Make-it Zone is a place on the Moseley Road – the Old Print Works – offering low cost, low carbon artisan workshops. The man behind it is Ian Greenwood and he’s pursuing a vision:

Are you a printer, potter, woodturner, carver, shoemaker, dyer, glass blower, joiner, jeweller, tailor, artisan, engraver, bookbinder, paper maker, mechanic, candle maker, cycle builder, blacksmith, weaver, metal or textile worker…? Can you bring traditional skills into the 21st century?

We’re looking for tenants who can make beautiful, useful and durable objects to challenge the idea that economic growth should be built on the mass production of throwaway goods. We want to rebuild the connection between maker and customer, and we’re looking to do this in a realistic, contemporary setting.

They’ve got an open day from 2pm on 28 August if you want to have a nose about. They’re on Twitter too.