ABOUT
studio collectionaise

Hi, I'm Yoko and I created studio collectionaise in 2019 to offer creative workshops and bring together like-minded people through mindful craft activities. Since the launch, I have been giving weekly arts & crafts lessons to children, helping them explore their creativity via different art techniques and materials. I have also collaborated with various cultural organisations in providing  creative activities for 50 to 150 participants. Apart from my creative workshops, I also offer handmade products featuring my original illustrations. 

Since I was a child, I have always loved making things. For me, creativity has always been a powerful tool for self expression and relaxation. But I didn't realize just how much creativity means to me until I faced one of the most challenging moments in my life. 

In 2017, just 3 months after giving birth to my daughter, I was diagnosed with an early stage of cancer. The news combined with the pressure of becoming a new parent hit me hard. I was overwhelmed with stress and anxiety. I started working on creative projects in my spare time to distract myself from negative thoughts and slowly, I started to feel in control of my feelings again.

So when my family decided to move to the Netherlands, I wanted to try something new and started studio collectionaise. We all live busy lives, full of challenges, and it's easy to feel disorientated in our surroundings. studio collectionaise is not only for me to express and showcase my creativity. I hope that I can also inspire others to take a moment for yourself and create through studio collectionaise. Let's discover the joy of creativity together xx

Cheers,

Yoko xx