Hi, I’m Valentina, founder of Popperella Events!
I’ve always loved creating experiences that bring people together, encourage creativity and make people feel good. Through Popperella Events, I create relaxed, hands-on workshops where people can try something new, meet others and enjoy a little time away from everyday life.
My background is in backstage theatre, where I trained and worked in stage management, scenic art and set design. Working behind the scenes taught me how much I love creating environments and experiences — from transforming a space and setting the mood to thinking about all the little details that help people feel comfortable and immersed in what they’re doing.
I’m also Italian, so food, hospitality and gathering people around a table have always been a big part of my life. I love the way food can bring people together, make people feel welcome and turn an activity into a shared experience. That’s something I bring into my workshops, where creativity, food, drinks and good company often come together naturally.
Popperella Events is where all of these passions come together. I wanted to create workshops that feel more like an experience than simply an activity—somewhere you can switch off, get creative, enjoy yourself and connect with other people.
Whether you’re naturally creative or haven’t done anything like it before, my workshops are designed to be welcoming and completely pressure-free. There’s no need to be “good” at anything—the idea is to have fun, try something new and enjoy the process.
What I love most is seeing people arrive as strangers or friends and leave having shared something fun and memorable.
For me, Popperella Events is about creating warm, creative and social experiences where you can put everyday life on pause, enjoy good food, good company, get creative and leave with a smile.