Events

Linda Nevill ARBSA. Linda has collaborated with Emma Purshouse and Jane Seabourne over many years creating art inspired by poetry and poetry inspired by art. In this collection of etchings Linda has explored a wide range of ideas including different aspects of landscape, still life, flamingos in captivity and football as a man’s game. She works also with contrasts to create social comment. For example, the brightly lit clothes shop windows with their haughty, disdainful models and the homeless woman seated outside. Or the blue, temporary tented homes set up in front of a block of flats where people live in heated accommodation with televisions and fridges and appliances. Solo Show.

Don’t miss Linda’s event on Saturday 16 March.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

Summary of the exhibition

As part of our charitable work to support artists the RBSA stages various open exhibitions annually. The Open All Media is one of the most popular and attracts entries from across the UK. It provides a range of artists with the opportunity to exhibit their work and be recognised for their talent. Works in all media except photography are accepted, including: jewellery, ceramics, sculpture, textiles, drawing, painting and printmaking.

The majority of artworks are for sale and are priced competitively, providing an excellent opportunity to find creative gifts or pieces for your home.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

6 Week course

18th March- 29th April

6-8pm, Every Monday (will not include 22nd April Easter Monday)

More about the course-

Course Price- £130

This 6 week course will introduce you to several printmaking techniques, teaching you the basic skills with the aim that you will then feel confident enough to continue your printmaking practice afterwards. The techniques you will be learning are:

Monoprinting – Using relief printing inks on Perspex you will produce one-off multicolour prints working with found materials, pens, cotton buds and barens/burnishers.

Drypoint – Working directly onto a Perspex printing plate you will use mark-making tools to create an etching. Using relief inks you will then print using an etching press.

Linocut – Using specialist cutting tools you will be shown how to safely cut lino. You will create a single colour print using relief inks, rollers, barens/burnishers.

Collograph – You will carve out your image using craft knives, you can also use found materials to create images/textures that will be printed using an etching press.

You will learn all the processes in a supportive environment . All equipment and materials provided as well as tea/coffee and biscuits.

What experience do I need?

The course is for 18+ year olds.

This course is suitable for complete beginners or people who have done some printmaking before but want a refresher. You don’t need to have any previous experience as I will guide you through each process step-by-step. All the processes lend themselves well to simple image making using representational images and patterns so do not be put off if you lack confidence when it comes to drawing.

Who is my tutor?

Holly O’Meara is a practising printmaker, photographer and film-maker from Birmingham. She uses her photography to inspire her designs and prints, taking her main inspiration from nature, architecture and the world around her. She is the owner of CraftyBun Studio and sells her prints at craft markets, online as well as doing workshops. She has experience working with people of all ages from 8-60+ years old.

Class size: 6 (maximum)

Materials: All materials are provided.

Complimentary hot and cold drinks, biscuits/cakes are available to keep you going.

If I can’t attend can I get a refund?

We will refund you in full if you cancel no less than 30 days before the start of the course, after which no refunds will be issued. Once booked, you cannot transfer to another course.

What if the course is cancelled?

We reserve the right to cancel the course for any reason (for example, insufficient bookings). We will endeavour to give at least 7 days notice if the course is cancelled and in the event of cancellation we will, of course, issue you a full refund.

Colin Wilson is a British photographer based in Derby. His practice is rooted in the still life and his long term projects focus on ‘rhopography’, the depiction of that which is considered insignificant. The simplicity of his compositions allows for a meticulous and expressive examination of carefully selected objects whose forms have immense force. Working on large format film and hand printing each print, his process mirrors the contemplative quality of the images.

His work has been exhibited both nationally and internationally, including Belgium, Germany, Hungary and Poland and is held in the corporate collections of Deutsche Leasing AG (European Photography collection) Germany and the Mag Collection (Late C20th Contemporary Art).

Free to attend, more information here https://argenteagallery.com/exhibitions/memory-of-touch/

Opening times: Tuesday – Saturday: 12:00noon – 6:00pm

A classic tragedy thick with jealousy, betrayal and deceit – Shakespeare’s Othello begins in the streets of Venice as the secret marriage of Desdemona, the senator’s daughter, and Othello, a Moorish general in the Venetian Army is discussed.

Seeds of doubt sown; bait taken; traps laid. Watch men, maddened by jealousy, pushed to the extreme in this tumultuous production.

This production contains scenes of a violent nature.

Ticket rates: 

• Standard Ticket: £8:00
• Concessions Tickets: £5:50 (Under 16/Over 60)
• Students Tickets: £3:00

This one day session will involve learning a variety of jewellery making techniques under the careful guidance of contemporary jeweller Grace Page.

In this workshop you will learn new skills to make a pair of silver earrings to take home with you. A perfect activity to enjoy with a friend or a well deserved treat for yourself.

The day takes place from 10am – 4pm and includes all the materials you need to make your own ring, plus light refreshments. We invite you to bring your own lunch or you are welcome to purchase something in our tea room during the lunch break.

This workshop is for over 18s.

Places are limited to 10 people per workshop – Pre booking essential! £60.00 (Ticket)

Modern Calligraphy Day Workshop with Jane Lappage 10:00 -4:00 pm

On this course you will get hands on with the new fun, quicker way to learn calligraphy using your fine point nib.

In the morning, we will get used to the script and practice and in the afternoon, I will show you design layout and all you will need to be happily confident that you can use this new-found skill regularly after leaving the class on all those special things you are creating.

I will also show you the difference different inks , nibs and papers make to your work and introduce you to ‘Coliro’ which is a fabulous new metallic product that makes your work look a million dollars!

Nib holders, nibs, paper, various inks, practice lines and paper/ card to complete cards will all be provided. Additional materials to set you up outside of the class will also be available to purchase from Jane and the Pen Museum shop. The workshop is suitable for beginners and the more experienced calligrapher and is also ideal for lefthanders. If you attended a previous class, we will begin to fine tune the skills learnt already.

See you there – Jane

The SUBS rock the Jam House on every visit with their powerful selection of Massive Rock Anthems from the likes of U2, the Stones, Queen, and even the Kaiser Chiefs!

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Admission: Free before 8pm / £5 before 9pm / £8 before 11pm / £10 after.

Dress code: Smart dress – no trainers or sportswear – NO FANCY DRESS

Six months on from our 2018 Next Wave exhibition, sponsored by Galliard Homes and Apsley House Capital, the next wave curators and associates have come together for this group exhibition. This display provides an update on each of the artists and their interesting work.

The Next Wave project began in 2014 as an exciting new venture for the RBSA. The project aimed to stage an exhibition of work by emerging and early-career artists that would add to the variety of the RBSA Gallery’s exhibition programme. It also aimed to support and promote the exhibitors to help them develop their career in the arts sector. Following the success of Next Wave 2014, the RBSA made it a biennial project so that the aims could be developed and continued.

RBSA Gallery open Monday to Saturday 10.30am-5.00pm, Sunday 1.00-5.00pm

Join us for the March 2019 edition of Maker Monday, our monthly slice of inspiration from the creative and tech worlds. 

Confirmed speakers tbc.

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As always, we will keep the inspiration flowing (the first drink is on us) and food.

Places are limited and will go fast and booking is essential.

Social Circle is back with event #7 ⭕ 

Social Circle was born from monthly get-togethers between friends, where we’d gather round with a few drinks and chat about the latest in social media marketing. We wanted to be better for ourselves, for our clients, and because we just really love social media.

So, we decided to open the circle to other digital marketers, with the goal to take social to the next level and share inspirational, instant, and actionable insights.

The event will run from 5:30pm (6:00pm start) to 8:00pm on Tuesday 26th March upstairs @ 1000 trades, 116 Frederick St, Birmingham B1 3HE.

This month, we’re looking to bring you…

6:00pm – New advancements in social media

6:30pm – 10 lessons with a special guest speaker – Ross Cox from Dispace

7:00pm – Drinks 

7:15pm – B2B campaigns 

8:00pm – Finish (and a few more drinks) 

Everyone is welcome to join the discussions so that we can learn from each other (plus feel free to bring anything cool you’d like to discuss together!). Every month we share the insights in an email after the event so nothing shared in the circle is forgotten.

So join our circle, grab a drink, and get ready to learn and share new things about social media, discover mind-blowing campaigns, hear from other people in the industry and make connections to make you more unstoppable in the world of social. #YouCanSitWithUs

P.s Don’t forget to connect with us ahead of the event

Facebook – @SocialCircleBrum

Twitter – @CircleBrum

Insta – @SocialCircleBrum

For any enquiries feel free to contact us via email at socialcirclebrum@gmail.com

The “ACOUSTICS SESSIONS” is a monthly showcase of new talent and unsigned artistes, regularly featuring touring performers as well as musicians from the local scene. The night is presented by the talented singer-songwriter, Ben Drummond.
To be part of this regular feature at the Jam House, all musicians should contact the Jam House on 0121 200 3030 or email Ben directly.

Restaurant & bars open from 6pm.

Special £14.95 Restaurant Menu available from 6pm to 9.45pm

Dress code: Smart casual dress

Want to find out why we have been presented the “Green with Envy’ networking award for Birmingham and The Black Country?

Want to meet more businesses on a regular basis ?

Want to be part of an event that has been fully booked since the start of Jan to the end of Feb? 

St Paul’s Networking Professional Group is expanding and passing more business than ever… 

Choose a Wednesday throughout March & April 2019 to suit your diary…

After many sell-out, packed events at the prestigious St Pauls Square, Jewellery Quarter in the brand new conservatory at Saint Pauls House, pre-booking your space is essential… Limited opportunity available – be quick !

Cost & booking online:  http://www.bni-stpauls.com/booking-online/
￡17.50

Parking:
Place parking ticket on car when you arrive. You will only be charged from 08.00am (￡0.90 per hour)

Meeting:
Visitors and members arrive and register between 06:45 and 07:00 before sitting down and enjoying a full breakfast allowing businesses to continue networking. Thereafter the formalities include an introduction from the committee followed by a round of 60 second pitches from members and visitors. There will be a 10 minute presentation from one of our members, before closing the meeting with a round of business referrals. There will be an opportunity to continue networking after the meeting has closed in the lounge and bar area of the hotel.

For many, the 60 second pitch is new. If this is true for you, then worry not. It gives you an opportunity to state who you are, your business, the type of service you provide and possibly even a requests for a typical client you would wish to be introduced to.

IDEAL FOR: Senior retail professionals or experienced pawnbrokers involved in buying or selling loose coloured gemstones or set jewellery.

This is a hands-on course designed for those who already have knowledge of Coloured Gemstones and will reveal the inside story about gemstone treatments. Under the expert tuition of Gwyn Green, delegates will study a range of sample stones and learn some important lessons about detecting treatments and recognising the tell-tale signs that a stone is not entirely natural and. Provides 6 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) activity.

COST: £275.00 per delegate + VAT

Our popular Jewellery Making Demo Event is returning to our Birmingham store on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March, and it’s bigger and better than ever with new demonstrators, new techniques and more to enjoy.

Feel free to stop by between 10.00am and 3.30pm on either or both days, when our experienced jewellers and knowledgeable demonstrators will be exhibiting a variety of jewellery making skills (see below for full details on all demonstrations) and will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn from experts, talk with like-minded jewellery makers and find out more about a range of our top products in our new and improved Birmingham store. Not only that, you will receive a £5 off voucher to use in store on the day! (valid on orders over £30+VAT, additional T&Cs apply)

Don’t forget, there is no need to book for either day – just turn up and enjoy yourself.

Join us at for a mid-week treat, available every Wednesday at 2pm!
Go on a factory tour lead by one of our award-winning guides, followed by delicious refreshments.

The shelves and workbenches at Newman Brothers are full of original stock and tools of the trade. With the original machinery working again, you can truly experience how this old Jewellery Quarter firm once operated on a day-to-day basis, producing some of the world’s finest coffin furniture, including the fittings for the funerals of Churchill, Chamberlain and the Queen Mother.Travel back in time a few decades to experience how Newman Brothers operated during its heyday. You will enter a time capsule where the music of the 60s is piped into the building, mingled with the industrial sounds of a working factory.

After the tour, your tea and cake will be served in our cosy 60s style waiting room, which is designed to capture the atmosphere of the Newman Brothers staff cafeteria, complete with vintage china. Relax and enjoy a proper cuppa with a delicious slice of cake.

Tickets are Adult £10.00, Concession £9.00 and include tour, hot drink and a slice of cake. Guided tours last just over an hour, leaving you plenty of time to enjoy the refreshments.

Prebooking is essential.
Please email newmanbrothers@coffinworks.org after booking if you have any dietary requirements.

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Renowned Birmingham based trumpet and flugelhorn player Bryan Corbett returns with his quartet featuring leading members of the Midlands jazz scene, Al Gurr (Keys) and Ben Markland (Bass), alongside now London based drummer Neil Bullock.

Restaurant & bars open from 6pm.

Special £14.95 Restaurant Menu available from 6pm to 9.45pm

Dress code: Smart casual dress

ADMISSION FREE on the door all night.

Tumble outta’ bed and stumble to Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter for 1 week only!

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL tells the story of three friends – Doralee, Violet and Judy – who have reached their breaking point with CEO Franklin Hart, the sexist and egotistical boss who continues to wreak havoc in the workplace. Will they succeed in their plan to reform the office, or will disaster unfold as they join together to take matters into their own hands?

9 TO 5 THE MUSICAL promises strong women, hilarious plot twists, a live band and showstopping song and dance routines.

This hilarious musical comedy is based on the cult film starring Dolly Parton and contains music and lyrics by Dolly herself.

Ticket rates: 

• Standard ticket £12.50
• Concession ticket £10.00

Our popular Jewellery Making Demo Event is returning to our Birmingham store on Wednesday 27th and Thursday 28th March, and it’s bigger and better than ever with new demonstrators, new techniques and more to enjoy.

Feel free to stop by between 10.00am and 3.30pm on either or both days, when our experienced jewellers and knowledgeable demonstrators will be exhibiting a variety of jewellery making skills (see below for full details on all demonstrations) and will also be on hand to answer any questions you may have.

This is the perfect opportunity for you to learn from experts, talk with like-minded jewellery makers and find out more about a range of our top products in our new and improved Birmingham store. Not only that, you will receive a £5 off voucher to use in store on the day! (valid on orders over £30+VAT, additional T&Cs apply)

Don’t forget, there is no need to book for either day – just turn up and enjoy yourself.

On the last Thursday of every month, there is a distinct Latin vibe to the Jam House with the sounds of the popular Salsa nine-piece DEL CAMINO supported by Mauricio Reyes and his army of LatinMotion DJs & dancers.

Salsa taster dance workshop from 9pm.
Del Camino onstage after 10pm, and LatinMotion playing a mix of salsa, merengue, tango, compas, bossa nova and bachata to keep the dance floor partying ’til 1am

Restaurant & bars open from 6pm.

Dress code: Smart casual dress

Spend a special evening at the Coffin Works, an atmospheric candlelit tour of the museum. Join us for a glass of prosecco and exclusive screening of documentary films highlighting new areas of collections research before your tour.

The Coffin Works Factory was opened by the Newman Brothers in 1894 to produce coffin fittings, renowned for their quality which made them perfect for dignitaries and royalty. Find out more about the unique collection, and the royal connection from our new research films, and before exploring the time capsule museum with your tour guide, and see the museum transformed by flickering candlelight.

Please be aware that lighting levels will be lower than for normal tours, take extra care when moving around the museum. The historic building can be cold, so please dress warmly.

If you would like further information please contact us on 0121 233 4790 or email newmanbrothers@coffinworks.org

The museum operates a Challenge25 policy, please bring ID. A non-alcoholic alternative will be available.

General Admission £15.00

Smooth soul six piece of accomplished and very individual musicians playing classic funk & soul favourites from the likes of Timberlake, Alicia Keys , Plan B and Jessie J

Support is provided boogie-woogie style by our resident piano & drum duo.

Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Admission: Free before 8pm / £5 before 10pm / £8 after.

Dress code: Smart dress – no trainers or sportswear – NO FANCY DRESS

Draw capital letter & decorate with imitation metals.

This is one of a series of individual workshops that explore the many different ways to draw, illuminate and decorate historical capital letters.  Each workshop will focus on a particular type of letter and a particular way to decorate so you can build up quite a substantial portfolio.   These workshops are ideal for the experienced as well as those of you just starting out.

This session will explore how to draw Lombardic Capitals and then decorate them with imitation metals and metallic paints.

All materials are supplied just bring yourselves and a notebook.

Join us for a tour about the work undertaken by women from the late 1800’s until the 1980’s and the many vitally important jobs that women worked, from working in the office to manual work such as press work, polishing and enamelling.

These women were instrumental in not only making the jewellery quarter the world’s largest jewellery manufacturing area, but also making Birmingham the work shop of the world, city of a thousand trades.

These women are the often neglected heroines of the metal working trade. Working long hours in dirty, noisy, dangerous conditions, for very little pay. This tour celebrates their hard work and fortitude.

She is Loved: Birmingham

Don’t miss our first tour stop in 2019!

It’s going to be an afternoon of honest, intimate conversations about love: the Father’s Love, the power in this love, and what living loved looks like. We’ll be exploring the various difficulties we experience as women that make us feel unloved and how we can tear down the lies that stop us from living our very best life.

Think honest conversations about real life challenges, a safe space for vulnerability and an exploration of solutions from fellow beautiful women. If our last event is anything to go by then there will be lots of heartfelt prayers, laughter (possibly some healing tears!) and most importantly fun and upliftment!

It will be an opportunity to widen your friendship groups, network and of course; there will be some light refreshments! It’s totally FREE but you’ll have to hurry to register as spaces are limited.

Open to all women 16+.  

Annie Murray will be at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter to talk about her two books set in the Jewellery Quarter, Sisters of Goldand the newly out sequel, The Silversmith’s Daughter.

Come along and meet Annie and buy a signed book. There will be a chance to share Jewellery Quarter memories.

At 2pm Annie will give a talk about her two books set in the Jewellery Quarter. Places are limited for this talk so pre-booking is essential.

From 3pm to 5pm Annie will be in our public gallery signing copies of her books which are available to buy in the Museum shop.

Take the time to have tea, cake and a chat!

If you haven’t been able to get a place on the talk, don’t worry you can come along at 3pm without a ticket.