At Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki: Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella
Saturday, 14 November 2026 at Annantalo Arts Centre, Helsinki
About this event
At Annantalo Arts Centre in Helsinki on Saturday, 14 November 2026: Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella. There's no charge to get in.
‘Šiella’ is a North Sámi word that means ‘talisman’ or ‘amulet’. We make our own šiella from reindeer antler and wooden beads to protect us and to remind us of the importance of nature.
Reindeer are an important part of Sámi culture and the Sámi way of life. Through reindeer, we have learnt to observe nature and its changes. Every reindeer antler is unique and different. If you look closely at a herd of reindeer, you will see that no two reindeer are alike.
We humans are all different too, but we still belong to the same colourful herd. Everyone has their own language, culture and customs.
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I bring you greetings from the north and from my reindeer, who are donating their antlers to the workshop participants. In this workshop, participants get to make their own šiella from reindeer antler and wooden beads to serve as a protective talisman and to remind us of the importance of nature and people’s sense of community that resembles that of a reindeer herd.
Instructor: cultural educator Petra Biret Magga-Vars
Languages: Sámi, Finnish, English
Event details
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Time
- 11:00 – 14:00 local time
- Venue
- Annantalo Arts Centre
- Address
- Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland
- Price
- Free
- Category
- Workshops & Classes
Venue & getting there
Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki
How to get to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Kamppi metro stationMetro / subway190 m
2 min walk - Metro RautatientoriMetro / subway430 m
5 min walk - RautatieasemaTrain450 m
6 min walk
Parking
4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away.
Hotels near Annantalo Arts Centre
- Clarion Hotel Mestari130 mCheck prices
- Scandic Hotel Simonkenttä130 mCheck prices
- Solo Sokos Hotel Torni230 mCheck prices
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Your visit to Annantalo Arts Centre
- Date
- Saturday, 14 November 2026
- Starts
- 11:00
- Getting there
- Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m – about 2 min on foot
- Parking
- 4 car parks within walking distance, the closest 290 m away
- Staying nearby
- 9 hotels within walking distance; the closest is Clarion Hotel Mestari (130 m)
Also at Annantalo Arts Centre that week
- Joikaa Lapseni!
- Open day for basic education classes in theatre arts at Annantalo
- Jamkids Musiikkisirkus
- Mahdollisuus lapselle ry: Väriä elämään - kirjavaa kuvista – Color in Life – Diversity Through Art – 7–12-year-olds with a parent
- Art games - a space for playing - Children aged 0–2 with an adult
- Etelä-Helsingin kansalaisopisto: Lapsi–aikuinen monitaidekerho 6–8-vuotiaille – Child–Adult Multi-Art Club for Ages 6–8 – 6–8-year-olds, born 2018–2020
Good to know
When is “Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella”?
Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella takes place on Saturday, 14 November 2026 at 11:00 local time.
Where is “Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella” held?
Venue: Annantalo Arts Centre, Annankatu 30, 00100, Helsinki, Finland.
How much are tickets for “Annantalo Art Saturday: Šiella”?
Entry is free. Some free events still require registration, so check the organiser's page before you go.
How do I get to Annantalo Arts Centre by public transport?
The closest stop is Kamppi metro station (metro / subway), 190 m from Annantalo Arts Centre – roughly 2 minutes on foot.
Can I park near Annantalo Arts Centre?
There are 4 car parks within walking distance; the nearest is 290 m away.
