Tag: August 2026

  • Beyond the Margins: Stories That Stay. 11am-4pm, Upper Gallery, OPW

    After months of creating, exploring and sharing, Beyond the Margins is proud to present Stories That Stay – our end of programme showcase, celebrating the creativity, voices and journeys of the young people who have taken part in this year’s programme. Organised by Inspire Hub.

    Join us at The Old Print Works for a welcoming afternoon of art, storytelling and community as our exhibiting artists share work that holds personal meaning to them. From culturally significant traditions and heritage, to identity, belonging, memory, resistance and self-expression, every piece tells a story worth hearing.

    Whether you’re passionate about the arts or simply curious, we’d love for you to come along, explore the exhibition and celebrate these powerful young voices.

    Here’s what you can enjoy:

    Explore our storytelling exhibition
    Try our Poetry Prescription activity and take home a little healing
    Contribute to a collaborative community artwork
    Take home a Polaroid memory
    Arts & crafts table for children
    Free refreshments from 11am

    You can also take part in a free zine making workshop with illustrator Layla Sadiq (1.30-3pm). More information here.

    Bring your friends, bring your family, or come on your own—everyone is welcome. Come and discover the stories that stay with us long after we leave.

    📍 The Old Print Works, B12 9AH
    🗓️ 8th August 2026, 11am–4pm
    🎟️ Free drop-in exhibition

  • Waffle Poetry. 1-3pm, The Transfer co-working space, OPW

    Join us in the Chatty Room of The Transfer for Waffle Poetry – a space dedicated to talking all things poetry!

    Bring a poem from another writer that you like (or dislike!) and waffle away in creative discourse as we discover new voices and fresh perspectives.

    Places are free, please book here.

  • Make Your Own Zine with Layla Sadiq. 1.30-3pm, Upper Gallery, OPW

    Join us for a fun, welcoming Make Your Own Zine Workshop with illustrator Layla Sadiq, where you’ll experiment with drawing, collage, writing and creativity to craft a zine that’s completely your own. Organised by Inspire Hub.

    No experience? No problem! Whether you’re an artist, a writer, or just looking to try something new, this workshop is open to everyone.

    🗓 Saturday 8 August
    ⏰ 1:30pm–3:00pm
    📍 The Old Print Works, B12 9AH

    🎨 FREE workshop
    📖 All materials provided
    🎟 Booking required – limited spaces available! Please book here.

    This workshop is part of our Beyond the Margins: Stories That Stay showcase at The Old Print Works, celebrating identity, culture and the stories that connect us.

    Come create, connect and leave with a handmade zine that’s uniquely yours.