Micro-project | Open workshop series: From idea to object

Location

entrance free

“From Idea to Object – Creating Together at vectorlab” is an open series of workshops that invites people from Chemnitz – particularly from the diverse Sonnenberg neighbourhood – to turn their own ideas into tangible, usable objects. The starting point is always a very practical question: What’s missing from your everyday life? What could be more practical, more attractive or more sustainable?

Over three sessions in September, participants will work together to develop, design and build small everyday objects such as stools, wall brackets or shelves – using a CNC milling machine, laser cutter, 3D printing and traditional craft techniques. 11 September is dedicated to brainstorming and design; on 18 September, the building and fabrication take place; and on 25 September, the objects are finished and the project is wrapped up together. Depending on the scope of your own project, attending all three sessions is not strictly necessary.

The format is deliberately not a traditional theory-based workshop, but focuses on collaborative creation: experimenting, learning from one another and supporting each other. No prior knowledge is required – people with craft experience, an interest in technology or simply practical everyday questions work together as equals. Between work sessions, we’ll bake pizza together, and drinks will be provided.

At the end, each participant will take home an object they have made themselves. Participation is free of charge, but places are limited.