Ruskin Mill Land Trust

Neurodiversity - a Living Conference 2020

Join Steve Silberman, poet Kate Fox and ecologist Dara McAnulty for Crafting Connections: a unique partnership with the renowned Hay Festival. This Living Conference explores neurodiversity in an atmosphere of creativity, social inclusion, research and lively cultural exchange. Read more
The Fading City - Exhibition

OPENS 2 MARCH 2020 A joint exhibition of new work by Jemma Gunning and Tracey Thorne. The Fading City is inspired by the textures and typography of buildings that surround us, and calls on us to immerse ourselves in a world that might otherwise slip by. Both artists have produced new works for the exhibition using different printmaking techniques to draw out the character and souls of the buildings. Read more

Because exceptional activities in exceptional spaces can transform lives

Stories of Transformation

The Fold

The Fold is a brand new centre for army families, set in the middle of a farm in beautiful countryside near the River Tees. Funded by a Libor grant from The Treasury service families can spend time in the countryside together.

Spirit of Invention

Heritage displays are looking just wonderful in our new Hive Heritage Hub, Birmingham

The Glasshouse

A powerful story of regeneration from derelict factory to thriving social enterprise hub...

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Crafting for All Enterprise Project

Throughout 2020 we are running a new enterprise project called Crafting for All. Our monthly sessions will provide an opportunity for people with a learning disability or specific learning need to gain practical enterprise and traditional crafting skills. By the end of the project the makers will have made quality hand-made products to sell at a local craft market. Find out more and register your interest here. Read more
Start: 27^th January, 2020 at 9:00am

End: 1^st February, 2020 at 1:00am

Published: 13^th December, 2019

Updated: 22^nd January, 2020

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Location: The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works 43-47 Vittoria Street Birmingham B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE
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EXHIBITION - Truth to Nature: The Art of Iridescence

31 JAN - 25 FEB. We are delighted to exhibit the work of contemporary artist Franziska Schenk who uses nano-pigment technology to depict the iridescent colour of nature. This exhibition takes its theme from John Ruskin's call for artists to 'go to Nature, rejecting nothing, selecting nothing and scorning nothing' and his attack on Darwin's theory of evolution. Alongside this exhibition we have a programme to mark Ruskin's 201st birthday and the end of his bicentennial celebrations. Read more... Read more
Start: 31^st January, 2020 at 7:30am

End: 25^th February, 2020 at 3:30pm

Published: 18^th December, 2019

Updated: 23^rd January, 2020

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Location: The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works 43-47 Vittoria Street Birmingham B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE
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Working with Makers - Bargello Stitch Workshop with Tina Francis Tapestry

Our first workshop in the 2020 Saturday Sessions is Bargello stitch! At the end of this three hour stitching workshop with Tina Francis Tapestry you will have made your own colourful framed tapestry and learnt a stitching technique which dates back to the 15th century and is making a come back! It's time to listen to our hearts... Read more
Start: 8^th February, 2020 at 10:30am

End: 8^th February, 2020 at 1:30pm

Published: 5^th January, 2020

Updated: 7^th January, 2020

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Location: The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works 43-47 Vittoria Street Birmingham B1 3PE The Hive, New Standard Works, 43-47 Vittoria Street, Birmingham, B1 3PE
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RAT

The Rat Affair are proud to present RAT - The Pied Piper of Hamelin reimagined through live music and shadow puppetry. Read more
Start: 6^th March, 2020 at 7:00pm

End: 6^th March, 2020 at 8:15pm

Published: 14^th January, 2020

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Location: Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, dy8 4hf Glasshouse College Wollaston Road, Amblecote Stourbridge dy8 4hf Glasshouse College, Wollaston Road, Amblecote, Stourbridge, dy8 4hf
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