Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Tag: Daytime August 2025

  • HAWWW! zines, diy bits, world-building textures, printed matter + narrative fragments

    HAWWW! zines, diy bits, world-building textures, printed matter + narrative fragments

    HAWWW! zines, diy bits, world-building textures, printed matter + narrative fragments… it’s free + open to all!

    holding (literal) space for a print + publishing gathering has been a brewing intention of mine for some time, so let’s start with a concept day 🌱

    ✨maybe you want to bring, create, share, swap +/or test a #zine or #diy fragment or something in #print

    ✨maybe you want to sell or exhibit your work in true #popup fashion

    ✨maybe you have ideas to share about a dream #popup or #library or #zinefest environment

    ✨maybe you want to congregate in a warm + open space

    join SEEMAWORLD + @mixedrage (!) at this drop-in session to co-dream about your ideal diy publishing environment 🚪

    more on the concept of ‘HAWWW’ itself in the coming weeks 🫆 and info about the first HAWWW during october’s second saturday

    free + open to all!

  • Papier-mâché Pen Pots – Workshop

    Papier-mâché Pen Pots – Workshop

    We are excited to collaborate with the ORT gallery and, in conjunction with Balsall Heath Second Saturdays, to host a workshop inspired by the current Exhibition – People of the Garáṇ.

    Join us for a hands-on creative workshop to design and paint your own papier-mâché pen pots.

    The art of papier-mâché involves two key stages: 1) Sakhtasazi – making the base structure using paper pulp, and 2) Naqashi – hand-painting the intricate decorative patterns.

    In this workshop, we will demonstrate the traditional process of preparing paper pulp, making a mould, and creating a smooth surface to paint on decorative motifs. You will be provided with a pre-made mould to design and paint your own papier-mâché object using traditional Kashmiri motifs.

    Suitable for adults and children aged 9+ years. All materials are provided.

    📅 Dates: Saturday 9th August 2025
    ⏰ Time: 1:30pm – 4:00pm
    📍 Place: MIAH Islamic Arts & Heritage Gallery | 496 Moseley Road | Balsall Heath, Birmingham | B12 9AH

    Tickets:
    Standard Course Fee: £12.50 including Eventbrite fees.
    Subsidised Fee: £10.00

    Ticket link https://miahfoundation.com/events/kashmiri-naqashi-painting-papier-m%C3%A2ch%C3%A9-pen-pots

    IMAGE REFERENCE: Image: Domed box (Srinagar, Kashmir, ca. 1850), V&A, Accession No. 3-1852

  • Peace Garden

    Peace Garden

    Spring is in full bloom! Rejoice and relax in our beautiful Peace Garden this Balsall Heath Second Saturday – its due to be a sunny one 🌞

    🌱 Relax & find peace

    🌱 Explore the plants and wildlife

    🌱 Visit the Adil Khalid Remembrance Bench

  • CDT for under 11’s

    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