Photo: Janika Sjöman
HOT GLASS DEMONSTRATIONS
HOT GLASS SUMMER IN FINLAND’S OLDEST GLASS VILLAGE
In Nuutajärvi Glass’s new glassblowing studio with spectator seating, a diverse lineup of talented glass artists and glassblowers work with molten glass. For the first time, visitors can experience the magic of glowing hot glass in live narrated glassblowing demonstrations during the summer of 2026.
Tickets
Tickets to the narrated demonstrations can be purchased from the Oiva Toikka Bird Nest exhibition, located next to the new hotshop.
| Admission group | Demonstration ticket | Village Ticket* |
| Adults (16 and older) | €10 | €24 |
| Senior/student | €7,50 | €18 |
| Children age 7–16 y | €5 | €9 |
| Children under 7 y | Free when accompanied by an adult | Free when accompanied by an adult |
* The Village Ticket includes admission to one glassblowing demonstration, Glass Museum Prykäri and its exhibitions, and Oiva Toikka Bird Nest.
Timetable | summer 2026
The duration of the glassblowing demonstration is approximately 30–45 minutes, depending on the piece being crafted and the number of audience questions.
Glassblowing demonstrations are held throughout the summer, Tuesday through Sunday. The first demonstration day is Tuesday, June 16, 2026, and the program will continue through late August. After that, demonstrations will be scheduled primarily on weekends.
Please note that changes to the schedule and participating glassblowers may occur. Any updates will be posted on this page.
Are you a glassblower interested in creating your art in demonstrations at Nuutajärvi? Contact us at: teija.koskinen@nuutajarvenlasi.fi.
| DATE | TIME | ARTIST/GLASSBLOWER |
| TUE 11.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | Tommi Ketonen |
| WED 12.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | Tommi Ketonen |
| THU 13.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | Jussi Sistonen |
| FRI 14.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | Kaappo Lähdesmäki |
| SAT 15.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | To be updated |
| SUN 16.8.2026 | AT 11, AT 14, AT 16 | Henri Carrara |
| TUE 18.8.2026 | To be updated | To be updated |
| WED 19.8.2026 | To be updated | To be updated |
| THU 20.8.2026 | To be updated | To be updated |
FALL/WINTER 2026
| DATE | TIME | ARTIST/GLASSBLOWER |
| SAT 5.9.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 12.9.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 19.9.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 26.9.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 3.10.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 10.10.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 17.10.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 24.10.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 31.10.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 7.11.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 14.11.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 21.11.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 28.11.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 5.12.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
| SAT 12.12.2026 | AT 14 | To be updated |
This project has received EU rural development funding from the Pirkanmaa Centre for Economic Development, Transport and the Environment (ELY Centre). Its responsibilities are now carried out by the Inland Finland Economic Development Centre
