We’re planning a jam-packed In the Mix programme in Sandwell this summer holidays, in our local libraries, community centres, museums and parks. Join us for a tasty programme of creative opportunities taking place during the Summer Holidays. In the Mix combines art and food to encourage the children and young people of Sandwell to take a new approach to exploring healthy eating.
This series of real-life workshops and online sessions for children and young people will feature, workshops, playschemes, skate jams, art packs, fashion camps and virtual video sessions across a range of artforms including; illustration, dance, craft, storytelling, journaling, writing, poetry, visual Arts, circus skills, music, song writing, drama and live music. There is plenty to pick and choose from!
Zine Making
Family Recipes and Zine Workshop
Date
24th August
Time
11am - 1pm
Duration
2 hours
Location: Lodge Road Community Centre, Lodge Rd, West Bromwich B70 8PJ
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Description:
Visual artist Navi Kaur will work with 12 to 16 year-olds to explore family recipes through photography, collage and text to make a zine. www.navikaur.com
Lunch provided.
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Free but please book via Eventbrite (places are limited) - here.
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12-16yrs
- Fashion
Fashion Summer Camp with Complex Simplicity
Date
5-6th August
Time
10:30- 3:30pm
(lunch provided)
Duration
4 days x 4 hrs per day with 1 hour lunch.
Location: Cradley Heath Community Centre, Rowley Regis
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Description:
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Complex Simplicity is back for a 2-day Fashion Summer Camp inspired by the popular American television show ‘Project Runway’ but with a foodie twist - we’ll be using readily available items of food that can be used creatively to create quick, simple yet effective 'fashion illustrations'. Working alongside a qualified fashion designer to inform, inspire and motivate you to learn the skills and techniques to create 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional creative work for your debut collection.
Perfect for Art/Design/Fashion enthusiasts but no prior experience necessary.
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Free but please book via Eventbrite (places are limited) - here.
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Art & Crafts
Pick up a free art activity pack!
Date
19th August
Time
11am - 1pm
Duration
2 hours
Description
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Collect a free art activity for ages 5 to 13 provided by Multistory to explore the market and all the amazing food that it has to offer. www.multistory.org.uk
Snacks provided.
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Drop in!
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All ages
Arts & Crafts
Pick up a free art activity pack!
Date
19th August
Time
11am - 1pm
Duration
2 hours
Location: West Bromwich Outdoor Market Place
Description:
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Collect a free art activity for ages 5 to 13 provided by Multistory to explore the market and all the amazing food that it has to offer. www.multistory.org.uk
Snacks provided.
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Drop in