A Creative Christmas Team Event in Berlin (That Isn't Another Dinner)

Most company Christmas parties in Berlin look the same: a long table in a restaurant, a set menu, and you spend three hours talking to the two people who happen to sit next to you. The new colleagues stay quiet, the ones who don't drink leave early, and by January nobody remembers much of it.

A creative Weihnachtsfeier works differently. Instead of sitting across from each other, your team sits side by side and makes something: candles, printed socks, painted glasses, mosaic coasters. Hands are busy, conversation comes easily, and everyone goes home with a present they made themselves.

We host these evenings for Berlin teams every December. Here's what works, which crafts fit which team, and how to plan it without stress.

Why a workshop makes a good Christmas party

We wrote about the research behind making together in our guide to creative team building. The short version: shared experiences feel stronger than solo ones, and a craft table is one of the easiest places for work friendships to start. At Christmas, three more things come into play:

• Everyone mixes. People move around the table to borrow a colour or a stamp, so the sales team ends up talking to the developers without anyone planning it.
• It doesn't depend on alcohol. A glass of Sekt fits at the craft table, but the evening works just as well for colleagues who don't drink, are pregnant or have to drive home.
• The present is part of the plan. Instead of buying a small gift for everyone, the company pays for the workshop and each person takes home what they made. Many people put it under their own tree or give it away.

Christmas workshop ideas for teams

All of these are guided by one of our hosts, made for complete beginners and finished in one evening. We run them in English or German.

Scented candle making

The most Christmassy option, and almost everyone likes it. Each person pours their own soy-wax candle, chooses the scent and colours, and finishes it with a personal label. Calm, cosy and a real present at the end.

Printing socks or tote bags

With handmade stamps and fabric paint, everyone prints their own pair of socks, a tote bag or a piece of clothing. Socks are the Christmas version: quick to learn, very funny to compare at the end, and a gift people actually use.

Painting wine glasses

Everyone paints two wine glasses with their own patterns, just in time for the Glühwein season. A relaxed format where people can chat the whole time.

Mosaic coasters

Breaking tiles is surprisingly satisfying after a long year. Each person makes two mosaic coasters, and they look good even on the first try.

Paracord bag charms

Colourful paracord, beads and ribbons, knotted into a bag charm or keychain. One of our most popular formats for groups: 60 guests made them with us at the Globetrotter Brand Days with Passenger.

The art café: everyone picks their own craft

Some teams don't want everyone doing the same thing. In the art café format, each person chooses one craft from a small menu, such as painting Christmas ornaments, painting candles, collage, beads and charms or air-dry clay. It's the most relaxed option, ideal for mixed teams and for groups who want the evening to feel more like a party than a class.

Which format fits your team?

A sample evening

Here's how a typical two-hour Weihnachtsfeier with us looks:

1. 1

   18:00 – Arrive

   Coats off, a drink in hand, tables ready with all the materials.

2. 2

   18:15 – Get started

   Your host shows the technique in a few minutes. No experience needed.

3. 3

   18:30 – Make

   The main part: everyone works on their own piece, with help whenever they need it.

4. 4

   19:45 – Show and tell

   Everyone shows what they made. This is usually the loudest part of the evening.

5. 5

   20:00 – Dinner or drinks

   Head to dinner nearby, or stay for a drink. We pack the pieces and clean up.

Many teams combine the workshop with dinner afterwards, so the restaurant part is shorter and the evening still feels complete.

Where it takes place

You have three options:

• Our studio in Berlin-Friedrichshain, a cosy space for smaller teams.
• Your office. We bring all materials, set everything up and clean up afterwards. Your meeting room becomes a craft studio for one evening.
• An external venue, if you already have one booked for the party or want something bigger.

Planning tips for December

• Book early. We normally need about two weeks' notice, but December evenings, especially Thursdays and Fridays, fill up first. If you have a date in mind, ask now.
• Start with a rough plan. A date, an estimated group size and a few words about your team are enough for us to suggest ideas.
• Pick the craft together. A quick poll in Slack between two or three options gets people excited before the evening even starts.
• Tell us about your team. Language, accessibility needs or anyone who can't stand for long: we plan the table setup around it.

What it costs and how booking works

Workshops start at €35 per person, all materials included. The final price depends on the craft, group size and location. As a small business under § 19 UStG (Kleinunternehmerregelung), we don't charge VAT, so the price we quote is the price you pay.

We send your company an invoice. For groups of more than 20 people, we usually ask for payment one week before the workshop. You can cancel for free up to 7 days before, and with a 50% refund up to 3 days before.

We've hosted creative events for teams and communities including Passenger, Mindspace, Globetrotter, Tombow, Pure Xocolate and Funzy. Tell us your date and group size on our team building page, and we'll reply within one business day with ideas that fit.

FAQ

Planning your team's Christmas party? Tell us the date and group size and we'll suggest a workshop that fits.