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

Dip Dye Kerzen Workshop
© Kristin Laschewski
Fr, 14.11.2025 18:00
39,00 €

Ombre pattern or stripe love: design & take home directly💖🖌️

Textured Art

Textured Art
© The Werkstatt
Do, 04.12.2025 18:30
59,00 €

Experiment with different materials and create your own abstract work of art at the end. Perfect for that one empty spot on your wall!✨🖼️

Kreativitäts Workshop

Kreativitäts Workshop
© OPTIK
So, 14.12.2025 14:00
49,00 €
25hours Hotel Köln The Circle

Creativity without pressure: playful exercises, lots of sharing & zero fear of the white sheet in front of you🤓

Risographie Workshop in Ehrenfeld

Risographie Workshop in Ehrenfeld
© Eva Bartenbach
Fr, 12.12.2025 17:00
78,00 €

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!

STRICKTREFF I knit & chat

STRICKTREFF I knit & chat
© Chiara Stricker
Mi, 05.11.2025 18:30
12,00 €
Studio MØCARA

Knitting with people who love it fühlen🙂‍↕️ Inspiration, small snacks & a great feel-good factor! Just come and continue knitting your projects🧶✨

DIY Jewellery Night - hochwertigen Schmuck selbst gestalten I ein ever so tiny Event

DIY Jewellery Night - hochwertigen Schmuck selbst gestalten I ein ever so tiny Event
© Kathrin Jana Rodemeier & Romy Langenberg
Do, 27.11.2025 19:00
59,00 €

An evening to sparkle✨ In a cozy atmosphere, new favorite pieces of jewelry are created that will last forever🥹 Save the Date!

Naturkosmetik selber machen: Basiskurs

Naturkosmetik selber machen: Basiskurs
© Katrin Maiwald
Sa, 22.11.2025 15:00
75,00 €

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.

Adventskranz Workshop

Adventskranz Workshop
© how we bloom
Do, 20.11.2025 19:00
89,00 €

Advent wreath: beautiful and sustainable 🕯️ 2.5 hours of crafting, snacking, toasting - and leaving with a wreath that will last for years🥹

textiles Repair-Café

textiles Repair-Café
© IGLU
Do, 04.12.2025 11:00
Auf Spendenbasis
IGLU

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!

Worte werkeln, Worte wachsen Schreibworkshop und Lesung mit @alleszuwischen

Worte werkeln, Worte wachsen Schreibworkshop und Lesung mit @alleszuwischen
© Paul Radke @portraet.paul I Gestaltung: alleszuwischen
Sa, 15.11.2025 19:00
5,90 to 11,20 €

Crafting words, growing words: an evening of writing with heart, Hempies snacks and a mini reading🥹🖋️

Häkeln für Anfänger

Häkeln für Anfänger
© The Werkstatt
Sa, 15.11.2025 11:00
49,00 €
The Werkstatt Studio

From old shirt to It bag: we'll show you the tricks, you bring the ideas ✨ A drink, something sweet and lots of DIY💜

Jesmonite Workshop

Jesmonite Workshop
© Kristin Laschewski
Sa, 29.11.2025 11:00
69,00 €

Colors, patterns, layers - you decide, Jesmonite delivers the magic✨ Candlesticks or coasters: design is created here from your Händen🙂‍↕️

Naturkosmetik Workshop

Naturkosmetik Workshop
© an einem tisch
So, 16.11.2025 15:00
89,00 €

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🧼✨

Squeegee Art

Di, 02.12.2025 18:30
49,00 €

Blotting was yesterday, squeegeeing is today: abstract, landscape, portrait - anything is possible as long as you dare🫟💥

Glasperlen Schmuck Workshop in Köln

Glasperlen Schmuck Workshop in Köln
© an einem tisch
Fr, 12.12.2025 17:30
69,00 €

Selfmade > Fast fashion: delicate, durable, skin-friendly - the workshop that turns beads into personality🥹

Workshop Keramik gießen – Terrazzo Spezial in Köln-Frechen

Workshop Keramik gießen – Terrazzo Spezial in Köln-Frechen
© MrsBerry Studio | Christina Nagel-Gasch
Fr, 07.11.2025 17:00
85,00 €

Perfect for a gift or for your own shelf: mix your color confetti and take 1-2 favorite pieces home ✨

CoffeePaint - Malen mit Kaffee & Charcuterie Buffet

CoffeePaint - Malen mit Kaffee & Charcuterie Buffet
© LeCrochelle
Fr, 12.12.2025 19:00
47,89 to 52,11 €

Painting with coffee, snacking, toasting - CoffeePaint is art for all the senses. Freehand or stencil - you decide the style 👀

Repair-Cafe im Schmitzundkunzt

Repair-Cafe im Schmitzundkunzt
© schmuk
So, 07.12.2025 11:30
Free admission

Repair instead of buying new: You bring the problem, FairRepair brings the skills - and together you turn "old" into "new" again ✨🔧

Upcycling Workshop- After Work

Upcycling Workshop- After Work
© seeds
Do, 27.11.2025 18:15
33,00 to 68,00 €
CYD

Friday bag, but selfmade✨ Craft your own bag here to get creative again after a long day at work werden🙂‍↕️

The Art of Selflove

The Art of Selflove
© justlaurasart
So, 23.11.2025 14:00
63,14 to 73,74 €
Room. Agnesviertel

A date with yourself: connect, create, be seen🌟 Two hours & a new glow on your face🥹

Atelier-Abend Workshop / Spiegel & Spachtel

Atelier-Abend Workshop / Spiegel & Spachtel
© Francisco Jorsiac
Sa, 15.11.2025 18:00
65,00 €
Atelier Jorsiac

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 🤩

Here 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

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