Come and join the cookery club at The MIX Cafe and taste three different falafel recipes, with Gold and Black Coffee
Category: November 2024
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Do Make Say Ink x Kings Heath Action for Refugees
12 onwards
Screen printing drop in. Come and create a screen printed poster celebrating Birmingham as a welcoming city and place of refuge. Cut out your own shapes to use, or use some of our own. All materials provided.
Free/donation to Kings Heath Action for Refugees.
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Petals, Wings & Charms – Creative Crafts for Mexican Day of the Dead
Join ITZATNA for a colourful celebration of Life and Memory: Day of the Dead Arts & Crafts Workshop!
Step into a world of vibrant colours, rich traditions, and heartfelt creativity as we honour Mexico’s Day of the Dead through arts and crafts! In this unique hands-on family-friendly workshop, you’ll learn about the magic of ‘Día de los Muertos’ while exploring traditional Mexican symbols like marigold flowers, monarch butterflies, hummingbirds, and the enchanting *Árboles de Vida* (Trees of Life) charms crafted in clay.
What to Expect:
– Paper Marigolds: Learn to make delicate, vibrant *flores de cempasúchil*, the iconic marigold flowers that light the path for spirits with their radiant orange glow.
– Butterfly Ancestors: Craft your own beautiful butterflies, symbolising the souls of ancestors returning to visit during this sacred time.
– Hummingbird Creations: Capture the spirit of the hummingbird, a beloved symbol of love, resilience and joy, in your own unique art.
– Clay Charms: Create your own small *árbol de vida*, or tree of life, to honour loved ones and celebrate the beauty of the cycle of life.
Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply excited to try something new, this workshop is the perfect way to celebrate Día de los Muertos in a meaningful and creative way. Bring friends, family, or come solo and connect with others who are excited to honour these beautiful traditions.
Reserve your spot today, and join us as we remember, create, and celebrate together. ¡Todos son bienvenidos!
Suitable for families with children aged 4+
All Workshops are Drop-In & ‘Pay What You Can’ donations.
Any questions? Email us on contact[at]itzatna[dot]org or DM us on socials @itzatna.arts // @itzatna_arts
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Painting the Damascus Rose on Ceramics
12.00pm- 2:00pm | MIAH Gallery
Join us for an afternoon of painting the Damascus Rose on your own ceramic charger or bowl while you learn about the story and symbolism of this beautiful flower. At the end of the session, you can take home your own ceramic to decorate your home or contain your favourite items.
Who is this course for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for adults and children aged 9+ years. All materials are provided.
More information and book here: https://miahfoundation.com/events/painting-the-damascus-rose-on-ceramics
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Spoken word with Sherazade
Afternoon in The Drawing Room
Sherazade has a Psychology Health and Socialcare background.
In the summer of 2023, Sherazade travelled to Palestine and it changed her life forever.“I cannot speak of a Jerusalem fever, but I can tell you what I felt through my body was something I cannot express in words. Palestine has been etched into my soul…for me it is the beating heart of the MiddleEast”.
In October 2023, Sherazade made plans to return with the view to setting up a Street Photography project for young people in Hebron, documenting everyday life through the lens and exhibiting their work in the UK. However this was halted due to the events around 7.10.2024. She has plans to return in the foreseeable future, and begin this work.
Palestine, has been the awakening of a spiritual creativity and her works mostly reflect the synergy between the Judeo, Christian and Islamic beliefs.
At Second Saturday Sherazade will be sharing a spokenword piece on the Olive tree…translated and aptly named “Zaytoun”. As well as a contemporary piece later in the evening.
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WHITE POPPY EVENT
2-5PM
The Mix Cafe
Children & family friendly
Craft activities include making:- Paper poppies/doves and coloring in
- Palestine themed friendship bracelet
- Badges
- Peace stories and drawings
Craft stall and baked goods for sale. All proceeds will go to MATW Limbs of Hope Project (and supporting a family in Gaza)
£5 per child, £2.50 per additional child
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An Evening of Traditional Palestinian Music and Poetry
Sat 9 Nov 2024 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
The GAP Arts Project, 498 Moseley Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9AHJoin us on November 9th, as we listen to (and learn from) traditional Palestinian songs and hymns of resistance brought to us by Maramiya Band.
Promoting Palestinian heritage and history, our evening will also feature a talented Violin player, and powerful Poetry recitations. ✨
🟢 Appetizers, bite-sized food and hot drinks will be available during the break. 🧆☕
🔴 Proceeds from this evening will go to support the Palestine Action prisoners who sacrificed their freedom for the struggle and liberation of the Palestinian people. You can also support our work by donating an additional amount when purchasing your tickets.
⚫ Please note that tickets are required for this event and anyone without a ticket will be unable to attend. 🎫
⚪ Join us for an evening of supporting Palestinian identity and enriching our community that embraces the Palestinian struggle.
We would love your presence and support, and hope to see you there! 🇵🇸
🕖 Doors open at 6.30 pm, event starts at 7.00 pm
🗓️ 9th of November
📍The GAP Arts Project, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
“Root yourself in the soil, for you will remain here.
The land is your land, young man, this country is our country.
They are ignorant, they do not know that your homeland is eternal.
So stand firm, persevere, and seek reward, for we are all behind you.
How many martyrs have given their lives to achieve certainty.
O owner of the land, hold fast, for the land is the honour of the righteous.”- Mahmoud Darwish
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P.S. 1. Please let us know of any food allergies beforehand, 2. Please note this event is suitable for children 7+ and not younger.
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/youthfrontforpalestine1/1444973
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Becca’s Pull for Palestine – For The Palestine Children’s Relief Fund –
6:30pm in The Drawing Room at The Old Print Works
Starting my deadlift redemption arc after a difficult training season… In the next few weeks I’m working on getting my deadlift back to 150kg or more.
Raising funds for Palestine is my pre-workout. Any amount, large or small, that you can chip in is massively appreciated. All money pledged goes directly to the Palestinian Children’s Relief Fund (PCRF). See their website www.pcrf.net for more information about their life-saving work.
To donate, click link below
https://pcrf1.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/pcrf1/campaign.jsp?campaign=37444&fundraiser=954403&
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Birmingham resistance Library
The next Browse, Borrow & Return day is on November 9th in The Drawiing Room at The Old Print Works
Browse, Borrow & Return✨
Explore the Birmingham Resistance Library collection and borrow a book. No membership required. You can browse the catalogue in advance online too at birminghamresistancelibrary.co.uk
1-5 pmDesign and Colour in a Bookmark✨
Drop-in activity suitable for all ages
1-5 pmThe Trinity of Fundamentals Reading Group ✨
Led by @pymbritain
2-4 pm @the____gap BasementRead and Reflect Circle✨
Led by @pymbritain and @y.f.f.p
4.30-5.30 pmBook Return✨
If you’ve borrowed a book, please remember to return it this upcoming Browse, Borrow & Return sessionDonations✨
Donate a book on the day, either from the wish list or donate a book related to ‘resistance’ that you have read and recommend. -
Memories Carried
****Full timetable of activities to follow, including games, music, discussion and more*****
Following the inaugural Memories Carried exhibition at the Amnesty International’s London HQ in May 2024, and the launch event at the MIAH Foundation on the 26th October 2024, Art Forward are proud to announce the expanded Memories Carried Campaign and International Touring Exhibition.
The exhibition series brings together over 20 international photographers and activists, including artists from Palestine, the wider Arab Region, across Latin America, the UK and Europe, as well as Israel, all committed to raising funds for charities on the ground in OPT and Lebanon. Exhibitions will take place in Birmingham and Newcastle, UK; Paris, France and Berlin, Germany, supporting Al Haq, Al Mezan, The Ghassan Abu Sittah Children’s Fund, and Health Workers for Palestine.
As part of the campaign, The Wall of Hope initiative will invite the public to take portraits of friends and family with a personal message of hope, which can be submitted online with a donation and an invitation to others to do the same. Beyond raising funds, the aim is to create a digital wall of portraits to offer hope and solidarity with the people of Gaza. This will be exhibited online and internationally at events, including projections on public landmarks.
Through an evolving programme of exhibitions, film screenings and workshops, and most importantly through community building and conversation, this campaign will educate the public, support organisations working on the ground in Gaza and the Occupied West Bank, and build a repository of hope with international reach.
Memories Carried will unite prominent voices on both a global stage and within local communities, denouncing the systematic discrimination of Palestinians under Israel’s system of apartheid.
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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.
