Events
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November
- Own the Process: Artistic AI Beyond the Prompt09.11.26 – 10.11.26
09:30 — 18:30Workshop series by IUNO at HTW Berlin in cooperation with bildungswerk by bbk berlin as part of Berlin Science Week, at Kunstquartier Bethanien. Leave generic AI outputs behind: In this AI workshop series in Berlin, you will build custom workflows and models in your own visual language, and question how datasets and tools shape your work. You will develop custom systems to generate media that aligns strictly with your personal artistic vision. Over two days, four practical sessions cover distinct methods for gaining more agency over your tools. - Urban Transformation Playbook Intro-Webinar: Kooperative Stadtentwicklung10.11.26
From 11:00Kooperative Stadtentwicklung bringt Verwaltung, Zivilgesellschaft und Wirtschaft an einen Tisch, um Quartiere gemeinsam zu gestalten. In diesem kostenlosen Webinar bekommst du einen fundierten Einstieg in die Grundidee und die Methodenlogik des Urban Transformation Playbook als Grundlage für deine eigene Praxis vor Ort. Du lernst, warum gute Infrastruktur allein noch kein funktionierendes Zusammenleben schafft, erhältst einen Überblick über Aufbau und Methodenlogik des Playbooks und Orientierung, welches vertiefende Format zu deinem Anliegen passt. Gedacht für Mitarbeitende in Kommunalverwaltung, Stadtplanung sowie Fachkräfte aus Quartiersmanagement und Quartiersentwicklung. Organisiert von Dark Horse Innovation. - Crowdfunding Meet-up10.11.26
18:00 — 20:30Du interessierst dich für Crowdfunding, hast schon mal eine eigene Kampagne gestartet oder überlegst, das zu tun? Du suchst nach Inspiration, Austausch und Vernetzung? Dann komm zu unserem Crowdfunding Meet-Up für künstlerische Projekte und kreative Köpfe aus allen Sparten, um dich in offener Atmosphäre zu vernetzen, Erfahrungen auszutauschen und Hands-on-Tipps zu bekommen. Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und vor Ort im Podewil, Klosterstraße 68, statt. - Play to Thrive! @ The Dive (November)10.11.26
19:00 — 21:30Play to Thrive! is a monthly drop-in evening at TheDive in Berlin-Mitte for anyone who wants to play, connect and try something new, whether they are complete beginners or experienced improvisers. Led by leadership coach and former RADA impro lead Christopher Heimann, the evening uses theatre improvisation games and creative exercises to help people be present, meet others with openness and express themselves more freely. Doors open at 19:00 with a drink, the active session runs from 19:30 to about 21:30, and the evening is held in English and German. Some activities are physical, so comfortable clothes and bare feet are recommended. - TLNT & TLNT Mentorship Closing Ceremony 202610.11.26
19:30 — 22:30Die diesjährige TLNT & TLNT Mentoring-Runde geht zu Ende, und wir feiern sie zusammen mit Dir! Die Mentees und Mentor*innen haben in den letzten sechs Monaten gemeinsam an Projekten gearbeitet, Ideen weiterentwickelt und neue Wege in die Technik & Kreativbranche gesucht. An diesem Abend zeigen wir, was dabei entstanden ist, möchten feiern und uns mit dir vernetzen! Ablauf: 20:00 Uhr Beginn mit Projektvorstellungen, Einblick in die Arbeit von TLNT & TLNT, Panel Talk und Musik von DJ Paula. Der Eintritt ist frei. Hinweis: Die Location ist leider nicht barrierefrei. - Riso School11.11.26 – 02.12.26
17:00 — 20:00Riso School is a multi-session Risograph course held on the 11th, 18th and 25th of November plus the 2nd of December from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, covering the fundamentals of Riso-printing across four evenings for participants who want an in-depth introduction to the process. - #02 Get started! Orientation in taxes and invoicing11.11.26
09:30 — 12:30From income tax to VAT: this online seminar provides orientation on navigating taxes and invoicing as well as the "small business regulation" (Kleinunternehmerregelung) in Germany. Writing invoices, navigating the "Kleinunternehmer" regulation, or understanding value-added tax regulations for artists and teachers — freelancing comes with challenges beyond your actual work. Part of the series Get started! First steps in self-employment in cooperation with touring artists. The event is held online in English. - Cashflow Control for Creative Studios: Payment Terms That Protect You11.11.26
17:15 — 18:45A complimentary 90-minute working session on the financial rhythm most studio owners never leverage. Cashflow is the part you solve in spreadsheets at 11pm, hoping the next invoice clears before payroll. Cashflow control is not about making more money. It's about knowing what your business needs to run, when it needs it, and how to structure projects so cash flows in rhythm. Topics include financial architecture (retainers, deposits, payment terms that protect you), a simple 90-day cashflow forecast, project scoping through a cashflow lens and the psychology of money stress. - Berlin Collage Club Wednesday Social at Orangerie Neukölln11.11.26 – 11.11.26
19:00 — 21:00Join us for our inaugural Wednesday Social and collage workshop at the beautiful Orangerie Neukölln! Dig into our National Geographic, vintage books and magazine archive, or bring your own found imagery for a night of analog creativity. Come solo, or bring a friend, family member, or a date! The 20 € ticket covers all collage materials. Orangerie Neukölln serves wine, beer, cocktails, non-alcoholic beverages, and food. See you soon! - World Usability Day 202612.11.26
15:00 — 22:00Gute Neuigkeiten: Auch dieses Jahr findet der World Usability Day in Berlin statt! Erlebe mit uns den 22. World Usability Day – dieses Mal unter dem Motto „Designing a Sustainable Future with Ethical AI“. Dich erwartet ein buntes Programm mit vielen Vorträgen und Workshops. - 37. vvvv worldwide meetup12.11.26
19:00 — 22:00The 37th vvvv worldwide meetup is hosted by The NODE Institute, online and in person, bringing together creatives and developers who work with vvvv and VL for artist presentations, project showcases and exchange. Doors open at 18:30. Supported by Studio Brüll and 3e8. - THE BOSS CLUB #1: Beyond the Day Rate12.11.26
From 19:00We’re thrilled to announce the first edition of our new series THE BOSS CLUB, an initiative for radical transparency among designers in terms of strategy, pricing, rights, taxes and all the other fun stuff! No. 1 BEYOND THE DAY RATE — Turning creative signature into commercial strength. Key piece will be an input talk by the amazing strategist and coach Maria Meermeier, founder of SAVVY Foundation. Welcome, Input Talk, Q&A, Mingle. Open for all creative freelancers & self-employed small businesses. Entry fee: 10€. Please register via DM. - Tufting Workshop12.11.26
15:00 — 18:00An introduction to tufting as a hands-on design practice – working with the tufting gun, yarns, and materials to turn your own design into a textile piece. Participants learn how to handle the machine, choose materials, and develop a design from sketch to finished surface, all in a small group. Outcome: a tufted art piece / mini-carpet / wall-hanging (around A3) with your custom design. No previous experience needed. Spots are limited. - Deep Dive: Controlling with public funding12.11.26
10:00 — 13:00Your funded project is up and running. But how do you keep an eye on your costs and expenses? Based on your submitted financial plan, this workshop will provide you with practical tips and tools to keep your finances under control and secure smooth accounting. Our speaker Marcela Villanueva will introduce you to controlling for artistic projects. Please note: You should have prior knowledge with using a spreadsheet program and project management experience. The event is held in English and on site at Podewil. - Meet Reset! Berlin – Digital Independence: Reclaiming Europe's Digital Commons12.11.26
10:00 — 21:00Who controls the digital world we live in – and how can we take back control? Are We Europe, Urbane Praxis and Gatekeeper Radio are coming together to host Meet Reset! Berlin, a free all-day event at Urbane Praxis, Gerichtstraße 23, with live radio, participatory workshops and public conversations about how to build a more democratic, open and community-driven digital world. From platform monopolies and independent media to open-source tools and digital commons, we will explore how we can reclaim agency over the technologies shaping our lives. Afterparty next door at Panke Culture. - synthetics.: AI & Market Research in the Creative Process12.11.26
From 18:00synthetics. is an evening for creative teams, brands and the people building their AI tools. Hosted by WIN-CI, Minds and YYYYYYY.STUDIO, it follows a real brief from drugstore retailer dm: the relaunch of its beverage brand Ivorell. Guests see how WIN-CI develops the packaging, how Minds tests concepts with synthetic target audiences, and how YYYYYYY.STUDIO produces an AI-generated commercial before the physical product exists. The program includes an industry roundtable, live video prompting and networking, with free drinks and snacks. Registration requires approval by the host. - BPD#46: Agents, Automation and Design Systems with Claude12.11.26
18:30 — 22:00Join Willian Magalhães (DEPT, Arara School) for a talk on agents, automation and design systems with Claude. He puts agents to work on the repetitive parts of his week, with a human approving every step, and shows how a design system can become the source of truth so Claude follows the rules. Expect live demos, honest lessons and ideas you can try the next day, even without writing code. Doors open 18:30, talk 19:00, networking until 22:00. - Growing Nature: From Seed to Drawing12.11.26 – 03.12.26
18:00 — 20:30A four-week drawing series at the Backhaus Projects atelier studio in Neukölln, held on Thursdays from 18:00 to 20:30 on 12, 19 and 26 November and 3 December. Each week focuses on a different aspect of nature: fantastic plants, landscapes, textures and rocks, and insects and other wonders. Through playful exercises and quiet observation, participants move from looking at reality to personal interpretation. Open to everyone, no previous experience required. - Service Design Jam Berlin: Government and Public Services13.11.26 – 15.11.26Roll up your sleeves at the most interactive and fun Design event Berlin has to offer. This time around we are tackling the truly exciting and all-encompassing space of public services. Dive into a weekend of hands-on innovation! Guided by expert coaches, you'll prototype groundbreaking ideas, services, and products inspired by a unique theme. Get ready for a fast, fun, and energizing experience where you'll learn, network, and ignite innovation.
- Botanical Print Workshop13.11.26
15:00 — 17:30Learn about botanical printing, a natural dyeing technique that uses flowers, leaves and other plant materials to imprint their pigments onto fabric, creating unique organic designs. Participants will print different types of leaves, flowers and other plant materials onto textiles to create their own design to take home, on a cotton tote bag and silk scarf. No previous experience needed. Price: 70€ including materials. - Design Bites: How to Land Your First UX Job13.11.26
12:00 — 13:00You've done the work. How do you make it stand out when starting your UX career? In this Design Bites edition, Yani Wang shares lessons from her own journey into UX: how to create an ATS-friendly CV that keeps its design character, how to build a portfolio that puts your actual work first, how to approach job applications thoughtfully, including using AI without letting it do all the thinking, and how to communicate design decisions, trade-offs and impact in interviews. - Freelance Barcamp Berlin14.11.26
09:00 — 19:00Freelance Barcamp Berlin is an unconference for self-employed and freelance professionals, hosted by Judith Böhlert (freelance full-stack developer) and Michael Martens (interim Product Lead) and presented by "Selbst & Ständig". Attendees shape the day's agenda themselves, proposing and leading sessions on topics relevant to freelance life such as client acquisition, taxes, social media, mental health, and AI. The event takes place at Techtelmechtel - Coworking Space & Eventlocation in Berlin, with bilingual content in German and English. - Building Circular – From Ambition to Reality14.11.26
17:00 — 19:30Ein Talk in Zusammenarbeit zwischen Aedes und Pretty Plastic: Anhand der Projekte MONACO in München und Plus Ultra III in Wageningen diskutieren MVRDV, Roy Pype von Proof of the Sum und Peter van Assche von Pretty Plastic und bureau SLA, was es braucht, um zirkuläre Materialien tatsächlich in die Architektur und Baupraxis zu bringen. Sie sprechen über die Zusammenarbeit zwischen Architekturbüros, Materialentwicklern und Bauherrschaften sowie über die technischen und praktischen Hürden auf dem Weg von der ersten Idee bis zur gebauten Anwendung, moderiert von Bettina von Stamm. - Kniterate Basics Workshop14.11.26
10:00 — 17:00Learn to knit digitally. We offer a focused workshop where you'll learn everything you need to know about knitting with the Kniterate machine using their own software. From creating and manipulating a file to setting up the machine the right way, the comprehensive course covers it all. The main focus of our time is dedicated to hands-on practice with the design app, operating the machine, and crafting your very own structure samples with the most important and versatile basic knitting structures. Price: 390€. - Museum der Dinge: Kuratorinnenführung – Gestalten für Berlin16.11.26
From 18:00Entdecken Sie die Ausstellung „Gestalten für Berlin. Design aus der Kunsthochschule Berlin-Weißensee“ mit der Kuratorin Florentine Nadolni. Während der Führung lernen Sie die wichtigsten Exponate kennen und erfahren deren Hintergründe und Bezüge. Ein besonderer Fokus der Führung liegt auf Arbeiten, die sich auf Architektur und Stadtraum beziehen. Als Gesprächspartnerin ist Gertraude Pohl zu Gast, die an der Kunsthochschule Weißensee Textilgestaltung studierte und unter anderem Freiflächen und Formsteine für Berliner Wohngebiete gestaltete. - Design and Animation (2D/3D) Meetup Berlin17.11.26
19:00 — 23:00It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich! - No Junk Mail please!17.11.26 – 17.11.26
17:00 — 21:00No Junk Mail please! is a workshop at Colorama in Berlin on the 17th of November from 5 to 9pm exploring the magic of letter-writing, where participants experiment with form, design and materials to create considerate, personal correspondence for friends and lovers, with all materials provided and no design experience required, priced at €45. - The Design Gathering: Who are we designing for now?17.11.26
17:30 — 21:00One evening where Berlin's design communities come together to answer one question: Who are we designing for now? AI answers before people reach the page, agents act on behalf of users, leadership picks the shiny thing before anyone tests it, and careers no longer move in straight lines. Talks, hands-on workshops and a closed room for design leads, running in parallel rooms on the 5th floor of The Delta Campus, with IxDF, Service Design Drinks Berlin, Ladies That UX Berlin and more. The evening is free for everyone; registration is required and approved. - Deep Dive: How to master your project pitch17.11.26
10:00 — 16:00In this hands-on workshop, you will develop and practice a short, clear and compelling spoken pitch for your project. Pitching your project in front of people can be challenging, but it can also be learned. Our expert Fatima Athena Çalışkan, an experienced artist and presenter at various conferences and live panels, will show you different techniques and tools for structuring ideas, condensing thoughts and training body language. The event is held in English and on-site at Podewil. - ininin (input interactive insight) - Elephant Carpaccio17.11.26 – 17.11.26
18:00 — 22:00Hands-on workshop in the ininin (input interactive insight) series. Christian Grümme leads the Elephant Carpaccio exercise: slice a simple product idea into a dozen or more ultra-thin, user-valuable increments and build them in rapid iterations. Format: 10 min expert input, 60 min practice, 10 min reflection, then networking with drinks. No coding skills required. Venue: Techtelmechtel, Gürtelstraße 25, 4th floor. - Online-Seminar "Social Media & KI"18.11.26
10:30 — 13:00Dr. Kathleen Löwe zeigt in diesem Online-Seminar, wie sich mit Strategie und Persönlichkeit die eigene Social-Media-Präsenz ausbauen lässt, und beleuchtet dabei auch die Nutzung von Künstlicher Intelligenz mit ihren Möglichkeiten, Vorteilen, Risiken und Stolpersteinen. Das Angebot richtet sich an Akteur*innen aus Darstellenden Künsten, Bildender Kunst sowie Film und Medien, die ihre digitale Präsenz professionalisieren möchten, und bietet im gemeinsamen Austausch und in Kleingruppenarbeit Raum für individuelle Fragen und Herausforderungen. - #03 Get started! Künstlersozialkasse (KSK) and social insurance basics18.11.26
09:30 — 12:30In this online seminar, you'll explore the ins and outs of the Künstlersozialkasse (KSK), the „Artists Social Security Fund“, and learn about other insurance options. Sebastian Hoffmann from touring artists will introduce the KSK and answer basic questions. Afterwards Sebastian Hoffmann, Andri Jürgensen, lawyer specializing in KSK, and Kathleen Parker, Managing director Red Tape, answer your individual questions in breakout sessions. The event is held online in English. - Basics: Orientierung in der Förderlandschaft19.11.26
10:00 — 12:00Wie finde ich das passende Förderprogramm? Was gehört in einen Förderantrag? In diesem Seminar wird anhand einer Auswahl an Förderprogrammen die Bandbreite von Fördermöglichkeiten umrissen und auf spezifische Förderlogiken und -perspektiven eingegangen. Die Veranstaltung findet online und auf Deutsch statt. - Kreativ & selbstständig: Meet-up – Kollegiale Beratung für kreative Selbstständige19.11.26
16:00 — 18:00In diesem Meet-up lernst du die Methode der kollegialen Beratung kennen und bearbeitest konkrete berufliche Fragestellungen gemeinsam in einer Gruppe von 8-10 Teilnehmenden. Dabei kann es um Zielgruppen- und Projektfragen, um Fragen zur Preisgestaltung und Selbstorganisation oder um deine eigene Positionierung am Markt gehen. Du hast eine konkrete Frage und suchst neue Perspektiven? Und du hast Lust, andere bei ihren Fragen zu unterstützen? Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und vor Ort im Podewil statt. - AI Anchoring: Wie KI im Arbeitsalltag wirklich ankommt19.11.26
11:30 — 12:30Strategie, Use Cases und Tools sind da, und trotzdem arbeiten die meisten noch wie vorher. In diesem Webinar geht es um den Schritt danach: wie KI tatsächlich im Arbeitsalltag ankommt. Dr. Christiane Dithmar und Sylvia Soldner von Dark Horse Innovation zeigen, warum Strategie, Tool und Training zusammen noch keine neue Arbeitsweise ergeben, was Behavioral Networks leisten und wie aus Experimenten habitual use wird. Mit Check-in, Impuls, Theorie und Q&A. - Usability Testessen #3319.11.26
19:00 — 22:00Usability test your product, website or app for free at the 33rd edition of Usability Testessen Berlin, or become a tester yourself! Join us at Rapidmail for pizza, drinks and usability testing. It basically works like speed dating, but for usability testing: you can either test products yourself or bring a product that you would like to receive valuable user feedback on. No fee, no fuzz! Registration closes on 11 November at 12:00, and spaces are limited. - Untitled_0819.11.26 – 19.11.26
18:45 — 21:30Untitled_ is a monthly meet-up where Berlin’s creative crowd gets together to learn, share, and hang out. Each session, we dive into someone’s work, swap insights, and spark honest, useful, and fun conversations. The Luma page does not list speakers or a topic for Untitled_08 yet. - FIFTEEN! beyond tellerrand – One Evening in Berlin20.11.26Fifteen years ago, on 20 November 2011, beyond tellerrand opened its doors for the very first time. Let’s celebrate this together, on exactly that day: one evening, two talks and lots of conversations at DiesDas Digital in Berlin. Sadly no full beyond tellerrand in Berlin this year – but it’s back next year. Tickets are €35, with only around a hundred available.
- Intro to Riso: Analogue24.11.26 – 24.11.26
17:00 — 20:00Intro to Riso: Analogue is a hands-on introduction to analogue Risograph printing on the 24th of November from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants get to know the Risograph machine through multiple scanning modes and settings to collaboratively make two-color posters from cutouts, drawings, photographs and textures directly on the Riso scanner. - Kreativ & selbstständig: Die eigene Arbeit auf den Punkt bringen24.11.26
14:00 — 20:00Jemand fragt dich nach deiner kreativen oder künstlerischen Selbstständigkeit und plötzlich fehlen dir die Worte? In diesem Workshop entwickelst du eine klare, authentische Sprache für deine Ideen, Produkte oder Dienstleistungen und erarbeitest eine überzeugende Kurzvorstellung. Du arbeitest heraus, was deine Tätigkeit, dein Angebot oder deine Produkte auszeichnet, und formulierst eine prägnante Kernbotschaft. Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und vor Ort im Podewil statt. - Berlin Collage Club: Holiday Workshop25.11.26
19:00 — 21:00Berlin Collage Club invites guests to a holiday-themed collage workshop at the waterfront cafe/bar ANIMA. Attendees can make holiday cards, gifts, or an event flyer for their next holiday party. The venue is dog-friendly, so guests can come solo, with friends, family, or their dog. The 28€ ticket covers all collage materials and an 8€ drink voucher; ANIMA also serves wine, beer, non-alcoholic beverages, and light snacks. Payment is via PayPal or bank transfer, with details sent in the registration confirmation email. - Ignite #23 – Alles wird schneller. Zeit, anders zu denken.26.11.26 – 26.11.26
19:30 — 22:00Drei Impulse über Marken, Menschen und Maschinen, über alte Denkmuster und über die Frage, ob Beschleunigung durch KI wirklich voranbringt. Nicole Kuderer fragt, wie eigenständig Marken im Zeitalter von KI noch sein können, Uli Mayer-Johanssen lädt dazu ein, etablierte Narrative zu hinterfragen, und Christian Uhle nimmt das Versprechen der Beschleunigung unter die Lupe. Danach folgt viel Raum für Gespräche bei Wein, alkoholfreien Getränken und Softdrinks. Tickets kosten ermäßigt 11,99 € und regulär 15,99 €. - Knowledge for Transformation: Between Dialogue and Responsibility26.11.26 – 26.11.26
17:00 — 19:00Lecture in the BANA lecture series of TU Berlin, held in person at the Einstein Center Digital Future, Wilhelmstraße 67. The public lecture series addresses social issues, and this session explores how science and society can engage in constructive dialogue, with a focus on transdisciplinary research, co-creation and transformative education. Prof. Dr. Melanie Jaeger-Erben speaks on sustainability research between cooperation and scepticism towards science, and Prof. Dr. Andrea Cominola and Bengisu Berispek present the Sustain.ALL TransformaCon Hub. Participants can engage with the speakers afterwards. - Bioplastics Workshop27.11.26
13:00 — 17:00In our bioplastics workshop we’ll be diving deeper—exploring new recipes and textures, from foams to bio-leather, and even experimenting with extruding bioplastic filaments and yarns. Get ready for a hands-on session filled with innovation and creativity! Trainer: Valerie Stoetzer, with a foundation in product design, specialised in textile, material practice and design research on biomaterials. Price: 75€ including materials. - Museum der Dinge: Dingpflegetag 202629.11.26
From 15:00Am Sonntag, den 29. November 2026, widmet sich das Werkbundarchiv – Museum der Dinge wieder in besonderer Weise seinen Dingpfleger*innen und denen, die es werden wollen. Dingpfleger*innen übernehmen eine symbolische Patenschaft für Objekte aus der Sammlung des Museums. Ab 15 Uhr haben Dingpfleger*innen und Interessierte bei freiem Eintritt die Gelegenheit, das Museum zu erkunden oder an einer Führung durch die neue Dauerausstellung teilzunehmen. Ab 16 Uhr können Sie bei Kaffee und Kuchen mit dem Museumsteam und anderen Gästen ins Gespräch kommen. - Zinefest Pity Party29.11.26You are invited to the Zinefest Pity Party at Gelegenheiten, Weserstr. 50 in Neukölln. Dress code: whatever you wear when you cry in the bathroom at a party. Tables can be applied for through the form in the Zinefest bio.
- Drawing & Painting Intensive – Oil Painting Week Berlin30.11.26 – 04.12.26
10:00 — 17:00A five-day oil painting intensive at Burnt Sienna in Charlottenburg, taught in English for a maximum of six participants. Students move from museum research and drawing to colour studies and an original canvas, with demonstrations, individual feedback and group critique. No prior oil painting experience is required. Materials are included in the €675 fee. The course is recognised for Bildungszeit, and a recognition certificate can be requested for your employer.
December
- Riso & Foil-blocking: Stationery01.12.26 – 01.12.26
17:00 — 20:00Riso & Foil-blocking: Stationery is a hands-on workshop on the 1st of December from 5 to 8pm at Colorama in Berlin, where participants design and produce their own notebooks and stationery combining Risograph printing with foil-blocking for a max of 8 participants. - Design and Animation (2D/3D) Meetup Berlin01.12.26
19:00 — 23:00It's all about getting to know new people from your favorite industry. So if you are interested in Motion Design, 2D or 3D Animation, CGI, Illustration or any related field, feel free to join us. Grab a beer in a relaxed atmosphere, have a nice chat about key frames or discuss your next project! Beginner or expert – wir freuen uns auf dich! - Kreativ & selbstständig: Profilschärfung mit dem Business Model Canvas03.12.26
10:00 — 17:00In diesem Workshop erfährst du, wie dir das Business Model Canvas dabei hilft, einen klaren Überblick über deine Selbstständigkeit zu gewinnen. Als kreativ oder künstlerisch tätige*r Selbstständige*r jonglierst du ständig Projekte, Nebenjobs, Fördermittel und freie Aufträge: Was bringt Geld, was bringt Sinn, und wie bekommst du beides unter einen Hut? Das Business Model Canvas ist im Kern ein großes Blatt Papier, auf dem du dein Angebot übersichtlich visualisierst. Die Veranstaltung findet auf Deutsch und vor Ort im Podewil statt. - Designer in the loop03.12.26 – 03.12.26
18:30 — 20:00Trying a new AI tool is one thing, using it in your real work is another. This free online event shows practical ways to bring AI into everyday design work. Hana Burianová, Lead Product Designer at Visma, covers how to build AI features and workflows together with users in a product. Maitreyi Sharma, Lead Product Designer at Figr, shows how she built her portfolio in code by combining Claude, Codex and specialised AI agents, and how to give each model the right context. Aimed at mid to lead level designers. - Creative Code Stammtisch04.12.26
19:30 — 21:30The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. - Botanical Print Workshop04.12.26
15:00 — 17:30Learn about botanical printing, a natural dyeing technique that uses flowers, leaves and other plant materials to imprint their pigments onto fabric, creating unique organic designs. Participants will print different types of leaves, flowers and other plant materials onto textiles to create their own design to take home, on a cotton tote bag and silk scarf. No previous experience needed. Price: 70€ including materials. - Kniterate Basics Workshop05.12.26
10:00 — 17:00Learn to knit digitally. We offer a focused workshop where you'll learn everything you need to know about knitting with the Kniterate machine using their own software. From creating and manipulating a file to setting up the machine the right way, the comprehensive course covers it all. The main focus of our time is dedicated to hands-on practice with the design app, operating the machine, and crafting your very own structure samples with the most important and versatile basic knitting structures. Price: 390€. - XDesign Hackathon Edition 205.12.26
10:00 — 23:30XDesign Club is back & better for its second edition! After our first event in April with 150 participants and partners such as Langdock, telli, Superchat, Knowunity, Figma, Lovable, Spacing and Wonder, we are making a return. Happening on the 5th of December at CODE University & The Delta – detailed schedule, this year's partners and speakers to be announced soon. - Urban Transformation Playbook Intro-Webinar: Kooperative Stadtentwicklung08.12.26
From 11:00Kooperative Stadtentwicklung bringt Verwaltung, Zivilgesellschaft und Wirtschaft an einen Tisch, um Quartiere gemeinsam zu gestalten. In diesem kostenlosen Webinar bekommst du einen fundierten Einstieg in die Grundidee und die Methodenlogik des Urban Transformation Playbook als Grundlage für deine eigene Praxis vor Ort. Du lernst, warum gute Infrastruktur allein noch kein funktionierendes Zusammenleben schafft, erhältst einen Überblick über Aufbau und Methodenlogik des Playbooks und Orientierung, welches vertiefende Format zu deinem Anliegen passt. Gedacht für Mitarbeitende in Kommunalverwaltung, Stadtplanung sowie Fachkräfte aus Quartiersmanagement und Quartiersentwicklung. Organisiert von Dark Horse Innovation. - Webinar „How to … hybride Erwerbstätigkeit?!"09.12.26
14:30 — 17:00Sebastian Hoffmann von touring artists gibt in diesem Webinar einen praxisnahen Überblick über hybride Erwerbstätigkeit zwischen abhängiger Beschäftigung und Soloselbstständigkeit in Kunst und Kultur. Im ersten Teil geht es um sozialversicherungs- und aufenthaltsrechtliche Fragen, etwa zur Künstlersozialkasse, im zweiten Teil um steuerliche Aspekte wie den Unterschied zwischen Umsatz- und Einkommensteuer. Das Angebot richtet sich an Kunst- und Kulturschaffende, die hybrid erwerbstätig sind oder es werden möchten. - Berlin Design e.V.: Member Meeting09.12.26
19:00 — 23:00Berlin's design scene moves fast, so let's sync up. Our Member Meeting is a casual yet focused evening that bridges different design initiatives and disciplines. Share what you're working on, discuss the industry's shift toward new trends, and help shape the future of design in Berlin. The evening starts with a 15-minute flash update on news, events and opportunities, followed by open discussion, food, drinks and music. Open to Berlin Design e.V. members and to people interested in applying for membership. - Bioplastics Workshop11.12.26
13:00 — 17:00In our bioplastics workshop we’ll be diving deeper—exploring new recipes and textures, from foams to bio-leather, and even experimenting with extruding bioplastic filaments and yarns. Get ready for a hands-on session filled with innovation and creativity! Trainer: Valerie Stoetzer, with a foundation in product design, specialised in textile, material practice and design research on biomaterials. Price: 75€ including materials. - Play to Thrive! @ The Dive (December)14.12.26
19:00 — 21:30Play to Thrive! is a monthly drop-in evening at TheDive in Berlin-Mitte for anyone who wants to play, connect and try something new, whether they are complete beginners or experienced improvisers. Led by leadership coach and former RADA impro lead Christopher Heimann, the evening uses theatre improvisation games and creative exercises to help people be present, meet others with openness and express themselves more freely. Doors open at 19:00 with a drink, the active session runs from 19:30 to about 21:30, and the evening is held in English and German. Some activities are physical, so comfortable clothes and bare feet are recommended. - Basics: Orientation in funding opportunities17.12.26
10:00 — 12:00How do I find the right funding program? What is included in the application? This seminar uses a selection of funding programs to illustrate the range of funding opportunities by the district, state, federal republic and EU, and discusses specific funding logics and perspectives. In addition, the typical components of an application will be explained by the Cultural Funding Consultation Team. The event is held online and in English.
January
- Creative Code Stammtisch01.01.27
19:30 — 21:30The Creative Code Stammtisch is a casual show-and-tell for artists, makers, designers, coders, performers, learners and anyone interested in the use of computing skills for artistic expression. - Riso: Photo Books10.01.27 – 10.01.27
12:00 — 17:00Riso: Photo Books is a hands-on workshop at Colorama in Berlin on the 10th of January from 12 to 5pm, where participants design and Risograph-print their own photo leporello, learning about layering and color separation to turn a personal set of photographs into a folded, hand-bound book, priced at €100 with a maximum of 6 participants. - Play to Thrive! @ The Dive (January)11.01.27
19:00 — 21:30Play to Thrive! is a monthly drop-in evening at TheDive in Berlin-Mitte for anyone who wants to play, connect and try something new, whether they are complete beginners or experienced improvisers. Led by leadership coach and former RADA impro lead Christopher Heimann, the evening uses theatre improvisation games and creative exercises to help people be present, meet others with openness and express themselves more freely. Doors open at 19:00 with a drink, the active session runs from 19:30 to about 21:30, and the evening is held in English and German. Some activities are physical, so comfortable clothes and bare feet are recommended. - Riso: Fanzine Weekend16.01.27 – 17.01.27
12:00 — 17:00Riso: Fanzine Weekend is a two-day hands-on workshop at Colorama in Berlin taking place on the 16th of January from 12 to 4pm and the 17th of January from 12 to 5pm, where participants design, print and bind their own Risograph-printed fanzine from start to finish, priced at €180 with a maximum of 6 participants. - Urban Transformation Playbook Intro-Webinar: Kooperative Stadtentwicklung19.01.27
From 11:00Kooperative Stadtentwicklung bringt Verwaltung, Zivilgesellschaft und Wirtschaft an einen Tisch, um Quartiere gemeinsam zu gestalten. In diesem kostenlosen Webinar bekommst du einen fundierten Einstieg in die Grundidee und die Methodenlogik des Urban Transformation Playbook als Grundlage für deine eigene Praxis vor Ort. Du lernst, warum gute Infrastruktur allein noch kein funktionierendes Zusammenleben schafft, erhältst einen Überblick über Aufbau und Methodenlogik des Playbooks und Orientierung, welches vertiefende Format zu deinem Anliegen passt. Gedacht für Mitarbeitende in Kommunalverwaltung, Stadtplanung sowie Fachkräfte aus Quartiersmanagement und Quartiersentwicklung. Organisiert von Dark Horse Innovation. - Future Organization Bootcamp: Organisation im KI-Zeitalter28.01.27 – 28.01.27
09:00 — 17:00Ein Tagesbootcamp von Dark Horse Innovation in Berlin, in dem Teilnehmende in vier Sessions zu Strategie, Kreativität, Transformation und Zusammenarbeit untersuchen, was KI an Organisationen verändert. Jede Session verbindet eine Frage mit einer Methode, etwa das Strategie-Hexagon, KI-gestützte Kreativmethoden, Systemic Design und die Unterscheidung von Risiko und Ungewissheit. Vorkenntnisse sind nicht nötig. Das Bootcamp kostet 190 € zzgl. MwSt. und ist für Selbstständige zu 90 % förderfähig.
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