Ceramic Tile:The Dome of The Rock with the MIAH Foundation
Come join us for our Saturday in–person workshop based on the tile of the Dome of the Rock, with a guided tutorial (materials will be provided). 12-2pm | Saturday 13th…
Open Garden – Myrtle Cottage
Explore the space, take a seat, enjoy food and drinks and design a Peace Flag in this newly created space in Balsall Heath
TURNING POINT – video installation created by Sweet Patootee Arts
TURNING POINT is a video installation created by Sweet Patootee Arts @sweetpatooteearts Inspired by the oral testimonies of people who lived and worked in the Caribbean in the 1920s, these…
Abstract Art Workshop
Afternoon, The Old Print Works Suki will demostrate abstract art painting, and then will lead you through creating your own piece of art to take home. All materials provided, donation
Birmingham Resistance Library
Browse, Borrow & ReturnThe Old Print Works1-5pmExplore the Birmingham Resistance Library collection, become a member and borrow a book. Membership is open to all. You can browse the catalogue in…
Let’s Get Outrageous – with Deb Day Sewing Room
Imagine this: a room filled with laughter, creativity, and the buzz of sewing machines as you and your partner take on the challenge. You can turn preloved garments into fabulous…
Repair Cafe – July 24
The Old Print Works Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include textiles and knife sharpening, Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for repairers closer to the day
Sundragon Pottery – july
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop – July
In this beginner’s bookbinding workshop, you will learn a saddle stitch binding method and create a one of a kind pocket journal to take home. All tools are provided, along…
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…
Stirchley Dramatic Society – acting for theatre
A relaxed environment to learn and try acting, performance and storytelling techniques. Beginner sessions – all skill levels welcome – The Old Print Works – time TBC
CDT for under 11’s #2
11am onwards – drop in, The Old Print Works upper gallery Wood working skills that can set you up for life pricing available in workshop
Gender and Equality: 40 years on!
This exhibition explores women’s equality in Birmingham, focusing on the 1980s, featuring work done by the Women’s Unit, including the ‘Worth Paying For’ campaign (1986) by photographer Rhonda Wilson, the…
Stirchley Dramatic Society – acting for theatre
A relaxed environment to learn and try acting, performance and storytelling techniques. Beginner sessions – all skill levels welcome – The Old Print Works – time TBC
Crochet Sessions with Daily Thread
The fourth in a series of beginners crochet workshops at consecutive Balsall Heath Second Saturdays. This workshop will help you to start seeing the potential of crochet. And you’ll take…
The B.A.B. Collective Debut
The first B.A.B.! Free entry With installation bar, poetry, live music, drag, comedy, food, DJs, dance, art, scavenger hunt & a queer ol’ sing-song.
CDT for under 11’s
11am onwards – drop in, The Old Print Works upper gallery Wood working skills that can set you up for life pricing available in workshop
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…
RETROFIT DOUBLE-BILL
From 2pm in the Drawing Room Two films about retrofit: our homes and neighbourhoods, and the huge 1960s Smallbrook Ringway building in the city centre. RETROFIT REIMAGINED – embargoed film…
Meet and Make – Art Club – June
Meet and Make at June Second SaturdayFind a new place to create, get out of familiar settings. Meet other creatives. Bring your art and work on it without distractions. For…
Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop – June
In this beginner’s bookbinding workshop, you will learn a saddle stitch binding method and create a one of a kind pocket journal to take home. All tools are provided, along…
Sundragon Pottery – june
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers
11am until 1pm, Lower gallery or courtyard, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful…
Fruit & Nut Village
2pm – 4.30pm The Old Print Works Cottage Join us to plant some beds in the courtyard 🙂
Nicho Making Workshop
📅 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵 𝗠𝗮𝘆📍 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗕𝟭𝟮 𝟵𝗔𝗛⏰ 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝘀: 11𝗮𝗺 / 13𝗽𝗺 Create and take home a unique artwork inspired by the stories and games from ‘Stories Of The…
The Ottoman Sultan’s Signature: Make your own Tughra
12-2 MIAH Foundation, Moseley Community Hub, 496 Moseley Road Join us at the MIAH Islamic Arts Gallery, Balsall Heath, on Saturday 11th May where we will be exploring the art…
Do you love zines as much as I do?
Drop in anytime between 11am – 1pm and 2pm -4pm Upper Gallery Join Jane Thakoordin, textile artist and long term lover of zines for a morning or afternoon of zine-filled…
Ceremony of Self at The GAP
Ceremony of Self to will be joining Second Saturday in The GAP on Saturday 11th May. Join them for a drop in art making workshop for all ages.
Meet and Make – Art Club
Meet and Make debut at May Second SaturdayFind a new place to create, get out of familiar settings. Meet other creatives. Bring your art and work on it without distractions….
Crochet Sessions with Daily Thread
The third in a series of beginners crochet workshops at consecutive Balsall Heath Second Saturdays. This workshop will help you to start seeing the potential of crochet. And you’ll take…
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…
Stories of The Wind with Itzatna Arts
We are very excited to present Itzatna Arts for their last performance of “Stories of the Wind”. The magical storytelling performance that takes you to magical Mexico 🇲🇽 alongside your…
Princes to Kings – Live
Balsall Heath Second Saturday is proper excited about being included in the Princes to Kings Midlands and the North tour this year. They will be playing throughout the day. Princes…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers
11am until 1pm, Lower gallery or courtyard, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful…
Repair Cafe – May 2024
The Old Print Works Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include textiles and knife sharpening, Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for repairers closer to the day
DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography
Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, headshot, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends or family… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second…
Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop
In this beginner’s bookbinding workshop, you will learn a saddle stitch binding method and create a one of a kind pocket journal to take home. All tools are provided, along…
Sundragon Pottery – May
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
Taught by the Pen: Arabic Calligraphy Compositions
Join us at the MIAH Islamic Arts Gallery, Balsall Heath, on Saturday 13th April where we will be exploring the art of Arabic calligraphy. You will learn about the use…
The Upholstery Group at The Old Print Works
The Upholstery Group will have their doors open so you can visit and see their work – and maybe get involved – all day, Lower Gallery, The Old Print Works
Craft a Masterpiece with Serefina’s Iron on Vinyl Workshop
Craft a Masterpiece with Serefina’s Iron on Vinyl WorkshopUnleash your creative spirit at Serefina’s iron on vinyl Workshop, where you can transform your crafting ideas into wearable art. Whether you’re…
Tile Art with Mel from Art Metallix
Come and make some tile art using ink, with Mel from Art Metallix – please wear clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty 2-4pm The Old Print Works
Taught by the Pen: the Qur’an and Calligraphy
Taught by the Pen: the Qur’an and Calligraphy explores the role of the art of calligraphy in the preservation of the Qur’an in its written form through the centuries.The exhibition…
DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography
Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, headshot, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends or family… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers
11am until 1pm, Lower gallery or courtyard, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful…
Sundragon Pottery – April
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
The Old Print Works Market
Including pottery from Sundragon members, art from Lisa Birchall, wooden things from Pathcarvers and lots more – lower gallery at The Old Print Works
Crochet Sessions with Daily Thread – Granny Squares
Join our beginners crochet workshops at consecutive Balsall Heath Second Saturdays. In April we’ll be making Granny Squares. This workshop will help you to start seeing the potential of crochet….
The Storyteller of Jerusalem
Join The GAP on Saturday 9th March, 11.30am – 12.30pm for The Storyteller of Jerusalem, an intimate & interactive event sharing stories from Palestine 🇵🇸 The stories and songs will…
Square Kufic Workshop with the MIAH Foundation
Square Kufic is a geometric style of calligraphy that has often been used in the architecture of the Muslim world, either through inscriptions in stone or through the use of…
The Crafty Social – at The MIX cafe – from 4pm
The MIX Cafe has kindly opened it’s doors for this months edition of The Crafty Social….Crafty activities, a bit of food, a couple of drinks and some tunes – see…
Repair Cafe – March 24
2 – 4pm Lower Gallery, The Old Print Works Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include textiles and knife sharpening, Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for…
The Old Print Works Market
Including pottery from Sundragon members, art from Lisa Birchall, wooden things from Pathcarvers and lots more – lower gallery at The Old Print Works
Crochet Sessions with Daily Thread
Come to the first in a series of beginners crochet workshops at consecutive Balsall Heath Second Saturdays. In March we’ll kick off with learning to start your crochet with a…
Moseley Road Baths and Women & Theatre present:The Saving of Moseley Road Bath; the importance of wilful individuals
Come celebrate the saving of Moseley Road Baths, with an accessible and entertaining theatre production. As the Baths begins a redevelopment programme to repair, restore and transform, Women & Theatre…
Arts and Crafts Workshop with Kayleigh Ditchburn – International Women’s Day
***Booking at bottom of page*** Art Therapist, Art Facilitator & Artist, Kayleigh Ditchburn will be empowering women through an arts and crafts workshop for International Women’s Day 11-12.30 at The…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers
11am until 1pm, Lower gallery or courtyard, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful…
Sundragon Pottery – March
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
True Form Projects Oriental Star Express
All day, The Old Print Works True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In 1970 Mohammed Ayub founded Oriental Start Agencies in Birmingham. This record…
The Old Print Works Market
Including pottery from Sundragon members, deals on bikes from BiclasB12, art from Lisa Birchall, wooden things from Pathcarvers and lots more – lowe gallery at The Old Print Works
From the Same Cup – an exhibition of portraits by Jaden Brown
The GAP Gallery About the exhibition: Identity, connection, nature, power – these are the themes explored through Jaden’s artwork in this exhibition, highlighting the importance of representation in carving your…
Badge Making Workshop
🍉❤️ Daily Thread are running a drop in badge making workshop🍉🪡. In solidarity with Palestine we will be creating watermelon badges as well as Valentine’s Day hearts ❤️. Advanced skills…
Seed Swap – Food should not be a luxury
10th Feb – Share & swap – 12 – 2pmAt the Mix cafeIf you’ve got any surplus vegetable seeds still in date bring them along, grab a coffee, meet other…
Paint a Portrait with Jaden Brown
Join young artist Jaden Brown for a portrait painting workshop! 👨🏿🎨🎨 Limited places – Booking required – Link below Free. Ages 14+ Taking place within his first solo exhibition ‘From…
Dome of the Rock tile design Workshop and create your own ceramic coaster
Come join us for our Saturday in–person workshop based on the tile of the Dome of the Rock, with a guided tutorial (materials will be provided). 1.30 – 3.30pm |…
Sundragon Pottery February
Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Drop in – free/donation
Revamp your threads
🧵On Saturday 10th February we will be running a drop in workshop with to repair worn and ripped clothing using embroidery and patches of fabric 🪡. If you want to…
DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography
Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, headshot, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends or family… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -February
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Sock Repair with Hannah
The Old Print Works Learn a simple way to repair your socks with Hannah – part of Balsall Heath Repair Cafe
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,…
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
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…
Introduction to Geometric Patterns: Breath of the Compassionate
Introduction to Geometric Patterns: Breath of the Compassionate 2pm-3:30pm | Sat 9th December 2023 | MIAH Gallery | 496 Moseley Road Balsall Heath B12 9AH Our next event is part…
EcoBirmingham Led Bike Ride
12-1pm – Led Ride – Explore the local area by bike and build confidence riding as a group
The GAP Winter Craft Market
✨❄️The GAP Winter Craft Market❄️✨ Saturday 9th December, 11am – 4pm Pop down to on 9th December for a festive fun-filled day out whilst supporting local artists and young people….
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…
Sundragon Pottery December 9th
From 3-5pm on December 9th Second Saturday, make a Christmas tree decoration with Sundragon Pottery to put on The Hand Crafted Christmas Tree that will be displayed in the BBC…
Sewing Workshop in The Lower Gallery
Back again by popular demand – fabric sewing workshop in the lower gallery, with Eddie and Adeline – drop in
Musical Wellbeing Workshop with Arianna at Christmas
2pm – 3.30pm The Old Print Works Music workshop with Arianna we will play, sing, make some noise and have fun. Just bring yourself – no experience necessary See you…
Second Saturday Crafty Christmas Party
Its that time of year – Crafty Christmas party – make some crafts for Christmas, bauble making, gifts for under the tree all sorts of stuff, have some food, a…
Up- Cycled Jewellery Workshop with Ecobirmingham
Make your own bracelet from used bike parts! 2pm until 4pm, Drawing Room
Ecobirmingham Walking and Cycling Activities
Walking & Cycling Activities @ Second Saturday Balsall Heath Have Fun • Explore & Connect with Your Local Area • Make Friends • Build Confidence • Learn New Routes 10am…
Sewing Workshop with Adeline and Eddie
Back again by popular demand – fabric sewing workshop in the lower gallery, with Eddie and Adeline – in the afternoon – drop in
First Impressions with ATHAC Creative artists and the Ort Gallery
The GAP Gallery 2 – 3.30pm/ exhibition all day To celebrate the opening of the ATHAC Creative Artists exhibition join Ort Gallery for this drop in pottery workshop exploring pattern…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -December
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…
Ottoman Flower Motifs with The MIAH Foundation
The MIAH Foundation is now part of the ‘Balsall Heath Second Saturdays’ – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts held on the second Saturday…
“October Fiesta” with Itzatna Arts
***Tickets via eventbrite – for workshops and performance**** https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/october-fiesta-balsall-heath-second-saturday-at-old-print-works-tickets-751555581977?aff=oddtdtcreator 14:00 – 15:00 = Mask Workshop 1 in Upper Gallery at OPW Drop-in ‘Alebrije’ mask-making workshop for all ages! Pay What…
Apple Tasting with Fruit and Nut Village 11-1
Come along and try some apple varieties with Sally, the new Postcode Gardener for Balsall Heath. Find out more about the work that will be going on in Balsall Heath…
Creative writing workshop with Leila Rasheed & The Emma Press
Creative writing workshop with Leila Rasheed & The Emma Press, 2pm Saturday 11 November If you have an idea for a children’s story and are looking for some friendly support…
Repair Cafe – November
September 9th 2023 2 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass…
Bike donation with The Bike Project
Do you have an unused bike collecting dust? 🚲 Consider donating it to a refugee! The Bike Project collects secondhand bikes, refurbishes them, and provides them to refugees and people…
Sundragon Community Pottery clay Xmas Decoration making workshop
12 – 4pm The Old Print Works Sundragon Community Pottery will be hosting a FREE Christmas decoration making workshop.
Tattoo flash day
Local artist Julia Frost is holding a very special tattoo flash day in collaboration with our neighborhood women’s charity Anawim. There will be plenty of pre-drawn, small designs to choose…
Next event – November 11th 2023
See you there 🙂
Oriental Star Express exhibition
10-4 upper gallery The Old Print Works Another chance to see this piece of Balsall Heath and South Asian music history.
The Old Print Works market October
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and…
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…
Myrtle Cottage Garden Project with The GAP
Join us this Saturday between 12-3pm to find out all about our new garden project and how you can get involved! ✨🌱 You will be able to…. 👀 …have a…
Mini Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal
2pm – 4pm, The Old Print Works It’s back, your favourite workshop!!! Come along to our mini paint by prompt workshop! As we are entering a new season, we are…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -October 14th from 11am
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…
Sundragon Community Pottery clay pumpkin lantern making workshop.
12 – 4pm The Old Print Works Sundragon Community Pottery will be hosting a FREE clay pumpkin making workshop.
A Bedroom For Everyone –
Join us at the Old Print Works for the community screening of A Bedroom For Everyone, a new film commissioned by Ed Webb-Ingall, currently showing at Grand Union 1pm-4pm The…
Hell Bus Tour 2023
The ‘Hell Bus’ is an exciting interactive art installation by artist Darren Cullen (@SpellingMistakesCostLives) exposing the dirty tactics polluting industries employ to green their public image. Joined by campaign group…
Celebrate Local Heroes with Friction Arts at Moseley Road Baths
We are celebrating your local heroes… Please join us 2 to 5pm, 9th September in the foyer to Moseley Road Baths. Young people will exchange flowers and our stories for…
The GAP Youth Theatre Free Taster Session
YOUTH THEATRE FREE TASTER SESSION Saturday 9 Sept 1-4pm The GAP An exciting opportunity for creative, curious, local young people 12-16 yrs, who love to explore, imagine, tell stories &…
Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop September
2pm The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this…
Sundragon Community Pottery Workshop
12 – 4pm The Old Print Works Sundragon Community Pottery will be hosting a FREE soap dish making workshop. Come and make a simple soap dish. For an additional cost…
Musical Wellbeing Workshop with Arianna
2pm – 3.30pm The Old Print Works Music workshop with Arianna we will play, sing, make some noise and have fun. Just bring yourself – no experience necessary See you…
Oriental Star Party
Come and join us to celebrate the opening of Oriental Star Express exhibition in collaboration with @oldprintworksbrum. The celebration includes artist talk by @faishussainism, showing of our film ‘Request Line’,…
Aluminium embossing workshop with Art Metallix
2pm -4pm The Old Print Works upper gallery Birmingham Heritage week starts at The Old Print Works with a unique workshop for embossing on aluminium with Art Metallix. Get creative…
Blackout Poetry and illustrations with Nurture and Heal
Take an existing text such as a page from a book, to create a poem and to create illustrations that complement the words Link to the tickets here
Kitchen Lithography Workshop with Isra
Lower gallery – The Old Print Works 10 years and over Lithography printing was an innovative printing technique that made JH Butchers & Co world famous for their transfers. In…
Writing for Children with Kereen Getten and The Emma Press
Time: 2-3.30pm, Saturday 9th September If you have an idea for a children’s story and are looking for some friendly support and practical encouragement, grab your pen & paper and…
Repair Cafe – September
September 9th 2023 2 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -September 9th from 11am
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…
Climate Nans Caravan 10-1 The Old Print Works
‘We Are Here’ Campaign invites you to put your feet up, have a cuppa, some biscuits and talk to Climate Nan about the challenges that our homes, streets and neighbourhoods…
The Crafty Social august 12th
4pm onwards, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company and craft…
The Old Print Works market August
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and…
BHTV curated by Flatpack Festival at moseley road baths
10am-4pm, Saturday 12th August, Moseley Road Baths Join us in the Living Room as we gather round the television for “BHTV”, three channels of Balsall Heathen programming curated by Flatpack…
Big Fatt pool party at moseley road baths
August 12th session 1 – 1pm – 2:30pmsession 2 – 3pm – 4:30pm Tickets – FREE Oh buoy! Oh buoy! Fatt Projects and Moseley Road Baths have partnered up to…
tapestry and weaving with Art Metallix
From 12pm, all ages welcome Tapestry and weaving with Art Metallix, in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works
Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop
11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this…
‘An Outpouring of Love’ – Poetry Open mic and film screening with Marshea Makosa
18.00 – 21.30, The Old Print Works, free entry Following on from a writing seminar and poetry workshop on love poems titled: ‘How to Write a Love Jones.’ on Saturday…
True Form Projects Oriental Star Express
All day, from 11am, 12th August, The Old Print Works Come along to the launch of the True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In…
What if we learnt to reconnect with nature? Exhibition Launch & Seed Bomb Workshop
1 – 5pm at The Gap. All ages. Free. Drop in/No Booking required. Come along to this public sharing of artworks created by young people as part of The Other~Wise…
Music wellbeing workshop – Lets Make Some More Noise with arianna
2pm, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers august 12th from 11am
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…
Children’s Craft & Storytelling Workshop at The GAP
2pm – 3.30pm – The GAP Ages 5 – 8 Free! Led by The GAP’s youth arts practitioners A fun and relaxing workshop exploring the act of listening to others….
Vision Board Workshop with Nurture and Heal
Come along to our vision board workshop! Some of you may be wondering, what is a vision board? A vision board is usually a collage of images that represent your…
‘An Outpouring of Love’ – Poetry Open mic with Marshea Makosa
Following on from a writing seminar and poetry workshop on love poems titled: ‘How to Write a Love Jones.’ on Saturday the 8th July there will be a relaxed poetry…
Balsall Heath Living Room ‘Back To Ours’ at Moseley Road Baths
Moseley Road Baths invites you ‘Back to Ours’. The Gala Pool has been designed by Friction Arts to create a gentle space with and for local residents where visitors can…
Music wellbeing workshop -Lets Make Some More Noise
2pm, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
Back A Yard Garden: Cyanotype Windrush 75 Free Workshop
11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this…
Repair Cafe – July
July 8th 2023 2 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass…
Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers
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…
July 8th 2023
Our next event – details very soon
The Crafty Social June 10th
4pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company…
The Old Print Works market June
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and…
RETROFIT BALSALL HEATH
Retrofit Balsall Heath is planning a day of tours, talks and teas tomark our one year anniversary and celebrate our Retrofit journeyso far.In June 2022, drawing inspiration from Balsall Heath’s…
Paint Your Own Picture with Nurture and Heal
2pm – 4pm, The Old Print Works Create an acrylic painting of a photo of your choice. Why not paint a scenic landscape? Or a portrait of someone you love?…
Wood carving for all
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…
Birmingham Windrush 75 Tapestry Project
11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC Please book via eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-front-room-cyanotype-windrush-75-tapestry-workshop-tickets-607324192007?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of…
Music wellbeing workshop -Lets Make Some Noise 🙂
2pm, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
WATA IS LIFE
World Ocean Day – Art, Talks and Perfromances – 6pm – 9pm organised by Adjei Sun – venue Moseley Road Baths – booking is required and you can book here,…
June 10 2023
Next event on June 10th – more information coming soon.
Mural Painting with Art Metallix
Come and paint together with Art Metallix, in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works
The Next Chapter – A Festival of Applied Theatre
During Balsall Heath Second Saturday – afternoon and evening Join us for a weekend of original theatre devised by third year Applied Theatre students from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Get your free tickets now online at:…
Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal
1.30, The Old Print Works Experience the magic of artistic expression and peaceful mindfulness with Nurture and Heal. Explore new ways to connect to yourself through art. No prior experience…
Music wellbeing workshop
2pm, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
Writing for Children with Leila Rasheed and The Emma Press
Time: 11am-12.30 The Old Print Works Please book a ticket via eventbrite below. If you have an idea for a children’s story and are looking for some friendly support and…
The Crafty Social May 13th 2023
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company…
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers May
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…
The Old Print Works market April
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and…
Make an Eid Card
April 8th, 2pm – 3pm. The GAP As part of Balsall Heath Second Saturday, members of Print and Matter will be running an Eid card making workshop. Come and make…
Make an Easter Bunny Card
Come and make a colourful Spring Bunny picture. Turn it into an Easter card if you’d like or just have fun. 12.0 – 2.0 Balsall Heath Second Saturday 8th April
The Jazz Apples
Experience the magic of Jazz at The Old Print Works in Birmingham. Dubbed “one of the coolest, smoothest Jazz acts in Britain,” The Jazz Apples are a Jazz, Swing and…
Drumming workshop with XR Birmingham
Drumming with Extinction Rebellion – throughout the day. No experience necessary. The Old Print Works
Wooden Egg Painting
Paint your own wooden Easter egg with Keziah 1pm – 3pm, The Old Print Works
The Crafty Social April
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company…
Music wellbeing workshop
2pm, Drawing Room, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers April
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…
Make your own witch pot
2.30pm – 4.30pm The GAP Make and design your own pot while having a chat about fear and how we overcome it. Historically these posts were used to help people…
Spoken Word workshop with Ayan Aden!
11am – 1pm The GAP free entry Truth of the Youth presents —-Spoken Word Workshop. Build your confidence, learn some skills and have fun with spoken word., 11am onwards in…
Lets make some Noise
2pm, Drawing Room, The Old Print Works. Music wellbeing workshop for people of all ages Everyone welcome – no musical experience required.
The Old Print Works market March
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including vintage clothes, pottery, art, jewellery, postcards,…
Spend the day making with XR Birmingham
Join XR Birmingham all day in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works.
Fruit and Nut Village Balsall Heath
12 – 3, The Old Print Works Fruit tree grafting workshops; Learn how to make, apple, pear and plum trees using traditional techniques. Take home a tree for your garden…
The Oil Machine – film
Rolling viewing – from 11am until 4pm, Directors Office tickets available here THE OIL MACHINE and Divest WMPF, Balsall Heath, Birmingham – The Oil Machine
The Crafty Social March(and it’s JoJo’s Birthday)
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company…
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers March 2023
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…
Art Workshop with Nurture and Heal
11am – Upper gallery, The Old Print Works Nurture and Heal provides a space that offers all the tools needed to foster creativity, mindfulness practices, and therapeutic self-expression. No experience…
Fancy Fingers Crochet
Crochet your own Fancy FingersFancy Fingers is a beginner workshop to get you started learning basic crochet skills. We crochet a Fancy Finger/Finger puppet which you can style up and…
banner making with XR Birmingham
Join XR Birmingham from 1pm to 4pm in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works.
Sock Repair
From 2pm November 11th 2023 at The Old Print Works Learn a simple way to repair your socks with Hannah – part of Balsall Heath Repair Cafe
Metal craft with artmettalix
Drop in workshop with Mel from Art Metallix, 2pm until 4pm at The Old Print Works – Sessions are drop in
Family Art Workshop
11am – 1pm drop in art workshop with Monica Perez Vega, The Old Print Works Join artist Monica Perez Vega in the Upper Gallery for a drop-in family art workshop…
The Old Print Works market
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including vintage clothes, pottery, art, jewellery, postcards,…
Keep Healing Release Party with Empress Linoleum and guests
7.30pm onwards The Drawing Room at The Old Print Works The first of our later evening do’s with a release party of Keep Healing from Empress Linoleum including live performances,…
Repair Cafe – now every two months
May 13th 2023 2 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance Balsall Heath Repair Cafe comes to Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass polishing, general…
Would YOU take a bath in Moseley Road Baths?
As part of Moseley Road Baths’ Diving In project, the former Women’s Slipper Baths at Moseley Road Baths are being brought back to life. We plan to bring two of…
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers Feb 2023
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…
in process – December
All day in the Upper Gallery. Watch and discuss with artist Mid in the and get involved
Wreath Making at The Old Print Works
Christmas wreath making – everything provided -all materials are natural and sustainable – 1.30pm onwards – The Drawing Room
Family Art Winter Watercolour Workshop
11am – 2pm drop in art workshop with Monica Perez Vega, The Old Print Works Join artist Monica Perez Vega in the Upper Gallery for a drop-in family art workshop…
Moseley Road Baths Winter Wonderland
Moseley Road Baths FREE Winter Wonderland Day 10am to 4pmExperience Yuletide festivities at Moseley Road BathsJoin us for a Warm Welcome at our Winter Wonderland festive day:• Join our community…
Visit Balsall Heath City Farm
VISIT YOUR LOCAL CITY FARM!BALSALL HEATH SECOND SATURDAYSaturday 10th December BALSALL HEATH CITY FARMMalvern Street (off Clifton Road), Balsall Heath, B12 8NNVisit the animals (feed available on- site)Buy produce such…
Intro to Composting at Balsall Heath City farm
Saturday 10th DEC, 2022 From 1.30pmWHEREBalsall Heath City Farm Malvern Street, off Clifton Road. B12 8NN 0121 464 1889LEARN THE BASICS OF COMPOSTING AT HOMEREDUCE WASTE!Tackle Climate Change!Save Money on…
Old Print Works market
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery All manner of art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including vintage clothes, pottery,…
The Crafty Social February
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a delicious plant-based meal, good company…
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers December
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…
in process – November/mid
All day November 12. Watch and discuss with artist Mid in the upper gallery at The Old Print works
Christmas Tree Decorations with Daily Thread
Come and make a beautiful felt decoration to adorn BBC WM’s Christmas tree in The Mailbox. All skill levels. All materials provided. 1 – 2.30pm
Deb day Sewing Room Open Day
The Deb Day Sewing Room will have be open from 10am to 4pm, at The Old Print Works, 1st floor – open day, drop in, all welcome
Sundragon Pottery
From 3-5pm on November 12 Second Saturday, make a Christmas tree decoration with Sundragon Pottery to put on The Hand Crafted Christmas Tree that will be displayed in the BBC…
Balsall Heath City Farm
Balsall Heath City Farm wil be open – you can book online and visit here
Nature Collage with azaria
2-4pm drop in, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works, free/donation Come and make some nature-y collages with Azaria
Make a Kaleidoscope
Make a kaleidoscope with Mel from Art Metallix, 20 minute sessions between 2pm until 4pm at The Old Print Works – Sessions are drop in, but to guarantee a space…
Crochet workshop – make a flower brooch
Daily Thread, The Old Print Works, 11.30am- 1pm We’re excited to be offering a crochet workshop this Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Make a flower brooch – any colours you like….
Winter craft market at the gap
11am to 5pm, The GAP/Mix Cafe, The Old Print Works Pick up some unique handmade items whilst SUPPORTING YOUNG MAKERS! Each date will feature totally different stallholders selling an exciting…
Family Art Workshop leaf printing
11am – 1pm drop in art workshop with Monica Perez Vega, The Old Print Works Join artist Monica Perez Vega in the Upper Gallery for a drop-in family art workshop…
A Neighbourhood Council for Balsall Heath
11.30am-1pm – Directors Office, The Old Print Works – courtyard entrance Calling Residents / Voters. You are being asked to decide Yes or No in a postal ballot in November…
RETROFIT BALSALL HEATH
Directors Office – 1.30pm – 4pm- The Old Print Works, courtyard entrance An information sharing session about Home Energy Efficiency Grants Homeowners and tenants with a B12 postcode can apply…
Moseley Road Baths Tours
Take a view behind the scenes of this unique building, Moseley Road Baths, which has served the community of Balsall Heath for almost 114 yr. It is such an amazing…
Old Print Works market
10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery All manner of art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including vintage clothes, pottery,…
The Crafty Social
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink to finish off the day. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a…
Dried flower taster session with Ashtree Floral Designs
1.30pm onwards, Drawing Room, The Old Print Works, £5 suggested/pay as you feel, drop in but to guarantee a place please book via eventbrite here https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/dried-flower-taster-session-with-ashtree-floral-designs-tickets-462045479467 16+ At this fun…
CDT for under 11’s
11am onwards – drop in, The Old Print Works upper gallery Wood working skills that can set you up for life pricing available in workshop
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers
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…
Biclas B12 Bike repair
Dr. Bike 9am-1pm Fabio will be around a lot of the day to help you with your pedalled friend
Biclas B12 Bike repair
Dr. Bike 9am-12pmRepair café/Bike kitchen 2:30-5pm Fabio will be around a lot of the day to help you with your pedalled friend
Family wood carving with Pathcarvers
October 11am until 2pm, 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…
CDT for under 11’s
11am onwards – drop in, The Old Print Works upper gallery Wood working skills that can set you up for life pricing available in workshop
Family Art Workshop
11am – 1pm drop in art workshop with Monica Perez Vega, The Old Print Works Tree- painting workshop Free
Metal Magnet Making with @artmetallix
Come and make some metal magnets with ArtMetallix 11am – 3 pm Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works
Pottery with Sundragon
11am onwards, The Old Print Works. Sundragon will provide you with all the materials you need. So join the workshop and Sundragon will guide you through the process step by…
Back Home exhibition
11am – 5pm Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works We all have a ‘back home’, whether it’s Mombasa, Karachi, Kingston or Smethwick, there’ssomewhere that we recognise as being where we…
BH Scrapstore
11am onwards, The Old Print works Have some left over arts and crafts material? Fancy trading it for some more craft material? Around most of the day
Arts All Over The Place takeover at Moseley Road Baths
12:00-14:00 Authentic Self : workshop 13:00-15:00 Pottery Workshop 14:00-16:00 Model Making Workshop Drop in – no booking required More info please email artsallovertheplace@yahoo.co.uk Arts All Over The Place is a…
Halloween Luminaire Making with Hannah and Jude
2.30pm – 4pm , The Old Print Works, Upper Gallery Make some magical Halloween luminaires to light up Halloween Free/donation
Repair Cafe
October 2.30 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance Balsall Heath Repair Cafe comes to Balsall Heath Second Saturday this October. Repairers include woodwork ,brass polishing, general…
Music and a bit of food
5.30pm onwards, Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard Entrance A little bit of food, music and drink to finish off the day. Pay as you feel, chilled music, a…