32 upcoming workshops events
Ferment the Unexpected: Shrub-Making with ALBA
Sat, 30 May 2026
ALBA Sourdough Pizza
Hands-on shrub-making workshop with ALBA at Alba Sourdough Pizza (part of Genussregion Zürich) teaching fermented fruit vinegar syrups and techniques — participation fee CHF65.
Perspektivenwerkstatt
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 16:00
Museum für Gestaltung Zürich
Join Perspektivenwerkstatt at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich to explore how perspective shapes design through hands-on activities. Participants will experiment with visual viewpoints and design thinking inside the iconic Ausstellungsstrasse venue.
Brotbacken mit Sauerteig
Sun, 31 May 2026
AtelierFoif
Hands-on sourdough bread baking workshop at AtelierFoif as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026, where participants learn techniques, recipes and take home freshly baked loaves.
Schreibpfade – Auftanken im Staunen
Sat, 30 May 2026 at 12:00
ColabAndere Kategorie
Join a creative writing workshop at Colab in Zurich as part of Schreibpfade – Auftanken im Staunen. A guided session to spark wonder, slow down, and cultivate expressive paths through words, with prompts and gentle feedback in a cozy, collaborative atmosphere.
Metagenomics Course: Next Generation Sequencing Applied to Metagenomics - BIO638 (01.-05.06.)
Mon, 1 Jun 2026 at 09:00
ETH Zurich
Intensive 5-day hands-on Metagenomics course at ETH Zurich (1–5 June 2026) covering next-generation sequencing technologies and analysis workflows for studying microbial communities in environmental and clinical samples.
Sørenbrød — Danish rye sourdough baking workshop
Tue, 9 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)
Hands-on baking workshop teaching Sørenbrød, a Danish rye sourdough bread, led by baker Søren Berner at Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen).
Association for Rights in the Arts (ARITA)«Monatliche Rechtsberatung»BeratungAnmeldung
Wed, 10 Jun 2026 at 19:00
Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)
Monthly ARITA legal consultation at Gessnerallee offering artists expert advice on rights, contracts and cultural law; registration required.
Introduction to Sourdough (English)
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)
Hands-on introduction to sourdough (Lievito Madre & Co) in English at Mühlerama, covering starter care and basic bread baking techniques.
Single Cell RNA - BIO 694 (15.-19.06.)
Mon, 15 Jun 2026 at 11:00
ETH Zurich
Hands-on workshop at ETH Zurich teaching state-of-the-art single-cell RNA sequencing workflows, covering gene expression profiling, cell surface markers, TCR/BCR receptors, and chromatin accessibility across thousands of cells. BIO 694 provides practical training for researchers in development, immunity, and pathology.
How to go Open Access
Thu, 11 Jun 2026 at 14:00
ETH Zurich
This ETH Zurich workshop explains Open Access and the shifting landscape of scholarly publishing. It covers funder requirements, key policies, and practical steps researchers can take to apply Open Access in their daily work.
Brot backen – Basiskurs
Tue, 23 Jun 2026 at 20:00
Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)
Hands-on basic bread-baking course with Matteo Vandi at Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen), teaching fundamental techniques to bake home-made loaves.
Führung durch die Pflanzenvielfalt
Tue, 23 Jun 2026
Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz, Verein für Kulturpflanzenentwicklung
Guided tour through plant diversity at Getreidezüchtung Peter Kunz as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026, focusing on heritage grains, crop development and cultural-plant education.
VC Education Program for Pension Funds
Thu, 18 Jun 2026 at 15:30
Glockenhof Zürich
A professional workshop on venture capital for pension fund managers at Glockenhof Zürich on 18 June 2026, focusing on VC fundamentals and implementation for institutional investors.
Sauerteig-Brotwerkstatt
Sun, 28 Jun 2026
AtelierFoif
Hands-on sourdough bread workshop at AtelierFoif in Zürich as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026, where participants learn techniques to mix, ferment and bake artisan loaves.
Cyanotype Workshop with Dimakatso Mathopa
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 11:00
Museum Rietberg
Participate in a cyanotype workshop at Museum Rietberg led by Dimakatso Mathopa. This hands-on session explores sun-prints, blue-toned imagery, and experimental chemistry in a gallery setting, producing your own cyanotype prints to take home.
Mühlerama: Sauerteig Masterclass
Sat, 4 Jul 2026 at 12:00
Mühlerama (Mühle Tiefenbrunnen)
Sharpen your bread-making skills at Mühlerama's Sauerteig Masterclass in Mühle Tiefenbrunnen, Zürich, where Martin Mayer leads hands-on fermentation techniques, dough diagnostics, and crust-perfect loaves.
Repair Café im FabLab Zürich
Sun, 5 Jul 2026 at 16:00
FabLab Zürich
Join the Repair Café at FabLab Zürich to get hands-on help fixing electronics, textiles and household items with volunteer mentors and shared tools in a community DIY session.
Association for Rights in the Arts (ARITA)«Monatliche Rechtsberatung»BeratungAnmeldung
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 19:00
Stall 6 (Gessnerallee)
Monthly ARITA legal consultation at Gessnerallee offering artists expert advice on rights, contracts and cultural law; registration required.
Ask Me Anything Lunch
Wed, 8 Jul 2026 at 14:00
ETH Zurich
Join an informal AMA lunch at ETH Zurich where students and professionals can ask researchers and university staff anything over midday bites. A casual, interactive session designed to spark curiosity and open dialogue in a campus setting.
Mosaic Lamp Workshop Zürich
Sun, 12 Jul 2026
Join a hands-on Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Zürich and craft your own decorative lamp. Learn mosaic tiling, color coordination, and finishing techniques in a welcoming, instructor-led session.
Gras? Gras! Unterschätzte Stars in Wiese und Küche
Thu, 9 Jul 2026 at 18:00
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Hands-on educational event about the underestimated grasses of meadows and kitchens—learn their ecology, edible uses and simple cooking tips in a nature-and-food focused session.
Difficult Heritage. Mapping Rome’s 1930s Colonial Corridor and Its Afterlives.
Sun, 30 Aug 2026 at 21:00
ETH Zurich
An international interdisciplinary summer school (Aug 30–Sept 5, 2026) co-hosted by ETH Zurich and Sapienza University, with sessions at Istituto Svizzero in Rome, exploring Rome's 1930s colonial corridor and how difficult heritage is produced, mapped, and interpreted in urban space and archives.
Energy Launchpad Summer School 2026
Tue, 8 Sept 2026
ETH Zurich
Three-day Energy Launchpad Summer School 2026 at ETH Zurich (Sept 8–10, 2026) offers interactive learning and networking to accelerate science-based energy innovations from research to spinoffs. Tailored for doctoral candidates and postdocs, with focus on energy challenges at the intersection of AI, quantum tech, and resilience.
3Pi Competition
Tue, 8 Sept 2026 at 17:30
ETH Zurich
3Pi Competition at ETH Zurich is a hands-on educational workshop and contest where students and tech enthusiasts build and race small autonomous robots, focusing on engineering, programming and practical problem-solving.
In the Foto Fantastic: Foto Collage Workshop
Thu, 3 Sept 2026 at 18:00
Museum Rietberg
Join a hands-on Foto Collage Workshop at Museum Rietberg, exploring cutting, layering, and assembling photographs into vibrant collages. A guided, indoor session that blends artistic experimentation with museum ambiance and storytelling.
Aquarellkurs Medelserhütte (2)
Sun, 13 Sept 2026
SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich
Join a watercolor course at the Medelserhütte hosted by SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich. Learn alpine landscape techniques in watercolor with supportive instruction in a scenic hut setting.
Introduction to Spatial Transcriptomics Data Analysis - BIO696 (19.-22.10.)
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 at 09:00
ETH Zurich
Four-day introductory workshop at ETH Zurich teaching spatial transcriptomics concepts and basic data-analysis workflows for sequencing-based spatial gene expression, aimed at students and researchers building practical bioinformatics skills.
Pflanzlicher Käse- und Joghurt-Herstellung
Fri, 23 Oct 2026 at 20:30
Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung
Join a hands-on workshop at Stadtgärtnerei – Zentrum für Pflanzen und Bildung to learn how to make plant-based cheese and yogurt using simple fermentation and kitchen techniques. Explore dairy-free alternatives with plant milks and starters in a welcoming, garden-inspired setting.
Übungen mit Pflanzen
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
Botanischer Garten der Universität Zürich (Botanischer Garten UZH)
Join a hands-on outdoor workshop at the Botanischer Garten UZH focused on practical exercises with plants. Led by garden staff, you'll identify species, observe leaf structures, and try simple plant-care activities in a peaceful garden setting. A friendly, educational session ideal for adults, students and professionals interested in botany.
Führungsmodul: Führen am Berg
Sat, 31 Oct 2026
SAC-Sektion Uto Zürich
Join a leadership training module for alpine guiding hosted by SAC-Uto Zürich. This outdoor workshop builds mountain-leading skills, decision-making, safety planning, and teamwork on challenging terrain—perfect for professional mountaineering leaders seeking certification.
Einhorn-Guezli verzieren am Chlausmärt Dübendorf
Sat, 28 Nov 2026
Stadthausplatz
Decorate unicorn cookies at the Chlausmärt on Stadthausplatz in Dübendorf — a family-friendly, hands-on cookie-decorating workshop hosted by Genussregion Zürich.
Kaktus-Safari mit Sara Dorn
Thu, 31 Dec 2026
Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich
Kaktus-Safari with Sara Dorn at the Zürich Succulent Collection: a guided, hands-on exploration of cacti and succulents ideal for plant lovers, families and curious learners.