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Events, exhibitions and other exciting news. Click the titles for more info.

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 – Saturday 10 – 18
Sunday 12 – 18

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.

Thursday – Friday 12 – 18
Saturday 10 – 16

Kädentaitajien Lahjapaja (Handcrafters Gift Shop) is open 7. – 22.12.2021 at Isokatu 33 (former Anttila 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, Pikisaarentie 13.

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. Buzz Lightbutt was one of the nine finalists.
Chocosomnia won the competition.

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The 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 Galleria Mabd’s Facebook.

My piece can also be viewed in my portfolio.

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“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:

UtukoruWebsiteInstagram
MrWainWebsiteInstagram
Klink designInstagram
HopeikkoWebsiteInstagram
UjoWebsiteInstagram

A few pictures from the exhibition here.

THE EXHIBITION HAS BEEN CLOSED ON 18.3.2020 DUE TO THE CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK.

lahjapaja_2019Traditional 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

designtori_08_2019The 10th Design market in Oulu is being held in picturesque Pikisaari for the fourth time already. Pikisaarentie 13

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

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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

joulupolku_12_2018Local 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, Pikisaarentie 13.

48 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

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

Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

Lots of handmade goods (eg. jewellery, accessories and home decor) available, made by the students and staff.

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), at Pikisaarentie 13.

Event organised 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.

Saturday 19.12. at 10 – 16

Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

Lots of handmade goods (eg. jewellery, accessories and home decor) available, made by the students and staff.

Tuuma & Tikki -shop is also open.

Friday 11.12. at 12 – 18
Saturday 12.12. at 10 – 16

Spring sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

Come and find unique handmade items, made by the students and staff, for a Mother’s Day gift and graduation presents.

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

Easter sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

Unique handmade items, coffee and pastries made by the students and staff.

Friday 27.3. at 12 – 18
Saturday 28.3. at 10 – 16

Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

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.

The event is organised by the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare.

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

Spring sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

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

Traditional Christmas sales event at the OSAO Pikisaari unit (the Yellow House) at Pikisaarentie 13.

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) at Pikisaarentie 13.

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