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DIY workshops & creative courses in Cologne
Whether upcycling, painting, handicrafts or natural cosmetics - Cologne offers you a wealth of workshops where you can give free rein to your creativity. DIY workshops are a perfect way to get creative indoors and try out new things, especially now in the cozier months of the year.
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Dip Dye Kerzen Workshop
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Ombre pattern or stripe love: design & take home directly💖🖌️
All infos for the event Dip Dye Kerzen WorkshopTextured Art
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Experiment with different materials and create your own abstract work of art at the end. Perfect for that one empty spot on your wall!✨🖼️
All infos for the event Textured ArtKreativitäts Workshop
So, 14.12.2025 14:00
Creativity without pressure: playful exercises, lots of sharing & zero fear of the white sheet in front of you🤓
All infos for the event Kreativitäts WorkshopRisographie Workshop in Ehrenfeld
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Fancy some creative fun with a sustainable twist? 🌱 In the risography workshop you will learn how the cool printing process works and can get started right away!
All infos for the event Risographie Workshop in EhrenfeldSTRICKTREFF I knit & chat
Knitting with people who love it fühlen🙂↕️ Inspiration, small snacks & a great feel-good factor! Just come and continue knitting your projects🧶✨
All infos for the event STRICKTREFF I knit & chatDIY Jewellery Night - hochwertigen Schmuck selbst gestalten I ein ever so tiny Event
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An evening to sparkle✨ In a cozy atmosphere, new favorite pieces of jewelry are created that will last forever🥹 Save the Date!
All infos for the event DIY Jewellery Night - hochwertigen Schmuck selbst gestalten I ein ever so tiny EventNaturkosmetik selber machen: Basiskurs
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At the natural cosmetics workshop you will not only learn how to make your own cosmetics, but also how to do something good for your skin and nature. Get tips and tricks around the topic of skin & care. Look forward to a fun, beautiful, colorful and lively workshop.
All infos for the event Naturkosmetik selber machen: BasiskursAdventskranz Workshop
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Advent wreath: beautiful and sustainable 🕯️ 2.5 hours of crafting, snacking, toasting - and leaving with a wreath that will last for years🥹
All infos for the event Adventskranz Workshoptextiles Repair-Café
Do, 04.12.2025 11:00
Come along to the weekly sewing workshop at IGLU, bring your sewing projects, repair your clothes and exchange ideas with others - machines, materials and support are available on site!
All infos for the event textiles Repair-CaféWorte werkeln, Worte wachsen Schreibworkshop und Lesung mit @alleszuwischen
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Crafting words, growing words: an evening of writing with heart, Hempies snacks and a mini reading🥹🖋️
All infos for the event Worte werkeln, Worte wachsen Schreibworkshop und Lesung mit @alleszuwischenHäkeln für Anfänger
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From old shirt to It bag: we'll show you the tricks, you bring the ideas ✨ A drink, something sweet and lots of DIY💜
All infos for the event Häkeln für AnfängerJesmonite Workshop
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Colors, patterns, layers - you decide, Jesmonite delivers the magic✨ Candlesticks or coasters: design is created here from your Händen🙂↕️
All infos for the event Jesmonite WorkshopNaturkosmetik Workshop
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Three hours of feel-good time out: organic oils, herbs, essential fragrances - and a box full of natural cosmetics to take home at the end🧼✨
All infos for the event Naturkosmetik WorkshopSqueegee Art
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Blotting was yesterday, squeegeeing is today: abstract, landscape, portrait - anything is possible as long as you dare💥
All infos for the event Squeegee ArtGlasperlen Schmuck Workshop in Köln
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Selfmade > Fast fashion: delicate, durable, skin-friendly - the workshop that turns beads into personality🥹
All infos for the event Glasperlen Schmuck Workshop in KölnWorkshop Keramik gießen – Terrazzo Spezial in Köln-Frechen
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Perfect for a gift or for your own shelf: mix your color confetti and take 1-2 favorite pieces home ✨
All infos for the event Workshop Keramik gießen – Terrazzo Spezial in Köln-FrechenCoffeePaint - Malen mit Kaffee & Charcuterie Buffet
Painting with coffee, snacking, toasting - CoffeePaint is art for all the senses. Freehand or stencil - you decide the style 👀
All infos for the event CoffeePaint - Malen mit Kaffee & Charcuterie BuffetUpcycling Workshop- After Work
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Friday bag, but selfmade✨ Craft your own bag here to get creative again after a long day at work werden🙂↕️
All infos for the event Upcycling Workshop- After WorkThe Art of Selflove
So, 23.11.2025 14:00
A date with yourself: connect, create, be seen🌟 Two hours & a new glow on your face🥹
All infos for the event The Art of SelfloveAtelier-Abend Workshop / Spiegel & Spachtel
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Light, shine, structure: this studio evening lets reflections dance - you create an abstract work that lives in the room ✨ Small group, good wine & a big "wow" at the end 🤩
All infos for the event Atelier-Abend Workshop / Spiegel & SpachtelHere are frequently asked questions about the DIY workshops and creative courses in Cologne:
1. which creative workshops are suitable for beginners?
- DIY Jewellery Night - create high-quality jewelry yourself I an ever so tiny event
- Textile Repair Café
- Crochet for beginners
2. which workshops are ideal for taking part alone and meeting new people?
- STRICKTREFF I knit & chat
- Crafting words, growing words Writing workshop and reading with @alleszuwischen
- The Art of Selflove
3. which workshops promote sustainability?
- Upcycling Workshop- After Work
- Repair Café at Schmitzundkunzt
- Natural cosmetics workshop
- Textile Repair Café
4 Which winter workshops are particularly recommended?
- Advent wreath workshop
- STRICKTREFF I knit & chat
5 What special workshops are there?
- Studio evening workshop / Mirror & spatula
- Squeegee Art
- Crafting words, growing words Writing workshop and reading with @alleszuwischen