Who is Crazy Machine for?

The offer is aimed at teenagers and young adults aged 12 to 21.

When does the event take place?

Crazy Machine runs from 26.10. to 30.10.2026, daily from 09:00 to 15:00.

What is the cost of participation?

Participation is free of charge.

Where does the event take place?

The event location is the bib der dinge Bochum at Knüwerweg 1 in 44789 Bochum.

Do I need to register in advance?

Yes, a binding registration is required as places are limited.

What will be done on-site?

There will be sawing, sewing, experimenting, and building until a crazy machine with many effects is created together.

Holiday week full of sparks, wood shavings, and ideas: Crazy Machine excites Bochum

Name: Crazy Machine - A week of tinkering, building & experimenting
Start: 2026-10-26T10:00:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-30T16:00:00+01:00
Location: bib der dinge Bochum

A creative holiday week full of tinkering, technology, and ideas

At Crazy Machine - A week of tinkering, building & experimenting, the bib der dinge Bochum transforms into a lively creative lab. Children and teenagers aged 12 to 21 come together to build a crazy machine that sets things in motion, makes them blink, falls over, or triggers new impulses.

When everyday materials create a chain reaction

Amid wood shavings, fabric scraps, and cables, craftsmanship meets imagination. Sawing, sewing, experimenting, and testing continue until individual components come together into a big whole. This is exactly what makes this holiday activity appealing: here, it’s not just about the result, but also the journey to get there – including wonder, trying things out, and a sense of teamwork.

A project with true workshop atmosphere

The bib der dinge Bochum stands for rentals, courses, and open workshops. As a sustainable place of circular economy, it creates space for creative learning moments, repair thinking, and upcycling. The Crazy Machine fits perfectly into this environment and offers young participants a hands-on event experience filled with movement, tools, and creativity.

Why this format is so special

The week combines crafting fun with technical curiosity and, on the side, strengthens organization, teamwork, and outreach in the best sense: every idea can trigger the next impulse. If you enjoy building, experimenting, and creating something big together, you will find the perfect mix of creativity and technical discovery here.

Voices of the fans

On the social channels of bib der dinge, enthusiasm for the open workshop principle and the sustainable idea behind the project stands out. The audience appreciates the mix of practice, creativity, and community that makes such offerings so popular in Bochum.

Conclusion: A holiday week that stays in your mind

Crazy Machine promises an intense, creative, and hands-on week full of aha moments. If you're into tinkering, technology, and trying things out together, you shouldn’t miss this date in Bochum – live on-site, the project unfolds its full energy.