Balsall Heath Second Saturday

The Second Saturday of the Month

Category: Birmingham

  • Revamp your threads

    Revamp your threads

    🧵On Saturday 10th February we will be running a drop in workshop with to repair worn and ripped clothing using embroidery and patches of fabric 🪡. If you want to get involved in the fun bring along any old clothes you don’t mind revamping to the Old Print Works at 12pm. You do not need any advanced sewing skills to join in, just make sure you have an item to rework, as we cannot provide any clothing but will provide the patches and sewing stuff. See you there :)🧵

    ⏰~ 12-1:30pm at The Old Print Works

  • DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, headshot, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends or family… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second Saturday.

    PHOTO-BOOTH:

    Drop in Photo Booth, comes with print out of image to keep – create a lovely memory from Second Saturday

    PRICE: Suggested payment £5 per print

    TIME: Drop in between 11am & 3pm

    HEADSHOT EXPRESS:

    20 minute express portrait/headshot sessions – for those in a rush or on a budget!

    Includes up to 2 outfits and/or backdrops, and 2 digital images that will be emailed to you within 1 week.

    TIME: 5 slots available throughout the day, between 11am & 3pm.

    BOOKING: Email hayleycsalter@gmail.com , or DM @headshotswithhayley on Instagram to book

    PRICE: £60, plus £15 per image if you’d like more than 2 photos. £10 discount with a valid student ID.

  • Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -February

    Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -February

    11am until 1pm, Drawing Room, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works

    Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful things from wood

    Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces

    pathcarvers.co.uk

  • 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

  • Community Garden Project with Rebecca at The GAP

    Community Garden Project with Rebecca at The GAP

    We want to develop an urban oasis that reflects the heart and history of Balsall Heath and its vibrant communities and cultures.

    We hope that as the garden grows it will provide a place and space to nurture our collective wellbeing and help us to deepen our connections to the more-than-human life that surrounds us.

    During the workshop sessions, our young people will work alongside a professional gardener and artist, Rebekah, to learn key skills needed to build and maintain a sustainable garden. Come prepared to get your hands dirty and touch some soil!

    🌳KEY DETAILS:

    ☀️This Project is for anyone between the ages of 16-25

    ✨Completely FREE!

    🪴No previous experience needed

  • Together We Cycle – film showing and panel discussion hosted by Biclas B12 and Ecobirmingham

    Together We Cycle – film showing and panel discussion hosted by Biclas B12 and Ecobirmingham

    ****Booking at the bottom of page via Eventbrite****

    We invite you to start thinking about the way you move around your neighbourhood. Exploring Birmingham by bike and foot allows you to see the city differently while connecting with people and places. Many of us are amazed by the wonderful Dutch cycling culture and infrastructure in the Netherlands. However, it wasn’t always like this.

    Join us at the film screening of ‘We Cycle Together’ and learn about the fantastic ways the country adapted to the influx of cars and how the Dutch society took a different turn to other big cities around the world and against all odds, people kept on cycling.

    In Together we cycle, key players tell the story of the bumpy road which led to the current state. Where cycling is an obvious choice for most citizens.

    The film will be followed by an open conversation with a special panel of Birmingham-based people sharing their everyday bicycle experiences and adventures. On the Panel will be

    Usma Chaudry – primary school teacher, a mother, a wife, a sister and also a friend.

    Esther Barnes – a mum who discovered her life changing love for cycling in Birmingham with her kids.

    Cath Palgrave – cyclist, mechanic, cycle instructor, gardener, camper, gig goer, coffee and cider drinker and

    Lisa Jones – Bicycle adventurer. Passionate about the outdoors, maps and travelling by bike. Chasing views, smiles and cafe stops.

    Please come along for what is set to be an fun evening discovering the possibilities of travelling by bike with an inspiring cycling film screening followed by collectively sharing our experiences and bicycle stories.

    Food from Change Kitchen and drinks will be available, or feel free to bring your own.

    A community event @balsallheathsecondsaturday hosted by @BiclasB12 @ecobirmingham and @TheOldPrintWorks EVERYONE WELCOME!

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -January

    Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -January

    11am until 1pm, Drawing Room, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works

    Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful things from wood

    Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces

    pathcarvers.co.uk

  • DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    DROP IN PHOTO-BOOTH & PORTRAITS with Hayley Salter Photography

    Join Hayley for a quick drop-in portrait, a new profile picture, a photo with your friends… whatever you’re looking for to make a lovely memory from Second Saturday.

    PRICE:

    Pay what you feel, suggested payment £3-£5

    Includes a print-out of your image. Digital copies of images available at different price points.

    TIME & LOCATION:

    11am – 6pm, drop-in, open to all

    Hayley Salter Photography, Top Floor Studio, at the top of the stairs by the Mix Cafe.

  • Repair Cafe – January

    Repair Cafe – January

    2 – 4pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass polishing, general repairs, textiles, knife sharpening, bike repair, scrapstore, mechanical electrics, textiles. Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for repairers closer to the day

  • 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

  • EcoBirmingham Led Bike Ride

    EcoBirmingham Led Bike Ride

    12-1pm – Led Ride – Explore the local area by bike and build confidence riding as a group

  • The GAP Winter Craft Market

    The GAP Winter Craft Market

    ✨❄️The GAP Winter Craft Market❄️✨ Saturday 9th December, 11am – 4pm

    Pop down to on 9th December for a festive fun-filled day out whilst supporting local artists and young people. Expect an exciting array of unique handmade gifts and goodies for sale – all made by local young artists, designers and crafters – in amongst our cosy community cafe and during the bustling – in The GAP

  • Sewing Workshop in The Lower Gallery

    Sewing Workshop in The Lower Gallery

    Back again by popular demand – fabric sewing workshop in the lower gallery, with Eddie and Adeline – drop in

  • Musical Wellbeing Workshop with Arianna at Christmas

    Musical Wellbeing Workshop with Arianna at Christmas

    2pm – 3.30pm The Old Print Works Music workshop with Arianna

    we will play, sing, make some noise and have fun.

    Just bring yourself – no experience necessary

    See you there!

  • Prpose Pop Up Market

    Prpose Pop Up Market

  • Second Saturday Crafty Christmas Party

    Second Saturday Crafty Christmas Party

    Its that time of year – Crafty Christmas party – make some crafts for Christmas, bauble making, gifts for under the tree all sorts of stuff, have some food, a drink or two – all invited- Food pay as you feel, bring your own booze or take advantage of the bar.

    Christmassy (kind of), tunes from the usual dj too – all welcome –

  • Up- Cycled Jewellery Workshop with Ecobirmingham

    Up- Cycled Jewellery Workshop with Ecobirmingham

    Make your own bracelet from used bike parts! 2pm until 4pm, Drawing Room

  • Next event — December 9th

    Next event — December 9th

  • Sewing Workshop with Adeline and Eddie

    Sewing Workshop with Adeline and Eddie

    Back again by popular demand – fabric sewing workshop in the lower gallery, with Eddie and Adeline – in the afternoon – drop in

  • Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -December

    Family woodcarving with Pathcarvers -December

    11am until 1pm, Drawing Room, Courtyard Entrance, The Old Print Works

    Monthly family carving club, all ages welcome, learn how to use a sharp knife to make beautiful things from wood

    Donation/ pay what you feel – drop in – get there early – limited spaces

    pathcarvers.co.uk

  • 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)

  • Apple Tasting with Fruit and Nut Village 11-1

    Apple Tasting with Fruit and Nut Village 11-1

    Come along and try some apple varieties with Sally, the new Postcode Gardener for Balsall Heath. Find out more about the work that will be going on in Balsall Heath to make it a more beautiful place, and how you can get involved!

  • Creative writing workshop with Leila Rasheed & The Emma Press

    Creative writing workshop with Leila Rasheed & The Emma Press

    Creative writing workshop with Leila Rasheed & The Emma Press, 2pm Saturday 11 November

    If you have an idea for a children’s story and are looking for some friendly support and practical encouragement, grab your pen & paper and join author Leila Rasheed and local publisher The Emma Press for a creative writing workshop. Leila will explore the joys and challenges in creating compelling literature for children, share some exercises to help get ideas flowing and offer feedback on opening pages.

    Tickets £5/pay what you can, please book in advance: maximum 12 participants

    Please note this workshop is aimed at adults writing for children. It is not a workshop for children.

    About the workshop leader:

    Leila Rasheed’s first novel for children, Chips, Beans and Limousines was published in 2008 and followed by two sequels which were widely translated. Since then, she has written a wide variety of children’s and YA literature, including the At Somerton trilogy for Disney Hyperion, and biographies of Kamala Harris and Katherine Johnson. Her most recent novel is Empire’s End: A Roman Story (Scholastic), which follows the adventures of a North African girl during the late Roman Empire. In 2015 she set up a pioneering scheme to mentor new children’s writers of colour, called Megaphone, now Megaphone Writers CIC.

    The Emma Press is an independent publisher based in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter specialising in poetry, short fiction and children’s books with a mission of making publishing and literature as welcoming and accessible as possible.

    Register on Eventbrite
  • Repair Cafe – November

    Repair Cafe – November

    September 9th 2023 2 – 5pm Drawing room, The Old Print Works, Courtyard entrance

    Balsall Heath Repair Cafe is back again at Balsall Heath Second Saturday. Repairers include woodwork ,brass polishing, general repairs, textiles, knife sharpening, bike repair, scrapstore, mechanical electrics, textiles. Check balsallheathrepaircafe.org for repairers closer to the day

  • Bike donation with The Bike Project

    Bike donation with The Bike Project

    Do you have an unused bike collecting dust? 🚲 Consider donating it to a refugee!

    The Bike Project collects secondhand bikes, refurbishes them, and provides them to refugees and people seeking asylum. In the UK, over 230,000 refugees and people seeking asylum face challenging circumstances, having fled persecution and war, often unable to work and reliant on limited allowances. Meanwhile, there are around 38 million unused bikes across the country. Matching the two can offer immediate financial relief and practical benefits.

    “When you have to go from charity to charity to feed yourself, a bike becomes very important to your life.” – Adam, Bike Recipient

    Join us at the Balsall Heath Second Saturday with a pop-up drop-off point. Donate your bike on Saturday, November 11th, from 10 am to 4 pm at The Old Print Works, 498-506 Moseley Road, Birmingham, B12 9AH.

    Your unused bike can transform the life of a refugee! Register your bike here: thebikeproject.co.uk/donate-bike

  • Sundragon Community Pottery clay Xmas Decoration making workshop

    Sundragon Community Pottery clay Xmas Decoration making workshop

    12 – 4pm The Old Print Works

    Sundragon Community Pottery will be hosting a FREE Christmas decoration making workshop.

  • Tattoo flash day

    Tattoo flash day

    Local artist Julia Frost is holding a very special tattoo flash day in collaboration with our neighborhood women’s charity Anawim.

    There will be plenty of pre-drawn, small designs to choose from at set prices. Simple requests such as text and linework designs are also welcome. Walk in anytime between 10am to 6pm on Saturday the 11th Nov. 

    All net proceeds of the event will go to Anawim, an independent charity dedicated to supporting and empowering women in and around Birmingham.

    Stop by to have a look and a chat and find out more about what Anawim does and how you can help.

    Check out Julia’s work on Instagram @juliafrosttattoo

  • Next event – November 11th 2023

    Next event – November 11th 2023

    See you there 🙂

  • Oriental Star Express exhibition

    Oriental Star Express exhibition

    10-4 upper gallery The Old Print Works

    Another chance to see this piece of Balsall Heath and South Asian music history.