events

Events & Collaborations

These include seasonal workshops, special events, and collaborations held throughout the year. Each gathering offers a thoughtful and engaging way to experience Ikebana, whether in an intimate workshop setting or as part of a larger cultural event.

For private or flexible sessions, please see the Workshops page.

upcoming
November / December 2026

Christmas Wreath Workshop

I’m hosting a small and intimate Christmas wreath workshop in Berlin for the second year!

We’ll spend a cozy afternoon creating our own wreaths using a wide variety of fresh seasonal greenery from my neighborhood flower shops. I’ll provide beautiful ribbons and festive decorations, all handpicked by me, so you can create a truly unique wreath of your own.

Come enjoy a little creative time, good company, and a warm cup of coffee or tea.

Christmas wreath workshop at raw studios. in Berlin, featuring handmade evergreen wreaths with gold and blue-grey ribbons, orange berries, and burgundy decorations against a festive tartan background. November 21, 27, and December 5, 2026.

Details

What is included

  • A selection of fresh seasonal greenery
  • Handpicked ribbons and festive decorations
  • Wreath base
  • All tools and equipment
  • Coffee, tea, and other drinks

Booking Information

  • Pricing: €70 per participant
  • Payment: Payment is required in advance to confirm your place.
  • Cancellation policy: Cancellations made at least 7 days before the workshop are fully refundable. After that, the fee is non-refundable, as materials are prepared in advance. You’re welcome to transfer your place to someone else if you can’t attend.
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A little look at last year’s workshop

Participants creating handmade Christmas wreaths with fresh greenery and festive decorations at raw studios. in Berlin.
Christmas wreath-making table with fresh greenery, pruning shears, floral wire, and a handmade wreath in progress.
Handmade Christmas wreath decorated with a cream ribbon and burgundy accents during a wreath-making workshop in Berlin.
Handmade Christmas wreath with golden ribbons, orange berries, and fresh evergreen branches at a Christmas wreath workshop in Berlin.

past

June 2026

Ikebana Workshop at Sophiensæle

Participants creating Ikebana arrangements during a workshop at Sophiensæle in Berlin
Close-up of a participant creating an Ikebana arrangement with seasonal flowers
Ikebana arrangement displayed on a pink-covered table at Sophiensæle
Exterior of the historic Sophiensæle building in Berlin

This was the biggest workshop I have ever done. I ended up leading two workshops for more than 20 people 🫣

It was part of the international festival Never Work, and I’m very grateful to Steff and Jeanne at Sophiensæle for discovering my workshop and inviting me to take part.

My dear friend Lydia, whom I’ve known throughout my entire time in Berlin, helped me tremendously. While I was picking up flowers from Kiezblume, she magically transformed the Hochzeitssaal (the wedding hall) into a workshop space.

The building was constructed in 1904/05 as a place for the professional training of craftspeople. It felt very special to practice Ikebana there. What a wonderful opportunity to introduce a traditional Japanese art form in such a historic setting. It also made me think about how Ikebana continues to transform and find its place beyond Japan.

For this special workshop, ceramic artist Verena de Hoog created a series of beautiful vessels. I asked my sister to send me a large number of kenzan from Japan, and my neighbors kindly received the very heavy box when it arrived.

Meanwhile, I was also relearning Ikebana myself. My constant companion was The Book of Tea by Kakuzō Okakura, whose experience of living between Japan and the West resonates with my own background. I touched only briefly, unfortunately, on Taoism, Shinto, Zen Buddhism and Confucianism while preparing the presentation and trying to understand how these ideas shaped the spirit of Ikebana.

I know I’m not ready to settle just yet. There is still so much more to learn, question and explore.

March 2026

International Women’s Day Ikebana Workshop

International Women’s Day Ikebana Workshop Berlin — March 7 at raw studios., pink poster with red and yellow gerbera flowers and bold “ikebana workshop” typography.

Feb 2026

Valentine’s Day Ikebana Workshop

Valentine’s Day Ikebana workshop poster featuring a seasonal flower arrangement in a ceramic vase

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