The Second Saturday of the Month
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 things from wood
Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces
2pm – 4.30pm The Old Print Works Cottage
Join us to plant some beds in the courtyard 🙂
📅 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 Wind’ – These “nichos” are sometimes a part of the ofrendas of the traditional Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead.
They are often devotional but also quirky, made from common household objects and craft materials.
All materials are provided.
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 of the Ottoman Diwani script and learn to creating our own Tughra (signature seal).
You will learn how to read the tughra and design your own, based on your name. The tughra of the Ottoman sultan Abd al-Hamid II is currently on display in our exhibition, so you can see an original example for your work.
This workshop is being delivered as part of the ‘Balsall Heath Second Saturdays’ programme – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts, held on the second Saturday of every month.
Entry to the exhibition is included with the ticket.
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 joy!
Kick starting an innovative creative participatory project in partnership with Dr Ben Griffiths from University of Birmingham, you are invited to spend time in the Zine Reading Room, looking at Jane’s collection of zines on diverse topics. Then, together we will make our own 3D interactive zines on the theme of mental health that may form the beginning of a new collection for The Library of the Brain.. Jane is an artist and Social Worker with over 30 years experience of creating, and working in the world of mental health.
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 debut at May Second Saturday
Find a new place to create, get out of familiar settings. Meet other creatives. Bring your art and work on it without distractions. For people who just want to pop in and have a draw/paint scribble some resources will be supplied paper, paint easels and boards, brushes ect.
Time & Place: from 13:00pm onwards, Upper Gallery, The Old Print Works
Subs: £4:00
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 home your work at the end of the session. Left-handed tuition available
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.
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 favourite characters Owl 🦉 and Coyote 🐕
This is your last chance to see the show so make sure you come along!
Are you ready to journey to Mexico and assist Owl and Coyote in their quest?
🌙 Discover the world of 🌟 Alebrijes and the incredible artistry of Pedro Linares, 🦋 Listen to the 🦋 Monarch Butterflies, and meet the Feathered Snake God, Quetzalcoatl, to witness the creation of a celestial symbol on the moon, a tale of kindness, and the interconnectedness of all living beings.
📆 Date: Saturday 11th May 2024
📍 Location: The Old Print Works, 498-506
Moseley Rd, Balsall Heath, Birmingham B12 9AH
🕰️ Time: 10am-11am / 12:00pm-13:00pm / 14:30pm-15:30pm
🎟️ Tickets: FREE Event book on eventbrite below.
👩🏻🤝👨🏿Suitable for families with children aged 4 – 10 years old
‘Stories Of The Wind ‘ is part of A Matter of Life & Death Festival 2024 (AMOLAD) produced by BrumYODO and hosted at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. AMOLAD is part of Dying Matters Awareness Week 2024 organized by Hopsice UK. For more info, please read our FAQ below.
‘Stories Of The Wind ‘ is written by Isabel Quiroz, and directed by Ruth Mestel in collaboration with ITZATNA Arts. ‘Stories Of The Wind ‘ is part of ‘October Fiesta 2023’ – an original concept created by Outdoor Places Unusual Spaces (OPUS) and commissioned by Twycross Zoo, with original stories and games by Itzatna Arts and Isabel Quiroz.
Made possible thanks to public funding from the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
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 to Kings are a band of two brothers from Hertfordshire who started making music initially to raise money and awareness for Epilepsy charities, since their eldest brother Luke lives with severe and complex Epilepsy. Since then they have developed their sound and passion for music, releasing their own material, written and produced themselves. The brothers have crafted a refreshing pop/singersongwriter sound. Taking influences from a variety of artists, old and new. The duo have performed at a variety of events. They have played festivals such as Pub In The Park, Geronimo Fest and Great British Food Festival, whilst also playing headline shows, including a recent performance at Camden Assembly. Recently the pair performed at The Crocodile in Seattle, where they were able to showcase their originals and meet some US fans.
The boys featured on ‘Michael McIntyre’s Big Show’ as the Unexpected Stars Of The Show. The youngest member of the band, Zac, was a winner of BBC Young Composer 2020.
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 things from wood
Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces
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
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 Saturday.
PHOTO-BOOTH:
Drop in Photo Booth, comes with print out of image to keep – create a lovely memory from Second Saturday
PRICE: Suggested payment £5 per print
TIME: Drop in between 11am & 3pm
HEADSHOT EXPRESS:
20 minute express portrait/headshot sessions – for those in a rush or on a budget!
Includes up to 2 outfits and/or backdrops, and 2 digital images that will be emailed to you within 1 week.
TIME: 5 slots available throughout the day, between 11am & 3pm.
BOOKING: Email hayleycsalter@gmail.com , or DM @headshotswithhayley on Instagram to book
PRICE: £60, plus £15 per image if you’d like more than 2 photos. £10 discount with a valid student ID.
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 with a wide selection of papers, card stock, magazines, old books, maps and more. You will get to pick the pages for your notebook, learn how to bind them together and then decorate the cover in your own style. Feel free to bring with you: old envelopes, pages from unused notebooks or sketchbooks, sheet music, maps, posters, old books, cards, paper bags, wrapping paper. Anything goes!
Suitable for older children accompanied by an adult (we will be using sharp tools – an awl, needle, scissors and craft knife)
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 of calligraphy in different objects and then create a calligraphic composition of your own. This workshop is being delivered as part of the ‘Balsall Heath Second Saturdays’ programme – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts, held on the second Saturday of every month.
Date: Saturday 20th April
Time: 12-2pm
To secure your place, please book in advance.
Tickets:
Thanks to the Barakat Trust and the Heritage Fund, this workshop has been partially subsidised to ensure accessibility. We request a donation of £10 to cover materials and costs (£8 for students, low income and over 65s). Free entry to the exhibition is included with the ticket.
Who is this workshop for? Suitable for ages 11+ years. The ability to read Arabic is useful. All materials are provided.
Image Credit: The Ibn al-Bawwab Qur’an: Is 1431, Chester Beatty Library, Dublin. A reproduction of this Qur’an can be seen in our current exhibition, Taught by the Pen: the Qur’an & the Art of Calligraphy
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
Unleash your creative spirit at Serefina’s iron on vinyl Workshop, where you can transform your crafting ideas into wearable art. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or just starting out with your family, this hands-on workshop is designed to provide you with the techniques and inspiration needed to create custom designs using iron-on vinyl. Upstairs at The Old Print Works 1 pm onwards. Bring your clothes, tote bag or similar, we have the vinyl. You can find out more about Serefina on her Instagram www.instagram.com/serefina_taylor or on her website SerefinaTaylor.co.uk
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 explores the role of the art of calligraphy in the preservation of the Qur’an in its written form through the centuries.
The exhibition was launched during the month of Ramadan, during which the first verses were revealed.
The exhibition will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays, 12pm-6pm, MIAH Foundation
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 Saturday.
PHOTO-BOOTH:
Drop in Photo Booth, comes with print out of image to keep – create a lovely memory from Second Saturday
PRICE: Suggested payment £5 per print
TIME: Drop in between 11am & 3pm
HEADSHOT EXPRESS:
20 minute express portrait/headshot sessions – for those in a rush or on a budget!
Includes up to 2 outfits and/or backdrops, and 2 digital images that will be emailed to you within 1 week.
TIME: 5 slots available throughout the day, between 11am & 3pm.
BOOKING: Email hayleycsalter@gmail.com , or DM @headshotswithhayley on Instagram to book
PRICE: £60, plus £15 per image if you’d like more than 2 photos. £10 discount with a valid student ID.
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 things from wood
Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces
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. And you’ll take home your piece at the end of the session. Left-handed tuition available.
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 focus on learning about and celebrating Palestinian culture, and have been especially selected by Sherazade (spoken word) and Abid (live music) with family audiences in mind 🎶📚
They’ll be interactive sensory elements, including:
✨percussion instruments to play
✨projected images of significant sites in Palestine
✨fresh mint tea to drink
✨pomegranate, figs and olives to taste
✨frankincense to smell
✨comfy cushions & rugs
Free. No need to book.
Please arrive at 11.30am – this is not a drop-in event
All ages welcome.
Parents/carers must stay with children.
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 different coloured bricks or tiles.
Join us on Saturday 9th March 2024 at the MIAH Islamic Arts Gallery to learn about square Kufic. We will look at examples of square kufic in art and architecture from the Muslim world, including in UK museum collections. You will have a go and creating your own design before re-creating a square kufic composition as a paper weave. This workshop is being delivered as part of the ‘Balsall Heath Second Saturdays’ programme – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts, held on the second Saturday of every month.
To secure your place, please book in advance. We will allow a small number of walk-up bookings on the day, subject to availability, if they arrive by the start time.
Thanks to the @barakat_org and the Heritage Fund, this workshop has been partially subsidised to ensure accessibility. We request a donation of £8 or more towards materials and costs.
Who is this workshop for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for ages 9-99+ years – younger participants may require additional adult support. All materials are provided.
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 you there
