Wellamo offers around 1,500 courses in crafts, visual arts, music, languages, IT, and physical activity. New courses include year-long craft classes using colourful yarns and recycled materials, visual arts courses on fashion and figure drawing, and comic art workshops by artist Solja Järvenpää—no drawing skills needed.
There are also short courses in writing and exercise, 13 language options with beginner-friendly groups, and IT courses on topics like everyday AI and genealogy. Music classes are available for all ages and skill levels. A new Wellamo Club gives music students a chance to perform on stage.
During Civic Skills Week (August 25th–September 7th), a new “Living Room” program offers free digital help and chair exercises every Monday—no registration needed.
You can register online at wellamo-opisto.fi. Most participants register online, but help is available at the Lahti-Piste service point in Trio Shopping Center. The course catalogue is available online and in print at several locations across Päijät-Häme.
The City of Lahti runs Wellamo Community College and operates in Lahti, Asikkala, Hollola, Kärkölä, Myrskylä, Orimattila, and Padasjoki.
Course information and registration