Active & Creative in Frankfurt

Frankfurt has a reputation as a city where people work a lot, and that's true, but what is often underestimated is the fact that the city is at least as creative as any other: There is at least as much creative crafting, painting, pottery, writing and building going on here as in any other cultural metropolis, and the range of hands-on events and creative workshops has been growing for years in a way that makes you feel like you could theoretically try something new every weekend without being anywhere near the end of the possibilities. If you're looking to get started in pottery, Frankfurt is the place to go: Pintoyo in the city is a creative workshop for all things ceramics, where you can paint blanks or try your hand at pottery without having to have completed a year-long course beforehand, and with opening hours that also leave room for spontaneous workshop visits. The Keramiklabor Frankfurt also regularly offers ceramic painting, is set up for walk-ins and is therefore one of the most relaxed addresses for anyone who simply wants to immerse themselves in color and clay for a few hours, without a big plan and without pressure. Those who prefer to work with brushes and canvas will find regular drawing and painting courses for adults at the McKiev Atelier in Frankfurt, where you can work with oil paints, charcoal or pencil, regardless of whether you've never held a pencil before or already know that all you really need is a little practice. The Kreativwerkstatt Frankfurt sees itself as a meeting place for anyone looking for creative courses and workshops while also meeting like-minded people, which makes it particularly suitable for newcomers or people who simply want to break out of their everyday routine. With the concept of ceramic painting in the studio, Coloria offers another low-threshold creative introduction that is worthwhile because you end up taking something home with you that is actually worthwhile. There is also a growing DIY scene with jewelry workshops, screen printing courses, calligraphy evenings and creative formats that are spread all over the city and regularly appear in the calendar of events because providers and studios are constantly expanding their program and increasingly offering evening formats that you can take with you after work without having to finish work at 4 pm. In short: Frankfurt offers you plenty of opportunities to get active yourself, try out new things and go home at the end of the evening with paint on your hands and a big grin, and to make sure you don't miss any cool active events and creative workshops, it's worth taking a regular look at the calendar of events on Rausgegangen, where all the current participatory events in Frankfurt are clearly laid out for you.