Courses
Kihaus Folk courses 2026
Members of Rääkkylä Folk ry receive a 20% discount on course fees for 2026.
You will receive a discount:
2025 member: by paying the 2026 membership fee of €20
New member: Join Rääkkylä Folk ry by filling out the membership form and paying the 2026 membership fee of €20
Kihaus Folk low-threshold music and singing course May 2–3, 2026, at Villa Ruusula
A relaxed, low-threshold weekend course open to musicians and singers of all ages, where participants will learn the joint program for the 2026 Kihaus Folk Festival under the guidance of a cheerful group of teachers.
Teachers: Sari Kaasinen, Mari Kaasinen, Marjo Smolander, and Jukka Kyllönen
Course schedule at Villa Ruusula (Metsolantie 39, 82335 Rasivaara)
May 2, 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
May 3, 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Course fee: (includes teaching, meals according to the course schedule, and course insurance)
€150 for adults
€100 for children and young people aged 6-17
Accommodation at Villa Ruusula on Saturday and Sunday €120 (includes full board)
Kihaus Folk folk music course July 6–11, 2026 in Rääkkylä
Come and experience the joy of playing music at Kihaus Folk’s traditional folk music course, taught by master folk musician Pentti Ojajärvi.
Folk music course participants will perform at the opening concert of the Kihaus Folk 35th anniversary festival on July 10 and at the Grand Folk Music Parade on July 11, 2026.
Course fee:
€320 (includes tuition and course lunch)
€400 (tuition, breakfast, course lunch, and accommodation)
Kihaus Folk music and art camp for children and young people July 6–10, 2026 at Villa Ruusula
During the most enjoyable week of the summer, we will play music, sing together, make art, and enjoy summer days on the shores of Lake Saimaa in northern Finland at Villa Ruusula. There is something for everyone at the camp, regardless of skill level – whether you are just starting out or already well advanced in your hobby!
The camp ends with a performance at the opening of the Kihaus Folk 35 anniversary festival on Friday, July 10, 2026.
You can participate in either a day camp (ages 6-9) or an overnight camp (ages 10-17, or 9 with an older sibling).
Accommodation at Villa Ruusula is limited and will be filled in the order of registration.
Teachers: Mari Kaasinen, Sari Kaasinen, and Marjo Smolander, with additional teachers to be announced during the spring.
Course fee:
The day camp fee of €280 includes instruction, meals (lunch, snack, and dinner), and camp insurance.
Overnight camp €450 includes tuition, full board, and camp insurance.
Further information: kihausfolk@kihaus.fi or Sari Kaasinen, tel. +358 50 564 0930
