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.

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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

Refugees Welcome candle arch
This year we have made another batch of Refugees Welcome candle arches to coincide with the run-up to Christmas!The motif has been slightly adapted and there is now only one size: 35cm wide/18cm high.The candle arches are made in our workshop, cost €25 and are available directly from us. Simply use the following link to send an inquiry:
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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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