I’m beginning to believe the harsh Berlin winters are a time to bundle up together and uncover new hobbies or talents lying dormant within — inner discovery, while our external selves take refuge. Workshopping has been a great outlet and opportunity to learn something new. One particularly niche moment is Alina Naomi‘s beading workshop. An intricate craft driven by color and focus, Alina hosts workshops across Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg and Neukölln. She’s a Berlin-born artist with a passion for hands-on projects. When she decided she didn’t want to go down the traditional path of fashion, she taught herself beading. With glass beads as her main medium, Alina uses her hands or a loom to create jewellery and complex wall adornments. Inspired by her father’s heritage, the Seminole people, she connects cultural heritage with modern design. Alina is always looking for new combinations and styles to share with the community. In her workshop, we worked with looms, which is not as daunting as it sounds, and combined different beads to formulate a bracelet. It was a gorgeous way to spend the Sunday, enjoying the ambience of the Artrelations Gallery, unlocking a new skill, and creating a present for loved ones. Upcoming workshops to look forward to will include the group exhibitions taking place at the gallery (20.11.–20.12.2025). On 13.12.2025, there will be a small Christmas party, and everyone is welcome.
Text & Photos: Ruby Watt
Alina Naomi
artrelations Galerie, Ackerstr.154, 10115 Berlin–Mitte; map
Trouvaille Group Exhibition 20.11.–20.12.2025. Christmas party with the artists on 13.12.2025 16–20h.
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