Handling natural materials up close – artisan Saija Lehtonen

At the lecture, the artisan Saija Lehtonen discusses the significance of using natural materials and hands-on work based on personal experiences. We delve into why it is wise to use locally sourced natural materials and preserve traditional knowledge, and what all this affects. Time is also reserved for discussion at the end of the lecture.

Saija Lehtonen is a visual artist and craftsperson from the middle of the forest, working in Karstula and Nokia. Lehtonen utilizes natural materials extensively in her work, and hands-on creation and old, even primitive, working methods are important to her. Ecology and knowledge of the origin of materials are essential.

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The event is free for Jyväskylä Festival visitors. For everyone else, admission is by ticket or Museum Card.

To receive the Jyväskylä Festival benefit, simply show your ticket for a Jyväskylä Festival or a photo of the event at the art museum’s information desk.

The lecture is included in the museum's admission fee.