pop-ups and exhibitions open
• 12-15 Talk event at Forssa Theater (Torikatu 8)
  Finnish Wool and the Future of Craft Skills.
  The discussions are held in Finnish
  Hosts: Jenni Vanhanen ja Anni Laitinen:
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  On stage:
  Tea Auramo, Fluff Stuff
  Sini Honkala, Ruukin Kehräämö
  Piia Aaltonen, Vuonue
  Sari Witka, Urpolan tila
  Piritta Mäkinen, Mustalammas
  Hillevi Kaarlenkaski, Wetterhoff
  Susanna Kääriäinen, Kultavilla
  Niina Hiltunen, Luova Kudonta

• 16-17 Guided tour at the Pattern Centre (Wahreninkatu 13)
• 16-18 Elina Airikkala: Lap Rya - a social method, introduction at Valimo (Uittotie 2)
• 18-20 Afterwork at Ravintola Villa / Hotelli Fabrik

Kuva: Wetterhoff

The speakers will be introduced here

Sunday August 20th 2023 

• 11-18 Japani-tori / Japan Market open at Forssa Työväentalo (Kauppakatu 17)
• 11-18 Pop-ups and exhibitions are open
• 13.30-15.30 Focus on Japan:
  Open event at Forssa Työväentalo (Kauppakatu 17)
  A Japanese view on Forssa Textile Week. The event will be interpreted to Finnish and Japanese.
  
  Introducing Naomi Ito and Anu Tuominen: A joined collaboration between the two artists
  Ohariko Traveler: An introduction
  Visit The Japani-tori / Japan Market
  
  
• 16-17 Guided tour at the Pattern Centre (Wahreninkatu 13)
• 16-18 Elina Airikkala: Lap Rya - a social method, introduction at Valimo (Uittotie 2)

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