There are many conglomerates!

What are we going to do?

As Konglomerat e.V., we are experimenting with our future by making things together in the 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, try our hand at The topic of sustainability & circular economy in a very practical way and make urban development for the common good from the bottom up.

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.

Appointment to get to know each other

We explain how the association works and show you the #Rosenwerk - our base. This is where most of Konglomerat e.V.'s workshops are located.

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

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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Watch videos about the club:

We introduce ourselves - smart and charming as always:

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

Develop the infinite stories with us

Publication Running circles together
After long, intensive work in the Urban League, the time has come: the "Gemeinsam Kreislaufen" roadmap has been published. In four phases, the "golden piece" outlines a clear path towards the vision of a central material depot - as inspiration, guidance and a toolbox for all those who want to shape our cities together in a sustainable and resource-saving way.The roadmap shows how zero waste can become a living zero city practice: with concrete steps, tried-and-tested tools and examples that municipalities, initiatives and stakeholders can take up directly. We are delighted with Luis about this release and look forward to continuing the approaches together with local partners.➡️ To the Urban League's announcement:https://urbane-liga.de/news/roadmap-zum-materialdepot-von-zero-waste-zu-zero-city/📄 Directly to the publication (PDF):https://urbane-liga.de/wpfiles/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/GEMEINSAM_KREISLAUFEN_Publikation_web_final.pdf
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Synths and Glitches at Rosenwerk
Solder, make noise, learn: On Tuesday, 4 November 2025, from 18:00, musician and artist Alwin Weber will show you how to build your own synthesizer, looper or effects unit - including an introduction to acoustics, electronics and, of course, soldering. All materials are included, there is a maximum of 10 places and the workshop is for ages 18 and over. Location: #Rosenwerk, Jagdweg 1-3, 01159 Dresden. Ends around 23:00. events.konglomerat.orgWhy go?Because "creative short circuit" is the name of the game here: Alwin has been teaching people around the world about circuit bending and DIY electronics for years - in a practical, interdisciplinary way and with lots of fun glitches. events.konglomerat.orgFacts in short:📅 4.11.2025, 18:00-23:00📍 #Rosenwerk, Jagdweg 1-3, Dresden👥 10 places, from 18 years of age🧰 Material included🎟️ 50 € (incl. 19% VAT) events.konglomerat.orgSecure your place now:Registration & tickets: events.konglomerat.org/synths-glitches/ events.konglomerat.orgLet's go for a creative short circuit!
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Build your own MarcoPad
No more finger acrobatics: with the self-built "MarcoPad" (aka Macropad on Raspberry Pi Pico) you can tinker as light as a feather - just the way you need it. In the two-day course "PicoPad - Raspberry Pi Pico Powered Macropad", we build a mini keyboard together for your favorite shortcuts and program it precisely for your tools. Annoying keyboard shortcuts? Banished forever.When & where?Sat, 15.11.2025, 2-7 pm & Sun, 16.11.2025, 12-5 pm #Rosenwerk, Jagdweg 1-3, 01159 DresdenParticipation fee: €50 (incl. 19% VAT)What you do in the workshop:Day 1: Assemble & solder hardware - with interchangeable keycaps and switches.Day 2: Programming with CircuitPython - key mapping for your apps (e.g. video calls, email snippets, Photoshop, DAW, streaming/gaming).All materials are provided, bring your laptop on the second day.Secure your place now:Registration & tickets: events.konglomerat.org/pico-pad-25/
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Building gossip switches (Cross Media Tour)
As part of the Cross Media Tour, you can build your own gossip switch and learn the basics of electronics in a fun way.Day 1 starts on the plug-in board (without soldering), day 2 is on the circuit board - with a soldering iron. You can take part in day 1 or both days. No previous knowledge is necessary.When & where?18.& October 19, starting at 10:00 a.m#Neues Volkshaus CottaWhy take part?Touch, understand and make electronics yourselfInstant success thanks to the kitPerfect for trying out soldering - safely and with guidanceRegistration & details👉 crossmediatour.de/course/switch/?select=4141Let's get creative with clapping - the light is listening!
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