Do This
Take a pottery course with Sundragon Community Pottery
Various ongoing dates
The Old Print Works, 506 Moseley Road, Balsall Heath, B12 9AH
Are you looking to start a new hobby this year? Or perhaps wish to re-ignite a passion for pottery once held in the past?
We’ve found the perfect place to do so! Sundragon is a community-led association that offers pottery courses to people of any ability, with differing focuses covering all aspects of the craft.
Don’t be shy! If, like us, you wouldn’t know where to start given a lump of clay, but have a keen interest in learning about pottery and developing a new skill, book on to a course at Sundragon!
After more ideas? Check out our city guide!
Picture This
Intriguing composition of the notorious Spaghetti Junction.
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Consider This
Learn about the ever-changing shop fronts in Birmingham
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This video puts our modern reality into perspective, showcasing stories of ever changing micro-cultures, economies and communities over the decades. A valuable addition to the archives of local storytelling in the city!