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[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/visitkerkonkoski.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/Unna-Paananen-ja-Minna-Vauhkonen-scaled.jpg” title_text=”Unna Paananen ja Minna Vauhkonen” _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ make_equal=”on” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”1208px” custom_padding=”10px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Armata||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” custom_margin=”||-3px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Picture: Markus Sj\u00f6berg\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”Allerta||||||||” header_2_font=”Allerta||||||||” header_2_text_color=”#ad4d35″ header_2_font_size=”30px” custom_padding=”1px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Armata||||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Unna Paananen has been creative since childhood and missed opportunities to practice her craft skills in adulthood, during the so-called peak years, until her 16-year entrepreneurial career ended in disability. That's when a new world opened up in art. In 2018, she received a space from the city of Kerava for an open art workshop. The workshop was aimed at working-age people, mainly those with substance abuse and mental health problems. She managed to run the art workshop in Kerava for a couple of years until the corona \u201cclosed everything\u201d. The open, low-threshold art workshop proved to be meaningful to its visitors in many ways. \u2013 It strengthens, among other things, a sense of self-worth through experiences of success and belonging to a community. Visual arts also allow you to release your emotions and ease your psychological burden if speaking is difficult, says Paananen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unna Paananen has been creative since childhood and missed opportunities to practice her craft skills in adulthood, during the so-called Peak years, until her 16-year entrepreneurial career ended in disability. That's when a new world opened up in art. In 2018, she received a space from the city of Kerava for an open art workshop. The workshop was aimed at working-age people, mainly those with substance abuse and mental health problems. She managed to run the art workshop in Kerava for a couple of years until the corona \"closed everything\". The open, low-threshold art workshop proved to be meaningful to its visitors in many ways. \u2013 It strengthens, among other things, a sense of self-worth through experiences of success and belonging to a community. Visual arts also allow you to release your emotions and ease your psychological burden if speaking is difficult, says Paananen.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n How did Unna find her way to Kerkonkoski? Unna, who is from Kerava, has been visiting her friend's cottage in Kerkonkoski since 2004, but one rainy autumn evening in the Kerkonkoski harbour, an encounter took place that changed the woman's life. There was a group of people sitting at the harbour's campfire site for the evening, and Unna and her friends joined them. The smoke in her eyes swirled so much that Unna had to change places and soon she found herself next to Toni. The evening lasted until the wee hours of the morning and Unna remembers thinking about her strong feelings at night: \"What is this guy really like?\" A love at first sight was born, which still lives on today. The engagement was soon announced and in the summer of 2022 the couple's wedding was celebrated at the Kerkonkoski Oasis.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Armata||||||||” custom_margin=”135px||||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Workshops were held regularly at the Village Hall Society twice a week during Unna's year-long fixed-term employment. If you wanted, you could come to the place just for a coffee and a chat. Sometimes a visitor would get a piece of cardboard that would slowly start to create something beautiful. There was usually no specific theme in the workshops, but visitors had the opportunity to create whatever they wanted within the materials. Unna was there to give ideas and give advice. Unna collected materials and supplies from donations, among other things, and purchased them with money raised through voluntary material payments and small sponsorships. Unna also brought her own craft supplies for the workshop participants to use. Kerkonjoki schoolchildren and daycare center children have also been able to enjoy making art under Unna's guidance. Unfortunately, the wage subsidy ended last June, but the hope for the financial side to be organized lives on. Paananen plans to continue holding art workshops on a voluntary basis from time to time.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Unna playfully calls herself a (p)craftswoman, even though her works seen at the Kerkonkoski Venetians are unparalleled. Last year, the event was put together in less than a month by the villagers, and Unna's light art works aroused great admiration among the villagers and those who came from further afield. The number of event visitors was many times greater than the number of Kerkonkoski residents. This year, a larger group than ever before has participated in creating the works, and Unna is delighted by the excitement.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n Kerkonkoski Venetians will be held on 25-27 August 2023. In addition to dazzling light art, there will be a fun program for the whole family. A warm welcome! <\/p>\n The author is Johanna Koponen, a project worker for the Kerkonkoski Ketter\u00e4n Kerkolla Kyl\u00e4\u00e4n project. The project has received Leader support from the Development Association Mansikka ry. <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n The purpose of this feel-good series is to make life in Kerkonkoski visible and bring the villagers closer to each other. The series introduces new and old acquaintances, those who have moved to the village and those who have lived there all their lives.<\/span><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”Armata||||||||” text_font_size=”15px” custom_margin=”||-3px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Pictures: Unna ty\u00f6n touhussa, Emilia Vesterinen <\/em><\/p>\n <\/em><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/visitkerkonkoski.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG_20220826_141420-1-scaled.jpg” title_text=”IMG_20220826_141420″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/visitkerkonkoski.fi\/wp-content\/uploads\/IMG-20220818-WA0003.jpg” title_text=”IMG-20220818-WA0003″ _builder_version=”4.23″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Kuva: Markus Sj\u00f6berg\u00a0 Unnan taidepajoista iloa, v\u00e4ri\u00e4 ja yhteis\u00f6llisyytt\u00e4 Kerkonkoskelle\u00a0Unna Paananen on lapsesta asti ollut luova ja kaipasi aikuisi\u00e4ll\u00e4, ns. ruuhkavuosina, k\u00e4dentaitojen harrastusmahdollisuuksia, kunnes 16 vuoden yritt\u00e4j\u00e4nura p\u00e4\u00e4ttyi ty\u00f6kyvytt\u00f6myyteen. 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More information about the event: www.visitkerkonkoski.fi\/ajankohtaista<\/strong><\/p>\n
Photos: Unna Paananen's home album, Wedding photo: Jouni Mattila<\/em><\/p>\n
Wedding photo Jouni Mattila
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