A Space for wood crafts

by Ramona

Bern

Woodturning – a craft that has become rare. I am grateful to have learned it and want to give it more visibility. In a prime location in Bern's old town, I have now the opportunity to do so.

CHF 14’470

192% of CHF 7’500

192 %
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The «all or nothing» principle applies: The project only receives the funds if the funding target is reached or exceeded.

100 backers

Successfully concluded on 27/2/2026

Endspurt und Start zugleichBy Ramona, on 08/04/2026

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  • viele Belohnungen
    viele Belohnungen
  • Produktion
    Produktion
  • neue Produktfamilien entstehen
    neue Produktfamilien entstehen
  • Produktfotos wurden gemacht
    Produktfotos wurden gemacht
  • Aufbau Regal
    Aufbau Regal
  • Im ganzen Kaiserhaus wird es bunt!
    Im ganzen Kaiserhaus wird es bunt!

Seit meinem letzten Update sind nun schon fünf Wochen vergangen - fünf intensive Wochen. Da das Crowdfuning meine Erwartungen bei weitem übertroffen hat, durfte ich viele Mini-Vasen, Löffel und Schälchen produzieren verpacken und versenden. Mittlerweile fehlen nur noch eine Hand voll Pakete, die in den nächsten Tage versendet werden - alle andern sollten Ihre Belohnung erhalten haben (gerne bei mir nachfragen, sollte dies nicht der Fall sein ;-)). Auch die ersten Workshops durfte ich durchführen.

Gleichzeitig war ich aber natürlich auch in der Vorbereitung für mein Projekt - ein Platz für meine Arbeit und das Handwerk im Kaiserhaus in Bern. Das hiess: Produkte drechseln, ölen, ettiketieren, listen, viel kommunizieren, Fotos machen, usw… Über hundert Produkte brachte ich nun letzte Woche in das entstehende Geschäftslokal. Über Ostern baute ich das Regal auf und platzierte die Produkte - der letzte Feinschliff kommt morgen. Und dann, am Freitag ist es soweit: das Kaiserhaus öffnet seine Türen. Teil davon ist das Kaiserhaus OF GOODS, in welchem über 60 Marken gemeinsam Räume teilen, um zu produzieren, reparieren und verkaufen. Mein Platz wird im Shop im UG sein, neben Keramikerinnen, Möbelmanufakturen, Modedesignerinnen und vielen weiteren interessanten Marken. Ein Besuch lohnt sich bestimmt - es wird bunt und spannend! An den Eröffnungstagen 10. + 11. April werde ich vor Ort sein, später immer mal wieder sporadisch.

Meine letzten Wochen waren also ziemlich intensiv mit den Vorbereitungen - ach ja und meine Arbeiten in der Stiftung Bächtelen und der Schule für Holzbildhauerei und das Drechseln im Rahmen der ETAK liefen auch noch nebenbei. Diese intensive Phase kommt nun zu einem Ende und gleichzeitig startet das Projekt mit der Eröffnung des Kaiserhauses erst richtig. Ich freue mich sehr darauf und bin soo dankbar, dass ich dies dank eurer grossartigen Unterstützung nun realisieren kann! Bei dieser Gelegenheit möchte ich auch allen in meinem Umfeld und bei der Arbeit herzlich danken, welche mich unterstützt haben bei der Produktion, Aufbau, seelische Unterstützung ;-) und für das Verständnis, wenn es mal wieder funkstill geblieben ist. DANKE!!

Mit der Eröffnung des Kaiserhaus OF GOODS beende ich meine Updates hier auf wemakeit - werde aber weiterhin regelmässig Einblicke in meine Arbeit auf Instagram / Facebook zeigen und freue mich natürlich auch über Besuche im Kaiserhaus. Herzliche Grüsse aus Bern, Ramona

We made it!By Ramona, on 28/02/2026

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The crowdfunding campaign ended yesterday. And it far exceeded my expectations! I didn’t expect to exceed my goals by so much. I am incredibly grateful and feel encouraged in my work. I can now use the excess money to make some new purchases, such as woodturning tools. Thank you all so much! I will send out the rewards as soon as possible—everyone should receive their products within two weeks. I will contact you to arrange dates for the workshops you have booked. I am already looking forward to meeting you all!

Regarding the current status of the project: The opening of the Kaiserhaus is approaching. It will take place on April 10. More information will be published soon. Until then, I am still very busy producing products, designing the sales module, labeling, and so on. Now that I have a larger space available, I will also use it to show even more about the craft of woodturning in the form of pictures and texts. I and the many others involved in Kaiserhaus are very much looking forward to the opening. If you want to stay up to date, take a look at the homepage or Instagram. https://kaiserhaus.ch https://www.instagram.com/of.goods https://www.instagram.com/kaiserhaus.ch

Warm regards and see you soon, Ramona

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where work and living cross
where work and living cross

It’s incredible how many supporters my project has already reached. My expectations have definitely been exceeded!

A huge thank you to everyone who has already participated! I won’t see exactly who supported me until after the campaign ends, which is why I can’t contact everyone personally yet.

I’m also very happy that so many of you have chosen a reward. I’ll do my best to send them out as quickly as possible after the campaign ends and schedule workshop dates – but I’d also appreciate your understanding if there are any delays.

In the meantime, I’ve already been able to put some of the shelves into production, which is possible thanks to your support! I’ve commissioned the carpentry workshop at Stiftung Bächtelen, where I also work part-time. So, a small part of the project is also contributing to meaningful work for apprentices.

Meanwhile, my home is partially transforming into a storage space for the constantly emerging products. It’s a fluid transition between work and home, so to speak, which I actually find quite positive.

You are great!By Ramona, on 02/02/2026

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I never thought that the second goal would be reached so quickly! Thank you so much! It’s incredible. A big thank you also to everyone who forwarded and shared the campaign!

Now I can afford a larger presentation area, which is really great. It also means I can have some of the shelves on which the products will be displayed manufactured externally, allowing me to concentrate on producing the products themselves.

The crowdfunding campaign will continue for another 25 days! And a final goal has been set. My goal is to continue pursuing my stool project ’leftovers’ in addition to the more «classic» woodturning products. Specifically, individual stools will be placed in the Kaiserhaus, but not for sale for the time being, rather for free use and as a test phase for me. The stools are made from scrap wood and are manufactured using pure wood joints, such as the wood welding process. (You can find out more about this on my website: https://www.ramonahess.ch/leftovers) So far, the stools have only been on display at exhibitions and are not yet for sale. The next goal will therefore help me with this production and the continuation of the project. To this end, I have added a new exclusive reward: 3 stools – before they are even available for sale.

WOW - THANK YOU!By Ramona, on 27/01/2026

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Your support overwhelms me! After just a few days, I’ve already reached the first goal. This means that I can take the step toward having my own small presentation and exhibition space – the first few months are now secured.

I’m already deep in the planning phase. There’s a lot to do and decide: collection concept, shelving design, digital content, packaging design, event concept… and many more details I probably haven’t even thought of yet.

The crowdfunding continues, and a next goal has been set! The additional funds will help me outsource certain tasks instead of handling everything myself (for example, having packaging and labels professionally printed). It also allows me to consider a slightly larger space. And last but not least, it supports me in investing in my craft and my brand, taking another step closer to being able to make a living from it.