Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Tag: March 2026

  • Mosaic workshop with Metallix

    Join artist Mel Berman for a mosaic workshop repurposing old CDs.

    Mel Berman is a metal and mixed media artist who runs Metallix Studio. She creates artworks using embossed pewter and copper sheet and combines them with free machine embroidery and different coloured waxes and inks. They are used to embellish everything from notebooks, mirror frames, boxes and canvasses to create unique one-off artworks.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

    Mel Burman is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Risograph Printing Workshop with Print and Matter

    Join artist Sofia Niazi from Print and Matter for a two hour workshop to learn how to make a 2-colour risograph print using drawing or collage. This workshop includes the production of five prints and all equipment and materials is provided.

    The workshop is suitable for ages 7+ and costs £10 per person (subsidised thanks to support from Arts Council England). Book here.

    Sofia Niazi is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop

    Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop

    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)

  • Balsall Heath Repair Cafe at MAC (Midlands Art Centre)

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe at MAC (Midlands Art Centre)

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe travels to MAC Birmingham!

    Our repairers were invited to join MAC as part of their activities to mark World Recycling Day. We and are happy to support them and to share Balsall Heath Repair Cafe with MAC visitors.

    If you join the Repair Cafe regularly please do come and see us at the MAC on Saturday 14 March. Located in Cannon Hill Park its a short distance from The Old Print Works and accessible via public transport.

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe returns to The Old Print Works on Saturday 10 May.

  • Craft Design & Technology for under 11’s

    Craft Design & Technology for under 11’s

    The CDT room has a range of tools for turning, milling, precision cutting, drilling, engraving and pyrography. Projects are designed and led by children, who make musical instruments, vehicles, furniture or whatever they can imagine out of wood, plastic and metal. Children are also encouraged to adapt and repair their tools.

    These sessions are run by Richard Newton who has 30 years of experience teaching craft, design & technology to children.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

    Richard Newton is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • The Old Print Works Market

    The Old Print Works Market

    Bric a brac/clothes/local makers/curios and more

    March stallholders include:

    Aimee Jordan, selling handmade gifts that are upcycled, foraged and repurposed

    Anawim, Birmingham’s Centre For Women, selling pre-loved clothes and recruiting volunteers

    Ethical Game, Stirchley-based CIC, selling Biltong and Pastrami

    Lisa Birchall, selling hand-drawn illustrations

    If you would like to be part of the market, please message us at info@secondsaturday.org.uk or book a stall here (cost £10 or £90 for 12 months).

  • The Original Art Club

    The Original Art Club

    The Original Art Club is a safe creative space for children to explore, create and develop their artistic skills. This is project-based learning tailored to each individual and their ability. The idea is progress not perfection and with an ‘I can do’ attitude here at the club we want all our budding artists to feel confident and encouraged in their creative journey.

    We teach several 2D and 3D techniques within our projects using a wide range of materials from pencil, acrylic paint and watercolours, to clay and paper mache. Our mixed age and mixed ability classes is a unique way in building self-confidence, independence and social bonding. Those children who have been with us longer will have gained more flexibility in steering their own projects and outcomes. We use mediums such as acrylics, watercolours, oil/soft pastels, inks, fine liners and 3D work with papier mache, clay and paper sculpture. At the club we value art and believe it is a significant component for the holistic education of children.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

  • Sheroes in collage with Jane Thakoordin

    Join textile artist Jane Thakoordin as we celebrate the month of International Women’s Day by honouring, celebrating memorialising the women who have impacted our lives.

    Using a mini thermal printer, you can create a 2 or 3d collage. All materials provided – just bring a photo of your chosen person on your phone.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

    Jane Thakoordin is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Balsall Heath Local History Society

    Meet members of the Balsall Heath Local History Society and learn about their current project Balsall Heath in Changing Times.

    Balsall Heath Local History Society is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Food from Sam’s Vegan Delights

    Food from Sam’s Vegan Delights

    Sam’s Vegan Delights is a family based Caribbean vegan food business based in Birmingham.

    Sam became vegan as a child and raised both of her children as vegan too (which they continued with their children). Fast forward a generation there have been over 3 generations of vegan in Sam’s immediate family. Sam and her children make up the quirky Sams Vegan Delights team. Being of Jamaican and mixed heritage decent, they offer home cooked naughty Jamaican & Asian infused vegan food every Friday and Saturday at The Mix Community Cafe (ran by The Gap Arts Project) 12-8pm. Sam’s flavours were inspired by her father’s dishes growing up as a child and was later inspired by the spices of the Asian diaspora due to them having so many vegetarian dishes, this experience inspired Sam to infuse both flavours together to create something delicious and unique.

    Sam’s Vegan Delights aims to offer mouth watering delicious food, that is both full of flavour and packed with nutrition. Sam offers traditional Jamaican meat curry flavours using soy-based substitutes. Sam also specialises in non-soy-based dishes such as her famous Original Dumpling Patties, Original Ras Request & Original dinner dumplings. From her vegan sexy juice to curries, dall & vegan hot dogs, there is something for the whole family to enjoy.

  • Woodwork with MAKE & TADA!

    Join us on Saturday 14th March, 12.30–2pm. In this session with MAKE & TADA!, participants can make a hand-painted wooden flower.

    This is a relaxed, welcoming free community workshop, suitable for all abilities. All materials are provided, along with guidance throughout. *Children under the age of 8 must be supervised by an accompanying adult*

    MAKE & TADA! is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Bunting Making with The GAP

    Join The GAP in the MIX Cafe to make your own piece of bunting inspired by Balsall Heath using paint, fabric, vinyl and more.

    Your artwork will be added to a metres-long bunting piece created collectively over the next several months as part of the Believe in Balsall Heath project. Once finished, it will be displayed on the streets nearby to celebrate and decorate our beloved neighbourhood.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

    The GAP Arts Project is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Sundragon Pottery Workshop

    The Sundragon Pottery workshop is back for Second Saturday – come and get friendly with clay! Just drop in, stay as long as you like.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

    Sundragon Pottery are a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Film Screening with Ventilator Gallery

    Ventilator Gallery is run by Tammy Woodrow who is a Studio Partner at The Old Print Works.

  • Paper bead making with Daily Thread

    Join us for a drop in workshop to make fun and colourful paper beads. This workshop is organised by members of Daily Thread, the community textiles sessions which run every week at The Old Print Works.

    This workshop is free, please consider making a donation here.

  • Rhythms for Life – Percussion and Dance Workshop