It’s freezing cold, but at least the sky is nice. Here is a picture of Brum taken by The Bench 504:Brum from the Custard Factory

 Isn’t that nice? Now, back to business and as usual there is plenty going on in these quarters.

 

Fazeley Social events

Fazeley Social are planning some regular events for this year, starting with Happy Hour this Friday. From 5pm, you can have a bottle of beer, spirit and mixer or a glass of wine for just £2. It’s just around the corner from the Custard Factory, so why go anywhere else?

Also, on the 2nd February is the first of the Fazeley Music Nights featuring jazz from the Rachael Cohen Quartet. Due to be held every week, there is a £3 entry fee but your first drink is free. There is also a beer garden where you can still see and hear the band, free foosball table and there will also be food. It promises to be a great night – don’t miss it!

To keep up with what’s going on over at Fazeley, keep an eye on the new blog and follow on Facebook and Twitter.

 

Big Cat doing live Q&A on the Guardian website tomorrow

Nick Morgan, CEO of Big Cat Group, will participate in a live Q&A chat on the Guardian website tomorrow (Wednesday 18th Jan). Nick will be answering questions and giving advice about careers in the events industry. The chat will take place from 1pm-3pm.

 

Richard Battye talk this Thursday

Photographer Richard Battye’s exhibition is still on at the Old Joint Stock Pub, and this Thursday (18th January) he is holding a free talk there about his work. The photographs are inspired by dance and have been at the Old Joint Stock since last November. The exhibition ends at the beginning of February so make sure you catch it before then, even if you can’t make it to the talk.

For more information, click on the flyer.

 

 

 

 

 

 Cloth Magazine feature Craftspace on Facebook Page

This awesome hoover (pictured) from Craftspace’s upcoming ‘Made in the Middle‘ exhibition has been posted on Cloth Magazine’s Facebook Page. 

Cloth Magazine is a quarterly publication that celebrates making clothes and homeware, sewing, alterations, make do and mend, vintage clothing and interesting, quirky boutiques. It is on sale in the UK and USA.

Made in the Middle, by Craftspace, starts on 11th February and will feature 35 makers from the Midlands in jewellery, glass, textiles, mixed media and more.

This hoover alone makes it worth going to!

 

 

 

Woolgather Art Prize 2012

The Woolgather Art Prize, taking place in Leeds later this year, is a national showcase of contemporary artists and art practice. They are now accepting entries and the deadline is 4th February. For more information, visit http://www.woolgatherartprize.com/.