Ladies, Wine & Design
Amsterdam

Welcome Sarah Jonesy back for another Delft Tile workshop! Paint your end-of-summer-blues away and create a stunning Delft-inspired tile by hand. In this 1.5-hour workshop with artist Sarah Jonesy, you will transfer a template of your choosing onto a tile and then color and paint it with beautiful shades of blue. You can also bring your picture or template or create your own design on the spot! All materials will be provided.

The workshop will be hosted at the lovely Fabus, a women-led wine bar that promotes inclusive, authentic and sustainable values. They've got fine natural wine, amazing levantine-inspired food, and good vibes galore.

Date: Sunday 21st Sept, 2025 from 14:00-16:00
Cost: €37, first drink included
Location: Fabus, De Clercqstraat 105H, 1053 AH
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Creatives Connect! Another opportunity to find like-minded, supportive people for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration. This speed meeting event has been structured in an inclusive and inviting way, so you’ll be automatically introduced to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

Location: Fabus, De Clercqstraat 105H, 1053 AH
Date: Tuesday, September 16th at 19:00
Cost: €15 tickets

The ticket includes one glass of natural wine OR non-alcoholic beverage. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, we also offer our homemade Kombucha (big hit), Fritz sodas, Appelsap, Ginger Beer and Oedipus Dorinku, to lift your spirits. The ticket also includes a plate with vegetarian snacks. For dietary restrictions, please leave a request in the comment section when booking the ticket. The bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night (kitchen until 22h), in case you’d like to try more of their selection.
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Join us for another session of Creatives Connect. Find like-minded, supportive women and enby individuals for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

An inclusive and inviting event where we will try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!
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The Wrap Club is here, and you’re invited. LWD Amsterdam presents A Woman for Every Season, an after-work gathering for women and non-binary creatives in film, advertising and content. From directors to producers, colorists to TikTok creators, if you shape stories behind the scenes, this space is for you. Expect soulful stories, fresh connections, music, drinks and honest chats about the many seasons we move through in our creative lives.

Location: Ambassadors, Herengracht 433, Amsterdam
Date: Wednesday 2 July

18:00 – Doors open, drinks, snacks and DJ LENI)
19:00 – Talks and conversation (Cuba Rebelde , Andrea Kacev) | Facilitated by Maxine Penney
20:00 – DJ set (FAE) and more mingling

Come as you are.
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Join us for another session of Creatives Connect. Find like-minded, supportive women and enby individuals for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

An inclusive and inviting event where we will try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!
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Join us for another session of Creatives Connect. Find like-minded, supportive women and enby individuals for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

An inclusive and inviting event where we will try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!
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What does “eroticism” mean to you? Where is the line between erotic and pornographic? Why is this topic still taboo in our society? In this workshop led by multidisciplinary local artist, Raquel Diniz, we will discuss the subject and create a safe and trusting environment while making erotic collages that explore and express our own eroticism and empower us. You will learn some collage techniques as well as the materials and tools needed to produce your unique piece of art. No experience is necessary, just bring your enthusiasm and an open mind and heart.

All the materials will be provided
Drinks and food can be ordered at the bar
January 22nd, 2025. Please arrive at 18:00 if you’d like to have a delicious dinner at the restaurant. The workshop starts at 19:00
€30
Bar Baggerbeest
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This holiday season, in collaboration with LWD Amsterdam, artist Bruna Souza presents the Disco Dreams: Holiday Edition Craft Workshop. Join us at Treehouse NDSM for a groovy afternoon where you’ll make your very own dazzling disco-inspired masterpiece. Seasoned crafters and complete newbies are all welcome. This is the perfect opportunity to try something new and bring a little disco dazzle to your home. Choose one of our own objects or bring your own to disco-fy. This can be a decorative object, a plant pot, a toy, a photo frame, or anything you’d like! Just in time for the holiday season, you can create sparkly decorations for your home or make a handmade gift for a loved one.
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Come join us on December 10th at 19:00 for a fun evening of writing and community.

Whether you're working on a novel, script, poems or blog posts, come focus on it in the company of others who love writing, this event is open to all.

Bring your notebooks, laptops, or any other writing tools you prefer.

During the Community Write-in, you'll have the opportunity to connect with fellow writers, bounce ideas off others, or simply enjoy the company of like-minded individuals. There is no pressure to share, just come, write, and let the creative energy around you give you a boost.

The restaurant has a great selection of snacks and cozy drinks to order.

Don't miss out on this chance to be part of building a vibrant writing community.

Mi-ami Bar
€7
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For all you curious creative souls, we have 3 last Sketch Slams for the year!

From artist to doodler to someone who can't draw - all are welccme!
Come and be part of an engaging evening where we'll indulge in fun drawing games and sip on delightful drinks at Mi-Ami in the West of Amsterdam. Hosted by JJ Wilson

Price: €6.20

Location: Mi-ami, Jan van Galenstraat 169, 1056 BR Amsterdam

Dates:
24.09.2024
23.10.2024
20.11.2024
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On November 3rd we'll celebrate your body and enjoy creativity during a 'By Frenchie' painting workshop!
We'll host a 'By Frenchie' painting workshop to honor all beautiful women and everyone who feels and/or identifies as a woman.
Empowerment, creative expression and connecting with your body is the main focus. All while having fun!
Frenchie will teach you to paint your own body on a canvas, no experience needed!
So you're welcome to paint along in an exclusive art workshop - including Frenchie's tips and tricks.

Date: November 3rd
Time: 12:00 - 15:00
Location: Buurtkamer Lycka, Zaventumweg 81 Amsterdam

Limited tickets available
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The second edition of the Women In Design breakfast is taking place during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven.

Are you a woman currently taking part of the dynamic world of design?
Join us for the third edition of the Women in Design Breakfast, themed "Lead & Design Inclusively" during Dutch Design Week. This morning event is a unique opportunity to connect, share insights, and draw inspiration.
We'll also be discussing our future plans to expand and strengthen this community of female designers.

Facilitator: Sterre van den Boogaard
Date: 23/10
Time: 09:00-12:00 with time after to network.
Tickets are on sale until 16/10 so secure your spot soon!
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Unlock the art of making paper flowers, by crafting an exquisite, lifelike cosmos flower using the finest German and Italian crepe papers, wire, and glue with paper flower artist Suvi Savola and FOYER magazine at our 29 September workshop.

You will leave with a fully completed cosmos flower to grace your vase. Moreover, you'll take home the patterns to create cosmos flowers for a beautiful bouquet in your own time.

The workshop will take place in an artist studio space in central Amsterdam to get your creativity flowing.

Date & time: Sunday 29 September, 14:00-16:30 Location: Tweede Weteringdwarsstraat 27, 1017 SR Amsterdam
Ticket: €65 per person - includes all materials, tea and cake
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Join us for the 2nd Disco Dreams Craft Workshop in collaboration with talented artist Bruna Souza!

Make your way to Treehouse NDSM for a groovy afternoon where you’ll make your very own dazzling disco-inspired masterpiece. Choose one of our own objects or bring your own to disco-fy.

Drinks and snacks will be provided, along with funky tunes to match the disco vibes.

Get your ticket while it’s hot!
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Join us for an end of summer session of Creatives Connect. Find like-minded, supportive women and enby individuals for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

An inclusive and inviting event where we will try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

The ticket includes one wine or non-alcoholic drink & a small carefully created charcuterie plate (vegetarian available please request in the comment section when booking). The bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night, in case you’d like to try more.
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We’re thrilled to announce the second edition of Amsterdam Sketch Slam with JJ Wilson.

Whether you’re an artist, doodler, hobbyist, illustrator, painter, cartoonist, or just someone who loves to explore their creative side! Come and be part of an engaging evening where we’ll indulge in fun drawing games and sip on delightful drinks at Mi-ami.

It’s a chance to let your artistic talents run wild and, who knows, you might even make new creative connections. This event includes materials but of course you can bring your own markers, pencils or pens. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on site.

DATE
Wednesday 17 July 2024
19:00-21:30

LOCATION
Mi-ami, Jan van Galenstraat 169, 1056 BR Amsterdam

PRICE
€6.20
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Join us for a summer session of Creatives Connect. Find like-minded, supportive women and enby individuals for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

An inclusive and inviting event where we will try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

The ticket includes one wine or non-alcoholic drink & a small carefully created charcuterie plate (vegetarian available please request in the comment section when booking). The bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night, in case you’d like to try more.

Fabus is a woman-owned wine bar in the Old West of Amsterdam. Offering good quality food and a selection of wine with an "Out of the Ordinary'' hint. Our wine selection is fully natural and/or biodynamic and mainly focused on lesser known wine regions (predominantly Eastern Europe). We believe wine is to drink and enjoy!
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Unleash your creativity and join us for an afternoon of crafting at the Kevin Rooi’s Custom Totebag Workshop! Get ready to learn the art of drawing on totebags and walk away with your very own personalized masterpiece.

Saturday, June 29th
16:00 - 19:00
Feel free to stick around longer to meet more of the community and enjoy some drinks and chats at Bar Bario!
€11.20 - includes tote bags, materials and markers. Drinks and snacks can be bought at Bar Bario
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Come join us for an exciting event at Club ACE where we will be diving into the possibilities of AI as a creative tool.

There’s no level of experience needed for the prompt workshop, just a healthy dose of curiosity and an imaginative mind.

Using Midjourney - a text-to-image generator tool - we will collectively decide on the shape, colors and forms of a perfect fantasy world. Whether prompting ‘fluffy pink Paris’ or 'shiny, disco, atlantis' - generating an image is one thing, but getting the details right is another.
This night will be a fun way to get familiar with the possibilities of Midjourney as a creative tool.

€15 (excl. fees)
Ticket price includes a light, hot meal and a soft drink, wine or beer to keep you going.

Pia Mader previously honed her skills at Jung von Matt in Hamburg and Stockholm. She recently started as Art Director at ACE, where she works on the ABN Amro account. Pia gained notable recognition for her work on "The Most German Supermarket," which earned her 10 Lions at Cannes.

Lisa Klop has been with ACE for the past two years. She was involved in the award-winning Missjourney.ai campaign, an image generator tool designed to combat bias in AI by celebrating female role models. In collaboration with TEDxAmsterdam Women, she’s been advancing this important conversation.

Get ready to be inspired and learn something new. Don't miss out on this opportunity to network and expand your knowledge. See you there!
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LWD is proud to invite you to INFINITE JOURNEYS, an immersive art game designed by artist Lyubov Matyunina (Dot and Salt). Born from the artist’s decade of research in folklore and symbolism, INFINITE JOURNEYS is a fun experience that promotes creativity and inner exploration.

The event is based in the gallery setting of the art exhibition "Rewilding and Enchanting," curated by Masha Domrachev. Luybov will introduce the exhibition themes and explain the background of her featured work, a blend of contemporary art and ancient world mythology.
Then the game begins! Roll the dice, ask your personal question, and let the symbolism guide you towards an answer within.
This exclusive experience for the LWD amsterdam community includes a tea ceremony supplied by HAPPY TEAS. with the opportunity to microdose your tea with truffles for a gently enhanced creative experience.
You can expect to walk out of this fun and intriguing event feeling a deeper connection to yourself and the world around you.

€44 (Excl. fees)

Lyubov Matyunina is a visionary visual artist and art director with a passionate belief in the transformative power of inspiration. We often find ourselves lost in the monotony of automatic actions and repetitive entertainment that lacks true fulfillment. Luybov’s game INFINITE JOURNEYS creates moments where myth meets mission—experiences that transcend ordinary reality.
“As an artist, I feel an ever-growing yearning for something deeper, something truly transcendent. This connection to something greater than ourselves, something divine, holds the power to mold our identities and infuse our lives with profound purpose.”
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We’re thrilled to announce the first edition of Amsterdam Sketch Slam with JJ Wilson.

Whether you’re an artist, doodler, hobbyist, illustrator, painter, cartoonist, or just someone who loves to explore their creative side! Come and be part of an engaging evening where we’ll indulge in fun drawing games and sip on delightful drinks at Mi-ami.

It’s a chance to let your artistic talents run wild and, who knows, you might even make new creative connections. This event includes materials but of course you can bring your own markers, pencils or pens. Drinks and snacks can be purchased on site.

DATE
Wednesday 22 May 2024
19:00-21:30

LOCATION
Mi-ami, Jan van Galenstraat 169, 1056 BR Amsterdam

PRICE
€6.20

Blue Monday? Shake it off and kick start 2024 with us tomorrow. We will be finding creative inspiration in each other at our Creative Connect event. An opportunity to find like-minded, supportive people for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

This speed meeting event has been structured in an inclusive and inviting way, to try and introduce you to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

The ticket includes one glass of natural wine/ non-alcoholic beverage. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, we also offer our homemade kombucha in a few flavours, Fritz sodas, Appelsap, Ginger Beer and Oedipus Dorinku, to lift your spirits.

The ticket also includes a small plate with snacks - homemade bread, cheese and charcuterie. For vegetarian options please leave a request in the comment section when booking the ticket.

The bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night, in case you’d like to try more.

PRICE:
€15
One wine - non-alcoholic options available
& small plate with snacks - Includes homemade bread, cheese and charcuterie -vegetarian available.
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Join this nipple pasties workshop in east of Amsterdam, with seasoned costume maker Daisy Lee. After years on the burlesque scene as maker to the stars she is now sharing her wisdom and nipple tassel secrets with a select few. During this 2.5 hour workshop participants will choose the colour and material of their pasties from an assortment of fabrics, from sequins to leopard print. The Pastie Queen will then guide everyone step by step to creating their very own pair of nipple covers.

These glorious inventions are the perfect surprise for a lover or a wonderful addition to a sexy costume. Anyone with nipples can take part, all genders are included, and no sewing experience is necessary. All materials, snack and drinks are included in the price.
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Join professional paper artist Emi Hazlett and make your very own paper house lantern! In a small group we’ll enjoy a glass of wine or a mug of tea and step by step learn how to make a pop-up paper model, based on the beautiful canal houses of Amsterdam. All paper pieces are designed by Emi and will be pre-cut, so no knife work will be needed. You’ll be assembling individual pieces, with time for adding your own customisation once you are comfortable with the creasing, glueing and positioning. With an electric candle inside, the windows light up making a 'gezellig' decoration - or a perfect Christmas present!

All tools and materials will be provided and no prior experience is necessary. At the end you will have your own paper lantern to take home, complete with LED candle and packaging. This workshop is a safe creative space and welcomes everyone.
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We'd like to announce Creatives Connect 5, another opportunity to find like-minded, supportive people for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

This speed meeting event has been structured in an inclusive and inviting way, we endeavour to introduce you all to each other & make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

The event starts at 19h

The ticket includes one glass of natural wine/ non-alcoholic beverage. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, we also offer our homemade Kombucha (big hit), Fritz sodas, Appelsap, Ginger Beer and Oedipus Dorinku, to lift your spirits.

The ticket also includes a small plate with snacks - homemade bread, cheese and charcuterie. For the vegetarian option, please leave a request in the comment section when booking the ticket.

The bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night, in case you’d like to try more.
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Join Sterre van den Boogaard from Accenture for a morning of empowerment and inspiration at the Women in Design Breakfast during Dutch Design Week in Eindhoven.

Save the Date: Wednesday, October 25th
Time: 08:30 - 11:00 AM

Get ready to dive into the exciting world of design and explore "Expectations vs. Reality: Navigating the Design Industry."

The program includes engaging panel discussions, interactive sessions, and fantastic networking opportunities. Don't miss out on this chance to connect with fellow design enthusiasts and industry leaders.

Let's break barriers and shape the future of design together.
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Join us for breakfast and this insightful talk at VaynerMedia at 9:15am on 27th July

What does it mean to create a heart-led culture?
Incorporating this approach in an organization is easier said than done — it requires commitment, understanding, and a deep willingness to change. However, with the right guidance and inspiration, it’s more than achievable. The talk will be held at the VaynerMedia office, right in the center of Amsterdam.

In her talk Claude Silver, VaynerMedia’s Heart Officer, shares a roadmap to unlocking greatness within your organization and workplace. She’ll walk you through five essential, albeit complex, steps that are required to truly make HEART a part of your organizational culture. There will be time to ask questions and have a discussion.

Claude Silver, the world’s first Chief Heart Officer at VaynerX, believes that showing up with heart and humanity is the key to unlocking greatness in people. She sees it as her job to infuse empathy into every aspect of the organization. As a global speaker, podcaster, industry trendsetter and LinkedIn influencer, she’s now inspiring other leaders to do the same.
Claude has received Campaign US’s “Female Frontier Award” and AdWeek’s “Changing the Game Award” and speaks at major national and international conferences and corporate events. She has been interviewed on dozens of leading podcasts and quoted or featured in the New York Times, Forbes, Fast Company, Inc., and the Wall Street Journal.
09:15 - 09:30 - Arrive and have coffee, tea, juice, pastry and fruit.
09:30 - 10:15 - Talk start time
10:15 - 10:30 - Question time
10:30 - 11:00- Networking
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Are you ready to delve into the depths of your creativity? Join us at CREATIViTEA, a unique creative workshop where we combine tea drinking with an exercise to ignite the sparks of inspiration within you.

During the event you will select a tea to try and then embark on a creativity exercise, guided by Sara Budhwani - creator of Happy Tea and a freelance creative strategist. Sara will also explain how Happy Tea is a great way to boost your creativity and focus, and how they work even better when combined with microdosing.
Ever wanted to learn more about microdosing? Sara will showcase the Happy Tea collection of teas and speak about the science behind their potential for mental clarity, focus, and imagination. This is your chance to ask what you want to know about microdosing, including what magic truffles are and why they are a great tool for creativity, and even give it a try if you’re curious!
Happy Tea are social drinks that are actually good for you. They contain adaptogenic ingredients that are good for your brain and mood. Each blend has the option to add a microdose of truffle for an enhanced buzz that helps connect you to yourself, so you can better connect with others.

Want to take some Happy Tea home? Get 15% off any purchases made at the event.
Note: This workshop is for educational and informational purposes only and does not promote or encourage the use of any illegal substances. We prioritize responsible and informed discussions surrounding microdosing.
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Heck yes Sledgehammer is BACK baby! Join us in Amsterdam on June 28th as we team up with LWD to present a special screening of our favourite queer music videos from a host of amazing artists and directors within the LGBTQI+ community. Get your tickets from Eventbrite now!

Supported by Pitch & Sync and OUT/STANDARD Music.

Thomas Nuijten (he/him) is a queer Amsterdam-based filmmaker. He graduated with honours in both BA and MA Film at the Royal Academy of Arts in Ghent, Belgium. Thomas has developed an elegant visual language, appealing to the emotional and intellectual perspective of the viewer. In his work, Thomas loves to play with openness in narration, contrasts and sound design/music. His work spans fiction (short) films, fashion films, commercials and music videos.
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Presenting our second 'Meet the Creative', featuring the one and only @lucille.fenouil ! Lucille Fenouil is a French graphic designer and illustrator in the design studio of Wieden+Kennedy Amsterdam. Her work mainly consists of branding and designing print & digital campaigns for brands such as Google, Evian, Samsung, Nike…etc. She is also sharing her passion for screen printing by giving classes in the studio. Besides W+K, she is fascinated with the endless, ever-evolving, and playful atmospheres that exist in her dreams. Through her illustrations, paintings and murals, she tries to take you on a journey away from everyday hassle. To places where everything and nothing is possible, but most of all, to places where no worries exist. Her work is a criticism of a society that for so many, is a constant battle on its own. She invites you to take a break and let yourself be dazzled by creativity.

Check out more of her beautiful designs and illustrations on her website https://www.lucillefenouil.com/
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Join us for an artistic adventure at our summer edition Lino & Wino workshops! Discover the captivating world of printmaking in a cozy space located in the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant east with artist Tanja Bladt-Cohen. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, these workshops are designed for everyone. No prior artistic experience is needed!

Mark your calendars for the upcoming dates: June 6th and 20th, and July 4th and 18th, from 18:30 to 21:30. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to unleash your creativity and learn the beautiful art of lino cutting and printing. Reserve your spot now!
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Whether you're just starting out or refining your existing brand, this workshop will help you create a compelling online presence.

Entrepreneurs; you’ve found your thing, you've refined your craft or you’ve come up with a killer business idea - you're ready to tell the world. What now?

Time to communicate a clear and recognisable digital presence and this workshop is here to help. Working in teams you’ll help each other find your unique value proposition, target audience, and key messaging. We'll experiment with personality and tone of voice to ensure that your digital presence resonates with your target market.

We will demonstrate how to create a customer-centric landing page that captures the attention of your ideal user. We'll cover best practices for structuring your content, making it stand out & bringing you up to speed with the latest design trends, including web design platforms that require no coding.

Thursday 4th May 18:00 - 22:30
€25 - Includes buffet meal and after drinks.
Excluding eventbrite costs.

Paulina Meraza is a Senior UX Designer who specializes in user research, innovation and product development. She has a fascination for creative problem-solving techniques, new technologies and behavioral science. She runs the network Ladies that UX in Utrecht.

Ioana Enescu is an Art Director and founder of Piece of cake Studio - collective of talented people that work together to change the world. She is focused on aesthetics, creative strategy and discovering what makes a brand unique. She has been helping tech start-ups grow, develop and get market ready for the last three years. Research and concept development are the first steps in her creative process. She believes collaboration is key to delivering the best results in any project.

ACE is a modern network of twelve creative and technical agencies. Club Ace Amsterdam, in the Houthavens, is the location of eight of these agencies and a place to host creative collaboration.
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Our first event was such a success, we wanted to do it again. Announcing; Creative Connect 2, another opportunity to find like-minded, supportive people for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

This event is structured in an inclusive and inviting way, so you’ll be automatically introduced to everyone in the room. There will be time to make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections. Don’t forget to swap details!

This event is hosted by Fabus wine and food. The ticket price includes one glass of natural wine, but there are also non-alcoholic options available and a small plate with snacks -� homemade bread, cheese and charcuterie. For vegetarian options please leave a comment when booking the ticket.

Fabus is a woman-owned wine bar in the Old West of Amsterdam. Offering good quality food and a selection of wine with an "Out of the Ordinary'' hint. Our wine selection is fully natural and/or biodynamic and mainly focused on lesser known wine regions (predominantly Eastern Europe). We believe wine is to drink and enjoy!
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Join us for an artistic adventure at our Lino & Wino workshops with artist Tanja Bladt-Cohen! Discover the captivating world of printmaking in a cozy space located in the heart of Amsterdam's vibrant east. Whether you're a seasoned artist or a complete beginner, these workshops are designed for everyone. No prior artistic experience is needed!
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Introducing the first of the series: 'Meet the Creative'! A way to get to know other brilliant and talented creatives in the local community. We're so honored to kick it off with the one and only Brenda Waegemaekers.

Brenda is a creative, copywriter, and daydreamer. Born in the Netherlands, she’s currently working under the holy roof of KesselsKramer, the independent communications agency based in a church in Amsterdam. She believes that good communication needs honesty, and that empathy is one of the most overlooked skills in our industry.

What gets your creativity flowing?
"Embracing the messiness of a creative process. To me feeling ‘creative’ comes in waves, so in that sense, it flows. Sometimes I struggle, sometimes I’m really into it. And when I have an idea, I need to let it rest for a bit to come back to it with new eyes. Recently I moved into a new apartment, and in a way it’s like interior design: don’t finish it all at once. Start with a vision, slowly start adding things; remove, remodel and reshuffle until it all feels very feng shui. Then change it all up again."

Where do you feel most creative?
"In bed (where I can’t sleep). On the dancefloor (where I can’t think). Or in the church (where I can’t help but confess my creative sins)."

What is your go-to way of beating creative blocks?
"I try to think about the problem a bit longer and about the creative a little less long. By questioning the topic and digging for a truth, eventually it all ‘clicks’ in my head.
Another way of beating them is through conversations with people outside the creative industry. It’s often when I talk to people with a completely different profession or outlook on the world that things get interesting."

Read more of Brenda's insightful wisdom and interview in our upcoming newsletter and be sure to follow her and check out more of her creative work at www.brendawaegemaekers.com
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Looking for a change of tune? Unsure where to go next in your career?

LWD and Massive Music invite you to A SIDE/B SIDE an inclusive night of music and discussion, where we learn the creative impact working in music has had on women and non-binary people across a range of different careers.

Join us as three speakers from three generations inspire us with stories from their unique career journeys, the impact of their work, and the lessons learned from their time in and out of the music industry.

• CJ Thurlow - lead singer of 2:54 / Vivienne Westwood
• Phuong Boi Nguyen - Musician AND Advertising Producer
• Constanze Bilogan - Ex-keys&synth at HEKLA / Creative Lead at adidas

Plus, we’ll be celebrating the night with live music performances from Dutch Band Loupe, a Dj set from Lawaai accompanied by drinks and snacks.

A percentage of the tickets will go to Project Fearless.

Limited availability, reserve your ticket now to avoid missing out.
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Join us on March 15th for NOW WHAT, a conversation about leadership in the post apocalyptic workplace.

In partnership with 180 Amsterdam we have an incredible line up of speakers for next weeks event.

A panel hosted by Izzy Ashton, Brand Communications Manager, 180 Amsterdam

Mérida Miller, Founder, Director & Chief Snack Operator, Project Fearless

Ruth Sutherland, Co-Founder, PARO Store

Katrina Encanto, ECD, 180 Amsterdam

Melinda Brooks Bray, CHRO, Polaroid

Geraldine Moodley, Inclusion and Culture Adviser/Trainer & Director, Geraldine Moodley & Partners
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Start Women's History Month kicking ass with JUNO Self defense and empowerment training. JUNO is a unique combination of mental & physical self defense & resilience training created by Synthia Stoffer, 3rd degree black belt Krav Maga. More than just physical combat moves, our holistic approach trains the body, mind, and emotions; resulting in optimal performance under high stress levels.

Saturday 4th March - 2pm - 4pm (ASICS Store) €38

Just turn up in your sports gear - We bring all the other equipment.

Our name JUNO is derived from the Roman guardian angel.

JUNO founder Synthia Stoffer was the first female Krav Maga instructor in the Netherlands in 2005. Today, she is one of very few women worldwide to hold a 3rd degree Black Belt, and she is the highest ranked woman in Krav Maga in Europe.

She created JUNO in January 2017 and set up the biggest Self Defense Center in the Central Netherlands in the same year. The only one run by a woman. Synthia has been a Member of the Elite International Krav Maga Alliance Trainer team since 2014 and certified by the Wingate Institute, Israel.

In September 2017 Synthia won the "Power Woman of the Year" award by Dutch magazine VIVA400. In 2022, Synthia was honored with the Instructor of the Year award by the International Martial Arts Hall of Fame

No liability is taken by JUNO or LWD for injuries, follow instruction carefully and train responsibly.
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Power tools! Sometimes daunting, often confusing, join us and learn the basics of the drill, festool, chop saw and a jigsaw and create a cute framed mirror to take home.

Design, cut and build a unique frame. Then wind down while we sand and paint the results with some snacks and drinks.

Wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty.

Three dates to choose from, signup link in bio.

Price: €40
(Includes materials to make a frame to take home, snacks and drinks)

Adriana Sophia is a British, Amsterdam based artist with a background in making large scale installations for events and retail.
“I want to teach more people the basics of tools that often seem daunting to use, and with these skills I hope people go on to make their own beautiful projects, be it DIY furniture or putting up a shelf at home!”
Adriana Sophia
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Ladies, Wine and Design goes ADIDAS! And this time, we're keeping it open to all genders so we're renaming it Ladies, Guys, Wine and Design. So invite all of your creative friends because it's going to be our biggest event yet.

Join us for a panel of a variety of lead creatives- sharing their stories and insight of how they came to be and the importance of mentorship in the creative community.

See you there!
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Was one of your resolutions to push your creativity to new heights?
LWD invites you to kick start your 2023 by finding like-minded, supportive people for creative encouragement, connection and collaboration.

Our brand-new speed meeting event has been structured in an inclusive and inviting way, so you’ll be automatically introduced to everyone in the room. There will be loads of time afterwards to talk freely and make future plans to conquer the creative world with all your new connections.

This event is hosted by Fabus wine and food. The ticket price includes a small snack plate (vegetarian available) and a glass of Fabus’ out-of-the-ordinary wine selection. There are plenty of non-alcoholic options, and the bar and kitchen will be open throughout the night, if you’d like to try more.

PRICE:
€13.50
One wine (non-alcoholic options available) and a small plate with snacks (homemade bread, cheese and charcuterie).

Please let us know your dietary requirements: vegan, GF etc.

LOCATION:
FABUS wine and food.
De Clercqstraat

Fabus is a woman-owned wine bar in the Old West of Amsterdam. Offering good quality food and a selection of wine with an "Out of the Ordinary" hint. Our wine selection is fully natural and/or biodynamic and mainly focused on lesser known wine regions (predominantly Eastern Europe). We believe wine is to drink and enjoy! Alcohol avoiders are not left out, we also offer our homemade kombucha in a few flavours (best kombucha we’ve ever tried - hands down!), Fritz Rhubarb and Cola sodas, Appelsap, Fentyman Ginger Beer and Oedipus Dorinku, to lift your spirits.
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Join us at Design & Wijn for an evening of wine tasting and delicious local delicacies. You’ll discover the intricacies of Dutch wines with personal guidance from sommelier, Rose. Sourced from the best Dutch winemakers, you'll enjoy a sparkling, white, rosé, orange and a red - all from different modern grape varieties. The platter includes, cheeses from Abraham Kef Fromagerie, charcuterie from Buitengewone varkens (vegetarian options available) grapes, nuts and Kesbeke pickles.

As you relax in the cosy and inspiring setting, you’ll have access to art supplies to create a holiday card or two for your loved ones. 

This is the perfect gift idea to do with someone special.

RSVP here:
https://www.designenwijn.com/product/drink-draw-december-4th-2022-14-00/
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LWD Amsterdam presents the next edition of the Lino & Wino evening hosted by the wonderful Tanja Bladt-Cohen!

You can expect a cosy evening in Tanja’s atelier where you will learn the basics of Lino printing and develop your own design. Materials are included in the session and you’re sure to get close guidance in the intimate group. Snacks and beverages are included.
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LWD and Design & Wijn are back for fall to offer an autumnal Drink & Draw, Wine tasting event. Join us in the cosy basement of Design & Wijn and let the creativity (and the wine) flow. As we guide you through the four wine rainbow tasting and drawing exercises, who knows what you’ll discover: A great Dutch wine? A new drawing style? A talent you didn't know you had? You won't know until you try it.

You don’t need to be an experienced illustrator to join, all you need are your tastebuds and some imagination. You don’t need to be an experienced illustrator to join, all you need are your tastebuds and some imagination.

The Rainbow Wine tasting from Design & Wijn will be guided by Rose who will take you through 4 Dutch wines (a white, a rosé, an orange and a red wine). You will then be invited to draw what images come to mind and share if you please.
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Following the succes of the last lino workshop, artist Tanja Bladt-Cohen has put together another evening of connection with lovely people and carving. You also get to take home the work you create!

This will be a lovely evening spent learning about all aspects of linoprinting, with a glass of wine (or juice) in hand. During this cosy evening in Tanja's atelier, you will learn everything about the basics. Like how to hold the tools and about the many exciting materials you can use to print on and with.

Over a couple of hours you will be shown how to design, carve and print an image (onto an A6 block) using rolling ink and hand-printing methods, plus the use of two types of printing presses. Throughout the session you will also receive in depth demonstrations and close guidance.

After this workshop you will not only have a new set of knowledge of how you can develop the craft yourself, but also a selection of prints to take home and a block that you can use repeatedly in the future.

You will also have hopefully made some lovely new friends and memories! The ticket price includes all the materials for the session, and refreshments (and wine) will be provided. It is advised to wear clothing that you don't mind getting mucky, or bring an apron as we will be working with printmaking inks!
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Join us for a relaxed evening learning the basics of drawing the female form with visual artist @mirrreia.

We will start with a few basics on the human body and its proportions. We will then do a series of exercises with alternate poses and different durations to practice the techniques that help us define the shape of a body. We will finish with a long pose drawing. No previous drawing experience needed, this evening is all about unwind and celebrate the female body.
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Transform the ordinary into the comedic with cartoonist Jessica Stahl. Jessica will talk you through her process of creating taboo-breaking art through her alter ego, @vanillacooldance . By the end of the session every attendee will be able to unleash and draw their own alter ego cartoon.

The session will also be paired with a delicious rainbow selection of 4 types of wines provided by the wine shop and space where we'll be : @designenwijn
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Following the succes of the last lino workshop, artist Tanja Bladt-Cohen has put together another evening of connection with lovely people and carving. You also get to take home the work you create!

This will be a lovely evening spent learning about all aspects of linoprinting, with a glass of wine (or juice) in hand. During this cosy evening in Tanja's atelier, you will learn everything about the basics. Like how to hold the tools and about the many exciting materials you can use to print on and with.

Over a couple of hours you will be shown how to design, carve and print an image (onto an A6 block) using rolling ink and hand-printing methods, plus the use of two types of printing presses. Throughout the session you will also receive in depth demonstrations and close guidance.

After this workshop you will not only have a new set of knowledge of how you can develop the craft yourself, but also a selection of prints to take home and a block that you can use repeatedly in the future.

You will also have hopefully made some lovely new friends and memories! The ticket price includes all the materials for the session, and refreshments (and wine) will be provided. It is advised to wear clothing that you don't mind getting mucky, or bring an apron as we will be working with printmaking inks!
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To launch us back into life and spring, LWD has partnered with Design & Wijn to offer a special second Drink & Draw, Wine tasting event. Shake off the winter blues and recent rain and let the creativity (and wine) flow. You don’t need to be an experienced illustrator to join, all you need are your tastebuds and some imagination.
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To launch us back into life and spring, LWD has partnered with
Design & Wijn to offer a special Drink & Draw Wine tasting event.

Shake off the winter blues and let the creativity (and wine) flow. You don’t need to be an experienced illustrator to join, all you need are your tastebuds and some imagination.
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We're excited to announce a new upcoming event “Dampsquid", a brand new animation-focused event aimed at creating space for women and non-binary animators to showcase their work.

The screening will take place at 2pm on November 21st at De Nieuwe Anita. Get your tickets for free through the link in bio ♥️

Dampsquid originated out of the desire to connect female and non-binary animators with the rest of the creative community, animation fans and beyond. The event will provide a platform for sharing work, discovering new talent and broadening the horizons of animation. Women and non-binary creators are heavily underrepresented in the animation industry, Dampsquid seeks to challenge that. You can expect an evening filled with offbeat shorts, discussions, GIF’s you want to send to your mum, glorious motion graphics and other bits and pieces!

Dampsquid is an inclusive event, open to everyone, of all genders, identities and ages. Whether you are an animation enthusiast, designer or simply someone looking to find inspiration, join us for an evening of visual snacking and fun!

Dampsquid is the creation of Moon, a Netherlands-based creative with a background in illustration and passion for all things animated. Moon’s creative practice adds up to one common theme, bringing communities and people together. After being involved in several animation events across the Netherlands, they noticed a lack of a platform for women and non-binary creators in the animation world and so the Dampsquid concept was born
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Ladies, Wine & Design and @illustrationladies_amsterdam are excited to invite you to our next event: Drink and Stamp.
During this event, our host @veronicocco will guide you to express your feminist thoughts into art by creating your own personalised stamp. The stamps will be printed manually on adhesive paper and, by the end of the session, you'll be ready to put your feminist stickers around Amsterdam!
The stamp making session runs for 3 hours and includes the following:
A demonstration and guidance throughout the whole session
Beverages and snacks
One linocut carving kit - yours to take home
Materials to use during the session
We'll be creating the stamps whilst surrounded and inspired by Polish fashion, jewellery, homeware and furniture in the Salomon Art & Design concept store, open for shopping during the session. Grab your spot via the link in bio. But be quick, places are limited!
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Happy to announce an online networking event hosted by @analuiza.studio : Brand & Breakfast ☕ An informal and fun get-together where we can help each other, getting and giving feedback on recent work and learning from one another.
You will have a safe space to discuss your creative process, get new ideas to make your work even better! Beginners and Experts are welcome and both will profit from a good coffee and time together. FREE - Sign up via eventbrite to get the meeting link (through link in bio).

@analuiza.studio is a brand and web designer with a passion for all things calligraphy/lettering. She moved from Brazil to Germany and is now living in The Hague. She founded the Düsseldorf Chapter of LW&D and is now happy to be a part of the Amsterdam Scene!
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Saying No isn’t just important in your creative life. Learning how to setup and maintain healthy boundaries can help you find balance in everything from your personal to professional relationships to freeing up time for the things you really love, like following inspiration when it hits or spending downtime with your loved ones.

Being able to turn down offers and demands that don’t suit your goals and desires, will enable you to build stronger more fruitful client relationships as well as attracting the projects and initiatives you really dream about.

Manifest destiny this is not. In this workshop we will dive deep to confront the motivations behind "people pleasing” and why it can be so difficult to break this pattern. We’ll also run through a framework with actionable steps to improve your powers of self preservation and healthy boundaries.

Tickets are available as "pay what you will” with all proceeds going to benefit Dutch Anti-Racism Foundation @nederlandwordtbeter. All parties that donate €50 or above will receive a limited edition signed and numbered A3 hand printed letterpress poster made specially for this special event, courtesy of @passepartoutpress.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-magic-of-no-with-anna-savoie-tickets-147638303139
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Sofija Stanković and Teodora Stojković of TeYosh take you through some of their work including the highly regarded ecofortuneteller.com, an interactive digital storytelling experience that comments on notions of consumerism and sustainability. The digital design duo offer alternative points of view on modern society, define its unwritten rules and explain how they explore the relationship between humans and digital technology.

Please be sure to RSVP through the Eventbrite link below to claim your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/challenging-digital-perceptions-tickets-143576389847?utm_source=eventbrite&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=post_publish&utm_content=shortLinkNewEmail
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This very first LWD book club kicks off for IWD we will be reading The Power by Naomi Alderman, mediated by LWD members Dominique Lesley Hage & Wendy Richardson.

The Power is "an electrifying slice of feminist speculative fiction which imagines a world dominated by female power, Alderman's disturbing dystopian satire holds up a mirror to our own world." Pick up a copy of your book prior to the book club event here!

https://abc.nl/book-details/the-power/@9780670919963

Please be sure to RSVP through the Eventbrite link below to claim your spot

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lwd-x-iwd-book-club-the-power-by-naomi-alderman-tickets-141548111211
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Meltdowns. 2020 was full of them. Many of us had at least one breaking point –or ten– in the past year.
Other than the term suggests, meltdowns can be a force of good. Back-2-back meeting outbursts, bad news despair, everything-from-home exhaustion, muted screaming and solitude sobbing can help you reduce stress, think more clearly and understand yourself better. Your low could be your high when you know how to own it.
Join Rachel Kennedy (Creative Director at 180 Amsterdam), Brenda Waegemaekers (Creative/Copywriter at KesselsKramer) and Brigit Jans (Leadership Coach at Spring Coaching) in a talk that flips the script on meltdowns.
This session will include lessons on how to make your next meltdown a productive one, along with some personal experiences and interactive play. Here’s what not keeping it together can do for you.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-upside-of-your-meltdown-tickets-145938428769
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Life + Business Coach and Strategist, Hannah Ray, talks about the importance of exploring and aligning with yourself so that you can choose to take a more active role in creating a working life that serves and fulfils you.
Hannah will talk a bit about why she started her coaching company, TAKE, the philosophy behind it, and how she believes the work she is doing is important - especially for women. She will then do a mini live coaching exercise for the group to spark some ideas and shifts that will help you take something forwards.
After 9 years as a brand strategist, Hannah Ray started TAKE - a life + business coaching service - to help small businesses and individuals take a more active role in creating a career or business that better serves them. She helps people explore their unique strengths + skills, things they enjoy, and personal values, and then helps them integrate this in to their work. She's worked with a range of people from a dog groomer, data analyst and small swimwear brand owner, to a local boutique hotel, and self-employed PR consultant.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/take-align-with-yourself-so-you-can-take-whats-meant-for-you-tickets-144512838791?fbclid=IwAR1tTYJRu_2-GW9GK5_72xrsyYR384KLDTW0LXKKBsdoVWOzEAmskw-ynRI
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Join us for a panel talk where we discuss some of the most common challenges womxn in creative fields experience in their careers. How do you get started, what happens in the middle and how do you juggle work, life, and being a human being. Our panelists hail from 3 different continents, have a variety of different experiences and just happen to work together at adidas’ internal agency, Studio A (Amsterdam.)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/lwd-x-studio-a-adidas-tickets-145983238797
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This evening of International Women's Day, learn how challenges and frustrations can lead you to create the changes you want to see in the world. Join Project Fearless, the Amsterdam-based after school course designed to show gxrls how to celebrate and activate the power they have inside. Our hosts Merida Miller, creative problem solver and PF founder, and Mareka Stake, freelance creative and volunteer coach of PF’s ‘Artivism for Climate Action’ course, take us through how to creatively challenge the patriarchy, the system, society or whatever we damn well like!
During our hour together there'll be time for questions and we'll also all get frustrated, get fearless and get creative.
Please be sure to RSVP through the Eventbrite link below to claim your spot.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/find-your-fearless-using-frustration-to-power-good-in-the-world-tickets-141665612661
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Join us for a delicious 2 hour coding workshop with Cafe Robot!

"Code Cuisine" is the new remote workshop by Cafe Robot, the first non-awkward Computer Club started by Amsterdam-based code connoisseur Valerie Fuchs. As you may or may not yet know, coding and graphic design have many similarities. There is a vast amount of problem solving, design and creativity in building websites as well as it being a skill that can help designers in various projects. From building your portfolio website to working with developers, understanding the basics of code can go a long way.

Combining the two worlds of coding and food, this workshop is aimed at snack-aficionados who are looking for a basic introduction to the world of (creative) coding.

Within 2 hours we will learn some basics about how a website works (the roles of HTML, CSS & JavaScript), get an introduction into variables and functions and get a tour around the p5.js editor. After that we'll take some time to draw the "dish of the day" while being able to ask questions and get support.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/code-cuisine-x-lwd-coding-workshop-with-cafe-robot-tickets-136083889577
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Let's talk about money. The one thing we never want to talk openly about and consequently end up spending the majority of our careers being underpaid and undervalued. We've all been there right?! Navigating your way through the mind-field of day rates, negotiating higher salaries and proving your self-worth is never easy at any age, particularly when no one ever teaches you how! So it's time we took a bit of Rhianna's attitude and claim our worth.

There are many factors that go into negotiating your worth which is why during the event we will cover:

How to document your achievements
How to communicate your business value
Tactics for negotiating salaries and day rates
How and where to find support
How to spot good/bad opportunities
Founder and author of F*ck Being Humble Stef Sword-Williams will lead the workshop and finish off with a live Q+A to answer any of your burning questions!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/btch-better-have-my-money-webinar-with-stefanie-sword-williams-tickets-135905453871?aff=erelpanelorg
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Join us for our mini e-meet ups! ✨

We miss nothing more than the days of our community meet ups, drinking wine and getting to know other inspiring creatives in the local community face-to-face. Since this year has provided challenges to physical events, we are taking our meet ups online with mini sessions and the chance to meet others in the community through small online hangouts.

In blind-dating style, we will pair you up with a couple of other ladies* in the community to chat virtually, have a drink of your choice and get to know cool new creative friends in the city! Feel free to introduce yourself, share a bit about your work and connect with others virtually (and hopefully also IRL ASAP).

Please join us by choosing a date (link in bio) and we’ll send you a hangout link to meet future friends within the community ❤️
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Our next virtual event will take place November 26th, and joining us again is @stefaniesw from @fbeinghumbleldn on the topic of networking. One of those words that can be seen as dirty, or as an opportunity to genuinely make good connections and collaborations with those you creatively admire.

Networking is a skill that needs to be taught so it doesn't matter if you're an extrovert or introvert, we will teach you actionable steps to embrace networking both online and offline.
In this webinar, we'll explore the powers of both digital and physical networking, providing you with practical and actionable tips that will help you build your network in no time. No more than ever, we can be using this downtime to really focus on connecting with the people we want to collaborate with from the comfort of our own home. F*ck Being Humble founder Stef, spent her first twelve months living in London filling awkward networking silences 2-3 times a week, so she’ll be sharing her best (and worst) practice. So whether it's drumming up new freelance work or building a black book of contacts, we want to help!

Things you'll learn:

• How to change your view on networking
• How to research, prepare and equip yourself ahead of networking environments
• How to open conversations, pitch effectively and create genuine interactions
• How to follow up effectively, including email and social media techniques
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Please join us October 21st, 19:00-20:30 for an interactive webinar- 'F*ck Being Humble' with author Stefanie Sword-Williams @stefaniesw . Stefanie will teach us tricks on overcoming fears of self promotion, learning to communicate your achievements, utilise your online platforms and capture what makes you genuinely and distinctly different.

About the event:

Self-promotion. Something we should all do more of, yet it's not always easy to overcome the fear of putting yourself out there in front of the world. As creators, it's important to be proud of our process and achievements, and we're excited to overcome our self-promotion fears with the wisdom and mentorship of Stefanie Sword-Williams, author and creator of F*ck Being Humble!

"At F*ck Being Humble, it pains us to see great talent go unnoticed," says Stefanie. That's why it's time to stop describing yourself as ‘hard-working’ and ‘friendly’ and really get under the skin of what you stand for and why people should care. People buy people, but only if you let your true personality shine through. This webinar will teach you how to confidently self-promote, communicate your achievements, utilise your online platforms and capture what makes you distinctly different.

Stefanie Sword-Williams

Stefanie Sword Williams is the founder and author of F*ck Being Humble ( @fbeinghumbleldn ). She set up the platform to encourage self-advocacy and individuals to be unapologetically proud of their achievements. Named as Forbes 30 Under 30 in Europe this year, she has delivered workshops global brands such as Unilever, Warner Music, The Guardian. Warner Music, Google, ASOS and internationally at Cannes Lions Festival. This year The Dots named the F*ck Being Humble's community events top 10 event series to attend in London following the positive impact the platform has left on supporting and spotlighting emerging talent.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fck-being-humble-webinar-with-stefanie-sword-williams-tickets-124720385029
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After many months apart, we’re excited to invite you to our next LWD physical event:

‘Playful Plates - the value of creative experimentation’

Step away from the screen, get your hands dirty, and remind yourself of the value of creative experimentation. In this workshop taught by professional clay artist Patty Schilder (@atelierpattyschilder ) and designer Wendy Richardson (@wawarichardson ) you’ll learn many clay techniques to experiment with and create your own ceramic plate. Samantha Maynard founder of Artpop Collectives (@art.pop_insta ) will lead the discussion on creative freedom, that can continues into an after-mess wine or beer and bites.

4 hour clay workshop* & refreshments. €80

Choose 31ST Oct or 1st Nov, 1pm - 6pm.

https://www.eventbrite.com/myevent?eid=123675313191
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We're excited to invite you to our next event, "2020: A New Culture"- an online session in collaboration with @Enid brun , taking place on August 13th at 7pm.

2020: A New Culture:
2020 has been a rollercoaster of global events with huge cultural impact.

Lifestyles, beliefs, systems, biases, priorities, relationships, work and inspiration shifted dramatically in just a few months. Our culture changed rapidly. Thank you, 2020.

@enidbrun will share how decoding and understanding culture helps her get through 2020, hoping to shed light on others with her story. This online session will be more than a “how to”, but also an open invitation to share your stories, integrate and make sense of the events we’re currently living through. We'll open the door to inspiration where you’ll be welcome to write, draw or share your personal, cultural experiences with the community through this small online session.

About Enid Brun:

From an athlete born in Mexico to a creative entrepreneur based in Amsterdam, Enid Brun’s broad life experience and education across Mexico, Netherlands, UK and Buddhist monasteries across Japan created her unique gift for consistently putting people, planet and culture at the core of her work.

Her career devises disrupting, industry-changing strategy for global brand marketing, creative collaborations, D&I, and sustainable consumption spans 4 continents and 50 countries. Clients such as Adidas, Reebok, Swatch, L’Oreal, Foot Locker, DDB, CNN, Volkswagen and The United Nations have benefitted from her unique takes. Currently she pursues the mastery of Wabi- Sabi, and coaches young people and professionals to connect with their life purpose.
(see more of her work at https://www.enidbrun.com)
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We’ll be kicking off 2020 with an informal meet-up for the chance to meet other local creative ladies, have drinks (wine, beer, soda, whatever you wish) and hang out! Location and more details to be announced soon, please save the date and watch this space for more info.
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The next Ladies, Wine and Design event is for anyone who has ever failed. Six women from across Amsterdam’s creative industry will be taking to the stage to share their own stories of things that didn’t quite go to plan. For many of us, the burn of failure lingers longer than success, so our aim on this most festive night is to reclaim the fail and find the lessons that propel us on, rather than bring us down
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We’ll be kicking off 2020 with an informal meet-up for the chance to meet other local creative ladies, have drinks (wine, beer, soda, whatever you wish) and hang out! Location and more details to be announced soon, please save the date and watch this space for more info.
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The next Ladies, Wine and Design event is for anyone who has ever failed. Six women from across Amsterdam’s creative industry will be taking to the stage to share their own stories of things that didn’t quite go to plan. For many of us, the burn of failure lingers longer than success, so our aim on this most festive night is to reclaim the fail and find the lessons that propel us on, rather than bring us down
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If self-help books are to be believed, leadership is a numbers game. A box-ticking exercise that can be easily achieved by following a set of rules outlined by those who have gone before us. But rules, as we know, are there to be broken. Rachel Kennedy, art director at 180 Kingsday, leads a panel of unique and different leaders to discuss how they are approaching leadership, and how they are learning to be the leaders they are and not the leaders they have been told to be.

Please join Rachel, Raja Felgato (Media Entrepreneur and Founder of The Diversity Top 100 and FATIMA), Laura Visco (Executive Creative Director at 72&Sunny Amsterdam), Merida Miller (founder of Project Fearless) and a room full of other local creative ladies for a fun and insightful night!
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Wine, snacks, speed dating, new friends all in a lovely canal-side photo studio. Join us at Studio Umsatjka for our Summer Borrel!
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Join us for a creative vision board workshop with Avital Shernoff.
Avi is on a mission to propel women to the top and inspire future generations to lead, with authenticity and grace. Prior to becoming a coach, she was a lead strategist in the creative industry developing successful brands. Now she develops successful leaders.
Join us together with Avital for a fun evening where we learn first hand how to manifest the life and career you want by designing your own future vision board. In the process, Avital will guide you to dream big, visualize and get what you want.

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Who said that puppets are only for kids?
In our upcoming puppet design workshop, we're going to use our imagination, creativity and craftsmanship to create personalized puppet creations with puppet-maker and owner of @salamonartdesign , Olga Salamon.
Along with creating puppet characters, we will enjoy wine, snacks and new friends (both real and stuffed).
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Our next event is coming up February 7th! We’ll be kicking off 2019 with an informal meet-up for the chance to meet other local creative ladies, have drinks and hang out. Location and more details to be announced soon, please save the date and watch this space for more info!
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Advice. It can lead us to confusion or inspire us to victory. How do we differentiate between good and bad advice? What’s the best creative wisdom you ever received? The worst? Come share it and hear insight from Wieden & Kennedy's creatives and other creative ladies, next Wednesday October 17th at W+K’s beautiful space on Herengracht
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As creatives, we're pro at helping others create identities and messaging.
We know how to pick up on their uniqueness and transform it into something visual, verbal and that vibes with the outside world.

But when it comes to developing our self-branding and building our own portfolios, it can be a little tricker sometimes...

Let's get together for a casual chat to share personal tips and tricks on self-branding, portfolio-building as well as asking others how to get un-stuck on the things you find most challenging in the process.

Special guest: Sophie Worth, Wieden + Kennedy's very own in-house recruiter who helps discover creative talent.

Location: Canal-side plant-covered work space, Your Space. Owned and operated by two wonderful sisters who brought this creativity-inducing place to life
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Ladies, Wine and Design goes ADIDAS! And this time, we're keeping it open to all genders so we're renaming it Ladies, Guys, Wine and Design. So invite all of your creative friends because it's going to be our biggest event yet.

Join us for a panel of a variety of lead creatives- sharing their stories and insight of how they came to be and the importance of mentorship in the creative community.

See you there!
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Creative Fuel

What inspires your creativity? Please bring 3 visuals / objects that represent something that fuels you creatively!
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Join us for Drink & Draw!
A night of drawing and drinking vino with guest speaker and Amsterdam's iconic illustrator, Weronika Anna Marianna.
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Soft Power with guest speaker and creative director, Tanja Soeter
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Art director? Designer? Illustrator? Do you want to specialise, or generalise, or are you unsure? Let's talk about the pro's and con's of both directions, using your portfolio and experience as a guide.
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Tonight we meet at The Library, a fabulous wine shop and bar in the heart of Amsterdam!
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Join us in an evening where we meet familiar and new faces from this young but growing community.
The event will take place at De School.
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On our second event after a small break, we're going to meet at De School and have an open discussion and thought on the future of the LWD community.
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Get ready for the first L,W & D Amsterdam! We're planning an open discussion about what it's like to share our work.
Let’s open up about our own challenges when creating our portfolios and creative identities.
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