Courses in arts and crafts conducted in Japanese
Welcome to slow country life at Leksand Folk High School in the center of Dalarna!
Here you can find a variety of course in arts and crafts. All conducted in English and Japanese.
Accommodation
The Leksand Folk High School just three hours from Stockholm and Arlanda airport is located by lake Siljan in one of Dalarna’s most genuine and beautiful cultural surroundings. The view over lake Siljan and the East Dala River is wonderful.
The accommodation and the school buildings are gathered like a small village with a main building, reception, theory classrooms and a dining hall. The rooms are very well equipped and the traditional style of the buildings gives the school a pleasant atmosphere.
If you wish to bring a friend or spouse who does not participate in any courses or stay longer than the courses the cost for accommodation and meals is 650 SEK in a single room or 550 SEK in a double room for each night.
In a nearby building you will find workshops for the courses.
The environments
Leksand is famous for its strong tradition in folklore, folk music and its beautiful nature. Some people say that Dalarna is like a Sweden in miniature. Leksand with its surrounding communes around lake Siljan is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Sweden. In summer nights you can experience the nordic light and join the midsummer festival. Only two hours away you can visit the Swedish mountain area.
Extra curricular activities
There are lots of possibilities to find spare time activities. A gymnastic hall and a sauna are available on the campus. A 15 minutes walk takes you to the centre of Leksand. Here you can find the cinema, pubs, discos, restaurants and a beautiful cultural centre, as well as a sports centre with gym, indoor pool and an arena for concerts and other spectacular activities.
For further information please choose the relevant course in the meny to the left or download our PDF brochure in english or japanese here.
Last date for registration is the 31st of March 2012.
For registration including flight, please proceed to this Japanese site.
