ZuM Creativo Workshops

About us

The people behind ZuM Creativo.

Zeynep and Mareike met through their work and are colleagues outside of ZuM Creativo as well. ZuM Creativo grew out of many creative ideas, organisation and the joy of making things with their own hands.

Mareike and Zeynep from ZuM Creativo

Zeynep

Hello, I'm Zeynep!

I'm 44 years old, married and a proud mother of two daughters. My family and friends are very special to me, and I love spending my free time with the people who matter most to me. I'm a creative person who loves developing ideas and bringing them to life.

To me, creativity means making your own ideas visible and trying something new. I love bringing people together and creating a space where they can express themselves freely. What inspires me most is seeing how an initial idea gradually develops into something truly unique.

I'm motivated by the joy people experience when they discover their creativity and go beyond what they thought they could do. We often believe that we aren't creative enough or that we simply can't do something. I want to show that creativity isn't about talent or perfection. Curiosity, openness and the courage to simply begin are much more important.

In my workshops, I want to give people a conscious break from everyday life. It's a place where they can try something new, let their imagination run free and be creative without pressure. One of my favourite moments is seeing participants proudly look at something they have created themselves. That joy, the shared experience and the special energy within a group are exactly why I put so much heart into my workshops.

Mareike

Hi, I'm Mareike!

I'm 31 years old, open and communicative, and I love spending time with other people. At the same time, I'm full of creativity: I love working with my cutting plotter, creating my own designs, trying out new ideas and simply making things with my own hands. When I'm not being creative, I enjoy dancing, spending time outdoors and appreciating life's little and big moments.

For me, being creative is even more fun when it's shared. I love the special atmosphere that develops when people come together, exchange ideas, laugh with one another and create something that is completely their own along the way. That is exactly what I want to share in our workshops at ZuM Creativo.

For me, it's not about everything being perfect in the end. What matters much more is that everyone has the chance to experiment, develop their own ideas and simply have a really good time. I find inspiration almost everywhere: in nature, colours and shapes, while dancing, through conversations with other people or sometimes completely spontaneously in everyday life. A small idea can suddenly turn into something entirely new – and that is exactly what I love about creativity.

I love inspiring others with that same joy, trying new things together and seeing how an idea becomes something personal. When someone goes home at the end with a handmade favourite piece and a smile on their face, that is the best motivation for me.

Creating together

ZuM Creativo

With ZuM Creativo, Zeynep and Mareike want to create a space for creative breaks – personal, welcoming and with plenty of room for your own ideas.

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