Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Category: January 24

  • HERE TO STAY / HERE TO SLAY exhibition at The GAP

    HERE TO STAY / HERE TO SLAY exhibition at The GAP

    An exhibition of poetry, film, music, and sculpture by local young artists Ray, Samiir, and Nafeesa 💫

    Exploring the theme of land justice from the perspective of queer Black and brown young people living in the country’s second city, their work seeks to challenge out-dated assumptions and narratives around who belongs in the natural landscape of England – a nation with a long history of excluding and displacing people from their lands, whether in England itself or in other parts of the world.

    Developed as part of Write To Roam – an creative writing residency programme hosted by The GAP in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust – the artists’ work responds to their experiences walking, wandering and writing within SBT’s heritage sites and land surrounding Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.

    Taking a playful, political and personal approach, the artists ask the questions ~

    🌳 Who belongs in the English countryside, and who does the English countryside belong to?

    🌄 How can we take up space in places that don’t feel safe?

    ⛰️What does it mean for our identities and relationship to land to be defined by legislation?

    🌱How can we experiment with the act of trespassing – on land, through time, across identity?

    🍀How can we heal and rewild ourselves through being in nature?

    This exhibition invites you to engage with these questions and explore the intersection of identity, belonging, nature and land.

    “Displacement makes a home of the world. I refuse to erase myself from English/European countrysides, even when I don’t feel welcome… If I’m here to stay, I might as well slay it and live as audaciously and authentically as possible. That’s the attitude I felt we all brought whilst being on this residency.” – Nafeesa

  • Community Garden Project with Rebecca at The GAP

    Community Garden Project with Rebecca at The GAP

    We want to develop an urban oasis that reflects the heart and history of Balsall Heath and its vibrant communities and cultures.

    We hope that as the garden grows it will provide a place and space to nurture our collective wellbeing and help us to deepen our connections to the more-than-human life that surrounds us.

    During the workshop sessions, our young people will work alongside a professional gardener and artist, Rebekah, to learn key skills needed to build and maintain a sustainable garden. Come prepared to get your hands dirty and touch some soil!

    🌳KEY DETAILS:

    ☀️This Project is for anyone between the ages of 16-25

    ✨Completely FREE!

    🪴No previous experience needed

  • Wassail with Fruit n Nut Village

    Wassail with Fruit n Nut Village

    Join us at Saheli Hub to meet and process around Calthorpe Park. We will WASSAIL together. Music from The Ten Bags and stories from Juliet Fry.
    Open to ALL and children are very much encourage to join us, especially if the have well-behaved parents to bring along.
    Wear warm clothes, bring torches & lights and something noisy to bong, bang, or clang!

  • Together We Cycle – film showing and panel discussion hosted by Biclas B12 and Ecobirmingham

    Together We Cycle – film showing and panel discussion hosted by Biclas B12 and Ecobirmingham

    ****Booking at the bottom of page via Eventbrite****

    We invite you to start thinking about the way you move around your neighbourhood. Exploring Birmingham by bike and foot allows you to see the city differently while connecting with people and places. Many of us are amazed by the wonderful Dutch cycling culture and infrastructure in the Netherlands. However, it wasn’t always like this.

    Join us at the film screening of ‘We Cycle Together’ and learn about the fantastic ways the country adapted to the influx of cars and how the Dutch society took a different turn to other big cities around the world and against all odds, people kept on cycling.

    In Together we cycle, key players tell the story of the bumpy road which led to the current state. Where cycling is an obvious choice for most citizens.

    The film will be followed by an open conversation with a special panel of Birmingham-based people sharing their everyday bicycle experiences and adventures. On the Panel will be

    Usma Chaudry – primary school teacher, a mother, a wife, a sister and also a friend.

    Esther Barnes – a mum who discovered her life changing love for cycling in Birmingham with her kids.

    Cath Palgrave – cyclist, mechanic, cycle instructor, gardener, camper, gig goer, coffee and cider drinker and

    Lisa Jones – Bicycle adventurer. Passionate about the outdoors, maps and travelling by bike. Chasing views, smiles and cafe stops.

    Please come along for what is set to be an fun evening discovering the possibilities of travelling by bike with an inspiring cycling film screening followed by collectively sharing our experiences and bicycle stories.

    Food from Change Kitchen and drinks will be available, or feel free to bring your own.

    A community event @balsallheathsecondsaturday hosted by @BiclasB12 @ecobirmingham and @TheOldPrintWorks EVERYONE WELCOME!

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -January

    Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -January

    11am until 1pm, Drawing Room, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works

    Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful things from wood

    Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces

    pathcarvers.co.uk

  • DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second Saturday.

    PRICE:

    Pay what you feel, suggested payment ÂŁ3-ÂŁ5

    Includes a print-out of your image. Digital copies of images available at different price points.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    11am – 6pm, drop-in, open to all

    Hayley Salter Photography, Top Floor Studio, at the top of the stairs by the Mix Cafe.

  • Repair Cafe – January

    Repair Cafe – January

    2 – 4pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass polishing, general repairs, textiles, knife sharpening, bike repair, scrapstore, mechanical electrics, textiles. Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for repairers closer to the day

  • Sundragon Pottery January

    Sundragon Pottery January

    Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday in January – come and get friendly with clay!

    Drop in – free/donation

  • Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching with The MIAH Foundation

    Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching with The MIAH Foundation

    Come join us for our Saturday in–person workshop on Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching, with a guided tutorial (materials will be provided).

    1.30 – 3pm | Saturday 13th January 2024 | MIAH Gallery, Moseley Community Hub | 496 Moseley Road Balsall Heath B12 9AH.

    To secure your place, please book in advance using ‘register’. We will allow a small number of walk-up bookings on the day, subject to availability.

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Dr Bike with Biclas B12

    Dr Bike with Biclas B12

    Dr. Bike with Fabio of Biclas B12 10am-1pm

    Free safety checks and basic repairs

    Fabio will be around a lot of the day to help you with your pedalled friend and part of our evening event, Together We Cycle

  • The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club to The Old Print Works and Balsall Heath Second Saturdays.

    The Original Art Club is a safe creative space for children to explore, create and develop their artistic skills. This is project-based learning tailored to each individual and their ability. The idea is progress not perfection and with an ‘I can do’ attitude here at the club we want all our budding artists to feel confident and encouraged in their creative journey. We teach several 2D and 3D techniques within our projects using a wide range of materials from pencil, acrylic paint and watercolours, to clay and paper mache. Our mixed age and mixed ability classes is a unique way in building self-confidence, independence and social bonding. Those children who have been with us longer will have gained more flexibility in steering their own projects and outcomes. We use mediums such as acrylics, watercolours, oil/soft pastels, inks, fine liners and 3D work with papier mache, clay and paper sculpture. At the club we value art and believe it is a significant component for the holistic education of children.