Play with colors. Unleash your emotions.
Coffee and action painting studio.
Hi, Welcome to The Malkiste
Located in the historic industrial setting of the Hassia-Fabrik, Offenbach, we offer a unique, dual-concept experience that combines the raw and explosive energy of action painting with premium and relaxed vibe of specialty coffee.
Inside our custom-built painting cubes, you let loose with colors.
No skills required.
You don’t need an art degree, a steady hand, or a single ounce of painting experience. At the Malkiste, the only rule is that there are no rules.
We don't teach you how to paint a perfect landscape. We give you the space, the tools, and the absolute freedom to express yourself through Action Painting.
For everyone who wants to create
Beginners
The Perfectionists & the “ I can´t draw crowd”: If you haven’t touched a paintbrush since school, you are in the right place. The Malkiste is about discovering just how liberating creating art can be when perfection isn't the goal.
Seasoned Creatives
Reset your creative brain, get messy, and find fresh inspiration in raw, tactile color. The Malkiste is your sanctuary to step away from the screen, and reconnect with pure instinct. No undo button, no rules. Just heavy layers of paint, and the freedom to experiment. Come play, rediscover the physical joy of making a mess, and spark fresh ideas for your craft.
For families & Little explorers
Kids are washable and love getting messy! A judgment-free space for all ages to play together.
Teams & Colleagues
Break out of the daily office routine and leave the corporate hierarchy at the door. Nothing builds authentic connection, team spirit, and shared laughter faster than stepping into protective suits and co-creating an abstract masterpiece for the office wall.
60 minutes in your own private box: We have two boxes available, each accommodating up to 8 participants.
1 Canvas (30×40cm) for each participant in addition to 1 larger Canvas for the group.
You can enhance your session with our Glow in the Dark Neon Experience! Simply select it as an add-on during checkout.
You can take your smaller canvases home immediately in a takeaway box we provide. Larger group canvases can stay at our studio to dry and be picked up at a later date.
Waterbased colors.
Protective overall suits and non-slippery shoes.
Bluetooth music box for your own playlist (no judgement).
Paint & Play utensils and mixing containers.
What´s included
What We Offer
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60 minutes
Price: €49 p.p. Minimum booking is 2 participants.
Children under 7 years free of charge (max 2).
Individual Canvas (30×40) for each participant.
Prefer to paint solo? You are more than welcome! To ensure you get the entire room exclusively to yourself for a full hour of uninterrupted focus and fun, a minimum booking of 2 spots applies.
Coming with a larger crew (4+ participants)? Switch over to our Squad Splash Experience to unlock our best per-person pricing!
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Looking for a unique hands-on experience with your child? Mini & Me is an interactive action painting date designed for a parent and child to paint, splash, and create together. Step into the studio, gear up in protective suits, and turn a blank canvas into a shared masterpiece. No rules, no mess at home, just pure creative fun.
Price: €65 per pair (1 parent + 1 child up to 12 years old)
Duration: 45 minutes
Includes: Protective suits & gear, paint setup, 2 small canvases (30x40 cm), and 1 large canvas (40x50 cm).
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Perfect for birthdays, bachelor(ette) parties, team outings, or just getting messy with friends.
60 minutes
Price: from €168 (€42 p.P.)
Minimum 4 participants. Maximum 8 participants. For bigger groups, please contact us.
Children under 7 years free of charge (max 2).
1 group Canvas (55×75) + 1 individual Canvas for each participant (30×40) ready to take home.
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Swap the classic party for a high-energy painting session where everyone takes home their own canvas.
120 minutes
3 - 18 years
Price: from €210 (35€ p.P.)
Minimum 6, up to 16 kids ( 8 persons per room).
1 group Canvas (55×75) + 1 individual Canvas for each participant (30×40) ready to take home.
2 accompanying adults free of charge.
You can bring your own snacks and cakes. For catering, please get in touch for a custom offer.
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Shared room for children aged 3 to 12 years old to dive into a liberating, mess-welcome world of color with full access to child-friendly paints, squirt bottles, brushes, and sponges.
Price: €23 (includes one 24×30 cm canvas).
Adult supervision is required, but you can sit back, enjoy a coffee, and watch their creativity run wild.
Schedule: Every Monday 16:30–17:30 and Saturday 10:00–11:00.
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Contact us for a custom offer at hello@malkiste.com
Book your spot
Let’s get started—pick a time that works for you.
Your Questions, Answered
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Action Painting is a dynamic style of abstract art where paint is applied spontaneously through physical movement, such as splashing, dripping, throwing, or pouring, rather than traditional brushstrokes.
The concept is simple: instead of focusing on a pre-planned image, the focus is on movement, emotion, and spontaneous energy.
At Die Malkiste, you get to experience this freedom firsthand: suit up, let go of perfectionism, and turn raw energy into your own unique artwork.
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None at all. It's all about process and fun.
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We provide full protective gear, including overalls, shoe covers and non-slippery shoes. However, paint has a way of finding its secret paths and can stain on your clothes! Please wear comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, just in case.
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A 30×40 canvas is included, but you can upgrade and purchase additional canvases. You can also paint on the walls.
We use mainly high-quality Gouache from providers like Boesner.
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Yes! Your canvas is yours to hang on your wall.
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Yes! Action painting is fantastic for kids because there are no strict rules to follow—and remember, kids are washable and love getting dirty!
Our main Action Painting sessions are best suited for children aged 3 and up. All minors must be accompanied by an adult.
(PS: We are currently working on dedicated sensory sessions for children under 3! We have a 8-month-old baby of our own who you’ll almost certainly see crawling around the studio.)
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Absolutely! Action painting is one of the best team-building activities around because it breaks the ice instantly. We host corporate events, birthdays, bachelor/bachelorette parties, and private group sessions. Contact us for custom group packages.
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We strongly recommend booking your slot online in advance to secure your space. Walk-ins are subject to availability.
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Choose your preferred experience and select a date and time slot on our website.
Each booking has a maximum of 8 persons. If you are more than 8, then you need 2 bookings. -
It might be possible, just call +49 69 76066300 to check availability.
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Standard Sessions (Classic, Glow in the Dark & Family)
Rescheduling (Free): You can move your appointment to a new date free of charge up to 48 hours before your session.
Cancellation (85% Refund): You can cancel up to 7 days before your session to receive a refund minus a 15% processing fee (deducted to cover non-refundable payment provider fees and administration).
Late Changes (< 48h / < 7 days): Cancellations under 7 days or rescheduling requests under 48 hours before the start time are non-refundable and cannot be moved.
Group Events, Birthdays & Private Parties
Rescheduling (Free): You can move your event date free of charge up to 7 days prior to the session.
Cancellation (75% Refund): You can cancel up to 14 days prior to the event to receive a refund minus a 25% processing fee.
Late Changes (< 7 days / < 14 days): Event cancellations under 14 days or date changes under 7 days before the event are non-refundable.
Please refer to our T&C.
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The time gets reduced from your session, unless the room is available, then you can use your full hour.
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Yes! We have in-house Specialty coffee serving freshly crafted coffee drinks, plus refreshments to keep your energy up before, during, or after your session.
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We are located in the Hassia-Fabrik in Offenbach am Main (entrance via the inner courtyard, opposite the car park pay machine).
Parking is available on-site (2€ / hour), and street parking is available along Christian-Pleß-Straße free for 2 hours.
We are easily accessible by public transport:
S-Bahn (S1, S2, S8, S9): Take any S-Bahn line to Offenbach (Main) Marktplatz. It is approx. 12min walk or a brief 2-minute bus ride straight to the Hassia-Fabrik.
From Offenbach Hauptbahnhof: 7 min walk.
Bus: Local bus lines (such as Bus 103 or Bus 104) stop right nearby at stations like Christian-Pleß-Straße or Justus-von-Liebig-Straße.
Get in Touch
Whether you have a question, an idea, or just want to say hello, feel free to reach out.
You can write us in any of these languages: German, French, English, Spanish. For anything else, AI will help us translate 😊.
Hours
Monday–Sunday
10:00–22:00
Phone:
+49 69 76066300
E-mail
hello@malkiste.com
Location
Hassia Fabrik, Christian-Pleß-Straße 11-13, 63069, Offenbach Am Main
The studio is located in Haus 4, opposite Tanzschule Weiss. Parking is available on-site (2€ / hour), and street parking is available along Christian-Pleß-Straße free for 2 hours.

