Posts Tagged ‘visual arts’
Bijou offices bring the bling back to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Bijou offices bring the bling back to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter It was built to scrutinise Victorian Birmingham’s precious gem and metal trade. Now, more than 150 years on, the former Assay Office in the city’s Jewellery Quarter has become the hottest flexible office space in town. To continue reading register for…
Read MoreWhy fear of death turned graffiti artist Temper into a gravedigger
Original web page at Why fear of death turned graffiti artist Temper into a gravedigger Graffiti artist Temper is celebrating the celebrity afterlife – with one of the most exciting new art exhibitions Birmingham has seen for years. And all because he was once so terrified of death he forced himself to become a gravedigger…
Read MoreHow crafts workers are learning to sell their work
Original web page at How crafts workers are learning to sell their work Theresa Nguyen says she’s learnt how to build closer relationships with her clients One of the pieces that silversmith Theresa Nguyen is most proud of is called A Fair Wind. The work, made from silver and driftwood, is currently on display at…
Read MorePecha Kucha and Paper
Original web page at Pecha Kucha and Paper A fairly quiet week this last week but with some notable events, including the opening of the inaugural exhibition at the Vittoria Street Gallery. This is a new enterprise in the School of Jewellery to bring a public contemporary jewellery gallery to the Jewellery Quarter in Birmingham.…
Read More2 bedroom apartment to rent
Original web page at 2 bedroom apartment to rent LV PROPERTY presents these unique two bedroom apartments in the sought after area of the Jewellery Quarter, just a short walk from Birmingham City Centre. This beautiful apartment comprises of well designed bedroom, leading to an lounge/kitchen/diner with integrated oven, hob and extractor fan. Further benefits…
Read MoreHunting around for Britain’s ghost signs
Original web page at Hunting around for Britain’s ghost signs One of the many ghost signs spotted the walls of old British Buildings and in other places(Credit: Ghostsigns official Website) One man’s obsession with old-fashioned billboards is uncovering a series of time capsules of everyday life As the trains pull out of London Bridge station,…
Read MoreWhat’s On
Original web page at What’s On Date/Time Event 25/03/2016 – 31/12/2016 12:00 am Collecting Birmingham: Stories that should be shared The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter, Birmingham 09/05/2016 – 24/09/2016 All Day Wunderlust Craft Exhibition RBSA Gallery, Birmingham 02/07/2016 – 02/09/2016 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Silver Bangle Workshop The Museum of the Jewellery Quarter,…
Read MoreSterling Silver 230 Coin Cufflinks – Regents Place
Original web page at Sterling Silver 230 Coin Cufflinks – Regents Place C1855X0001 These stunning sterling silver coin cufflinks has been designed to treasure forever! Part of the limited edition 230 capsule collection, these cufflinks have been created to celebrate the impressive 230th anniversary of Deakin & Francis and are one of six unique designs.…
Read MoreSign of the Times: Ghost Signs Walk in the Jewellery Quarter
Original web page at Sign of the Times: Ghost Signs Walk in the Jewellery Quarter 18 Sept 2016 | 2pm – 4.30pm Corner of Livery Street & Mary Ann Street – Livery Street, Birmingham, B3 Come along and take part in a walk through the Jewellery Quarter exploring some of Birmingham’s hand-painted wall signs known…
Read MoreNew head office for Premier Estates Wine owner
Original web page at New head office for Premier Estates Wine owner Budge Brands, the Solihull-based owner of Premier Estates Wine, has acquired a new head office in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter using a £1.5m funding package from Santander Corporate & Commercial. Budge Brands was founded by Budge Dhariwal in 2005 and is expected to generate…
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