News in May!

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Dear friends,

there's a lot going on in May. In addition to several events, our annual PUTZIVAL is also taking place again. After the LAGERSAUSE, everything will be spick and span. We look forward to celebrating with you and hope to see you there in large numbers!

See you in the workshop or on the dancefloor!
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Jan says thank you

After filmmaker Telemach Wiesinger and Jan had several lab-tech-stuff exchanges , Telemach came over and showed a few of his films at the VHC at the end of April. The DRKRM says thank you to Telemach and the Neue Volkshaus Cotta!

Vincent and the Roberts had fun

at the media culture center at Jugend Hackt. They took part in the laser and 3D printing area and were thrilled. Together with the young people, a small mini makerspace was set up and supervised over the weekend so that they could realize their ideas and prototypes. The kids were extremely motivated and eager to learn. Under the motto #hacking4future, they spent the whole day printing, laser-cutting and soldering.

Jonas distributes brochures

on the use of living space "What's next". There's nothing surprising in there, but it's good to raise awareness of creative repurposing, especially with all the detached houses...
The brochures are in the top shelf right by the door to BAU or, if out of stock, can be reordered from Arthur Haus (wohnflaeche@grueneliga.de).

Stephan goes to DIWO WEEK 2025

For the fourth time, the Dresden association Metaknoten e.V. is organizing the DIWO Week - a workshop festival that focuses on the collaborative idea of Do It With Others (DIWO). From 12.05.2025 to 18.05.2025, veränderbar in Dresden's Neustadt district will be transformed into a temporary makerspace where artists, media makers and DIY enthusiasts will come together.
This year's overarching theme: "Collective spaces as a necessity for creativity and innovation".

Lutz is waiting for you

This week the time has finally come! Our big LAGERSAUSE in the join-in version is taking place! Grab your friends and family and come by on Friday 09.05. between 16-24 o'clock.

Lukas, Luis and the Urban League publish

Together with the IfM, various Inis and local authorities, we have spent the last two years developing a roadmap, tools and vision for the establishment and consolidation of material initiatives. In over 100 pages, the publication highlights how the circular economy is shaped and lived through material initiatives.

Now the time has come:
At the beginning of May, we will hold the freshly printed copies of "GEMEINSAM KREISLAUFEN - Roadmap zum zentralen Materialdepot" in our hands!

To receive a printed copy and be added to our mailing list, please fill out this Google Form. We will use it to collect all contact details and then send everything out in a bundle.

Julia is delighted

because now it's official: last week the letter arrived from Kassel Local Court. The IfM (Initiative for Material Cycles) has been entered in the VR 5851 register! And an old Konglohase called Anna is on the board. Congratulations! We are delighted and wish the association every success in its work.

Putzival needs helping hands

Because on May 17 and 18, our Putzival traditionally takes place for the ESC final. Together we clean the workshops spick and span! This is a great opportunity for long-standing club members and newcomers to help shape the club and see some faces again. So grab your rags and let's go!

Incidentally, the Putzival has made it into the model language of commoning by Silke Helfrich and Davis Bolier as an example. If you want to prepare yourself theoretically, you can read about it here.

Antje invites you

to the Repair Café for everyone. On 22.05. between 17:30- 19:30 you are cordially invited to drop by at the Neues Volkshaus Cotta. Repair something, take part in the workshop or simply eat a piece of cake!

Maik celebrates

The SLUB Makerspace is 10 years old this year. Time to look back and forward! As the SLUB Makerspace team, we would like to do this together with you. We cordially invite you to a small anniversary program in May.
The motto is: "10 years SLUB Makerspace: Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow" on the website you can get an insight into the program and register for one or the other workshop.
Of course we'll be there!

Material of the month

From our Zündstoffe materials range: adhesive tape .

We have adhesive tapes in various shapes, colors and sizes. Our shiny metallic adhesive tape is particularly special and is looking forward to being used soon. Come by and grab it!
In May you even have an extra hour to store! Special offer!

Come to our opening hours every Wednesday from 16:00 to 19:00 and browse for material!