Logo of the Capital of Culture 2025

European Arts and Crafts Days

European makers united

A person operates a lathe in a room at night, working on a globe that emits light and sparkles. A window reveals a crescent moon and stars in the sky. The scene is illustrated in purple and cream tones.
A person operates a lathe in a room at night, working on a globe that emits light and sparkles. A window reveals a crescent moon and stars in the sky. The scene is illustrated in purple and cream tones.
Illustration: Mathilde Schliebe

Every year on the first weekend in April, artisans in 21 European countries open their workshops and studios to visitors of all ages for the European Days of Arts and Crafts (ETAK). There was also plenty to marvel at in Saxony and, of course, in the European Capital of Culture Chemnitz 2025. Artistic trends and regional specialities were waiting to be discovered, creative people had a look over their shoulders at work and artisans engaged in conversation at workshops. Whether at the Muldenhauer's, fine bag maker's or goldsmith's - there was something to discover everywhere! Especially in 2025: an all-encompassing European kick-off event in Chemnitz, not only as a meeting point for various trades from the regions, but also as the ceremonial start to the EUROPEAN DAYS OF CRAFTSMANSHIP, invited visitors on a European voyage of discovery in the Capital of Culture region.

When: 4 to 6 April 2025

Where? Chemnitz, various locations

The Saxon Chambers of Crafts

European Capital of Culture The Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media Free State of Saxony European Capital of Culture

This project is cofinanced by tax funds on the basis of the parliamentary budget of the state of Saxony and by federal funds from the Beauftragter der Bundesregierung für Kultur und Medien (Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and Media), as well as funds from the City of Chemnitz.