Name: Working with the Lathe
Start: 2026-09-13T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-13T19:00:00+02:00
Location: ZAM Metallwerkstatt

Experience metal, feel shapes, create a workpiece with your own hands

At ZAM - Center for Exchange and Making, a practical introductory course is scheduled for September 13, 2026, that makes the entry into metalworking tangible. Working with the Lathe is aimed at everyone who wants to not just observe technology but also try it out directly.

A course for beginners with a workshop feel

The workshop introduces the lathe step by step. The basics of turning are taught, from securely clamping the material to cutting and shaping to various surface finishing techniques. The format focuses on clear instruction, direct practice, and a learning atmosphere where even curious individuals without prior knowledge can quickly get started.

An aluminum candle holder

After a short introduction to materials and machines, it's straight to work. An aluminum piece will be transformed into a candle holder, accompanied by techniques such as facing, external and internal turning, and creating decorative contours. This combination of precision, concentration, and visible results shapes the event experience in the workshop environment.

ZAM Metal Workshop: craft-oriented, open, well-connected

The event location is the ZAM Metal Workshop at Westliche Stadtmauerstraße 62 in Erlangen. ZAM understands itself as an urban place for collaborative making, knowledge transfer, and workshops. According to the operator association, the building is accessible without barriers, except for the metal workshop; elevators and accessible restrooms are available. The workshops have differing opening hours, so it's worth checking the booking information for courses.

Important notes for participation

The event runs from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM. According to the course page, the minimum number of participants is relevant five days before the date for the course to take place. The date is already marked as fully booked, and a waiting list is available. Those looking for hands-on practice, machine work, and a direct sense of achievement will find a compact and lively course format with a real workshop atmosphere here.

Conclusion: This course combines craftsmanship, concentration, and the special feeling of creating something tangible with one's own work. Anyone wanting to experience metalworking under guidance should not miss this offer at ZAM.