Sundragon pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay!
Drop in – free/donation
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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 get involved in the fun bring along any old clothes you don’t mind revamping to the Old Print Works at 12pm. You do not need any advanced sewing skills to join in, just make sure you have an item to rework, as we cannot provide any clothing but will provide the patches and sewing stuff. See you there :)🧵
⏰~ 12-1:30pm at The Old Print Works
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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 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.
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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 wood
Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces
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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
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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
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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.
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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!
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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
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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 £3-£5
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.
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Sock Repair with Hannah
The Old Print Works 2pm – 4pm
Learn a simple way to repair your socks with Hannah – part of Balsall Heath Repair Cafe
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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
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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.
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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 of the Balsall Heath Second Saturday programme – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts held on the second Saturday of every month. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a maths lover, or simply curious about the beauty of patterns, this event is for you!
Join us for this introductory workshop where Rumina Parveen will delve into the intricate designs and symmetrical wonders that grace designs from across the Muslim world.
This workshop is based on the four-fold pattern called the Breath of the Compassionate (al-Nafas al-Rahman). It is often associated with the Muslim philosopher Ibn Arabi. The pattern symbolises harmony and unity, which are shown through the expansion of the khatams and then compresses back into a cross.
Who is this course for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for age 9-99 years. All materials are provided.
To ensure accessibility, we are not charging a specific amount for this event. We ask that you ‘pay what you feel’. If you are able to, we suggest a donation of £5 or more.
Image: Lustre tiles from Iran, probably Kashan (1262). Accession No 1837&A, C, E, F-1876, Victoria & Albert Museum
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EcoBirmingham Led Bike Ride
12-1pm – Led Ride – Explore the local area by bike and build confidence riding as a group
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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. Expect an exciting array of unique handmade gifts and goodies for sale – all made by local young artists, designers and crafters – in amongst our cosy community cafe and during the bustling – in The GAP
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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
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Sewing Workshop in The Lower Gallery
Back again by popular demand – fabric sewing workshop in the lower gallery, with Eddie and Adeline – drop in
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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 there!
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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 drink or two – all invited- Food pay as you feel, bring your own booze or take advantage of the bar.
Christmassy (kind of), tunes from the usual dj too – all welcome –
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Up- Cycled Jewellery Workshop with Ecobirmingham
Make your own bracelet from used bike parts! 2pm until 4pm, Drawing Room
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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 – 1pm – Pop by our stand to chat about walking/cycling and route planning + Pick up a FREE 69Wards by Bike or Foot Map
10am-11am – Walk & Talk – Get social, explore the local area by foot and share your thoughts
12-1pm – Led Ride – Explore the local area by bike and build confidence riding as a group
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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
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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 and texture, using a range of mark making tools and air drying clay.
Create a unique selection of nature inspired tiles that you can take home and paint.
The workshop will be assisted by one of our ATHAC Creative Artists.
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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 wood
Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces
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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 of every month.
Ottoman flower motifs (or biomorphic patterns) can be found across Ottoman and Persian art, including in manuscripts, ceramics, textile and armour. The five petal flower motif was particularly popular and gives this type of art its name (penç means five in Farsi), even though some of the flowers in this style had more than five metals. Each flower also follows a basic geometric and symmetrical division.
Join us on Saturday 11th November 2023 at either 1pm or 2pm to draw Ottoman flower motifs (penç). You will learn to draw four flower motifs and then create your own either freehand or using a template.
Session 1: 1pm-2pm (please book in advance using the ‘register’ to confirm your place)
Session 2: 2pm-3pm; drop-in (advanced booking is not necessary – first-come, first-served until we reach capacity)
