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Introduction to Jewellery Making
Come along and make a piece of jewellery! It might not seem possible, but in only 2 hours, you will learn the basics of being in the workshop, using tools and making a piece of jewellery of your own which you can take home at the end of the […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreSummer Art Exhibitions: Visit the Jewellery Quarter’s Most Historic Gallery
A packed programme of exhibitions makes the RBSA the number one choice for art lovers seeking things to do in Birmingham and the Jewellery Quarter this summer. Popular fixtures include the Friends Exhibition and the nationally renowned Portrait Prize , which attracts entries from some of the UK’s leading […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreBrum Tours Expands
With the support of Mike Olley and the Westside BID, Brum Tours has launched its new venture and brand-new website, raising the profile of one of Europe’s most popular and intriguing historical cities, and educating and entertaining millions of people in the process. Brum Tours initially started out in […] Click here to view original…
Read More34 fabulous things to do this summer
The third annual Jewellery Quarter Festival is back this summer. There will be lots of free activities, entertainment and opportunities to explore the studios of creatives who all call the Jewellery Quarter home, including graphic designers, leather workers, glass makers and etchers, film makers, photographers, jewellery makers, and architects. […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreExclusive: Birmingham’s iconic Custard Factory has been sold
The Custard Factory has been sold to a partnership of three young real estate developers. Former owner Lucan Gray has sold his share in the family firm to Oval Real Estate, a privately owned investment and asset management company in London. Benny Gray, Lucan’s father, is retaining ownership of the Zellig and Lucan is…
Read MoreMirror Travel: Things to do in the summer holidays
Explore Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter at a fun-filled festival One of the city’s liveliest places is about to get even more bustling. The Jewellery Quarter is hosting its third festival. Eat some street food, browse the stalls, listen to live music or dance the day away, from July 28-30. See jewelleryquarter.net. Click here to view original…
Read MoreCoffin Folk ’17
On 29 th July, from 7pm, as part of the Jewellery Quarter Festival , the Coffin Works will throw open its courtyard to ticket holders. The schedule is packed as we welcome 4 talented folk and roots acts hailing from the West Midlands: 7.00-7.25: Ashland 7.40-8.10: Mike Weaver 9.10-9.55: […] Click here to view original…
Read MoreJQ creative space wins RIBA Award
Original web page at Jewellery Quarter creative space and JLR factory win RIBA Awards Basement bar at The Compound which has won a RIBA Award A state-of-the-art manufacturing plant and creative space used in pop videos and promos have been recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects. The West Midlands branch of the trade…
Read MoreIts All Go with Major Housing Developments in Legge Lane
Original web page at Its All Go with Major Housing Developments in Legge Lane Camden Street School, whose pupils included Kathleen Dayus (Author) and Alice Beach (cameo setter whose collection is housed in the Jewellery Quarter Museum) has now been completely demolished. However, it does open up the Dayus Square giving some light to Manton…
Read MoreMidlands Marketing Agency Acquires Birmingham Design Firm
Original web page at Midlands Marketing Agency Acquires Birmingham Design Firm Managing Director James Hobday (centre) with (left to right) Directors Lara Page, Steve Brookes, Emma Davies and Dave Betts. Midlands marketing communications agency Voiceboxx have recently expanded their operation with the acquisition of Birmingham-based design firm, WM Creative. The expansion has been driven by…
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