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Poetry and visual art workshops are taking place between May and August 2026 in venues across North Solihull, including Chelmsley Wood and Kingshurst. If a young person you know would be interested in taking part in the project, book onto one of our workshops below!
26th - 30th May (Half term)
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Led by poet and hip hop artist Kurly McGeachie, and mural artist Millie Yarwood, with support from artist Sanne Blanco, this week long workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. For ages 11-18, half-term workshops will co-design a mural to be installed on the very same building the workshops are happening in.
Book via Eventbrite.
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Tuesday 26th May
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Wednesday 27th May
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Thursday 28th May
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Friday 29th May
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Saturday 30th May (at the Core Theatre)
26th - 28th May (Half term)
11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelmsley Wood Library
Led by local poet Emily Holtom and mural artist Millie Yarwood, this short workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. For ages 11-18, these summer workshops will co-design a mural to be installed in the Den, located inside Chelmsley Wood Library itself.
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Tuesday 26th May
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Wednesday 27th May
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Thursday 28th May
Closed sessions for St Basils and Solihull Academy Invitees
NO BOOKING REQUIRED
Thursdays, June - July
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Led by local poet Emily Holtom and mural artist Katie O, this weekly workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. For ages 11-18, workshops will co-design a mural to be installed on the very same building the workshops are happening in. Book via Eventbrite.
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Thursday 4th June
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Thursday 11th June
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Thursday 18th June
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Thursday 25th June
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Thursday 2nd July
9th - 23rd June
Various times
Meriden Adventure Playground
Led by local mural artist Az and former Birmingham Poet Laureate Jasmine Gardosi with support from by poet Ayan Mahamud, this weekly workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. For ages 11-18, workshops will co-design a mural to be installed on the very same building the workshops are happening in.
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Sunday 14th June, 11:00am - 12.30pm
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Tuesday 16th June, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Saturday 20th June, 1:00 - 2:30pm (Home Ed group)
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Tuesday 23rd June, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Wednesday 24th June, 1:00 - 2:30pm (Home Ed group)
Fridays, June
11am - 1pm
Kingshurst Allotments
Led by poet Emily Holtom and mural artist Panda, this weekly workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. Workshops will co-design a mural to be installed onsite at the allotments.
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Friday 5th June
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Friday 12th June
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Friday 19th June
Mondays*, July - August
11:00am - 12:30pm
Chelmsley Wood Library
Led by ex-Birmingham Poet Laureate Casey Bailey and mural artist Millie Yarwood, with support from artist India Birtwisle, this weekly workshop series gives participants the chance to express themselves, learn new skills, and leave a lasting mark on their community. For ages 11-18, these summer workshops will co-design a mural to be installed in the Den, located inside Chelmsley Wood Library itself.
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Monday 27th July
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Monday 3rd August
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Monday 10th August
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Monday 17th August
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*Friday 28th August
