International Women's Club of Helsinki

Oodi | Knitting group
2024-02-08 15:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki)
Embark on a cozy journey with the inaugural meeting of the Knitting club at Oodi Library! Join us on the 8th of February at 3 pm in group room 8 for an afternoon filled with creativity, camaraderie, and, of course, knitting.

Venue: Oodi, Töölönlahdenkatu 4, 00100 Helsinki, group room 8

For members and guests

Knitting experts and newbies are welcome

Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner eager to unravel the world of yarn, our knitting club is the perfect place to connect with fellow enthusiasts, share patterns, and pick up new techniques. Bring your needles, yarn, and enthusiasm, and let’s weave a tapestry of friendship together.

Mark your calendars for future gatherings, as we aim to meet every third Thursday of the month. The Knitting club promises to be a haven for all things knit and purl, where friendships are stitched with every loop and knot.

Museum of Finnish Architecture & Design Museum | Garden Futures: Designing with Nature
2024-02-06 11:00 - 12:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Delve into the vibrant world of art and culture with Tuula Meres-Wuori, a passionate art enthusiast and curator of unforgettable museum experiences in Helsinki. She warmly invites you to join her on captivating journeys through the city’s artistic wonders, exploring innovative ways to design with nature and shape the future of gardens.

Venue with complete address:

First: Korkeavuorenkatu 23, 00130 Helsinki

Second: Kasarmikatu, 00130 Helsinki

Maximum capacity: 25 persons

Last day to sign up: 2.2.2024

Cost: 20€ or Museum card. The Club sponsors the guide.

Guest or members only: Members only. If guests are added in the RSVP, they will be cancelled by the organisers.

Who is the organizer: Tuula Meres-Wuori, tel. 0503047649

About the exhibition

“Garden Futures: Designing with Nature marks a significant collaboration between the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum, as they embark on the creation of a new architecture and design museum. Spanning the exhibition spaces on Kasarmikatu and Korkeavuorenkatu from November 10, 2023, this immersive exhibition unfolds seamlessly across both museum buildings, providing visitors with a comprehensive experience accessible with a single ticket.

Explore the intersection of gardens, architecture, design, and art in this groundbreaking exhibition, presented as the inaugural stop in Helsinki by the Vitra Design Museum, the Wüstenrot Foundation, and the Nieuwe Instituut. Engage with the transformative journey that challenges traditional perceptions of gardens as mere havens, prompting a reexamination through lenses of activism, social justice, and biodiversity. The exhibition sheds light on the interconnectedness of private gardens with society, revealing, for instance, the colonial roots of many Western garden plants.

Discover not only the intricacies of design and landscape architecture related to gardens but also artworks that delve into the very essence of these spaces. The inclusion of local examples and projects enriches the international perspective of this touring exhibition. Both the Museum of Finnish Architecture and the Design Museum offer weekly guided tours, allowing visitors to delve deeper into the thought-provoking narrative presented by Garden Futures: Designing with Nature.”

HAM | Haegue Yang
2024-01-30 10:30 - 11:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Are you passionate about exploring the rich tapestry of art and culture? Look no further! Tuula Meres-Wuori, an avid art enthusiast and the curator of unforgettable museum experiences in Helsinki, invites you to join her on captivating journeys through the city’s artistic gems. This time, you’re invited into the rich world of the Korean artist Haegue Yang.

Venue: HAM, Eteläinen Rautatienkatu 8, 00100 Helsinki

Maximum capacity: 25 persons

Last day to sign up: 26.1.2024

Cost: 16€/14€ or Museum card, The Club sponsors the guide.

Members Only. If guests are added in the RSVP, they will be cancelled by the organisers.

Organizer: Tuula Meres-Wuori, tel. 0503047649

About the exhibition

The event highlights the artistic journey of Haegue Yang, a prominent contemporary artist born in Seoul in 1971, who has divided her time between Germany and Korea since the mid-1990s. Yang’s work draws inspiration from a diverse range of social, historical, and cultural environments, reflecting her relentless curiosity. Her philosophical inquiries span socio-political narratives, scientific phenomena, and anthropological perspectives, placing her at the forefront of the contemporary art world.

Renowned for her labor-intensive craft-based methods, Yang integrates various folk traditions, combining organic and synthetic materials with industrially manufactured items. Her artistic approach embraces fluidity and contradiction, transcending boundaries and offering fresh perspectives. Yang’s exhibitions are characterized by rich materiality, conceptual complexity, and an abundance of visual references, creating immersive sensory experiences in the language of visual abstraction. Overall, Haegue Yang’s work stands out for its innovative and boundary-pushing approach in the contemporary art scene.

Ristorante Scolare | Dinner with Yvonne
2024-01-25 17:30 - 21:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Get ready for an evening of connection, laughter, and exquisite flavors as Yvonne welcomes you to a special dinner. This is more than just a meal; it’s a celebration of friendship, shared stories, and the joy of being part of a community. Let’s gather, dine, and create lasting memories in the heart of Helsinki. Your presence will make this evening truly special.

Welcome to cosy Ristorante Scolare

Scolare is the ‘New Italian Babe’ in town. Helsingin Sanomat already gave them four stars in their review. Born out of love for no fuss and wonderful Italian cuisine. And wine, of course.

Venue: Ristorante Scolare, Fabianinkatu 19, 00100 Helsinki

Maximum capacity: 8 persons. A minimum of 5 people is required.

Members Only. If guests are added in the RSVP, they will be cancelled by the organisers.

Deadline to sign up: Monday 22.1.2024.

Organizer: Yvonne Westerlund, 0505634877

DEADLINE FOR CANCELLATIONS WEDNESDAY 24.1.

LATER CANCELLATIONS OR NO SHOWS WILL BE INVOICED 50 € BY THE CLUB.

Good food is all the sweeter when shared with good friends

We’ve already enjoyed After Work Drink (AWD) meetups in different bars in Helsinki. Due to empty stomachs and a craving for more of the vivid Helsinki food scene, we voted for dinner this month instead of drinks only.

Helsinki University | Museum Flame
2024-01-23 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Join us for an exclusive visit to the Helsinki University Museum Flame, a journey into the rich history of education and knowledge.

This event is already fully booked as people could register already in dcember on the previous booking platform.

Venue: Helsinki University Museum Flame, Fabianinkatu 33, 00100 Helsinki

Maximum Capacity: Limited to 15 persons

Last Day to Sign Up: 18.1.2023

Cost: €10 for non-members, €7 for members, or free with a Museum card. The club sponsors the guide.

Attendees: Members only

Organizer: Tuula Meres-Wuori, contactable at 0503047649

About the museum

As of summer 2023, Helsinki University Museum is now known as Helsinki University Museum Flame. The new name ties together the museum attractions and operations, including the Observatory and the Art Room.

The museum’s name in Finnish is Tiedemuseo Liekki and in Swedish Vetenskapsmuseet Lågan.

Helsinki University Museum Flame wishes to inspire visitors with the achievements of researchers and artists and to advance scientific literacy.

The change in the museum’s name was prompted by its new concept of operations, which is based on a multidiscplinary and phenomenon-based approach to the exhibition content while drawing on the strengths of the museum collections and venues.

The advances of the various fields of scholarship and the University’s societal significance feature at the centre of the museum’s mission of disseminating information.

After the renovation of the University main building, Helsinki University Museum Flame is accommodated in new street-level exhibition facilities on Fabianinkatu, which enhances its accessibility.

Gao Shan Gallery | Art Dual: Finnish Craftsmanship & Vintage Charms
2024-01-16 17:00 - 18:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Let’s go together check the Art Dual exhibition organized by Gao Shan gallery in Kruununhaka where Ding Yi, the curator, will give us an enlightning introduction!

Then, those of you who will feel it can gather around a drink at Maria Hotel, only 5min away from the gallery, to share our impressions.

Address: Snellmaninkatu 15, 00170 Helsinki

Guests are welcome – Bring your friend

Free event

Organiser: Juliette, +358452105753

No deadline to register

About the exhibition

The Art Dual exhibition presents contemporary decorative pieces juxtaposed with charming vintage art items familiar from art and design catalogues of past decades. Visitors can attempt to discover how they may have inspired or influenced contemporary works while observing whether the contemporary creators’ works reveal something new. Is there also vintage art of the coming decades on display?

Mariankatu 18 | Community Breakfast
2024-01-12 08:00 - 09:30 (Europe/Moscow)
Our popular breakfasts are on, and you are warmly invited. We offer a safe space and time for us to be together and talk about things that are on your mind. Uncover the power of networking and community building in Helsinki with Yvonne, a dedicated organizer of events that foster connections among women.

Venue: Café Mariankatu18, Mariankatu 18, 00170 Helsinki

Members and guests

Price: 14,90 € for breakfast buffet to be paid directly to the café upon arrival.

No need to sign up

Organizer: Yvonne Westerlund. Let me know if you have any questions, 0505634877

The best way to kick off your day

We’re continuing our new concept within our beloved Club on Creating Community, and you are warmly invited.

We offer a shared space and time for us to gather around something that you would want to share, or bring something to the table that we all have use of in our life, relationships, career or hobbies.

You will be part of the creation process by simply being your own wonderful self.

As many of us are working more or less full time, we will make it easy to join by introducing our breakfast meetings between 08.00 – 10.00.

This time we’ll meet in the oldest part of Helsinki, namely Kruununhaka.

So join us and walk away more enlightened than when you came.

Johanna Gullichsen textile studio
2024-01-10 16:00 - 18:00 (Europe/Moscow)
Are you eager to delve into the vibrant world of Helsinki’s business scene and connect with entrepreneurs shaping the city’s future? Look no further than Olena Podoleva, an experienced organizer of business visits and entrepreneur meetings in the heart of Helsinki. She is taking us to one of the most reknown Finnish design brands founded by a female.

Venue: Helsinki Address: Erottajankatu 1, Helsinki

Maximum capacity: Limited to 20 persons

Last Day to Sign Up: January 8, 2024

Members & their friends are welcome

Contact : Olena Podoleva o.podoleva@gmail.com, tel. 0451514380

Unveiling Threads of Inspiration: Exploring the Textile Design Showcase

Founded in 1989, Johanna Gullichsen textile studio supplies high-quality woven fabrics, homeware products and fashion accessories with graphic patterns and beautiful textures. With two stores and head office in the centre of Helsinki, the company promotes sustainable local manufacturing. The collection is produced respecting the environment and international industry regulations. Long-term collaboration with local experts in manufacturing and crafts supports ecological working methods and responsible production.

The fabrics are designed to endure. The collection is conceived for both private and public interiors, with an emphasis on timeless designs and durable quality. The robust nature of the upholstery textiles is a reflection of traditional values, that will bring structure and elegance in many combinations and uses. Their warmth creates balance within the fast-paced world around us.

We warmly welcome you to visit our showroom at Erottajankatu 1. Our designer Johanna will be here to tell about her creative process and answer all your questions.

Small snacks and bubbly will be served.

Luncheon | January 2024
2024-01-09 11:30 - 14:00 (Europe/Moscow) | Albina, Aleksis Kiven katu 23,, Helsinki, 00510, Finland
