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
Tag: Daytime September 2024
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Craft a Masterpiece with Serefina’s Iron on Vinyl Workshop
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Art Making Workshop with The GAP
The GAP invites you to join them this @balsallheathsecondsaturday to create your own visual artwork responding to the theme of ‘CYCLES’ and submit it to be included in an upcoming group exhibition in The GAP Gallery 💫💫💫
A wide variety of art materials will be provided, as well as prompts to inspire imaginative responses to the theme 🎨🖌️✂️✏️🧶🚲🌛🌪️🌱🌻🍂❄️🌀🌍💫🕐
1.30 – 4.30pm
Free / Drop-in / For ages 0 – 30
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Repair Cafe – September
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
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Ebru / Ottoman Marble Art Workshop
Come join the MIAH Foundation for a Ebru / Ottoman Marble Art Workshop, with a guided tutorial (materials will be provided).
12-2pm | Saturday 14th September 2024 | MIAH Gallery, Moseley Community Hub | 496 Moseley Road Balsall Heath B12 9AH.
Join us for a creative painting workshop where we will explore the Ottoman and Persian art of Ebru marble painting. 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.
Who is this course for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for adults and children aged 9+ years. All materials are provided.
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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The Bike Project – Workshop Welcome
We are really excited to hae the Bike Project joining us in September with a whole days worth of activities – kicking off from 10am and finishing in the afternoon with an urban cycle ride.
Activities to include
Pop-Up Bike Drop-off Point
Dr. Bike
Jumble Sale (2nd-hand bike accessories and parts)
“Winterproof Your Bike” – Mudguard purchase and fitting service
Open Workshop – Opportunity for a taster session of volunteering in the workshop
Kids’ Games – Balance bike course or similar activities
Afternoon Urban Cycle Ride, following the above activitiesTo find out more about the work that the Bike Project do, you can see here https://instagram.com/the_bikeproject
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Sustainable Fashion – talk and workshop with Sahra from Taking Your Space
“I’ve always had a passion for fashion. As a scientist, I work to help people get better, and as a stylist, I love to help people feel good about themselves. Join me in the run-up to Sustainable Fashion Week for an inspiring talk on Saturday, September 14th, from 12-1 pm. I’ll share practical insights into transforming your wardrobe with sustainability in mind. Learn how to care for your clothes, uncover hidden gems in preloved fashion, and style your outfits with creativity and conscience. Plus, bring your tricky wardrobe items for personalized advice during our interactive style clinic. Let’s embrace a fashion future that’s as fabulous as it is eco-friendly!”
You can see more about Sahra here https://instagram.com/takingyourspace
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Birmingham Resistance Library
Browse, Borrow & Return
The Old Print Works
1-5pm
Explore the Birmingham Resistance Library collection, become a member and borrow a book. Membership is open to all. You can browse the catalogue in advance online too – birminghamresistancelibrary.co.ukMore details to follow
Donations- donate a book on the day, link in bio for our wish list or donate a book related to ‘resistance’ that you have read and recommend.
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Acting for Theatre Workshop
A relaxed environment to learn and try acting, performance and storytelling techniques. Beginner sessions – all skill levels welcome – The Old Print Works – time TBC
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Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop – September
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)
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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
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The Upholstery Group at The Old Print Works
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
