There are many conglomerates!

As Konglomerat e.V., we are experimenting with our future by doing things ourselves in open workshops and throughout the city of Dresden.

In doing so, we are establishing a culture of do-it-yourself in the spirit of DIT or DIY thinking, trying out practical approaches to sustainability and the circular economy and developing urban development for the common good from the bottom up.

We introduce ourselves - smart and charming as always.

"Richard tests..." the conglomerate. An idea of the Tu Dresden.

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Fresh off the press and super diverse! These are our new posters for Konglomerat e.V.! We sat down with graphic designer Lukas Bähr and developed a design that represents us and draws attention to us. Because you know it - volunteering needs many faces and we need you! Would you like to find out more about what's behind the posters?

Flirting - How to find your way in

Open workshops

The easiest way to get to know us and the open workshops: just drop by during opening hours! But before you go, make sure you check whether the open workshop is actually open. It is organized by wonderful volunteers.

Dates

Get to know

We'll show you the #Rosenwerk, our base. Most of Konglomerat e.V.'s workshops are located here.

But what do we actually do? What is possible here? What tools & workshops are there? How can you join in? How is everything organized? What are the ideas behind it? Is this something for me?

Answers to these and many other questions can be found once a month at #RW INTRO (~1h). Please write to us at intro@listen.konglomerat.org if you would like to take part.

Come along, whether you don't know us at all or already know us pretty well, whether you have a specific question or a more general interest.

Podcast

You can also take a look at the open workshops listen in. In three podcasts we tell the world of the conglomerate!

Werkschau - The audio tour through the Dresden Rosenwerk Part 1
Werkschau - Heads with nails part 2
Werkschau - Heads with nails part 3

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Join in - become part of the conglomerate

Become a member

As a member, you can use the workshops freely, help shape the conglomerate, get to know really cool people and networks and, above all, empower yourself and take ownership of the world! You can find more information here.

Use workshops

You don't have to be a club member to use the workshops at #Rosenwerk. There are a whole range of options for this - depending on what you have in mind.

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Develop the infinite stories with us

Change at VHC: Anja moves on and Philip starts
We say goodbye! With a heavy heart, Anja has decided to leave the Neue Volkshaus Cotta at the end of October in order to devote herself more fully to another matter close to her heart. She was actively involved in "waking this special house from its slumber". She supported the #VHC with her public relations work and curated a varied socio-cultural program to make the house better known as a place for events, neighborhood and creativity.Anja:"I wish you continued success in the future, cool ideas and exciting events, lots of fun at the regular events and happy togetherness!"Philip joined us in October and will be working together with Jana in the Volkshaus. We are very happy about the new addition and are looking forward to our time together!Many thanks Anja and welcome Philip!
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Building a mini organ in the NVHC
All possible registrations for kids aged 8 to 14 were fully booked. On Sunday at 2 p.m., Rainer welcomed the audience as the course instructor. Two participants even came from Senftenberg. Everyone was excited to see what was being assembled. The first question I asked was who plays a musical instrument. There was the oculele, trumpet, guitar, piano and drums. These were good starting points for the workshop. After introducing myself and the helpers, I demonstrated on the finished instrument what everyone should achieve at the end. 4 hours were planned for this. Now it started. The kids built their mini organs step by step using projector images. As Frank and Rainer had prepared the circuit boards with plug-in strips, they simply had to plug in the relatively large number of components. Finally, they soldered but only 2 wires to the loudspeaker. This saved a lot of time and not everyone has ever held a soldering iron in their hands. They then had a lot of fun assembling the loudspeaker housing. After 2 hours the first tones were heard and after a good 3 hours everyone was finished. It was a successful event and I think there will be something to tinker with again next year. Many thanks also to the helpers Lilly, Monika, Daniel and Frank.
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YOUR JOB! Job advertisement for the #VHC
To strengthen our small team in the cultural and neighborhood center Neues Volkshaus Cotta, the Conglomerate is looking for a socio-cultural program curator and community manager in relation to the neighborhood program ideas (incl. public relations) [12/week] as of 01.11.2024The position is initially limited until February 2025 and is linked to funding. However, we are very keen to continue and further develop this position. The location is Dresden Cotta.Click here for the full job advertisement.The job advertisement has ended early. We are happy about our new team member!
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When two older ladies purr again....
A text by Lilly Barthel:It's probably the same for other people as it is for me: a much-loved electrical appliance is no longer available.In my case, it's two older but wonderful sewing machines that I want to use for my sewing meeting here in the Neues Volkshaus Cotta. I bought one machine, a handy Veritas (model 2032) from the GDR era, for a moderate price on eBay classifieds. During intensive test sewing at home, the pedal developed a life of its own after about 30 minutes - the sewing machine continued sewing all by itself. There was a clicking sound in the pedal and a slightly strange smell - so I decided to stop sewing and register for a Thursday evening repair café. This scheduling is particularly useful to reduce waiting times for visitors.I am pleasantly surprised within the first few minutes: I am asked by volunteer Marion to fill in a form in which I sign that the Repair Café accepts no liability for the continued functionality of the appliance. I also have the choice of whether I want to agree to a photo permission. My repair case is registered with a case number in the top corner of the form. The volunteers keep track of every repair carried out digitally on a laptop and in analog folders.Now it's time to get down to business: Rainer takes care of the Veritas and me with just as much friendliness, relaxation and at eye level. Under his guidance, I remove the hinge pins from the sewing machine pedal myself. We open it carefully so that none of the metal springs jump off. We gradually remove all the components and place them in a magnetic metal tray. Now we can look at the electrical mechanism inside the pedal. Rainer explains to me how these components work together. In response to my questions and curiosity, I learn more about Rainer's professional expertise, which he acquired during his career and still enjoys repairing things today as a pensioner. And he helps people from the neighborhood.After a few minutes, the problem is found. A small capacitor is bulging outwards; it has leaked internally. It caused the malfunction.The friends from the Repair Café recently purchased electrical components from the Lebenshilfe workshop. Reaching into a small plastic bag, the expert conjures up a used but very well-preserved capacitor with the same electrical requirements. The next step is soldering. Rainer considers the other components to be in working order.I think several times in between: "Thank goodness more people are thinking of repurposing things in good condition these days."After we have closed the pedal again, it's my turn to check the "roadworthiness" of the sewing machine on site. I take another half hour at another table and enjoy how slowly I can control the machine. A persistent, steady "purr" sounds from the Veritas. A success!Finally, Rainer asks me to fill in an anonymous feedback form. The Repair Café donation box is on the table. "Give as much as it's worth to you," Rainer tells me. As I also run my sewing club here in the Neues Volkshaus Cotta on a voluntary basis, I know that at least the rent has to be "earned".Just one week later, I once again call on the expert services of my colleagues. A second older sewing machine is also successfully repaired. This time, Rainer and Rüdiger supported me as a team of two. Electrical and mechanical expertise come together here; two people who work hand in hand as friends.I also benefit from another service: Ines makes coffee and gives me cocoa cookies.During the repair work, I always have free time to take a curious look at the other repair tables. There, Falk is taking a close look at a milk frother with a father and his 3-year-old son. In a corner by the window, Daniel is back at the 3D printer. He gives his own course here on Tuesdays from 5:15 pm. On Thursdays, he supports the repair team by printing spare parts for broken machines. For example, toaster levers and end caps for table and chair legs have already been redesigned and printed.Thank you very much for your help and two very exciting evenings!
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