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The creative workshops offer a good opportunity to “get a taste” and “live it up” – regardless of whether you are an advanced or beginner. Our workshop leaders give tips & advice, offer inspiration & space to try things out for yourself. The courses take place in the rooms of the creative workshops in the basement of J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 1 and 2 (WH 2 and 3) and in the CampusTheater at dormitory 7 in Magdeburg. There is a registration fee of \u20ac20 per course for students (Exception Ceramics course: for this course, we charge an additional fee of \u20ac15 per person to cover material costs). University staff and guests can take part for a fee of \u20ac45 per course, subject to availability.Click here to register directly.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ceramic<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this creative workshop, individual vessels are produced using various construction techniques. Here you will learn the art of throwing on the potter’s wheel. Under guidance, the ceramic objects can be decorated with scraffitto, embossing and carving techniques or with glazes. All materials are provided. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>Dormitory 3, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 2, basement, side entrance – north side<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Kathrin Bunzenthal, Dipl.-Restorer
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Participants:<\/td>max. 10 people per group <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Painting & Graphics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The workshop leader gives instructions and information on painting techniques with pencil, charcoal, gouache, acrylic, pastel crayon as well as tips on making linocut prints. The focus is on supporting your own projects and creativity. Together they also dedicate themselves to natural studies. All materials are provided, just bring your ideas and imagination!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Tuesdays from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>Dormitory 2, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 1, basement, side entrance – north side<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Dorothea Hertel<\/td><\/tr>
Participants:<\/td>max. 10 people, suitable for beginners and advanced skiers <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Textile design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The design with fabrics ranges from simple change work to sewing of home textiles to the design and tailoring of your own garments. In the workshop basic techniques of sewing (cutting, design and development of own models) are obtained.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Mondays from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>Dormitory 2, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 1, basement, side entrance – north side<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Alice M\u00f6bius, ladies’ tailor <\/td><\/tr>
Participants:<\/td>max. 8 people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Knitting, crochet & macram\u00e9 <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This course is all about creative handicrafts: from the basics of knitting to varied crochet techniques and trendy macram\u00e9. Beginners will learn the most important techniques step by step, while advanced students can improve their skills and create their own projects. Together you will create practical and decorative pieces – from hats and scarves to plant hangers and home accessories. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Thursdays from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m., 1st appointment: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>Dormitory 2, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 1, basement, side entrance – north side<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Dagmar Peter<\/td><\/tr>
Participants:<\/td>max. 10 people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Improv theater<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this course you will experience the pillars of improvisation in practice: the play, communication with each other, action and reaction and physical expression. The focus of this semester is on short-form improvisation. As a result of the course, there will be at least one performance at the end of the semester.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Mondays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>

Location:<\/td>CampusTheater, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 5<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Rafael Wolff, actor and theater director<\/td><\/tr>
Participants:<\/td>max. 12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Theater in English<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this course you’ll practice text and character work, physical and vocal expression as well as stage presence. The course is directed at everyone that wishes to do theatre in English, regardless of expertise or previous experiences. As a conclusion to the course there will be a performance focused on the text “Go on, kill me, my dear” by Aziz Nesin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Wednesdays 7:30 to 9:00 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>CampusTheater, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 5<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Rafael Wolff, actor and director<\/td><\/tr>
Participants<\/td>max. 12<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Photography digital<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In this course, you will learn about the relationships between aperture, shutter speed and ISO value and the basics of image composition. We will apply what we have learned on photo tours. Please bring your own digital camera, a freshly charged battery and other photo accessories. The course is in German only. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dates:<\/td>Tuesdays from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.<\/td><\/tr>
Location:<\/td>CampusTheater, J.-G.-Nathusius-Ring 5<\/td><\/tr>
Manager:<\/td>Matthias Piekacz, photojournalist – Bachelor of Arts<\/td><\/tr>
Participants:<\/td>maximum of 8 people<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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Registration CreativeWorkshops<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Places in our creative workshops can only be reserved online using the form below. The registration form will be activated here at the beginning of each semester and automatically deactivated when all courses are full or there are no more waiting list places available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the creative workshops in the summer semester 2026, registration will start here on April, 1st at 10:00 am.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    Ausgebucht sind:<\/b>\n<\/p>\n


    \nStricken, H\u00e4keln & Makramee (Do., 17:30 Uhr)
    \nMalerei & Grafik (Di., 18:30 Uhr)
    \nTextiles Gestalten (Mo., 16:00 Uhr)
    \nKeramik (Di., 18:30 Uhr)
    \nKeramik (Do., 18:30 Uhr)\n<\/p>\n


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    Besondere Angaben: \/ My request:<\/span>\n<\/p>\n