Lekker Collective - Office Hours

introducing: OFFICE HOURS

🤝 the work behind the work 🤝

Starting next Tue, March 10th, we will be hosting monthly mentoring sessions for creatives to drop in + get advice, insight, or tools on how to navigate the admin needed to sustain a creative career.

Creative industry is isolating enough, without navigating the backend by yourself too.

We don’t know everything, but what we do know we would be happy to share.

Send us a message or drop a 🙋‍♀️ in the comments if we can be of any help.

• session is free of charge
• 45 min each slot
• 2nd Tuesday of every month for the rest of the year
• hosted at @refugeworldwide / @refugeworldwide.space

Love, Lekker Collective 🫂

In Berlin there is so much gatekeeping. What if we shared our knowledge?

Processes and strategy, not a creative workshop. Art needs structure to flourish. The aim is to equip creatives with practical tools that support consistency and long term sustainability.

Office Hours responds to Berlin’s culture of gatekeeping by opening access to the knowledge creatives are often left to figure out alone.

Built from the lived experience of running an independent record label in Germany, it focuses on the operational side of creative careers: funding, budgets, contracts, release strategy, PR, structure, and decision making.

Once a month, during daytime hours at Refuge Worldwide’s NK space, Lekker Collective founder Donna Arendse hosts bookable 30-minute sessions where artists and creatives can talk through projects or work alongside others. It is not consultancy. It is shared problem solving.

Set within the daily rhythm of Refuge, Office Hours brings visibility to the invisible labour behind creative work while activating the café as a daytime hub.

Format

• Monthly (proposed: second Tuesday)

• 10:00–15:00

• 45 minute slots via Google Calendar Booking Page

• Walk-ins if available

• Led by Donna Arendse with 1 rotating mentor every time

What people come for

• Release planning

• Funding guidance

• Budgeting

• Label vs self-release decisions

• PR and positioning

• Contracts and splits

• Organisation and admin

Culture

Office Hours creates a structured, low-pressure space for necessary but often overwhelming work. It reduces isolation, supports neurodivergent creatives through body-doubling, and shares tools without gatekeeping.

Value

Free, rooted in community building and peer support. Building trust, visibility, and a more sustainable creative ecosystem.

What to Expect

  • We blend guided moments, open exploration, and space to reflect—so the experience feels both focused and fluid.

  • Connection is a core part of the process. You’ll learn just as much from the group as from the content itself.

  • Led by experienced guides who know how to hold space, encourage participation, and keep things moving with purpose.

  • Our events prioritize comfort, safety, and respect—so you can show up as you are and fully engage in the process.

  • We often include optional check-ins, next steps, or community resources to help you keep the momentum going.

Sample Itinerary

  • Workshop participants ease into the day with creative prompts and a welcome circle to get grounded and set the tone.

  • Our first session focuses on the foundations of floral design. From tool basics to flower care and simple composition tips, you’ll start building confidence and finding your creative rhythm.

  • Participants will be responsible for brining their own lunch, but we'll provide water and some additional snacks throughout the day.

  • With the basics fresh, we’ll dive into hands-on arranging. We’ll explore shape, scale, and movement while encouraging personal style through floral design.

  • To close the day, you’ll create a final piece to share with the group. We’ll reflect on your process and celebrate the creativity that unfolded.

meet your instructors

Monet Goode

Monet is a lifelong educator with a passion for creating accessible, engaging learning experiences. Known for a calm, encouraging teaching style, Monet believes that growth happens when learners feel both challenged and supported.

Emmett Marsh

Emmett is a detail-oriented instructor who’s spent the past decade helping people develop new tools, habits, and mindsets. Their approach is clear, practical, and always infused with curiosity and care.

Eleanor Parks

Eleanor's background spans education, coaching, and creative development. With a strong focus on process and progress, Eleanor helps learners move from where they are to where they want to be—one step at a time.

  • "What I love most is the flexibility. I can go at my own pace, revisit lessons, and keep learning whenever it works for me."

    Former Customer

  • "Even as a total beginner, I never felt lost. The step-by-step structure and encouragement along the way made all the difference."

    Former Customer

  • "This has been such a worthwhile investment in myself."

    Former Customer

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.

Your Questions, Answered
Register

  • Getting started is simple. Reach out through our contact form or schedule a call—we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions along the way.

  • How can I contact you?

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email. We aim to respond quickly—usually within one business day.

  • We offer flexible pricing based on project type and complexity. After an initial conversation, we’ll provide a transparent quote with no hidden costs.