Tag: Daytime May 25

  • THREADS

    THREADS

    Exploring the quiet power of women’s knowledge passed down through generations. At its heart are oral history interviews with four women from different cultural backgrounds, each sharing deeply personal stories about how they learned creative skills — from sewing to weaving — from mothers, grandmothers, aunties, and neighbours.

    These conversations, conducted by artist Kim Chi, uncover the invisible networks of care, teaching, and tradition that often go unrecognised as “work.” In response, Kim has created a moving series of artworks, which are exhibited alongside treasured craft objects loaned by the interviewees themselves — items filled with memory, labour, and love.

    The space invites participation: visitors can sit, stitch, listen, reflect, and add their own voices to a growing archive of collective memory and gratitude. This is more than an exhibition — it’s an evolving community space where women’s creativity and care are seen, heard, and honoured.

  • Create your own canvas: Calligraphy from the Ka’ba

    Create your own canvas: Calligraphy from the Ka’ba

    As part of our upcoming exhibition Fabric of Faith: the Arts & Textiles of the Hajj (EXHIBITION – Fabric of Faith: the Arts & Textiles of the Hajj | MIAH Foundation) and in conjunction with Balsall Heath Second Saturday, join us at the MIAH foundation to create a calligraphy composition on a canvas in a relaxed and creative setting.

    You will have the opportunity to use one of the original Kiswa panels on display, from the late 19th century, as a template to create your composition. We will use gesso (a white primer) to create a raised design and cover it using imitation gold leaf, reflecting the aesthetics of the original piece.

    The workshop is suitable for adults and children (13+).

    Ticket price: £17.50 (+ ticket fees)

    All materials will be provided, and no prior experience is necessary.

    Image reference; late 19th-century Kiswa panel from the Ka’ba. Copyright reserved to MIAH Foundation.

    (Booking link below)

    https://miahfoundation.com/events/create-your-own-canvas-calligraphy-from-the-kaba
  • Peace Garden – Create a Mythical Creature

    Peace Garden – Create a Mythical Creature

    Help us bring ~even more~ life and colour to our beautiful Peace Garden through some fun creative activities using materials from the earth – clay and chalk 🌞🕊️

    🟢 Play with clay and your imagination to create a unique mythical creature to live in the Peace Garden!

    🟢 Use chalk to add colour, pattern and messages to the Peace Garden’s planters and pavement flooring

    And as always come explore the plants and wildlife, and take a moment to enjoy being at peace within nature 🌿🪻🐦🐞🐝🪱

    1 – 4pm (Drop-in)
    All ages welcome (Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult)
    Free

  • Kids Art Workshop with Blue Hands

    Join us for a special event and free kids art exhibition and workshop. Please bring spare clothes as this workshop may include getting messy and creative. No age limit please can all children be accompanied by an adult. 🎨 🖌️