Entertainment & Events
City Break: Birmingham
Birmingham, the “city of a thousand trades,” is sprawling and diverse with independent street food and establishments, art galleries and museums. There’s always somewhere to go and something new to see. We’re proud to call Birmingham our home; in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter , our studio has […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreBirmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city
INDYGO Birmingham city guide: How to spend a weekend in the UK’s second city Why go now? Hurtling along at top speed on a hamster wheel of regeneration, Birmingham is constantly pulling out new attractions that make it a worthy weekend destination. Long regarded as a drab place and […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWorld Calligraphy Day
Celebrate World Calligraphy Day with Manuscript Pen Company on the 16 th August 2017! Join Manuscript Pen Company to celebrate the art of calligraphy and hand lettering in the heart of Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Hosting the event, the Pen Museum welcomes […] Click here to view original web page at www.calligraphy.co.uk
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Open Studios
“Come see what we do!” Silver, gold, platinum, leather, paper, wool, paint, print, chocolate are just a few of the materials we use here in the Jewellery Quarter! For the third year running Jewellery Quarter makers, designers and artists will be opening their workshop and studio doors and inviting […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreMaking for Change
Craftivism! A portmanteau word meaning “activism through craft”. I don’t think it has made the dictionary yet – though it has made Wikipedia – but when it does, you can be sure that it will be the definition of a project I was involved with for young people in […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWe’re a Locale pub for all the people!
We’re happy to say that that the Gunmakers Arms is a CAMRA accredited locale pub. What does that mean we hear you cry? Well it doesn’t mean Edward and Tubbs are taking over, so don’t worry! Simply put LocAle is all about promoting pubs that sell locally-brewed real ale. […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJewellery Quarter Festival
The third annual Jewellery Quarter Festival is back this summer. Organised by the Jewellery Quarter Business Improvement District (JQBID) and supported by local businesses, the event will be hosted over the weekend of 28th – 30th July with free […] Click here to view original web page at whatson.guide
Read More10 reasons to put 1000 Trades at the centre of your Jewellery Quarter Festival plans
This weekend sees the return of the Jewellery Quarter Festival . Here’s ten reasons why 1000 Trades should be central to your plans for JQ Festival this weekend: Afro-house-disco-funk! 1000 Trades Presents: ‘Spaghetti Funktion’, Friday 8pm–12am. Selectors James Hollingworth and Tom Owen return for another instalment of their new […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreWhat to expect at the JQ Festival in Birmingham
It’s that time of year again. The JQ Festival is back! The Jewellery Quarter is famed for its rich history, culture and craftsmanship. And this weekend Brummies will be celebrating this cool and quirky corner of Birmingham in style . The third annual family friendly Jewellery Quarter Festival runs […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreGhost signs walking tour of the Birmingham’s historic Jewellery and Gun Quarters
Sunday 10 Sept 2017 | 2pm – 4.30pm Days Square, Albion Street, Jewellery Quarter B1 3AA Brum’s Ghost Signs documents old hand painted advertising signs on brick walls in Birmingham, England. These signs are often called or known as ghost signs. Tracey Thorne who collects and collates these images […] Click here to view original…
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