THE GATHERISTS STORY
We arrive as strangers and leave as friends
— Seraina Hürlimann, co-host Copenhagen editions
THE GATHERISTS
The Gatherists is a personal concept by Marieke Verdenius, created to offer something social media cannot: meaningful, in-person connection between creatives who genuinely admire not only each other’s work — but also the person behind it.
Since 2017, each edition brings together a carefully curated group of designers, photographers, stylists, writers, makers and creative entrepreneurs in inspiring studios, workshops and ateliers. There is no formal program — but there is intention. The strength lies in the intimacy of the setting, the quality of conversation, and the openness to share ideas, questions and experiences in a trusted circle.
Over the years, these gatherings have led to collaborations, friendships, commissioned projects and unexpected new directions. What may begin with coffee and cake often unfolds into something far more lasting.
The Gatherists is small by design — usually 12–14 guests — to keep the exchange personal and meaningful. Our next edition — number 55 — takes place on April 18 in Berlin.
I look forward to welcoming you at one of the gatherings.
— Marieke
UPCOMING EDITIONS
July 3rd, Antwerp
July 8th, Rotterdam
GATHERINGS
The Gatherists is a unique concept that likes to travel too! We co-hosted get togethers with fellow creatives in London, Florence, Copenhagen and Edinburgh.
But also closer to home in multiple cities in The Netherlands, where we search for the beautiful studios and ateliers where we can experience how creatives, makers and artists work. Like a coffee roastery, a gallery and interior studio or the workplace of a ceramicist or woodworker.
We are always open to talk about collaborations or events that revolve around creating togetherness. Please do not hesitate to contact us in case you have an idea that you’d like to share!
PAST EDITIONS
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New editions announced in 2026
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edition 53: November 29th 2025 with Nora Eisermann & Laura Muthesius from Foodstories & Designtales at St Oak, Germany
edition 01 (circle): October 4th, Amsterdam
edition 52: September 19th 2025 with Yann Pierre Jean and Steven Broere, Amsterdam
edition 51: July 23th 2025 with Birgitta de Vos and Laura Pasquino, Amsterdam
edition 50: July 2nd 2025 with Giulia Cosenza and Yoko Negi, Rotterdam -
edition 49: December 11th 2024 with Joshua and Marin from Matsu-cha and Szeki from 7115byszeki, Amsterdam
edition 48: November 15th with Atelier Cph at the studio of Atelier Cph, Copenhagen
edition 47: November 13th with Sara and Mandy from Atelier Cph at Audo House, Copenhagen
edition 46: October 14th with Femke Ditmars, Haarlem
edition 45: September 5th with Maartje van den Noort, Amersfoort
edition 44: June 12th with Nathalie van Egmond from Atelier Bast, De Veluwe
edition 43: April 25th with Joanna Pietrzyck from Timeless Linen, The Hague
edition 42: February 13th with Lisa Maduro from Slow Escapes, Amsterdam -
edition 41: June 21st with Steven Broere from Restaurant Foer, Amsterdam
edition 40: May 30th with Holly Marder from Avenue Design Studio, Delft
edition 39: May 25th with Eveline Maat from The Fine Store, The Hague
edition 38: March 24th with Veronique and Louis from Dak Coffee Roasters, Amsterdam
edition 37: March 20th with Birgitta de Vos, Amsterdam -
edition 36: December 2nd with Ayane & Nathanael of HYSSOP and Angel of Hotel Ame, Rotterdam
edition 35: November 23rd with TJ Schulien of KINTO Europe, Amsterdam
edition 34: September 16th with Fred Rigby of Fred Rigby Studio, London
edition 33: August 10th with Cylia Herbertson of Palaver, Amsterdam
edition 32: June 22nd with Anne Eva Brink of Maison Massier and Art Salon Anaïs, Amsterdam
edition 31: June 8th with Suzan Becking of Husk Ceramics, Utrecht
edition 30: May 18th with Pien Vismans and Willemijn of Cardemom Singel, Amsterdam
edition 29: April 13th with Merle Bergers of Lingua Planta, and Joris Tideman of Joris Ontwikkelt, De Bilt
edition 28: March 30th with Joanna Pietrzyk from Timeless Linen, The Hague -
edition 27: August 4th with Lisa Maduro from Slow Escapes, Amsterdam
edition 26: June 30th with Veronique and Louis from Dak Coffee Roasters, Amsterdam
home edition 3: April 22nd instagram live with Valentina Raffaelli Luca Boscardin
home edition 2: March 30th instagram live with co-founder Margot van der Krogt
home edition 1: March 3rd instagram live with Eilidh Izat from Porteous’ Studio, Edinburgh -
edition 25: March 11th with Lisa Maduro from Slow Escapes, Amsterdam
edition 24: February 5th with Fanny Olsthoorn, Amsterdam
edition 23: January 29th with Annemieke Boots Ceramics, Amsterdam -
edition 22: September 11th with Annemieke Boots Ceramics, Amsterdam
edition 21: July 17th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 20: June 11th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 19: May 8th with Roos Andriesma from Adorn Fine Jewellery, Amsterdam
edition 18: April 24th with Martino di Napoli Rampolla from Numeroventi, Florence
edition 17: March 20th with Seraina Silja Hürlimann and Simon Ammann, Copenhagen
edition 16: January 28th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam -
edition 15: October 17th with Esther Blankers from Pantoufle Design, Rotterdam
edition 14: October 10th with Eilidh Izat from Porteous’ Studio, Edinburgh
edition 13: September 28th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, London
edition 12: September 19th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 11: August 8th with Seraina Silja Hürlimann and Simon Ammann, Copenhagen
edition 10: July 4th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 9: June 13th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition easter: March 31 with Fanny Olsthoorn and Martina Bianchini of Café Spontane, Amsterdam
edition easter: April 1st with Fanny Olsthoorn and Martina Bianchini of Café Spontane, Amsterdam
edition 8: February 14th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam -
edition 7: December 13th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 6: November 15th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 5: October 11th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 4: September 13th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 3: August 16th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 2: July 5th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam
edition 1: June 21th with co-founder Margot van der Krogt, Amsterdam