Profile information
Travel information
I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Wellington, New Zealand - from Sep 2024 until Sep 2025 View all
Description
I'm Nadja, a 30-year-old prop maker from Finland. I am travelling to New Zealand to chase my prop making dreams as the industry is really inspiring in NZ! I am a fantasy nerd who loves to sculpt creatures, bake 3D cakes, take care of animals, go hiking and do all kinds of creative things. I have travelled in New Zealand before as well, and absolutely fell in love with the country and it's people. The nature is spectacular and people so kind. Since then, I have just waited for the moment to come back!
I have travelled around the world, and worked in Australia, England and Germany making props for TV shows and film. I love visiting countries a bit more permanently - actually working and getting to know local people. It's such a differet experience to just travel around and see cool places, than to actually get to know locals and the lifestyle. This is what I want, which is why I'm very interested in the whole consept of Workaway.
I have done TrustedHousesitting before, and taken care of animals in Australia. I loved this! But, I'm also keen on doing other creative projects. I enjoy physical work as I love to exercise and use my body.
I have had dogs and cats my whole life, and used to ride horses younger. I really enjoy spending time with animals.
Interests
Yoga / Wellness
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Self development
Pets
Outdoor activities
Nature
Movies & TV
Mountain
Languages
Hiking
Fitness
Dancing
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Animals
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Finnish: Fluent
Swedish: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
I can certainly teach some Finnish is someone is keen on learning a challenging language!
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Eco Projects
Being an elderly companion
Teaching
Gardening
Life at a Farmstay
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Helping around the house
General Maintenance
Able to teach about:
Art Projects
Languages
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Hospitality/Tourism
More details about your skills
Working as a prop maker has taught me many different skills! I do sculpting, mold making, casting, painting and building stuff. I'm quite hands on, and even if there are things I haven't done before, I learn quite quickly.
I am very experiences with animals, especially dogs and cats. I used to train dogs and compete in obedience, agility and dog shows. I used to ride horses and take care of them when I was younger. I have done TrustedHousesitting before, so I'm used to taking care of other people's animals and homes.
Before I became a prop maker, I started my creative journey with 3D/fantasy cake baking. So special cakes are definitely my speciality!
Age
31
What else ...
I also love to practice Muay Thai and yoga! I love scuba diving and doing all kinds of new activities. I'm really keen on learning welding, too, if someone's keen to teach...
Some more information
Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
Special dietary requirements
I'm a vegetarian, but eggs and milk products are OK.
