On Monday 17 August at 10.00 am, Chemnitz Adult Education Centre will resume its activities following the summer break. Just in time for the reopening, the programme booklet for the 2026 winter term will be available at the Adult Education Centre and in the foyer of the TIETZ.
On Tuesday, 25 August, from 10 am to 4 pm, the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre will be handing out the new programme booklets for the coming winter term at the Adult Education Centre team’s traditional ‘Market Day’ on Chemnitz’s Neumarkt. Anyone interested can visit the Adult Education Centre’s stand to discuss the courses on offer and their course preferences, and also pick up some small gifts.
VHS Programme
In its 308-page comprehensive catalogue, the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre is now also presenting its programme for the winter term, which begins on 7 September 2026, in printed form. The programme has been available online since 15 June 2026 at www.vhs-chemnitz.de.
Around 640 courses across six subject areas invite you to learn new things, explore your interests in greater depth and meet new people. The new title ‘Knowledge. Skills. Do.” says it all: the courses on offer in the winter semester impart useful knowledge in a practical and sustainable way. They address current topics and are geared towards trends.
Rediscovering creativity
Whether with wood, flowers or humour – this winter semester, the Adult Education Centre invites you to discover new creative sides to yourself. For the first time, the programme features courses in woodworking,
floral art, as well as a stand-up comedy workshop.
Those who’d rather create something practical for everyday life can make their own natural winter care products such as lip balm or body butter. There’s also something new to discover in the culinary world: alongside family cookery courses, ‘Cooking like in a manga’ offers an extraordinary experience for fans of Japanese comics.
Living mindfully – with a focus on health
Health means more than just exercise – that’s why the Adult Education Centre is expanding its programme and, with 22 new courses, is focusing on nutrition, mental health and self-care. To complement the popular yoga courses, the programme for the new term will be enriched by short courses covering women’s health, self-care and periods of transition and change in life.
Experiencing languages and city history
With 25 foreign languages on offer, the Chemnitz Adult Education Centre remains one of the most diverse language learning centres in the region. Alongside the return of Ukrainian and Ancient Hebrew, new course formats combine language and culture in a unique way: for example, participants can practise speaking Russian whilst cooking together and discover Slavic cuisine. Popular educational excursions are also back on the programme – including visits to the Medical History Collection at Chemnitz University Hospital, the Kaßberg Prison learning and memorial site, and the University Library. These offer fascinating insights into history, science and culture right on our doorstep.
Secure your place on your chosen course now
As always, it is advisable to book courses well in advance. You can register online at www.vhs-chemnitz.de or in person at the Adult Education Centre’s service desk at TIETZ during the current opening hours.
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