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31st Dec 2012 to 31st Dec 2013

 

There is a whole range of free activities for children under 5 at libraries throughout the city, including story sessions, craft activities and Saturday Clubs. Some libraries also follow their activity with a Book-time for parents and carers.

 

Before attending a session for the first time, please telephone the library to check times.

Various Locations across Birmingham please see the individual community library links
23rd Jan 2013 to 17th Jul 2013

Reel Access Film and Theatre

Are you interested in becoming the next big film maker?
This is your chance to shine, behind or in front of the cameras.

If you are between 14 and 19 years old and interested in film and drama then come along to RAFT @
mac
Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham
B12 9QH

Every Wednesday 18:30 - 20:30

For Further info contact George Fleming
078 6685 7044
george@reelaccess.org.uk

mac
Birmingham B72 1JU
11th Feb 2013 to 1st Jan 2014

 

The REP programmes a wide variety of work, so we’ve created a dedicated microsite where the content and layout were designed especially with young children in mind. Each family friendly show will have a page on our families microsite providing colouring competitions, puzzles, online games, craft tutorials and video interviews with young members of the cast.

 

To access this microsite visit www.birmingham-rep.co.uk/families

 

 

The Birmingham Repertory Theatre Ltd.
St George’s Court
Birmingham B1 3AH
24 May 2013 - 2:00pm - 25 May 2013 - 3:25pm

Recognising and celebrating children's acheivements and participation in the arts.

Ladywood Community & Health Centre
St Vincent Street
2nd Feb 2013 to 31st Dec 2013

...... meet new friends...... share your favourite books and music...... explore new titles...... free refreshments...... find out about your favourite authors...... free use of internet and email...... magazines from football to make-up and lots in between...... help choose the books you read...... love to read * the choice is yours......

 

Find out more about your nearest teenage reading group ......

 

Various Locations across Birmingham please see the individual community library links
13th Apr 2013 to 26th Oct 2013

Turn up. Bring ideas. Make things happen.

Art Club is a series of art workshops for young people lead and organised by contemporary Brummy artists.

Art Club is a good place for you to experiment with different art forms.

 

The Edge
79-81 Cheapside
Birmingham, WMD B12 0QH
25th May 2013 to 17th Aug 2013

 

Pow-Wow Writing Workshops 2013

In association with Birmingham Museums Trust, Pow-Wow is offering a series of writing workshops during 2013, combining practical, constructive advice, discussion and exercises on various aspects of the art of writing, with opportunities to discover and be inspired by Birmingham’s treasures: the city’s historic buildings, beautiful artworks and fascinating artefacts.

 

Various Birmingham Museum locations
25 May 2013 - 10:30am - 12:30pm

 

Saturday Arts Club!

25th May 2013 - 25th May 2013

 

Join artist/illustrator Ruth Radcliffe at our Saturday morning Arts Club for children aged 7-11. This session looks at portraits and how to do one! 10.30 - 12.30. Tickets are £3 per child and will be available on the day at the Vestibule Reception desk. Please note that we may introduce advance booking for Arts Club - keep an eye on the website for details.

 

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham B3 3DH
25th May 2013 to 26th May 2013

 

The Bone Ensemble: Caravania

Sat 25 & Sun 26 May, Various Times

 

Tickets £3

 

Performance age 5+ (capacity per show 5)

The arts activity in the awning is free and is suitable for all ages

 

Welcome to a real-life caravan, otherwise known as Caravania!

 

mac birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham B12 9QH
26 May 2013 - 12:00pm - 4:00pm

 

It's Horrible at the Hall!

26th May 2013 - 26th May 2013

 

Join us for a family fun day celebrating everything that's horrible at Aston Hall!

Visit Aston Hall on Sunday 26th May for a day exploring the less pleasant bits of history.

 

Meet a Barber Surgeon and find out about Civil War wounds and horrible medicines. 

 

Take a look down a microscope and find out about the pests eating the Hall and its objects today.  

 

Join Animal Mania to handle bugs and beasts. 

Aston Hall
Trinity Rd Aston on Carrant
Birmingham B6 6JD
25th Mar 2013 to 9th Dec 2013

 

Monthly Aerial Silks and Static Trapeze workshops for adults (16+)

 

Ever wanted to just see what it would be like to experience a bit of the Circus? Well, RoguePlay use Static Trapeze and Aerial Silk in a number of their shows, so it seems only fair that we let you have a go!

 

Unit 8, Minerva Works
Fazeley Street
Birmingham B5 5RT
28 May 2013 - 11:00am - 5:00pm

 

Goody and Storey & mac birmingham: Star

Tue 28 May, 11am, 1pm & 3pm | Tickets £7 | Age 2-5yrs| Foyle Studio

 

A sparkling new show tailor-made for 2-5 year olds and any other first time theatre goers.

 

Join the green-fingered Gardener and the tidy Tailor who live at opposite ends of the world.

 

mac birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham B12 9QH
28 May 2013 - 11:00am - 4:00pm

 

 

28th May 2013 - 28th May 2013

Come along and making your own unique beaded jewellery with jewellery maker Claire Daniel from Bead Creative.

Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
Chamberlain Square
Birmingham B3 3DH
29th May 2013 to 30th May 2013

 

SPOT'S BIRTHDAY PARTY

 

Wednesday 29 May, 1:30pm - Thursday 30 May 2013, 10:30am & 1:30pm

Town Hall

£12* 

Groups of 10+ £8.50* each, with 11th ticket free.

 

You are invited to join Spot and all his friends as they celebrate his birthday.

 

Meet Steve the Monkey, Helen the Hippo and Tom the Crocodile plus Spot’s Mum and Dad, Sally and Sam, even special guest Marco the Rabbit Magician will be there too, ensuring there’s never a dull moment.

 

Birmingham Town Hall
Victoria Square
Birmingham B3 3DQ
29 May 2013 - 1:00pm - 3:00pm

 

 

 

Dreamcatchers Workshop

29th May 2013 - 29th May 2013

 

Family Craft Activity 1.00-3.00pm

Join designer maker Louise Mary to create your own dreamcatcher usings a variety of beads in this family friendly workshop. £3.00 per person. Booking essential - call 0121 554 3598 to book your place now!

 

 

Museum of the Jewellery Quarter
75-79 Vyse St
Birmingham B18 6HA
30 May 2013 - 7:30pm - 31 May 2013 - 7:30pm
The Drum
Potters Lane
Birmingham B12 0NW
16th Feb 2013 to 7th Dec 2013

 

 

First Saturday of every month, 1–4pm, FREE

Open to all ages, including adults, this series of hands-on creative activities will engage, challenge and inspire. 

There is no need to book, just drop in at any point during the session. 

 

Please note that children should be accompanied by an adult at all times.

 

 

 

For further information visit http://www.ikon-gallery.co.uk

 

 

Ikon Gallery
1 Oozells Square
Birmingham B1 2HS
2 Jun 2013 - 10:00am - 4:00pm

 

What better way for you and your family to spend a lazy Sunday afternoon than visiting the enchanting Victorian Botanical Gardens, aviaries and butterfly house for FREE.

Plenty of food will be on sale.

Family attractions inlcude: Bio-diesel powered bandstand such as electric swing circus, City of Birmingham Brass Band. Outside activities include bungee trampolines and climbing wall, mini petting farm, face painting, workshops. Inside activities will include shows, performances.

 

10:00 - 16:00

Family Event

Cost Details: Free

Birmingham Botanical Gardens
Westbourne Road
Birmingham B15 3TR
9 Jun 2013 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Sunday 9 June
2.00 - 4.00pm
'Me and My World'
Led by Maggie Kitching RBSA
Build up an image from your imagination using drawing, printing and wax resist techniques. Produce a selection of artworks that provide a snapshot of you and your world, and learn a range of skills that can be continued at home.

RBSA Gallery
4 Brook Street
Birmingham B3 1SA
14th Jun 2013 to 16th Jun 2013

 

Pirates of Cannon Hill

Fri 14 Jun,1pm & 7pm

Sat 15 Jun, 7pm

Sun 16 Jun, 1pm

 

Tickets £5 | Age 4+ Outdoor Arena

The Pirates of Cannon Hill brings a theatrical experience for the whole family. A large ensemble company delivers a new piece of work through storytelling, poetry, song, dance and physical theatre.

 

Devised and performed by BA Applied Performance (Community and Education) Year 1 students.

Devised and Directed by Hannah Phillips

Composition and Singing support Nik Haley

mac birmingham
Cannon Hill Park
Birmingham B12 9QH
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