DIY courses, workshops & city tours in Aachen

Sometimes it's just not enough to watch. Sometimes you want to dip your hands into the paint pot yourself, swing a brush, knead clay or create something that really exists at the end of the evening and not just as a story on your cell phone camera. Aachen understands this, and the city has an active and creative offering that is truly impressive. Here, people don't just consume, they make, try out and discover, and they do it with people who are just as bored with boring evenings as you are. The creative scene in Aachen benefits enormously from the city's strong university culture. RWTH Aachen and FH Aachen attract people from all over the world who bring curiosity, fresh ideas and the desire to take things into their own hands. This can be felt at workshops, hands-on formats and creative events that take place regularly throughout the city and are open to everyone, not just students. Pottery courses and ceramics workshops have gained a huge following in recent years, and quite rightly so. There is hardly anything more satisfying than holding an object you have made in your hands at the end of an evening, even if it has turned out a little crooked. In Aachen, there are regular workshops in this area that are perfect for beginners and do not require any previous experience. Those who prefer to work with color will also find their happiness in Aachen. Painting workshops and creative evenings where you can share a canvas with others are a wonderful way to leave everyday life behind and concentrate fully on the moment. Incidentally, this also works if you think you have absolutely no artistic talent, because that's not what these events are about. It's about trying things out, letting go and simply doing something that has no purpose other than to be fun. In addition to its exhibitions, the Ludwig Forum für Internationale Kunst occasionally offers participatory formats and educational events that take art out of viewing mode and into experience mode. This is a great way to combine creativity with cultural enjoyment while learning about contemporary art without it feeling like school. Aachen City Library also regularly surprises visitors with creative workshops and hands-on formats that go far beyond the traditional library offerings and show that this place has long been more than just a place for books. Our tip: check our calendar of events regularly, as creative workshops and hands-on events in Aachen are often limited to small groups and therefore book up quickly. If you book early, you will secure your place and an evening that is guaranteed to be remembered, no matter what the outcome. So roll up your sleeves, get creative and experience Aachen at its most inspiring. 🎨✂️✨