Create: Added Value

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Waste isn’t waste until you waste it. Instead of throwing it away, repurpose it, and dive into the world of upcycling art. From March 28th to April 30th, shop windows and vacant spaces in the Lößnitz city center will be transformed into spaces of creative power and inspiration. At CREATE:ADDED VALUE, talented artists and creative minds will present the works they’ve created from »useless« materials. At the start of the exhibition, visitors are invited to discover the power of upcycling art during a week of creative workshops and hands-on activities.

 

Upcycling week in Lößnitz
28.03. to 06.04.2025 

 

Friday, 28.03.2025, 6 pm 
Vernissage  

Festive opening of MEHRWERT:SCHÖPFUNG with music, culinary delights and art.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Free admission

 

Sunday, 30.03.2025, 2 pm 
Photo walk  

Under the motto ‘C the Unseen’, participants explore Lößnitz from new perspectives with photographer Katrin Markstein.

 

Sunday, 30.03.2025, 2 pm 
Young Artist Contest  

At the Young Artist Contest, up-and-coming artists have the opportunity to work live on their own upcycling artworks over several days.

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz

 

Monday, 31.03.2025, 1 pm
Upcycling goes to school  

From 1 - 2.30 pm, interested pupils can create individual jewellery from computer and electronic waste with tekART. Registration is not required.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Free admission

 

Tuesday, 01.04.2025, 3 pm
Skateboard upcycling for the U18s  

Disused skateboards are given a new lease of life in the form of jewellery and key rings. The open workshop with SkateBack is aimed at young people under 18 and all those who are young at heart.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Free admission

 

Tuesday, 01.04.2025, 6 pm 
Poetry slam

An evening of word upcycling awaits the audience. Jasmin Brückner leads through a poetry slam evening focussing on the topic of upcycling. Whether as an active participant at the microphone or as a listener - an evening full of inspiration is guaranteed.  

Venue: Old Post Office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Admission free

 

Thursday, 03.04.2025, 6 pm 
FuckUp Night  

Personal stories about failure and the ‘upcycling’ of one's own CV are at the centre of the evening. Courageous makers share their biggest mistakes - honest, authentic and inspiring.  

Venue: Rondell, Rudolf-Weber-Str. 83A, Lößnitz  
Admission free

 

Friday, 04.04.2025, from 6 pm  
Record upcycling /aka/ techno cellar  

Real, old records are musically ‘upcycled’ - with tunes by DJ EnnyOne & DJ Brainson.  

Venue: Gewölbekeller, Marktplatz 14 (entrance Kirchgasse), Lößnitz.  
Admission: 5 EUR

 

Saturday, 05.04.2025, 1 pm 
Join-in Saturday  

An interactive afternoon invites visitors to get creative themselves from 1-6 pm. At various stations, visitors can experiment with different materials and create something new from supposed rubbish.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Free admission

 

Sunday, 06.04.2025, 4 pm 
Young Artist Contest award ceremony  

The creative works of the Young Artist Contest will be presented and particularly inspiring ideas will be honoured.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Free admission

 

Sunday, 06.04.2025, 6 pm 
Film ‘Trash Dance’  

The upcycling art week comes to a festive close with the screening of the film ‘Trash Dance’ about the valuable work of waste workers.  

Location: Old post office, Marktplatz 6, Lößnitz 
Admission free

 

More information about the programme can be found at www.loessnitz-makers.de/c2025/