Hello,New week, new newsletter! And this one marks my 50th newsletter - woo! It's a long one so I'll get stuck straight in.Thanks for being here.— Kerry
If you've ever wondered what the prints are at the coworking space - they're some of London's drain covers - brass rubbings by Marina Willer from Pentagram. The series is called Overlooked and was exhibited at London Design Festival in 2016. And the other day, Alice realised she went to the original exhibition! Small world! I was given the publication by a GFSmith paper consultant a few years ago and pulled apart the pages.
Join Rachel and Kate for easter crafts at The Old Post Office in StirchleySunday 26 March, 2pm-4.30pm
You are welcome to bring your own craft or art project that you've been meaning to work on - or join us painting eggs! We will also have the bits and pieces for making pom poms.
There will be refreshments available.
Come on your own or invite friends - it will be relaxed and friendly - and no experience of crafting is required. 16+
There are few ticket options:
£0 unwaged / no questions asked
£3 standard ticket
£6 pay it forwardBook via this link
The photo shows eggs painted by Kate Shipley
Wellbeing walksFriday 10 March, 7.45-8.45am, Sign up using this link
The Clear Space's regular wellbeing walk. "Join me for a weekly wellbeing walk! It's totally free and a great way to finish off the week. We walk for an hour at a pace that suits everyone. This isn't about cardio, it's about getting some fresh air, daylight, and gentle movement."
What caught my eye last week:
Two of my design friends/peers - Lisa Barrett and Kate Farrell - are speaking at a Wolverhampton School of Art Alumni event for International Womens' Day - Weds at 2pm - Women Unite
The Hedge are host to local jewellery designer Ellie Ingram's Make A Daffodil - Wax Carving Workshop on Thurs 23 March
Women between the Lines; Birmingham Civic Society have a guided walking tour Sat 25 March celebrating the untold stories of women in Birmingham
Network Rail has announced there will be public tours of the inside New Street Signal Box on the afternoon of Friday 31 March – with free tickets allocated by random ballot. Tickets are sold out but I'd follow the Network Rail eventbrite page in case other dates are added
Saranjit Birdi (MAC artist tutor) and other artists will be at Grayson’s Art Club: The Exhibition III: Meet the Team Behind the TV Series at MAC on Fri 31 March
(see last week's links list here - there are some dates for things this week/during March)
This week's Music to work to playlist is by Kat Tromans, who you may know as the illustrator who painted my window for Christmas."Hello! I'm Katherine, a Freelance Illustrator and Designer. Select clients include Seasalt Cornwall, LUSH, Greene King, Bicester Village and BBC Bitesize. For the last decade I have worked internationally with design, advertising and editorial clients, with a specialism for educational, F&B, retail and lifestyle clients. Please visit kattromans.studio if you would like to see a range of design projects.""When I’m working I like a mix of instrumental/electronic music usually but thrown in a few upbeat recent favourites too!"Listen to Kat's playlist here: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gd0XIafCrq58hxAHxTP2D?si=0f5d5f67a2ce467d Would you like to make a playlist? Get in touch!
Coworking space noticeboard
Lost property is growing! There are some cute earmuffs with owls on, a black and white loop scarf, and a navy blue insulated water bottle. Are they yours?
The dishwasher is now plumbed in - woohoo!
The loose leaf teas need using up. I'll be replacing them over the next month. Why not try something you've not had before and use one of the compostable tea bags. I can recommend the smoky lapsang souchong
I have a new broadcast-only whatsapp group for regulars/coworking space hosts and friends - if I don't have you on Whatsapp already and you'd like to join it, please let me know by replying to this email. I'll probably only post once or twice a week and if last week's anything to go by, it will be putting in orders for pastries.
Ps. Here's the link to book in your desk for the week - see you soon!