7 SEP 2020 · Maki has worked as a professional tailor her while life. Eventually, she got tired of the big fashion and moved to Berlin to create her own brand of wedding dresses. We talked about moving from Japan to the UK and then to Germany, and about the challenges of making fashion sustainable. You can see her work at https://www.lasposaberlinese.com/ And you can always find this podcast on Facebook, or write me an email at craftsandpeople@gmx.de

7 JUL 2020 · Bill lived in London and worked in a hospital administration. Eventually, he started lino printing in his free time, and then moved to Berlin to be with his boyfriend. We talked about explicit prints, instagram, moving to a new country, and why pet portraits are a good idea to make some money. You can see Bill’s pictures here: www.instagram.com/bilboroberts You can write to me at craftsandpeople@gmx.de And follow this podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftsandpeople/

3 MAY 2020 · Anna worked as a TV and movie prop maker, and never planned to become a goldsmith. Katya was disappointed with her office work, and wanted to feel in control of something in time of a political turmoil. Both of them ended up designing jewelry. They live in Moscow and in Berlin, and I’ve talked to them over the internet, since the lockdown doesn’t allow for personal meetings anyway. You can see the works of Anna on her website https://www.metalatelier.com/ and of Katya on And you can talk to me, Daria at cfartsandpeople@gmx.de Or follow this series on Facebook at Crafts and people!

7 APR 2020 · How do you become a woodworker, and what are your options to earn with it? And what stops women from working with power tools? Anna Lisa, who designs furniture and jewelry, and teaches woodworking in Berlin, tells the story of how she became a woodworker after a successful career in journalism in her native Estonia. You can connect with Anna Liisa on her website www.wood-sisters.com And you can talk to Daria at cfartsandpeople@gmx.de.