WHF GERMANY HELENE STEINBERG in conversation with WILLEM SCHENK German Walz tradition

HELENE STEINBERG in conversation with WILLEM SCHENK German Walz tradition
As a trained interior decorator and upholsterer, Helene spent four years travelling through Europe on the traditional 'Walz' (journeyman) route. Preserving a centuries-old tradition, travelling with little luggage, and discovering new things while practising a craft greatly appealed to her. To join the Walz, a whole set of codes and conduct is in place, from not using a mobile phone to wearing specific colours matching your guild. Journeymen are directly reliant on society and, instead of working for money, sometimes exchange labour for a place to sleep and three meals a day.