NEWS
Events, exhibitions, competitions and other exciting news. Click the titles for more info.
The webshop is finally open.
The webshop only has some of the products I have made, a wider selection is available at the PAJA1605 shop in Oulu.
I will keep updating and adding more products to the webshop as well.
Kädentaitajien Lahjapaja (Handcrafters Gift Shop) is open 7. – 22.12.2024 in Oulu Center at three locations – Kirkkokatu 23-25, Kirkkokatu 27 and Saaristonkatu 13.
Exhibitors are local small business owners and hobbyists, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Ujo can be found at Saaristonkatu 13 (right next to the bus stop)
Monday – Thursday 10 – 18
Friday 10 – 19
Saturday 10 – 18
Sunday 12 – 18
Aitta 10
Monday – Friday 10 – 17
Saturday 10 – 15
Paja1605 shop in Oulu is closed for the next couple of weeks due to extremely loud construction work at the market square.
Design from Finland mark awarded to Ujo
Products and services bearing the Design from Finland mark have been designed in Finland in a professional, responsible and user-oriented manner.
Key Flag awarded to Ujo’s products and Webshop
The Key Flag symbol is a mark of origin awarded to products made in Finland and services produced in Finland. The Key Flag symbol is carried by around 5,000 different products, product groups and services.
Kädentaitajien Lahjapaja (Handcrafters Gift Shop) is open 7. – 22.12.2023 at Isokatu 26 (opposite to Valkea Shopping mall) in Oulu Center.
Exhibitors are local small business owners and hobbyists, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Monday – Saturday 10 – 18
Sunday 12 – 18
“Muotoutumassa – New Design from the North”, exhibition is open 24.2. – 25.3.2023 at the Proto Design Center in Pikisaari.
My Iris pendant is there on display.
Pictures of the exhibition on OSAO’s Facebook post.
Thursday – Friday 12 – 18
Saturday 10 – 16
Kädentaitajien Lahjapaja (Handcrafters Gift Shop) is open 7. – 22.12.2021 at Isokatu 33 (Tokmanni building) in Oulu Center.
Exhibitors are local small business owners and hobbyists, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Monday – Saturday 10 – 18
Sunday 12 – 18
The 12th Design market in Oulu is being held yet again in picturesque Pikisaari.
Thursday 12.8. at 14 – 21
Friday 13.8. at 14 – 20
Exhibitor list in 2021:
PAJA1605
Namia Design
Omiako Design
marjaana niskanen
Korupaja Helmi
Artisan Soap Company
Pausekorut
Vuurran
Cremix
YO ZEN
Palasia Design
Linnunradan tila
Koi Design
+ many others
The first Made in Oulu competition was organized in 2021, in search for the best local products in Oulu. Story in Finnish.
Buzz Lightbutt was one of the nine finalists.
Chocosomnia won the competition. Story also in Finnish.
A new pop up shop opened at the Marketplace for the summer. At the same warehouse as last year.
Ceramics by Johanna Pétursdóttir
Illustrations and children’s books by Henna Ryynänen
Designs and illustrations by NOT Design
Textiles by Aitta8
Illustrations by Oulutuotteet
Jewellery by Ujo, Utukoru and MrWain
And so much more!
Aitta 7
Tuesday – Saturday 10 – 17
Sunday 12 – 16
After two years of further vocational studies I graduated as a goldsmith from OSAO.
Our last demonstration of competence had to have at least three different setting styles.
Pictures of the piece (ring) on my Instagram here.
Pictured also other fellow graduates Sanna Perunka, Virve Inget and Seppo Vainikainen.
On the left is our teacher Mauri Kuorilehto.
Onwards and upwards! There’s still specialist vocational studies available (master goldsmith).
Maybe someday.
Hidden inside a red warehouse at Oulu Marketplace is a dream come true for three students from OSAO.
https://www.kaleva.fi/punainen-aitta-oulun-torilla-katkee-sisaansa-kolme/3027161 (has more pictures from the workshop and boutique, but is behind a paywall in Finnish)
Picture of the newspaper (in Finnish also).
Instead of organising a pop up after pop up, we worked in collaboration with Paja1605 to find a permanent location for our workshop and boutique.
After our pop up at the Oulu Marketplace, we were already head over heels in love with the atmosphere of the sea, the docks, the warehouses and the people. The summer was magical.
One of the winter habitable warehouses was still available, the rent negotiations worked out and it’s ours for the time being.
We built a boutique downstairs and a workshop upstairs. It’s perfect.
Welcome to the Marketplace, down by the quay, at warehouse number 10.
Aitta 10
Monday – Friday 10 – 17
Saturday 10 – 15
For the second time, our pop up shop in collaboration with Paja1605 is now open for the summer in Oulu.
This time we are located at the Oulu Marketplace in one of the idyllic old warehouses.
Since our exhibition at Galleria MABD earlier this year was cut short, we decided to give our unique pieces another chance to be seen and are thus having a small exhibition at the pop up shop as well.
The shop is stocked with a variety of handmade goods from local makers, eg. unique silver jewelry, paintings and gift items (hand-carved champagne glasses, cards and knit hats for babies).
We are also offering jewelry repair services, custom work, glass and wood engraving. There will also be items from other makers later. You are most welcome to pop by if you’re in the area!
Pop up organized by Ujo, Mr Wain, Utukoru and Oulutuotteet
Aitta 7
Tuesday – Friday 10 – 17
Saturday – Sunday 10 – 15
“Born With a Spark, Made by Fire”, exhibition is held in Galleria MABD (Kajaaninkatu 25) in honor of the 10th anniversary of jewellery training in Oulu, at OSAO Vocational College.
The students paired up and each pair chose a technique which to use in their pieces. Come and check out how different people interpret the same given technique and theme.
THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CLOSED ON 18.3.2020 DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK.
All the pieces can now be viewed on OSAO’s Facebook and Galleria MABD’s Facebook.
My piece can also be viewed in my portfolio.
“The many faces of jewellery”, exhibition at Myllykirjasto.
Come and find out the stories behind the pieces and the makers.
The exhibitors are five local jewellers from Paja1605:
Utukoru – Website – Instagram
MrWain – Website – Instagram
Klink design – Instagram
Hopeikko – Website – Instagram
Ujo – Website – Instagram
A few pictures from the exhibition here.
THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CLOSED ON 18.3.2020 DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK.
Traditional handcrafters pop-up gift shop at Kirkkokatu 14 (former Stockmann) in Oulu Center.
Exhibitors are local small business owners and hobbyists, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Check out my Instagram post from a previous year, there will be so many awesome products for sale at the gift shop this year as well! See you there!
Monday – Saturday 10 – 18
Sunday 12 – 18
It’s the 10th anniversary of jewellery training in Oulu, at OSAO Vocational College.
To celebrate the event our class of future goldsmiths decided to go on tour on October 10th which has also been named as the “Day of Jewellery” by the Finnish Jewellery Art Association.
We had three pop up exhibitions in Oulu.
OSAO Kaukovainio at 11:30 – 12
Valkea Shopping Center at 15 – 15:30
Zeppelin Shopping Center at 16 – 16:30
A few videos from the event in my Instagram post.
More pictures from the event at OSAO’s Facebook post.
The 10th Design market in Oulu is being held in picturesque Pikisaari for the fourth time already.
Local designers and handcrafters are selling a variety of items from graphics and jewellery to clothing and ceramics.
Street food also available. Welcome!
Thursday 15.8. at 15 – 22
Friday 16.8. at 14 – 20
Exhibitor list in 2019:
Anna-Riikka Qvist
Anu Kirkinen
CATIE Q
Cobblerina
Design Luode
Maja, Decor & Lifestyle shop
Linnunradan tila
Salmiakki Manifesto
Digi- ja mainostoimisto Höyry
UJO
Oikku Design
EK for kids
Pauliina Rundgren HandiCrafts
Vaatelaastari
Mary a. jalava
Ester Visual
Excuse My BonBon
YO ZEN
Koi Design
Hembula Design
jo
Kudokko
Lapinkettu
mainoa DESIGN
Maru’s Bags
Namia Design
Metropolis by Jussi Lahtinen
Vaatelainaamo Mallaamo
Ninnimoi Design
Non Boutique
Nunnukka design
OMIAKO Design
OMIN
RIEMUpuoti
SOAP°
Anna Matinlauri
tt.
Tundra Natural
Vera-Vera
Villasirkus
J Being Fantatastic
Our pop up shop in collaboration with Paja1605 is now open for the summer in Oulu.
The shop is stocked with a variety of handmade goods from local makers, eg. unique silver and steel jewelry, paintings and gift items (hand-carved champagne glasses, cards and knit hats for babies).
We are also offering jewelry repair services, custom work, glass engraving and later possibly even ring engraving. There will also be items from other makers later. You are most welcome to pop by if you’re in the area!
Pop up organized by Ujo, Mr Wain, Utukoru, Sameising, Pajankajo and Oulutuotteet. Welcome!
Sepän Kulma
Merikoskenkatu 9
Monday – Friday 10 – 18
Saturday 10 – 15
Traditional handcrafters pop-up gift shop at Kirkkokatu 13 (Danske Bank building) in Oulu Center.
Exhibitors are local small business owners, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Check out my Instagram post from last year, there will be so many awesome products for sale at the gift shop this year as well! See you there!
Monday – Friday 10 – 18
Saturday 10 – 17
Sunday 11 – 16
Local handcrafters pop-up gift shop, Joulupolku, at the heart of Oulu, at the former Coffee House, Pakkahuoneenkatu 16.
I will be there with my whole collection on 1. – 2.12., but the gift shop is open until 23.12. Exhibitors are local small business owners, selling all kinds of handmade items. They will also be hosting different workshops where you can learn to make jewellery too! The techniques include enameling, hammering, chain making and lots more, see you there!
Monday – Friday 11 – 19
Saturday – Sunday 12 – 18
I hosted a coin ring workshop there on 5.12. Some pictures of it in Facebook here.
The 8th Design market in Oulu is being held in Pikisaari.
Local designers and handcrafters have a variety of items for sale, from graphics and jewellery to clothing and ceramics.
Street food also available. Welcome!
Thursday 16.8. at 15 – 22
Friday 17.8. at 14 – 20
Exhibitor list in 2018:
Cobblerina
Non Boutique
Kirjameri
Nunnun
OMIAKO Design
Elokuje
UJO
Salmiakki Manifesto
Papurino
Linnunradan tila
Anna Matinlauri
YO ZEN
KURE
EK for kids
EKORU
Mary a. jalava
Excuse My BonBon
Paja 1605
Silmu-Keramiikka
AAVAma
Lasistudio Mafka&Alakoski
Namia Design
Koi Design
Humbugi Accessories
Puine
Kaverini
HEMPEA
Maja, Decor & lifestyle shop
KUU sisustuselementti
KRAA KRAA Eyewear
Marjaana Niskanen
Ninnimoi Design
JP Studiokeramiikka Oy
OMIN
RIEMUpuoti
Ester Visual
Letkiä Cloth
Annariikka Qvist
PRAMEA
Mori Collective
SOAP°
Studio Halonen | PalaPala
True Bloom Jewelry
Tundra Natural
Vera-Vera
Pieni Muotihuone CHIC
CATIE Q
Design Pylsy
Traditional handcrafters pop-up gift shop at Kirkkokatu 13 (Danske Bank building) in Oulu Center.
Exhibitors are local small business owners and hobbyists, selling all kinds of handmade items.
Check out my Instagram post from the gift shop, there are so many awesome products for sale!
Monday – Friday 10 – 18
Saturday 10 – 17
Sunday 11 – 16
Christmas sales event at the cozy Alppimaja venue at Tirolintie 7.
Come enjoy Christmas atmosphere already in November.
Handmade items (e.g. chocolate, cosmetics, soap, jewellery) for sale, as well as different Christmas dishes and pastries.
Sunday 26.11. at 10.30 – 15.30
After graduating as an artisan in 2014, I worked the following year at the school as a teacher’s assistant.
Right after that I started helping out at a local goldsmith’s workshop, Sepän Kulma in Tuira. Having worked there for a couple of years, the idea of starting my own business had been brewing long enough.
Made a business plan, filed the papers and became a business owner on 3.4.2017.
Stayed at the workshop for a few more years until I started my studies to become a goldsmith.
Welcome to a cozy pop-up shop (Crafty elves boutique) at Asemakatu 15 where you can find plenty of handmade items, ranging from wreaths and mustard to woollen socks and jewellery.
Friday 16.12. at 10 – 18
Saturday 17.12. at 10 – 15
Sunday 18.12. at 10 – 15
Students of the Oulu Vocational College, Pikisaari unit organize their traditional Christmas Craft Fair 9. – 10.12. at the Yellow house.
Come and find personal and unique Christmas gifts such as jewellery, accessories and small products for interior decoration.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 9.12. at 12 – 18
Saturday 10.12. at 10 – 16
Christmas sales event at the cozy Alppimaja venue at Tirolintie 7.
Come enjoy Christmas atmosphere already in November.
Handmade items (e.g. chocolate, cosmetics, soap, jewellery) for sale, as well as different Christmas dishes and pastries.
Sunday 27.11. at 12 – 17
Christmas sales event at OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House).
Handmade items by local small business owners – Erilaiset Enkelit, Khaotar/LPM, Namia Design, Neuletikkuri, Marianne Lukkarinen Art, Venka&Vinka, Sanna Leppiaho, Katja Hietala Design, Osuuskunta Artesaari and Muhoksen Villa.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Saturday 19.12. at 10 – 16
Students and staff of the Oulu Vocational College, Pikisaari unit organize their traditional Christmas Craft Fair 11. – 12.12. at the Yellow house.
Come and find personal and unique Christmas gifts such as jewellery, accessories and small products for interior decoration.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 11.12. at 12 – 18
Saturday 12.12. at 10 – 16
Students and staff of the Oulu Vocational College, Pikisaari unit organize a spring sales event 8. – 9.5. at the Yellow house.
Come and find unique handmade items for a Mother’s Day gift and graduation presents.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 8.5. at 12 – 18
Saturday 9.5. at 10 – 16
Retailers at the shopping center in Kemi at Kauppakatu 9 host an event for a small group of women and offer promotional sales, snacks and services after regular working hours.
Open 18 – 20
Students of the Oulu Vocational College, Pikisaari unit organize an Easter sales event 27. – 28.3. at the Yellow house.
Unique handmade items, coffee and pastries.
Friday 27.3. at 12 – 18
Saturday 28.3. at 10 – 16
Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House).
Lots of handmade goods (eg. jewellery, accessories and home decor) available, made by the students and staff.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 12.12. at 12 – 18
Saturday 13.12. at 10 – 16
Traditional Women’s Christmas trade show at OAMK, Kiviharjuntie 8.
Exhibitors are local small business owners, hobbyists and associations.
You’ll find beautiful and unique gifts for Christmas, eg. cosmetics, clothing and accessories, woodwork, glassware, home decor, as well as delicious Christmas dishes and pastries.
I’ll be there:
Saturday 10 – 17
The event is organised by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare.
Spring sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House).
Organised by the students and staff.
Lots of handmade goods for sale, eg. jewellery, accessories and home decor.
Friday 23.5. at 12 – 18
Saturday 24.5. at 10 – 16
A small exhibition showcasing pieces that have been made during our studies.
The event is held at the OSAO Pikisaari unit, in the Tuuma & Tikki shop.
Monday 11 – 18
Tuesday – Thursday 11 – 17
Friday 11 – 16
“The Future Is Coming”, jewellery art exhibition at the City Library.
Theme for the exhibition is the future.
Materials and shapes, breaking the boundaries.
The pieces are futuristic, minimalistic, chaotic, steampunk, cyberpunk, recycled and anything in between.
My piece was the spider.
It was meant to be a headpiece that would have tech inside and it would be used with a brain–computer interface (BCI) to research, augment and assist the user using the feet as sensors. The tech and batteries could be placed in the box in the back.
“To Each Their Own”, jewellery exhibition.
The idea for the exhibition was to develop and advance everyone’s own unique style. In the pieces you can see what we’ve already learned, as well as trying to embrace new techniques and styles.
The ideas that evolved from the early drawings resemble their makers. To each their own.
Exhibition is held in the hallway at the OSAO Myllytulli unit.
Old books are used as props and the pieces are placed on top of them.
That setting gave me the idea for the name. I set the title for my piece as
Snappy Snapperson and the temptation of the tasty ear
Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House).
Lots of handmade goods made by the students and staff.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 13.12. at 12 – 18
Saturday 14.12. at 10 – 16
Spring sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House).
Lots of handmade goods made by the students (jewellery, carpentry, textile, clothing and audio visual) and staff.
Tuuma & Tikki shop is also open.
Friday 3.5. at 12 – 18
Saturday 4.5. at 10 – 16
I applied to Oulu Vocational College (OSAO), got accepted and started my journey to become a jeweller.