Please take note of our weekly Course offers!
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Sun, 24.08. 12:00 to 18:00
We cordially invite you and your family to our big summer festival for Cotta! On Sunday, 24.8. from 12:00 to 18:00 we will transform the grounds of the Volkshaus into a colorful oasis with music, art and numerous hands-on activities.
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10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.: September 11, 2025; November 27, 2025; January 15, 2026; March 19, 2026; Thursday, May 21, 2026; Thursday, July 16, 2026
Open art group for everyone, especially for people in challenging phases of life.
The resource-oriented group cordially invites all people - especially those who find themselves in challenging or changing phases of life, for example due to illness, career changes, the transition to retirement or similar situations.
In a protected and appreciative space, creating art together offers the opportunity to calm down and recharge your batteries. Creative inspiration promotes solution-oriented thinking and opens up new perspectives. This creates space for strengthening, personal development and confidence. Participation is free of charge.
Registration via: farbeleben@gmx.de
Thursday, 21.08. from 10:00 a.m
Meeting point: Bienertmühle traffic circle
On an approx. 8 km hike from Plauen via Dölzschen to Wölfnitz, we enjoy beautiful nature, wide views and a bit of city history after a short, steep climb.
Contact: Martina, 0176-50 457 642
Exhibition format: "Seen like this."
Exhibition opening as part of the summer festival on SO, 24.08. at 14:00
From August 24 to October 15, 2025, we cordially invite you to a special journey through time. The new Volkshaus Cotta is opening its doors for an exhibition that brings the eventful history of our building to life.
Come by and discover the many facets of the former "Richard-Gärtner" district cultural center, which many of you will surely remember as the "Rote Hütte". We have collected treasures from private and public archives - from chronicles of the "Spielbrett" theater group to rediscovered photos of the reopening in 1980 and finds from the Deutsche Fotothek.
In 2026, we will be celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Volkshaus Cotta. We need your help to prepare for this big celebration! The house has been brought to life by so many people, ensembles and initiatives over the years. Every story, every picture and every document is an important part of it.
That is why we are inviting you: Share your memories! Whether it's a personal anecdote, an old photo or a drawing - your contributions are invaluable. Help us to preserve the stories surrounding the Volkshaus Cotta and make them visible for future generations.
Admission is free. We look forward to your visit and are eager to hear your stories!
DI, 26.08. 17:00 to 18:00
The AG Stadtteilkultur is a working group of people who want to get involved in the Cotta district. It deals with urban planning and urban development, monument protection, the history of the district, its people and buildings and other topics. With the working group, we want to network and support existing initiatives in the district together with interested Cotta citizens.
We meet regularly every 4th Wednesday in the new Volkshaus Cotta.
You can also read about our commitment in the article by Matthias Weigel in the current issue of the magazine "Westwind", page 21: https://kirchspiel-dresden-west.de/westwind
Registration is essential, as we are sometimes away from home: mitmachen@neuesvolkshaus.de
#AG neighborhood culture
MI, 27.08 at 19:00 h
This evening will focus on the diverse development projects in the Dresden Südwest/Cottaer Bogen development area. These include important projects such as the further development of the Neue Annenfriedhof, the Volkshaus Cotta and the area of the former tjg site, all of which are supported by funding.
In a short presentation, the state capital of Dresden will introduce the projects in the ERDF area, provide insights into current challenges and offer an outlook on the planned completion of the projects. Following the presentation, there will be sufficient time and space for your questions and a joint discussion.
Admission free!
DI, 02.09. 10:00-12:00 h
In this workshop, we will show you how old cine films - such as Super 8 or Normal 8 - can be professionally digitized. Digitizing these analogue treasures is an important step in protecting precious memories from decay and making them accessible for future generations.
You will learn how to use the right technology to transfer cine films into a modern digital format so that image quality is retained and simple archiving and playback on current devices is possible.
You are welcome to bring your own cine films!
During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to have your film material digitized on site or to start an individual digitization process.
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SO, 07.09. 14:00 to 18:00
The garden of the Volkshaus is once again transformed into a paradise for all flea market enthusiasts. Visitors can rummage to their heart's content and find special treasures.
To take a breather, there will be drinks, cake treats and a 3D printing offer for kids and other interested parties.
Would you like to sell something? Register now:
By the way, we do not charge a stand fee, but we would like to receive a sweet or savory buffet contribution.
SO, 14.09. 10:00 to 16:00
Under the motto "Valuable: priceless or irreplaceable?" we cordially invite you to our cultural and neighborhood center. Find out more about the history of the house(s) and, ideally, bring your own testimonies from the former "Richard-Gärtner-Haus". In addition to guided tours of the house, there will be coffee and cake.
DO, 18.09. from 10:00 a.m
Meeting point: Radebeul Zitzschewig S-Bahn station
With Lothar & Martina
We enjoy the vineyards and certainly a good glass of wine on an 11km hike in Radebeul.
Contact: Martina - 0176-50 457 642
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wednesdays 14:00 to 17:00
Our kiezSprechstunde always takes place on Wednesdays from 14:00 to 17:00 at the #VHC.
Every last Wednesday of the month we are on tour with the kiezSprechstunde:
Nokia, Samsung or Apple. Rainer has a well-stocked box full of cell phone cables for older cell phone models. If necessary, come by and charge your cell phone. Ideally while you are taking advantage of an offer, during repair café times or during kiezSprechstunde.
We would like to develop projects together with senior citizens in and around the Volkshaus Cotta to revitalize the house and garden. Together with the volunteers and project manager Yvonne, you can develop and present your personal project idea in two ideas workshops. Perhaps you will find like-minded people in the group who would like to work on an idea together.
Finally, we will support you in bringing your project to life. To do this, you can take part in our monthly meetings. The entire offer is free of charge.
Please register by e-mail with Yvonne at yvonne@konglomerat.org or at 0176-22352779
The "Senior:innen für Cotta" project, funded by the Social Welfare Office of the City of Dresden, serves as an incubator and supporter for your project idea. Here you can implement your own creative ideas or take part in artistic and craft workshops and meet new people and exchange ideas. We have the following offers in our repertoire in 2025.
> Ideas Café 60+
> The joy of singing
> Open craft and games get-together
> Repair café get-together for senior citizens with smartphone advice
We currently have a studio space of around 14 square meters available for tradespeople/creative professionals in an open working atmosphere with five other artists.
If you would like to work in a low-barrier & affordable place, please come by and get to know us.