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With Agnes Waedt, seamstress and master of home economics
Temperature, humidity, and the right techniques – it’s not rocket science! Clothes often only reveal their character after ironing, and this is the only way to get them into shape. Master of home economics Agnes Waedt shows what is important and teaches the basics and the most important tricks. She will answer individual questions; please bring an example garment with you to receive specific advice. The workshop will be held in German.
When: Friday, February 27, 2026 | 3 – 6 p.m.
Where: Headquarters and Stock of Costumes at Kunstquartier Bethanien
Solidarity-based cost sharing according to self-assessment per person: €15 / €20 / €30
Registration by February 24 via email and advance payment: fetzenundflicken@kostuemkollektiv.de

With Silvia Albarella (Set and Costume Designer, Kostümkollektiv e.V.)
What are the special characteristics of working within the independent performing arts community for stage and costume designers? In this workshop, artists (scenographers, artistic directors and performers) will receive information that will make it easier to begin working in and move through the professional field as well as help for the calculation of a scenography budget. When registering to attend, we do ask you to send specific questions and/or projects (concept, sketches for the set design and costume design) in advance. In German spoken language, it is possible to ask questions and make comments using English spoken language.
A free offer from the advice center of the Performing Arts Program Berlin in cooperation with Kostümkollektiv.
When: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 | 4 – 8 p.m.
Where: Kunstquartier Bethanien, Room 143, Mariannenplatz 2, 10997 Berlin
Registration until February 18: beratung@pap-berlin.de

Runway Effekts &Upcycling – Workshop for transmaskuline joung folks, fokus on BIPoC

Get ready for an amazing start to the year with our first workshop in Berlin! Join us for an exciting session on Runway Effects and the art of upcycling to elevate your style. Within the project “Fast Fashion – and how to do it better” of KOSTÜMKOLLEKTIV, we’ll have a fantastic space where creativity knows no bounds. Don’t forget to bring along a clothing item you’d like to personalize; we’ll also provide some pieces for you to work with and make it FAB! 
Allow us to introduce our incredible facilitator: Charm Grace Louboutin is a Berlin based artist and designer focused on upcycling and experimental garment transformation. Their work centers fashion as a playful, expressive process, turning existing materials into bold, performative pieces with character and story.
This is a workshop for BIPoC transmasculine folks (including transmasc, GNC, binary & non-binary transmen). We especially invite young people aged up to 27 years old. It will be held in english mainly.
The Workshop is hosted by Calvin @cal.crm and Kostümkollektiv and funded as part of the environmental education fund by the Bezirksamt Mitte Berlin.
Language: English
When: Saturday, February 21, 2026 | 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. (probably longer)
Where: Exact location will be provided upon successful registration

With Agnes Waedt, seamstress and master of home economics
Temperature, humidity, and the right techniques – it’s not rocket science! Clothes often only reveal their character after ironing, and this is the only way to get them into shape. Master of home economics Agnes Waedt shows what is important and teaches the basics and the most important tricks. She will answer individual questions; please bring an example garment with you to receive specific advice. The workshop will be held in German.
When: Thursday, Januar 23, 2025 | 3:30–6 p.m.
Where: Headquarters and Stock of Costumes at Kunstquartier Bethanien
Solidarity-based cost sharing according to self-assessment per person:  €20 / €30
Registration by January 24 by email and advance payment: fetzenundflicken@kostuemkollektiv.de

Free workshops for young people aged 10 to 27:

Do you have favorite clothes that are worn out, or clothes that you can’t bring yourself to throw away even though you no longer wear them? Would you like to learn more about how fashion is produced and sold worldwide? And what exactly is fast fashion?
In our new workshop series, textile professionals and activists will show you what can be made from found or “old” clothing and how you can repair clothing and thus protect the environment. You will also learn more about alternative ways to be fashion-conscious and sustainable.
Would you like to book a workshop with us for your group or class? Feel free to contact us with a rough idea and suggested dates at: projekte@kostuemkollektiv.de.
The workshops take place at Weinmeisterhaus – Youth Culture Center Berlin-Mitte, Weinmeisterstr. 15, 10178 Berlin (see map).
The project is a collaboration between Kostümkollektiv e.V. and WeTeK Berlin gGmbH and is funded by the Bezirksamt Mitte von Berlin, Umweltamt, Bereich Umweltbildung.

We will publish the current offers here on an ongoing basis. The workshops will be held in German.

Actual workshops in November for young people aged 15 to 27:

November 22: Upcycling “from bag to bag” – give your old bag a new lease of life
With Cynthia Bohner-Vloet, fashion designer and green fashion specialist
Recycle, don’t throw away! We’ll use the material from your old bag to make a glasses case. We’ll take a look at your bag: What material is it made of, where was it manufactured, what kind of fasteners does it have? What can we use for our new glasses case? Which materials and elements can’t we use now, but are worth keeping for another project?
Bring your discarded bag and your sunglasses with you, because they’ll be in the spotlight. If you don’t have a discarded bag, don’t worry: some will be available.
When: Saturday, November 22, 2025 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Register with the subject line “von Tasche zu Tasche” by November 18 at: weinmeisterhaus@wetek.de

November 23: Understanding, reflecting on, and transforming fast fashion
With Elena Sofia Stranges, textile designer, art therapist, and activist for sustainable textile use
In this interactive workshop, we explore the structures and effects of the fast fashion industry and combine critical thinking with practical experience. Together, we reflect on our own consumption habits and emotional attachment to clothing, learn about materials, production conditions, and global contexts. We playfully examine fashion brands for sustainability and evaluate them critically. We will discover sustainable alternatives and collect ideas for creative upcycling and repair techniques.
When: Sunday, November 23, 2025 | 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
Register with the subject line “Understanding Fast Fashion” by November 18 at: weinmeisterhaus@wetek.de