There are many beautiful and special things made from ceramics. Homemade is of course twice as beautiful. At Studio Amun in Rothenburgsort, pottery is made on the wheel in a cosy atmosphere. The three instructors Inken, Miriam and Nadja are happy to pass on their expertise and the courses are suitable for both beginners and advanced potters.

Craft beer has taken Hamburg by storm and there is now a thriving craft beer scene. At the Landgang brewery, you can brew your own beer in a six-hour brewing course. Teams grind the malt, quench their thirst with the brewery's own beer and enjoy a hearty snack to recharge their batteries. The beer brewed can be taken home at the end of the course.

Our skin needs special care, especially in the cold season. If you are interested in sustainable and high-quality ingredients, the Matica Cosmetics natural cosmetics workshop is the right place for you. Over the course of two and a half hours, you will learn all about body care and natural ingredients. The products you make yourself can then be used in your own bathroom.

Is there a better place to immerse yourself in the world of coffee than at the Public Coffee Roasters in Entenwerder? A few ships slowly chug past, ducks quack and the portafilter machine hums - we've never found anything quite like it, and here, right on the Elbe, is the perfect place to sample the Public Coffee Roasters' delicious coffee and learn a little coffee know-how.

Create your own masterpiece or delve deeper into the art of carpentry: At the carpentry academy in Ottensen, every hobby furniture maker will find a course to suit them. Whether you want to deepen your existing knowledge, make your own piece of furniture or learn the basics of carpentry - everything is possible in a day, a weekend or a week.