CRE8 – It was a blast
This was unlike anything we’ve ever seen! Our first CRE8 Festival was amazing. Thanks to everyone who came out of curiosity and brought their friends along, to all the participants who made this day even more inspiring with DIY pop-ups and workshops, and of course to everyone who patiently waited in line for the Wheel of Fortune and other activities. Without you, CRE8 wouldn’t have been as fun, well-rounded, and special as it was.
Hopefully, “after the festival” means “before the next festival.” We’re already thinking about how and when we can do this again. Until then, here’s the plan: browse through the recaps and incorporate @amby_valente ’s style into your everyday life.
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Here's what happened at the 1st CRE8 Festival
CRE8 – Berlin's most creative Festival
On September 26, 2026, the big day will finally arrive. In partnership with Pinterest, we’re bringing together digital inspiration and real materials. Experience how ideas become reality—at DIY pop-ups, workshops, Pinterest Trend Talks, Artist Talks, and Modulor behind-the-scenes tours.
Could it get any better? Absolutely! Because it’s only truly special when you’re there! Take a look at the program and register now.
Surprise: The first 1,000 festival-goers on site will receive an exclusive goodie bag.
Here's what you can do with your CRE8 festival ticket
✓ DIY pop-ups
✓ Activities to try out and do yourself
✓ Live taping by Klebeland
✓ Refill station by Dopper (bring your own bottle or coffee mug)
✓ Wheel of Fortune
✓ More giveaways
You can book both your CRE8 Festival ticket and tickets for other events (workshops, talks, tours) through Rausgegangen.de.
Program
Between 1:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m., you can use your CRE8 Festival ticket to visit DIY pop-ups (drop-in, drop-out) and other activities where you can try things out, make your own creations, and win prizes. Look forward to a colorful mix of techniques on both the ground floor and the first floor of the store, as well as the chance to bring digital pins and ideas to life directly on the materials.
Design with Stabilo x Pantone Markers
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
Ground floor
Your Fall Bingo with Mt Washi Tapes
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
Ground floor
Bending Flowers with Pipe Cleaners
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
Ground floor
You Shape Berlin
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
1st floor
From Idea to Illustration
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
1st floor
Polaroid Cross Stitch
1:00–6:00 p.m., drop-in/drop-out
1st floor
Workshops, Talks & Tours
Explore specific topics in small groups and secure your spot in workshops, talks, or tours. Choose the program items that interest you the most and don’t overlap in time(!), and get your event tickets.
Please be sure to cancel your registration and free up your spot if you can’t make it. Thank you very much!
Summer Recap with Mt. Washi (English)
1:30–3:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Festival Info
Turn your summer memories into a postcard-sized work of art using Mt. Washi tape, drawing, stationery, and collage. Create a personal keepsake filled with colors, patterns, and moments from your summer.
Simple Drawing Hacks (English)
3:30–5:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Festival Info
Discover playful drawing exercises that help you get started, think creatively, and let go of the pressure to draw “well.” Experiment with shapes, observation, color, and spontaneous ideas to find new ways of seeing and drawing.
Creative Painting with Acrylic Paints (German)
5:30–7:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Festival Info
Learn about different acrylic painting techniques and have fun experimenting with colors, shapes, and textures. Together with Juan-Carlos Rosa-Casasola, you’ll create several small, highly personal paintings in postcard format.
Analog Creativity in the Age of AI (English)
1:30–2:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Festival Info
Creativity researcher Gasper Habjanic explores how creativity works and how it is changing in a world increasingly shaped by AI. Discover how creative thinking can be cultivated, where AI can support the process, and where hands-on creation remains essential.
Finding Your Voice Through Making (English)
3:30–4:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Festival Info
Illustrator and designer Giulia Hartz shares how curiosity, experimentation, and hands-on creation helped her develop her own creative language. She explores why side projects, craftsmanship, and personal perspective remain essential in a world shaped by rapidly evolving digital tools and AI.
Following Your Creative Curiosity (English)
4:30–5:00 p.m.
Meeting Point: Festival Info
Multidisciplinary artist Abbey Sy explores how curiosity, experimentation, and everyday inspiration can shape a creative practice. Through personal stories and creative pursuits, she reflects on finding your voice and discovering what you want to share with the world.
Pinterest Trend Talk
German: 2:30–3:00 p.m.
English: 5:30–6:00 p.m.
Meeting point: Info
Anna Neumann and Thomas Dengl from Pinterest will explore the role aesthetics plays in the emergence and spread of modern art and DIY trends. Using specific examples from Pinterest, they’ll illustrate how inspiration, visual language, and visual trends shape creative behavior—and why platforms like Pinterest have become key trend indicators for the industry.
Tour 1: 2:00–2:45 p.m.
Tour 2: 4:00–4:45 p.m.
Tour 3: 5:00–5:45 p.m.
Meeting point: Festival Info
You know Modulor from the outside—but what’s it really like behind the scenes? On our behind-the-scenes tour, you’ll explore the workshop, warehouse, shipping department, office, and more. See where cut-to-size and folded sheet metal are produced, get to know the tools and machines, and learn about the processes behind the store, the online shop, and the product lineup.
A big thank you to our wonderful partners!
