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Meet Ghaidaa: From Cairo’s Craft Alleys to Berlin’s Workshop Tables
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This week, I want to introduce you to someone truly special: Ghaidaa, a passionate woodworker, educator, and all-around creative powerhouse who’s carving out something beautiful in Berlin — literally. Her story begins in Cairo, where Sunday strolls through the historic alleys of Fatimid Cairo sparked a lifelong love for craft. While other kids played, Ghaidaa watched tentmakers and copper workers with awe, but it was the woodworkers who truly captured her imagination. By 2015, she was learning traditional carpentry in Egypt, dreaming of opening her own workshop. She bought tools, built her first side table (as a bribe to win her parents’ support), and kept going. Life took her on a detour, scholarship abroad, moving countries, but the dream never faded. Fast forward to 2023 in Berlin: Ghaidaa is now teaching hands-on workshops that blend Islamic art and woodworking, and she’s not just building furniture, she’s building community. Her classes welcome everyone, regardless of background or skill level, and she brings her experience as a training manager and educator into every session. “I love seeing that moment when someone looks at their creation and says, ‘Wait, I made this?!’ That joy never gets old," she explains what makes teaching so enjoyable for her. We recently worked together in a consultation, and I was deeply touched by what she shared after: “You helped me think strategically and emotionally. I left with both inspiration and spreadsheets. That’s a rare combo!” If you’re in Berlin and curious to try woodworking in a warm, inclusive, and inspiring space, keep an eye on Ghaidaa’s workshops. You’ll leave with more than just a wooden object. You’ll leave with pride, presence, and probably a new friend. Stay curious, Anna-Liisa ps. You will find the list of her upcoming workshops here. Book a free consultation with me and let’s talk about how I can help you to start making things happen. |
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