Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Category: Art

  • The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club to The Old Print Works and Balsall Heath Second Saturdays.

    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.

  • Arts and Crafts Workshop with Kayleigh Ditchburn – International Women’s Day

    Arts and Crafts Workshop with Kayleigh Ditchburn – International Women’s Day

    ***Booking at bottom of page***

    Art Therapist, Art Facilitator & Artist, Kayleigh Ditchburn will be empowering women through an arts and crafts workshop for International Women’s Day 11-12.30 at The Old Print Works

    “I’m a HCPC registered Art Therapist, Art Facilitator & Artist based in Birmingham. My pronouns are she/ her.
    I work online and face to face with themes including childhood abuse, abuse, trauma, complex trauma, domestic violence and abuse, depression, anxiety, GSRD (Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity), neurodivergence, learning difficulties, displacement, racism and classism.

    I use art materials to explore expression, thoughts, feelings and different ways of communication, both verbal and nonverbal.

    I graduated from the University of Hertfordshire in 2020 with a masters in Art Therapy.

    I am an Art Therapist with lived experience in mental health and I’m neurodivergent. So I understand how tricky it can be with trying to figure ourselves out and ‘just being’ in various environments too.

    …and now the other stuff…

    As you can imagine, I’m a HUGE fan of the arts.

    I am also an avid traveller! You can usually find me in a gallery, museum, live music event or exploring a town, city or country somewhere, taking in the cultures, sampling the foods, snapping the architecture and landscapes whilst sipping a coffee and eating chocolate…lots of chocolate!

    Register on Eventbrite
  • True Form Projects Oriental Star Express

    True Form Projects Oriental Star Express

    All day, The Old Print Works

    True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In 1970 Mohammed Ayub founded Oriental Start Agencies in Birmingham. This record store and then label became one of the most influential and important parts of South Asian history and diaspora in the UK and world wide, before the store had to close in 2017.

    Image credit – Ian Reynolds

  • From the Same Cup – an exhibition of portraits by Jaden Brown

    From the Same Cup – an exhibition of portraits by Jaden Brown

    The GAP Gallery

    About the exhibition:

    Identity, connection, nature, power – these are the themes explored through Jaden’s artwork in this exhibition, highlighting the importance of representation in carving your own identity. ‘From the Same Cup’ asks questions, encouraging visitors to see themselves in the painted faces before considering how the personal can also be universal. Through detailed portraits of familiar and unfamiliar faces, morphed with natural elements and animal features, this exhibition
    highlights how power is found in our shared traits. A power that can be harnessed to
    improve and heal the fractures our world suffers.

    About the artist:

    ‘Art is my life, my joy, my passion and my superpower.’

    Jaden Brown is a young Balsall Heath-based artist who specialises in portraits.
    His work has been exhibited at the Birmingham Hippodrome and
    he has been involved in BBC One’s Children in Need. Inspired by Hyperrealism and Surrealism, Jaden has worked tirelessly to create an expansive and powerful body of work that explores identity, community and culture. ‘From the Same Cup’ showcases his ability to handle his materials to capture the inner spirit of his subjects, aiming to inspire viewers to think about their own identity and creativity.
    @jadenartist

    About the curator:

    Isra Kausar is a Birmingham-based creative studying History of Art and Classical Studies. Alongside her studies, she experiments with her own artworks – most recently in Islamic patterns – and writes regular blog posts and reviews of exhibitions and art events around the city. She has also run creative workshops and curated exhibitions at The Old Print Works.
    @israk_art

  • Paint a Portrait with Jaden Brown

    Paint a Portrait with Jaden Brown

    Join young artist Jaden Brown for a portrait painting workshop! 👨🏿‍🎨🎨

    Limited places – Booking required – Link below

    Free. Ages 14+

    Taking place within his first solo exhibition ‘From The Same Cup’, the workshop will draw upon the themes of identity and connection present within his own artworks on display.

    The workshop will begin with an exclusive tour and talk about the exhibition from the artist himself, inspiring ideas for how portraits can be so much more than just a representative image of a person’s face.✨

    You will then get into pairs and sit opposite each other, using acrylic paint and pencil to create a portrait of your partner. All the while, you’ll be encouraged to get to know the other person through conversation, uncovering their true identity and building connections between you. You’ll be encouraged to think creatively about how to incorporate patterns, motifs, colour, and imagery into your portrait based on what you learn about your partner through your conversation!

    Ages 14+

    Please arrive promptly at 2pm.

    This will be a relaxed, gentle and no-pressure workshop.

    No art experience is needed. All abilities are welcome!

    Free.

    Materials provided.

    Register on Eventbrite
  • HERE TO STAY / HERE TO SLAY exhibition at The GAP

    HERE TO STAY / HERE TO SLAY exhibition at The GAP

    An exhibition of poetry, film, music, and sculpture by local young artists Ray, Samiir, and Nafeesa 💫

    Exploring the theme of land justice from the perspective of queer Black and brown young people living in the country’s second city, their work seeks to challenge out-dated assumptions and narratives around who belongs in the natural landscape of England – a nation with a long history of excluding and displacing people from their lands, whether in England itself or in other parts of the world.

    Developed as part of Write To Roam – an creative writing residency programme hosted by The GAP in partnership with The Shakespeare Birthplace Trust – the artists’ work responds to their experiences walking, wandering and writing within SBT’s heritage sites and land surrounding Shakespeare’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon.

    Taking a playful, political and personal approach, the artists ask the questions ~

    🌳 Who belongs in the English countryside, and who does the English countryside belong to?

    🌄 How can we take up space in places that don’t feel safe?

    ⛰️What does it mean for our identities and relationship to land to be defined by legislation?

    🌱How can we experiment with the act of trespassing – on land, through time, across identity?

    🍀How can we heal and rewild ourselves through being in nature?

    This exhibition invites you to engage with these questions and explore the intersection of identity, belonging, nature and land.

    “Displacement makes a home of the world. I refuse to erase myself from English/European countrysides, even when I don’t feel welcome… If I’m here to stay, I might as well slay it and live as audaciously and authentically as possible. That’s the attitude I felt we all brought whilst being on this residency.” – Nafeesa

  • Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching with The MIAH Foundation

    Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching with The MIAH Foundation

    Come join us for our Saturday in–person workshop on Palestinian Tatreez cross-stitching, with a guided tutorial (materials will be provided).

    1.30 – 3pm | Saturday 13th January 2024 | MIAH Gallery, Moseley Community Hub | 496 Moseley Road Balsall Heath B12 9AH.

    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.

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Introduction to Geometric Patterns: Breath of the Compassionate

    Introduction to Geometric Patterns: Breath of the Compassionate

    Introduction to Geometric Patterns: Breath of the Compassionate

    2pm-3:30pm | Sat 9th December 2023 | MIAH Gallery | 496 Moseley Road Balsall Heath B12 9AH

    Our next event is part of the Balsall Heath Second Saturday programme – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts held on the second Saturday of every month. Whether you’re an art enthusiast, a maths lover, or simply curious about the beauty of patterns, this event is for you!

    Join us for this introductory workshop where Rumina Parveen will delve into the intricate designs and symmetrical wonders that grace designs from across the Muslim world.

    This workshop is based on the four-fold pattern called the Breath of the Compassionate (al-Nafas al-Rahman). It is often associated with the Muslim philosopher Ibn Arabi. The pattern symbolises harmony and unity, which are shown through the expansion of the khatams and then compresses back into a cross.

    Who is this course for? All levels of ability are welcome. Suitable for age 9-99 years. All materials are provided.

    To ensure accessibility, we are not charging a specific amount for this event. We ask that you ‘pay what you feel’. If you are able to, we suggest a donation of £5 or more.

    Image: Lustre tiles from Iran, probably Kashan (1262). Accession No 1837&A, C, E, F-1876, Victoria & Albert Museum

  • Ottoman Flower Motifs with The MIAH Foundation

    Ottoman Flower Motifs with The MIAH Foundation

    The MIAH Foundation is now part of the ‘Balsall Heath Second Saturdays’ – a monthly mini-festival celebrating making, creativity, community, local culture and the arts held on the second Saturday of every month.

    Ottoman flower motifs (or biomorphic patterns) can be found across Ottoman and Persian art, including in manuscripts, ceramics, textile and armour. The five petal flower motif was particularly popular and gives this type of art its name (penç means five in Farsi), even though some of the flowers in this style had more than five metals. Each flower also follows a basic geometric and symmetrical division.

    Join us on Saturday 11th November 2023 at either 1pm or 2pm to draw Ottoman flower motifs (penç). You will learn to draw four flower motifs and then create your own either freehand or using a template.

    Session 1: 1pm-2pm (please book in advance using the ‘register’ to confirm your place)

    Session 2: 2pm-3pm; drop-in (advanced booking is not necessary – first-come, first-served until we reach capacity)

  • The Old Print Works market October

    The Old Print Works market October

    10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery

    Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and lots lots more.

  • The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club – Every month at Second Saturdays

    The Original Art Club to The Old Print Works and Balsall Heath Second Saturdays.

    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.

  • Mini Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal

    Mini Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal

    2pm – 4pm, The Old Print Works

    It’s back, your favourite workshop!!! Come along to our mini paint by prompt workshop! As we are entering a new season, we are excited to warmly welcome an autumn themed painting experience!! Create a mini painting on a mini canvas. This is an intuitive art workshop to reconnect you with your inner artist while creating a calming environment of wellbeing.

    No experience is required (there is no right or wrong way here, this workshop is for relaxation purposes but also we welcome anyone eager to learn and develop their painting skills), all materials and light nibbles will be provided, and ALL ages are welcome! It’s going to be so much fun and we can’t wait to see you there!

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop September

    Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop September

    2pm The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC

    This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this we are running free workshops where we will use cyanotypes photo process (blue prints) to share stories, learn and connect with each other. It’s free to join in.

    Everyone is welcome and we especially would love to see people from the Windrush communities in Birmingham to come forward and share stories.

    Workshop

    We have three Saturday sessions coming up June to August which wil take place on Balsall Heath Second Saturday sessions where The Old Print Works and other places nearby hold a monthly creative open day.

    The workshop will last two hours and theme of this session is Roots of Love – which explores the Carribean family in Britian. We will mainly look at make cyanotypes using old photographs and used postcards to share stories.

    Tianna who is leading the project will tell you about her Nan’s front room who moved to Birmingham in the 1960s from Jamaica. Tracey who is the lead artist on the project will help people to make cyanotypes using lace and dollies on fabric and paper.

    Cyanotype is a 19th Century photo process which uses the sun or a UV lamp to make amazing blue images.

    We invite people to add work through a cyanotype image to the collaborative tapestry (fabric) that we are making for the project.

    It’s free come and all materials provided.

    The project is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

    Book below

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Blackout Poetry and illustrations with Nurture and Heal

    Blackout Poetry and illustrations with Nurture and Heal

    Take an existing text such as a page from a book, to create a poem and to create illustrations that complement the words

    Link to the tickets here

  • The Old Print Works market August

    The Old Print Works market August

    10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery

    Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and lots lots more.

  • tapestry and weaving with Art Metallix

    tapestry and weaving with Art Metallix

    From 12pm, all ages welcome

    Tapestry and weaving with Art Metallix, in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works

  • Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop

    Roots of Love: Cyanotype Windrush 75 free Workshop

    11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC

    This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this we are running free workshops where we will use cyanotypes photo process (blue prints) to share stories, learn and connect with each other. It’s free to join in.

    Everyone is welcome and we especially would love to see people from the Windrush communities in Birmingham to come forward and share stories.

    Workshop

    We have three Saturday sessions coming up June to August which wil take place on Balsall Heath Second Saturday sessions where The Old Print Works and other places nearby hold a monthly creative open day.

    The workshop will last two hours and theme of this session is Roots of Love – which explores the Carribean family in Britian. We will mainly look at make cyanotypes using old photographs and used postcards to share stories.

    Tianna who is leading the project will tell you about her Nan’s front room who moved to Birmingham in the 1960s from Jamaica. Tracey who is the lead artist on the project will help people to make cyanotypes using lace and dollies on fabric and paper.

    Cyanotype is a 19th Century photo process which uses the sun or a UV lamp to make amazing blue images.

    We invite people to add work through a cyanotype image to the collaborative tapestry (fabric) that we are making for the project.

    It’s free come and all materials provided.

    The project is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

    Please book via eventbrite link – https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/roots-of-love-cyanotype-windrush-75-workshop-tickets-638665213847

  • True Form Projects Oriental Star Express

    True Form Projects Oriental Star Express

    All day, from 11am, 12th August, The Old Print Works

    Come along to the launch of the True Form Projects ‘Oriental Star Express’ installation at The Old Print Works. In 1970 Mohammed Ayub founded Oriental Start Agencies in Birmingham. This record store and then label became one of the most influential and important parts of South Asian history and diaspora in the UK and world wide, before the store had to close in 2017. Creating a replica of Oriental Star Agencies at Print Works, will allow you to explore records that defined South Asian Culture and the history of one of the most iconic record stores in Birmingham

    Image credit – Ian Reynolds

  • What if we learnt to reconnect with nature? Exhibition Launch & Seed Bomb Workshop

    What if we learnt to reconnect with nature? Exhibition Launch & Seed Bomb Workshop

    1 – 5pm at The Gap. All ages. Free. Drop in/No Booking required.

    Come along to this public sharing of artworks created by young people as part of The Other~Wise Summer School, exploring ways to reconnect with nature through creativity and culture. Meet the young participants to hear first-hand their ideas and learnings, and contribute towards the exhibition by sharing your own knowledge. Join us throughout the day to make your own seed bombs, and for a youth-led walk around Balsall Heath to distribute ones made during the summer school (exact time tbc).

  • Vision Board Workshop with Nurture and Heal

    Vision Board Workshop with Nurture and Heal

    Come along to our vision board workshop!

    Some of you may be wondering, what is a vision board?

    A vision board is usually a collage of images that represent your goals and dreams. It can include cut-out pictures from magazines or new papers and words that inspire you to truly believe in your dreams☁️💖

    Nurture and Heal are passionate about creating a safe space for people to be encouraged to dream big. They want to support you to make things come into fruition and most importantly, believe that your dreams are reachable.

    No experience is required (there is no right or wrong way here, this workshop is for relaxation purposes and welcome anyone eager to learn and develop their creativity skills), all materials will be provided!

    Look at some types of goals that you may want to include in a vision board:

    Career

    Money

    Love

    Health

    Travel

    Social Goals

    Faith

    This is an amazing opportunity for you to create a collage for your hopes and dreams and meet new people in a warm and welcoming space!

    Link to the tickets here

  • Back A Yard Garden: Cyanotype Windrush 75 Free Workshop

    Back A Yard Garden: Cyanotype Windrush 75 Free Workshop

    11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC

    This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this we are running free workshops where we will use cyanotypes photo process (blue prints) to share stories, learn and connect with each other. It’s free to join in.

    Everyone is welcome and we especially would love to see people from the Windrush communities in Birmingham to come forward and share stories.

    Workshop

    We have three Saturday sessions coming up June to August which wil take place on Balsall Heath Second Saturday sessions where The Old Print Works and other places nearby hold a monthly creative open day.

    The workshop will last two hours and theme of this session is The Front Room – which explores the African-Carribean front room and how migrant families set up home in Britain. We will mainly look at how lace and dollies were a big part of these spaces. We will use lace and dollies to make cyanotypes and share stories.

    Tianna who is leading the project will tell you about her Nan’s front room who moved to Birmingham in the 1960s from Jamaica. Tracey who is the lead artist on the project will help people to make cyanotypes using lace and dollies on fabric and paper.

    Cyanotype is a 19th Century photo process which uses the sun or a UV lamp to make amazing blue images.

    We invite people to add work through a cyanotype image to the collaborative tapestry (fabric) that we are making for the project.

    It’s free come and all materials provided.

    The project is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

    Please book via eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-front-room-cyanotype-windrush-75-tapestry-workshop-tickets-607324192007?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

  • July 8th 2023

    July 8th 2023

    Our next event – details very soon

  • The Old Print Works market June

    The Old Print Works market June

    10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery

    Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and lots lots more.

  • Paint Your Own Picture with Nurture and Heal

    Paint Your Own Picture with Nurture and Heal

    2pm – 4pm, The Old Print Works

    Create an acrylic painting of a photo of your choice.

    Why not paint a scenic landscape? Or a portrait of someone you love? Or paint a cartoon that you loved when you were younger?

    This is a mindful art workshop, so all we ask is for you to bring positive vibes. For this workshop can you please print out your picture so it fills an A4 piece of paper and we’ll do the rest! If you don’t have access to a print, please email hello@nurtureandheal.co.uk

  • Birmingham Windrush 75 Tapestry Project

    Birmingham Windrush 75 Tapestry Project

    11-1 The Old Print Works organised by 0121 Collective CIC

    Please book via eventbrite link https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-front-room-cyanotype-windrush-75-tapestry-workshop-tickets-607324192007?utm-campaign=social&utm-content=attendeeshare&utm-medium=discovery&utm-term=listing&utm-source=cp&aff=escb

    This is an inter generational project that aims to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation. To do this we are running free workshops where we will use cyanotypes photo process (blue prints) to share stories, learn and connect with each other. It’s free to join in.

    Everyone is welcome and we especially would love to see people from the Windrush communities in Birmingham to come forward and share stories.

    Workshop

    We have three Saturday sessions coming up June to August which wil take place on Balsall Heath Second Saturday sessions where The Old Print Works and other places nearby hold a monthly creative open day.

    The workshop will last two hours and theme of this session is The Front Room – which explores the African-Carribean front room and how migrant families set up home in Britain. We will mainly look at how lace and dollies were a big part of these spaces. We will use lace and dollies to make cyanotypes and share stories.

    Tianna who is leading the project will tell you about her Nan’s front room who moved to Birmingham in the 1960s from Jamaica. Tracey who is the lead artist on the project will help people to make cyanotypes using lace and dollies on fabric and paper.

    Cyanotype is a 19th Century photo process which uses the sun or a UV lamp to make amazing blue images.

    We invite people to add work through a cyanotype image to the collaborative tapestry (fabric) that we are making for the project.

    It’s free come and all materials provided.

    The project is funded by National Lottery Community Fund

  • WATA IS LIFE

    WATA IS LIFE

    World Ocean Day – Art, Talks and Perfromances –

    6pm – 9pm organised by Adjei Sun – venue Moseley Road Baths – booking is required and you can book here, family friendly

    https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wata-is-life-tickets-607905671227

  • Mural Painting with Art Metallix

    Mural Painting with Art Metallix

    Come and paint together with Art Metallix, in the Upper Gallery at The Old Print Works

  • Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal

    Paint by Prompt from Nurture and Heal

    1.30, The Old Print Works

    Experience the magic of artistic expression and peaceful mindfulness with Nurture and Heal. Explore new ways to connect to yourself through art. No prior experience or materials necessary – just an open mind ready for a journey into creativity and self-care. The theme this month is spring.

  • The Old Print Works market April

    The Old Print Works market April

    10am – 4pm The Old Print Works, Lower Gallery

    Art and crafts from the people at The Old Print Works community and beyond including pottery, art, jewellery, postcards, crafts, and lots lots more.

  • Make an Eid Card

    Make an Eid Card

    April 8th, 2pm – 3pm. The GAP

    As part of Balsall Heath Second Saturday, members of Print and Matter will be running an Eid card making workshop. Come and make a repeat pattern Eid card using stamps. Free, no booking required.

    Exhibition

    This workshop coincides with Art for the Faith Hearted, an exhibition and publication documenting and showcasing work produced during Print and Matter, an experimental art programme specially designed for Muslims on Birmingham wanting to explore connections between religious practice and art making.

    Project by OOMK with support from Amal.

    www.printandmatter.tumblr.com
    @printandmatter