Brilliantly Birmingham is kicking off on 27 November, celebrating contemporary jewellery from local, national and international designer makers for the 11th consecutive year, through until 9 January.

With a programme of workshops, special events and free exhibitions, including a ‘Treasure Trail’ of exhibitions at venues across the city, visitors will be taken on a journey of jewellery making, from initial concept to finished product.

This year’s profiled designer is Birmingham City University Graduate Li-Chu Wu whose original paper jewellery was chosen from seven candidates. Her designs consist of a series of one-off wearable paper pieces and body adornments created using a mix of metalsmithing and new technique.

The fifth annual FLUX will also be held throughout the festival, showcasing and selling the work of new and emerging designer makers at mac.