Thomas Rehm, a second-generation master carpenter, knew early on that he would take over his parents‘ business. For him, carpentry is one of the most versatile professions there is. He enjoys the freedom to work creatively and flexibly. But the job also has its downsides.
For almost 150 years, the Klais organ workshop in Bonn has been producing pipe organs that can be found in churches, concert halls and opera houses around the world. Managing director Philipp Klais is the fourth generation to run the family business and explains why organs are not only technical masterpieces, but also emotional ambassadors.
Her art literally “gets under your skin”: Kathi works as a tattoo artist. Her day-to-day work involves more than just handling the needle. Artistic skill and enjoying working with people are at least as important.
Vanessa Civiello can justifiably be described as an “early bird”. Her work as presenter of RTL’s early morning magazine show “Punkt 6” starts at three o’clock in the morning and she is in front of the camera from six to nine AM. We accompanied her on a typical working day.
If you want to shoot a movie or video, you don’t have to own your own camera. Rental companies offer amateurs and professionals a wide range of camera equipment and accessories for video shoots.
Bike mechanic Steve is indispensable for the iXS Dirt Masters mountain bike event in Winterberg. He gets the bikes back in shape so that the pros can give their all on the course.
“As a woman, I constantly had to prove that I could also work with my hands,” Betty Kappeller recalls of her carpentry apprenticeship. Here she tells us what she had to put up with in her job as a woman, why she gave up the profession after her apprenticeship and why she never gave up carpentry completely.
In Bonn, Angela Gandau repairs cherished dolls and cuddly toys in her doll clinic for children and adults alike. Because she sometimes helps bring back memories of childhood and good times, Gandau calls herself a comforter.
Tobias builds electric guitars, acoustic guitars and basses in his workshop. Here he explains why he became a guitar maker and what he particularly likes about his job.
