Art and Wellbeing under the Sign of Inclusion
The Project
KuWohl – Art and Wellbeing under the Sign of Inclusion, conceived by Artemisia, is a two-year, multidisciplinary project that offers workshops across different neighbourhoods. Through dance, music, movement and visual arts, it promotes wellbeing, inclusion and social interaction, creating meeting spaces for people of different ages and abilities. The name reflects the connection between “Art” and “Wellbeing”.
The project involves people with and without disabilities and people with migrant backgrounds, promoting social cohesion, mutual respect and the appreciation of differences, thanks to inclusive methods practiced by facilitators and assistants. Activities hosted in various partner and community spaces contribute to building a network of inclusion.
Funding and collaborations
The project is funded by Aktion Mensch in cooperation with the AWO-Begegnungszentrum and other local organisations.
Project venues
Some workshops will take place at the AWO-Begegnungszentrum premises, while others may be held in different city facilities such as libraries, community centres or family centres. For information on sessions at other venues, please contact the project manager Alice Marchetto.
The Team
Amelia Massetti
President of the association Artemisia – Project Lead, PR, Marketing
Alice Marchetto
Vice President of Artemisia – Project Manager
She is a psychologist and works in Berlin as a psychologist at a residential centre for refugees. During her university training she coordinated several inclusion projects in primary and secondary schools, applying positive psychology approaches. She has experience as a project coordinator and as a consultant for children and adults with disabilities.
Alice Marchetto provides private psychological counselling to adults.
Marco Fiamin
Member of Artemisia – Project Manager
Educational art therapist and experiential educator
Ilaria Fioravanti
Member of Artemisia – UX & Web
Information and registration
Terms and conditions
Participation in the workshops is free of charge. A voluntary donation to the Artemisia association is welcome.
Venue
Some workshops will be held at AWO-Begegnungszentrum,
Adalbertstraße 23a 10997 Berlin
U Kottbusser Tor U8-U7-U3-U1 | Bus M29 – 140
Accessibility
Access to the rooms is step-free and they have an orientation system for people with cognitive disabilities.
Information on course locations
Updates on additional course venues will be published on this page as soon as they are agreed with the facilities.
Support during the workshops
During the workshops the following will always be available:
- a sign language interpreter (IT–DE) (not planned for music courses);
- an assistant for people with disabilities (disability grade 1–2–3).
Workshops may be conducted in Italian, German or English depending on participants’ language needs.
People with disability grade 4 need accompaniment.
How to register
To register, send an email to the workshop facilitator.
It is possible to attend a single session, all sessions of a workshop, or multiple workshops.
Registration should preferably be made at least one week before the chosen date.
If you cancel, please notify by email.
Any programme changes due to unforeseen circumstances will be communicated promptly.
Recommended materials and clothing
Atelier workshops: wear clothing that can get dirty.
Dance workshops: comfortable clothing.
Music workshops: bring your own instruments if available.
Target group
The meetings are open to people of any sexual orientation and nationality, with or without disabilities, aged 18 and over.
Each meeting can host up to 15 participants.
The Workshops
Mobile Atelier
Facilitator: Marco Fiamin
Educational art therapist and experiential educator
Workshop description
The “Atelier Mobile” is a creative, inclusive and mobile space in various venues such as libraries, community centres and family centres. It offers the opportunity for artistic expression to anyone who wants to participate through three areas of work: tempera painting, drawing and manual creativity with clay. Each person creates in a shared space for themselves and for their own pleasure, without comments or criticism, for as long as they need. The curator of the Atelier and the assistants are available to participants and ensure a calm and welcoming environment.
Objectives of the workshop
To encourage artistic expression and creativity through various materials, to spread the opportunity to take part in creative moments across the city, and to promote the pleasure of expressing one’s own creativity in a welcoming environment.
Duration
A cycle of 17 meetings, each lasting 3 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
To be determined
Location
To be determined
For questions and registration write to: marco.fiamin@artemisiaprojekt.de
Melodies Without Borders
Facilitator: Davide Rossini
Musician, conductor, arranger and composer.
The conductor has experience in professional music and in teaching. He studied at the Conservatory and holds a postgraduate master’s degree specifically in “Special Education” and Inclusion. Among the key experiences that gave rise to this project are the conductor’s collaborations with various institutions and associations, including musical activities dedicated to people with Parkinson’s disease.
Workshop description
Through musical practice, composition and collective improvisation, each participant can express their personality during the various meetings. The experience and creativity of each person, expressed through the development of ideas, texts, vocal expression or the use of musical instruments, will be the basis of an artistic project based on collaboration and the enhancement of diversity.
Objectives of the workshop
The course aims primarily to bring out and strengthen individual potentials by putting them at the service of a shared artistic-musical idea.
Benefits of this collective musical practice include: the valorisation of the individual within an inclusive context, the acceptance of diversity as a core value and, generally, improved psycho-physical wellbeing and increased self-esteem through the use of one’s own creativity within an ensemble.
The course will leave each participant with a new way of approaching diversity, improved musical-artistic skills, renewed empathy towards others and a greater predisposition to future collaborations.
Participation request and instrument use
In the application, please indicate:
- the type of personal instrument you intend to bring to the workshop;
- whether you have previous musical skills or experience.
Those who do not have a personal instrument can send a request by email to check the availability of instruments provided. If an instrument is available, the participant may use it free of charge only for the duration of the workshop and must return it in the same condition at the end of the course. A free loan form for the musical material must also be completed.
Duration
A cycle of 17 meetings, each lasting 2.5 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
- Tuesday, 28 October 2025, from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm
- Tuesday, 11 November 2025, from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm
- Tuesday, 25 November 2025, from 4.15 pm to 6.45 pm
- Tuesday, 17 February 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 3 March 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 17 March 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 21 April 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 12 May 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 19 May 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 9 June 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 23 June 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 15 September 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 29 September 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 13 October 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
- Tuesday, 14 November 2026, from 4.15 p.m. to 6.45 p.m.
Location
AWO-Begegnungszentrum
Adalbertstraße 23a 10997 Berlin
U Kottbusser Tor U8-U7-U3-U1 | Bus M29 – 140
For questions and registration write to: davide.rossini@artemisiaprojekt.de
Interconnected Bodies: Relationship and Inclusion through Movement
Facilitator: Maria Cristina Canta
Dance movement therapist, psychological consultant, and dancer. Born in Italy and residing in Berlin since 2015, she combines artistic and psychosocial skills. After extensive experience as a dancer and teacher in Italy, she studied psychology and continued her career in Germany. Since 2021, she has worked at the Mental Health Institute Berlin and in the residential facilities of Unionhilfswerk for people with psychiatric and social needs. She works as a freelancer at the Holistic Center for Psycho-Physical Health and collaborates with inclusive projects such as Artemisia Projekt, AWO Mariposa, IntoDance, Special Olympics, and Salutare e.V., integrating dance, movement, and social participation.
Workshop description
The workshop is aimed at anyone who wants to explore their body and relationship with others through dance movement therapy and expressive movement. In a safe and inclusive environment, participants will be guided through an experiential journey combining warm-ups, individual exploration, partner and group practices. Musical listening, improvisation, the use of objects and drawing will stimulate creativity, spontaneity and new forms of bodily communication. Each session will end with a shared reflection, promoting greater self-awareness and awareness of one’s relationships. It is recommended to wear comfortable clothing and non-slip socks.
Objectives of the workshop
The workshop aims to strengthen participants’ body awareness, their relationship with others and the exploration of movement as a form of authentic expression and communication.
Previous dance experience is not required, only the willingness to explore.
Duration
A cycle of 13 meetings, each lasting 2.5 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
To be determined
Location
To be determined
(Dates and locations of the sessions will be announced shortly)
For questions and registration write to: mariacristina.canta@artemisiaprojekt.de
JA! “A Conscious Experience of Dance and Movement
Facilitator: Valentina Tonelli
Dancer and actress trained in Italy, she has been living in Berlin since 2008. There, she completed training as a Heilpraktikerin (holistic practitioner) and, after twenty years of experience teaching dance to children and adults, in 2023 she completed a four-year training in dance therapy. She works in various settings with diverse groups, including people with chronic pain, psychosomatic disorders, disabilities, and dementia. The dance therapist is certified as a facilitator of FenKid courses (Supporting Early Child Development) and offers parent-child sessions focused on early childhood development.
Workshop description
Sessions begin in a circle with a short introduction, immediately creating an atmosphere of familiarity and welcome. Through breathing, warm-up and free movement, contact with the body and awareness of one’s inner state in the present moment are encouraged. The theme of the session is explored individually and then in relation to others, stimulating openness, trust and new perspectives. Drawing, speaking or writing support personal elaboration and emotional reflection. The closing circle becomes a space for sharing and integrating the experience.
Objectives of the workshop
To get in touch with one’s inner life through body and movement within a protected and non-judgmental space. To rediscover one’s uniqueness and personal truth, allowing different facets of the self to emerge and be expressed.
To promote mindful listening and the rediscovery of forgotten parts of the body and emotions. To explore movements that authentically reflect oneself and offer the possibility to say a true “yes” to oneself. This process invites feeling comfortable, grounded and affirmed in one’s body, opening new perspectives of awareness both physically and psychologically.
Previous dance experience is not required, only the willingness to explore.
Duration
A cycle of 13 meetings, each lasting 3 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
16.02.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
16.03.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
20.04.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
18.05.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
22.06.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
31.08.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
28.09.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
12.10.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
23.11.2026 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
18.01.2027 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
15.02.2027 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
15.03.2027 Monday from 5pm to 7pm
Location
Roberto – Haus der Generationen
Paul-Junius-Straße 64 A, 10369 Berlin
For questions and registration write to: valentina.tonelli@artemisiaprojekt.de
Talking Drums
Facilitator: Vito Giacovelli
Italian percussionist and music teacher, he has lived in Berlin since 2012. His passion for rhythm began at a young age through his encounter with African culture, which has shaped his musical and artistic path. He trained in Senegalese, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, modern, and multi-percussion under internationally renowned masters in Italy and Cuba. Over the years, his career has spanned diverse genres—from Afro and Latin jazz to salsa, samba, Balkan music, and rock—and he has taught percussion and led workshops for adults and children at various music schools across Italy.
Workshop description
This is an ensemble music workshop open to everyone who wants to approach rhythm through drums, percussion instruments, voice and body percussion.
Designed as a creative laboratory, it promotes collaboration, socialization and inclusion: music is not the end but the means to experience collective, enjoyable and accessible activities, as confirmed by music therapy studies.
Inspired by the concept of a drum circle, the workshop takes place mainly in a circle arrangement, which encourages listening, communication and mutual exchange. Depending on the activity, the circle can open and transform, creating moments where dance and singing enrich the collective experience.
Objectives of the workshop
To promote collaboration, socialization and inclusion through the shared experience of rhythm, drums, voice and body, where music becomes a means to create connection and creativity.
Duration
A cycle of 25 meetings, each lasting 3 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
- 10 February 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 24 February 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 10 March 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 24 March 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 14 April 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 28 April 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 22 September 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 6 October 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 3 November 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
- 17 November 2026, Tuesday, 16:30–18:45
Location
AWO-Begegnungszentrum
Adalbertstraße 23a 10997 Berlin
U Kottbusser Tor U8-U7-U3-U1 | Bus M29 – 140
For questions and registration write to: vito.giacovelli@artemisiaprojekt.de
1+1=3 – Me, You and Creativity
Facilitator: Federica Falconi
She has been working for several years as an art therapist, supporting both individuals and groups. Her work focuses on fostering self-expression and creativity, encouraging reflection and identity work, and creating inclusive programs that highlight each participant’s abilities. She believes it is essential to maintain a welcoming and respectful atmosphere where participants can fully explore and develop their potential.
Workshop description
The workshop offers a protected space where participants can express thoughts, emotions and experiences creatively and gain new perspectives on themselves and their surroundings. The focus is on artistic processes such as painting, drawing, collage or photography, centered on experience, exploration and reflection rather than aesthetic outcomes. Through prompts and simple exercises, participants are encouraged to experiment with colours, shapes and images, finding new ways to perceive themselves and to communicate with others.
Objectives of the workshop
To promote creativity and expressive abilities, strengthen collaboration and a sense of community, open to new perspectives through artistic processes and foster self-knowledge through creative and reflective activities.
Duration
A cycle of 9 meetings, each lasting 3 hours including a 15/20 minute break.
Dates
To be determined
Location
To be determined
(Dates and locations of the sessions will be announced shortly)
For questions and registration write to: federica.falconi@artemisiaprojekt.de