Last week we ended our Bangladesh Victory Day Project with a celebration of 50 years of Bangladeshi independence. Our participating families put on an amazing shadow puppet performance. They used puppets they had designed themselves to share information about type …
In this blog post, we run through our top 5 success stories from the Summer Solidays programme, and outline how you can get involved in our artistic community! Below: 2.5 minute read What is Summer Solidays? Summer Solidays was conceived …
As we continue to celebrate South Asian Heritage Month, we’re exploring the ancient art of Indian miniature painting. We’re also inviting you to try this out for yourself by joining our miniature painting workshop on Wednesday the 18th of August! …
We’re really pleased to announce that our summer programme is being offered in collaboration with The Core, Solihull this year and forms part of the borough’s Holiday Activities offer. Part funded by HAF and Arts Council, England, workshops under the Summer Solidays …
Who would have thought that the tiny, cartoon-like symbols that we use in text messages would become the perfect way to express our thoughts and feelings online? In fact, more than 700 million emojis are used in Facebook posts every day. From a pizza to a paintbrush, emojis are so …
Making time for art has several benefits, including enhancing wellbeing and developing vital skills. As a community arts organisation based in Solihull, Birmingham, we’re always listening to feedback: these are the top 5 benefits from arts workshops that our community …
Running from the 17th to the 23rd of May 2021, Creativity and Wellbeing Week is a massive celebration of arts, culture and mental health. It’s a chance to come together with friends and family (whether in person or online) to …
There is evidence that puppets have existed in England for the past 600 years! During the Medieval Period, travelling minstrels used hand puppets. Early puppet shows were probably based on Bible stories, and Greek or Roman legends. In London, the …
Chinese New Year Author: Francesca Rhodes This is the most important holiday in China, known as chunjie (春节) or the Spring Festival. It is not just a day, but almost a month-long celebration, with an important cultural significance. The New …
World Nutella Day Author: Francesca Rhodes You may not have been aware, but World Nutella Day is celebrated every year on the 5th of February, to enjoy and share the great taste of the chocolate and hazelnut spread. It was …