Exhibition on the work and stories of goldsmiths and engravers from Salpaus Further Education Centre is open in Malva’s Cellar Gallery
At the Taidon tie (Path of Craftsmanship) exhibition, fresh Master Engraver and Master Goldsmith graduates present their jewellery and different study paths from Artisan to Master Engraver and Master Goldsmith. The exhibition showcases jewellery made by Precious Metal students ranging from first practice pieces to the final master’s projects. The exhibition also highlights Lahti’s long tradition of Precious Metal education.
The selection includes unique capstone works of 16 Master Engravers and Master Goldsmiths. The jewellery features colourful diamonds, different coloured gold alloys, enamel and shiny gemstones alike. High-quality hand engraving can in turn be admired in the form of various metal and glass objects, such as jewellery and statuettes. The exhibition also presents the different styles of precious metal professionals, their daily life and everyday work in businesses around Finland.
The Precious Metal field attracts students to Lahti from all over Finland. Each year, around 50 students studies as Precious Metal Artisans from Salpaus, most of whom pursue a career as a goldsmith. In 2024, a total of 17 Master Engravers and Master Goldsmiths graduated from Salpaus.
The roots of Precious Metal education in Lahti can be traced back to the goldsmith school found in 1938 in Helsinki by the Finnish Goldsmiths’ Association. The education was moved to Lahti in 1971 and has continued at Salpaus Further Education Centre to this day. At Salpaus, you can study Precious Metals at all levels of vocational education and training.
The “Path of Craftsmanship: stories of Precious Metal students” exhibition is open from 12 November to 1 January at Malva’s Cellar Gallery.
Further information
Jaana Hanhiniemi, lehtori, Salpaus
jaana.hanhiniemi@salpaus.fi
044 7081 587
