We had the pleasure of welcoming #Artist Layla Tutt to our #ArtsCafé recently. Layla inspired residents with her #creativity, teaching them to #craft woven #textile hangings. Some attendees transformed their creations into charming #tea coasters! #AcocksGreen #Yardley #art #free

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 on 𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 #𝗔𝗿𝘁𝘀𝗖𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! We're getting into the #festive spirit with Juneau Projects who'll be leading the #workshop. #Paint your own wooden #decorations & make #seasonal cards using laser-cut Perspex templates.

🌟 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗗𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗧𝗔𝗟 𝗧𝗥𝗔𝗜𝗡𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡𝗦 🌟 Need help with your mobile phone #laptop #tablet #emails & more? As part of our @BuildingCommun3 project we'll soon be offering #FREE help for #digital #education at our weekly #CoffeeMorning in #AcocksGreen #Yardley

Our Arts Cafe participants recently had the opportunity to work with the super talented Juneau Projects. With their guidance residents discovered just how well they could #draw & create their own nature inspired collaged sculptures. Drop-in & join us this Thursday! #AcocksGreen

How cute are these sock #bears crafted at our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafe?! The #upcycling session was led by #Artist Sally Harper from Sharper Arts. Participants transformed socks, ribbons & buttons into unique bears bursting with character. #Yardley #free #crafts #upcycle #reuse

It was all about blossom greeting cards & bookmarks in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé recently with #Artist Yuko Suzuki from Yumi-Arts. Participants learnt the basics of #cardmaking to send to loved ones with #designs inspired by #Japanese #blossoms. Join us next time! #Yardley

Join us at our #ArtsCafe tomorrow and create your own #woven #textile hanging like this one, with #Artist Layla Tutt. Our #Arts Cafes are a great way to meet new people, try something new and feel good for it! No need to book, just turn up. #AcocksGreen #Yardley #community #free

Creating colourful window pictures was what local residents did in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé session. With different patterns to choose from by #MixedMedia #Artist & Metal Embosser @ArtMetallix, we cut & arranged sheets to create our pieces. Turning windows into a work of #art!

Thanks to everyone who visited us at the Stockfield #Community Association Fun Day and stopped for a chat! It was great to meet so many of you! We had some lovely conversations & feedback and found out which of our activities you enjoyed the most & what you'd like to see more of.

We're pleased to share our next set of #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé dates with you! It's an opportunity to learn new #creative #skills in a relaxed space with a professional #Artist & meet new people. There'll be a #free light lunch & a cuppa waiting too. #Yardley

@juneauprojects @ArtsInTheYard @BrumScrapstore @ScrapstoreBrum

#Nature inspired collaged #sculptures is the #arts activity you can try at tomorrow's #ArtsCafe with @juneauprojects. Arts Cafes are a great way to meet new people & try something new! No booking required. With our project partners Stockfield, @ArtsInTheYard & @BrumScrapstore.

It was all about #watercolor sunset #painting in our #AcocksGreen #ArtsCafé. #Artist Cris Wong lead the #arts activity and by following some led steps, everyone created their own striking masterpieces to take away. criswongartstudio.wixsite.co… #free #Yardley

Get your #dance shoes at the ready, it's almost time for our next #TeaDance! Strictly #Latin! So let's get together & dance to that Latino rhythm! Expect a fun afternoon of socialising, food & laughter with our fabulous instructor @XpressYourself1. Booking essential. #AcocksGreen

The half term holidays are coming up and the weather is fine! Get the #family together and enjoy the great outdoors with some great, family-friendly activities. #HayMills #Yardley #free #community #crafts #nature

#AcocksGreen residents, we invite u to our #TeaDance Dessert and #Dance! It will be filled with fun, socialising, food & laughter! Plus our fabulous host & dance instructor Faye from @XpressYourself1. Look out for your postal invitation popping through your letterbox. #free #tea

It's always a joy to hear all the wonderful, positive feedback you share with us after our #TeaDances. It's an afternoon of fun #socialising #food, laughter and #dancing. Our instructor @XpressYourself1 will guide you with every step. Look out for info on our next #Tea #Dance!

God's Eye #craft was our #ArtsCafé activity by #Artist Claire Witcomb. A fun way to practice #weaving whilst creating a beautiful hanging, a great way to #upcycle leftover #wool too! Claire also created instructions for a complex pattern for those craving a #creative challenge!

Join us in creating a Window Picture with #MixedMedia #Artist & Metal Embosser @ArtMetallix at this week's #ArtsCafé! You can also enjoy a #free, light lunch or #cuppa whilst chatting to other residents. #AcocksGreen Find out more about Mel's art at: artmetallix.com