Maker & Muse Activities

Make something with your hands and your heart. From pottery to upcycling and sketch walks, this category is all about creativity, personal expression, and leaving with a tiny masterpiece (or a great story).

Campus Photography Walk

Take a walk around campus (or nearby parks) to capture everyday scenes — from architecture to candid student life. It’s a great way to relax while improving your observation skills.

During the walk, you can set small creative challenges, such as capturing five different textures, finding a hidden corner, or telling a story in three photos. You can also share your pictures afterward through a group chat, turning it into a friendly contest.

OFFCUT Zürich Upcycling Workshop

At OFFCUT, a creative reuse market, you’ll find offcuts, fabrics, papers, plastics, wood pieces, and more—perfect for making sketchbooks with recycled covers, PVC organizers, collage art, or simple home accessories. Many evenings feature guided workshops where staff help you turn salvaged materials into something unique, affordable, and planet-friendly.

Urban Miniature Art Explorer

Become an 'urban micro-detective.' Hunt for and document Zurich's hidden miniature art—from 'Space Invader' mosaics to tiny, clandestine sculptures hidden in plain sight.

Tram Sketch Artist

Zurich's iconic blue trams are your mobile studio. Grab a sketchbook, hop on a line (like the 4 or 11), and capture fleeting moments: the cityscape, fellow passengers, or the shifting light.

"Brocki-Chic" Treasure Hunter & Upcycler

Zurich's 'Brockenhaus' (second-hand shops) are treasure troves. Hunt for forgotten, quirky items—furniture, clothing, decor—and creatively upcycle them into bespoke 'Brocki-Chic' pieces.

Urban Sound Mapper

Silence your playlist and activate your ears. Zurich has a unique soundtrack: the HB announcements, the midday church bells, the Limmat's rush. Record these audio snippets and create an interactive sound map of the city.

Cheese making workshop

Learn the craft of cheese making from a traditional Swiss dairy. Step by step, starting with the fresh milk the farmers collect early in the morning, you will have the chance to transform it into cheese and enjoy a taste of assorted dairy derived products, and aperitives.

Pottery Workshop

In this workshop, a professional will teach you some pottery techniques. By crafting small objects on the pottery wheel with your own hands, you will acquire knowledge on ceramic making and finish your own piece.

Bookclub

Whether you want to get into reading or are already an avid reader, this bookclub is the perfect opportunity to meet people in Zurich that share similar passions. Each session is in English and you can choose your own book.

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