A quick message from the folks at We Are Birmingham; Four months after Pete asked Birmingham’s creative communities for help, the We Are Birmingham shop is very nearly ready to open. We start trading on Saturday morning at 10am but before then we want to have a little drinks reception to thank everyone for their help … [Read more…]
Wondered where all those felt monsters in Victoria Square appeared from or why skateboarders around the Custard Factory have been dressed in mysterious costumes based on Morris dancers? It’s all the crafty work of Craftspace, who’ve been popping up around the city centre inviting 16-19 yr olds to express themselves through a series of activities … [Read more…]
This news is good news. Creative Open Workshops are going to open a weekly handmade arts and crafts market in the city centre: The new Handmade Market will be located at the award-winning Bullring Markets, along Edgbaston Street, from St Martin’s down to Debenhams, every Saturday and Sunday […] We plan to roll in the … [Read more…]
The Source Spring Fair brings together stallholders offering local vintage, flea, fair trade, vegan and green goods. It’s taking place at Moseley Exchange on Saturday 22nd May, 10-4pm, and it’s free to have a mooch around. THE SoURCE aims to spread the sustainability message and promote quality, local sourcing and fair trade. I have no … [Read more…]
Lady and Small are the craft-y duo who made the lovely Christmas cards for our wonderful, cherished CiB Supporters (come for the cheap advertising, stay for the extra perks). Anyway, in return for their handmade card assembling skills I showed them how the internet works. They’ve since turned into some of the most amusing writers … [Read more…]
A Crafty Beer is a monthly social meet-up devoted to all things craft. If you’re into oil painting, drawing, sewing, knitting, cross-stitching, or jewellery making, or just fancy being inspired over a pint, you can pop into The Victoria pub on Wednesday 27th January, 7pm-11pm. In honour of the New Year this month ‘A Crafty … [Read more…]
Craftspace are holding a Craft Collective event aimed at encouraging young people from inner-city Birmingham to develop their interest in craft. It’s taking place on Saturday 23rd January, 12-6pm, at the Vaad Gallery in the Custard Factory. Craftspace explain more: The project will focus on ideas of guerrilla craft, DIY Craft and Craftivism – with … [Read more…]
This weekend, Saturday 12 December, we have 17 talented artists showcasing and selling their work from the Creative Open Workshops space. Them artists will be: Button Lea Once upon a Tin Lady and Small Kirsty Davies Rachel Warren The Matthew Craig DOT com Sally Pepper Laura Cameron Richard Johnson Gemma Donegan Jaccylee Jewellery My Twin … [Read more…]