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Third Anniversary of the Atelier!

Valeria — Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:58:03 +0000

In February 2026, the Atelier turned three, officially stepping into its fourth year.

A birthday is always a moment that invites me to pause and reflect on the journey of the past twelve months, and to notice what has changed compared to the year before.

2025 was undoubtedly a year of major challenges, one that truly tested the resilience of this project. From June to the end of September, as some of you may remember, I wasn’t able to work regularly in the studio due to the renovation works in the building that hosts me.

I feared that this situation might undermine my project, but as soon as I was able to return to my regular rhythm, I found the same warm welcome from my clients as before. One of my goals from the very beginning was to build an activity with solid foundations — something capable of surviving the unexpected blows that life can deliver. Flexibility and organisation remain key elements in navigating obstacles.

Upon my return, I introduced basic sewing courses and workshops for anyone who wanted to get in touch with sewing and learn how to use a sewing machine.

Adults and children stepped into the Atelier to learn how to embroider, sew, create, and explore.

The Adults courses

The Wardrobe Swap

In September 2025, I took part in an event in Italy, my home country, as part of an initiative called “Il cambio dell’armadio” (“The Wardrobe Swap”), organised by the association Le vie dell’Orto.

Le vie dell’Orto ( “The Paths of the Garden” ) it’s a community of people who share a responsible approach to purchasing and using goods, and who cooperate to make this way of living as accessible as possible. They promote natural agriculture, local food, and solidarity between producers and citizens through a self‑managed, transparent, and inclusive model.

The Wardrobe Swap allows people to sell the clothes they no longer use within the context of the event. The proceeds go to the association, which then credits you with an amount you can spend on products from their Emporium.

Workshop for kids

Gratefullness

I want to thank everyone who believes in me every single day and makes this adventure, this growth, this journey of self‑realisation possible. This is not just my job — it is a profound learning experience, one that continues to shape me in ways I could never have imagined.

Now I look toward the future, preparing to welcome spring — the season when intentions take shape, and ideas begin to seek space and structure.

It’s time to start moving again. See you soon.

Valeria

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Happy Birthday to Us!

Valeria — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:29:46 +0000

The Atelier Celebrates its 2nd Year

At this time of the year, the Atelier celebrates its birthday, and I like to pause and look back, retracing all the moments that have passed, just like you would with a special relationship.

Because yes, I have a special relationship with the Atelier. I love this space, not only because it allows me to unleash my creativity and dedicate myself to what I enjoy, but also because it has proven to be the perfect way to meet people in the neighborhood and start feeling like an integral part of this community.

Every day here is different, just as the types of projects and collaborations we carry out are varied.

Internships in the workshop

This year, I had the pleasure of having Trine and Mia with me, who contributed in a special way to the growth of the Atelier with their skills and creativity during their internship.

Trine is a multi creative that loves to work with multiple fibres and materials, she knit, hand wave fabric, sew clothes and much more. (@creativeincopenhagen)

Mia is a talented and intuitive creative that can visualize and create accessories and clothing with incredible ease. (@miamillscornershop )

Sewing and Embroidery Skills Sharing

Vanessza and Paulina used the space to share, respectively, their knowledge of sewing and embroidery during beautiful classes.

Vanessza is a great tutor in terms of sewing clothing. She enjoys creating clothing from scratch and upcycling garments with her unique style. (@fvanessza)

Paulina is instead an embroidery lover that surprises everyone with her creations. She blends traditional techniques with modern ideas. (@tejeborda)

Totebags for
The Nomads and the Bean

Tote bags made from fabric sourced from thrift stores like Frelsens Hær or Røde kors were created for one of the most original cafés in the neighborhood, ‘Nomad and the Bean’ ( @nomadandbean ) .

The tote bags are sold in the cafè at a promotional price, to promote the use of the reusable bags instead of the paper or plastic ones, during the purchase of Mark’s local roasted coffee beans.

We Support Likeminded

A 5-meter-long train was created for the outfit of Camma Okami ( @camma_music ) , an emerging singer in the Danish music scene, for the Simbaprisen event.

Camma had important phrases printed on her outfit, addressing climate change, human rights, and discrimination, with the goal of encouraging influencers and content creators to use their platforms to talk more about these issues and have a positive impact on their audience.

Consultancy and Tutoring at DIS

Last year I had the pleasure to see a project I contributed to take shape.

In DIS Copenhagen, a group of educators dreamt to have a sewing workshop for the students, where they could sew, knit, repair, make and learn new techniques.

The Atelier offered a consultancy about what is necessary in order to have basic, but still functional, working space and give some intro classes to the educators about fabric, sewing machines and basic sewing.

In short, I am grateful of this second year, rich in interesting encounters, exciting projects, and with a great increase in the number of garments repaired.

“Be the change you wish to see in the world”
– Mahatma Gandhi

See you in the Atelier
Valeria

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Circular Atelier celebrates its first year!

Valeria — Sun, 18 Feb 2024 11:53:23 +0000

A year of repairs, alterations, creativity, hard work, meetings, satisfactions, growth… has flown by since our official opening.

Today, February 18th, The Atelier indeed marks its first year.

But do you know how the idea of it came together?

The Atelier is the result of a series of experiences that Blagovesta and I have gone through, experiences where we could leverage some of the skills we brought with us from our respective home countries.

In 2018, after almost a year in Denmark, I decided to join a project called Materiale Centralen, an NGO that aimed to raise awareness about the amount of waste materials produced by today’s society and how many of these materials are still good for reuse.

Sewing has always been a passion, so I found my role in the project in the textile section. I recovered an old sewing machine and started collecting fabrics and soft materials to use in the project’s workshops.

It was here that I met Blagovesta, an Environmental Artist, Fashion designer, artist, and craftswoman.

Together, we started experimenting, designing workshops, until we launched and managed a monthly workshop at Copenhagen Fablab, where we taught how to repair, alter, or customize clothes.

This collaboration lasted about 14 months. This period was one of the most stimulating because through this experience, we realized that we were not only capable of repairing but also of repairing with creativity and teaching others, making them passionate about the endless possibilities that sewing offers.

After the pandemic and life changes, in September 2023, we decided to rent this small basement and start something inspired by what we had experienced during our volunteer years.

Today, I am very happy with how the Atelier is taking shape, adapting to the needs of the area. Until now, we have been involved in repairs, alterations, workshops, consultations, and the personalized creation of items for the home and clothing. It’s rewarding to offer services that the local community needs.

We liked the idea of having a dynamic job in the workshop, transforming all the precious materials we have recovered into something new, meeting people who share our values, and designing, creating, sewing.

The premature and unexpected departure of Blagovesta has, of course, left a great wound in all of us and marks a transitional moment in the history of the Atelier. And therefore I had the urge to share with all of you our history.
To do not forget her contribution and presence in the project.

Blagovesta wrote about herself:

I am an Environmental Artist educated in Fine arts, Graphic design, Fashion design and Ecology. The urge for art and nature brought me to the path of upcycling and repurposing.

I’ve been trying all my life to find my way through learning deferent techniques, experimenting with materials and trying to get more attached with the nature, till few years ago when I realized that upcycling and repurposing is the answer! More creativity less impact!

Blago divide her creation into four groups: art, printing, jewellery and upcycling. As different as they are, they are all Blago!

We will miss you Blago!

So, the first year comes to a close, and we enter a new year that already promises novelties. Classes, workshops and new collections are already in the planning.

Thanks for being part of our journey!

Valeria

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