Join us on Sunday 8th September for two creative Rose & Castle sessions with Kerri Williams Kerri, our expert artist who teaches heritage skills. These sessions are facilitated in partnership with Roundhouse Birmingham Bham Heritage Week Canal & River Trust roundhousebirmingham.org.uk/product/rose-a…

Looking forward to an inspiring day of creativity! 🎨 Join us for some traditional Rose & Castle painting with the talented Kerri Williams Kerri this week!👇💙Roundhouse Birmingham

What do makers need from the new UK government? Join this online talk on 11 September, which will delve into what public policies the craft sector needs to flourish. Start your trial Crafts membership now to get your complimentary ticket (or buy it for £8) bit.ly/4dNU2fc

Hairy buildings’ are back on the agenda, as more architects and innovators embrace the ancient craft of thatching. John Jervis investigates in our Spring/Summer 2024 –grab a copy (Pictured: Simon Starling’s Houseboat for Ho) bit.ly/3VZypTf

Spaces available for two #roseandcastle workshops with The Heritage Crafter at Roundhouse Birmingham for Bham Heritage Week on Sunday roundhousebirmingham.org.uk/product/rose-a… birminghamheritageweek.co.uk/event/rose-cas… Please do try this as it's a great well-being activity and a great way to meet like-minded people too.

Her are the links to the adverts on our job portal for 3 new positions as part of the reactive team. Take a look and please share with others 🙏 Canal & River Trust #makinglifebetterbywater careers-canalrivertrust.icims.com/jobs/7700/craf… careers-canalrivertrust.icims.com/jobs/7771/craf…

Boat builders appeal for timber donations to recreate historic Sutton Hoo ship eadt.co.uk/news/24569805.…

What’s coach painting? This! youtu.be/75QWot6eqNQ

Britain is a country of craftspeople, yet the nation’s heritage crafts and traditional skills are dying out, with some close to extinction. From canal art in the Black Country to kilt making in Edinburgh - this book celebrates it all Octopus Publishing Jay Blades MBE Charlotte Reather

I think Joe Wilkinson may have ordered something from me….and if he has…..I might do a little excited wee

Very late to the party, due to none stop boat painting, but I’ve just started watching #SlowHorses There’s nothing more glorious than Samuel West 💙💛 swearing with abandon. Huzzah!

Willenhall Photowalk! Last few tickets available for my free photowalk. 11-1 Tomorrow. Book here: bctwillenhall.eventbrite.co.uk #blackcountry #willenhall #ayit

Best opening number ever. (And the arts can NEVER stop!) Joe Lycett #SkyArtsAwards

Can’t wait to see Johnny Vegas Must watch tv. (How did he cope without you Beverley Dixon 💙 ??)

Err, ahem, and who also keeps these historical buildings in good nick apart from ‘curators and archivists’? CRAFTSPEOPLE! Without them the whole lot would be ruins or falling down!! Such a pity the journalist didn’t register this. ⁦Heritage Crafts⁩ ⁦All-Party Parliamentary Group for Craft⁩

This week’s #craftfocus is brick making. Images: York Handmade #heritagecrafts #craftfocus #brickmaking #brick

I am auctioning two TV worn shirts for the children’s mental health charity Place2Be. 100% of the proceeds will go to them. ebay.co.uk/itm/3756587254… thank you

FREE PHOTOWALK! I’m leading a walk in Wolverhampton this weekend. Sunday 29th Sept, 11-1 This will be a relaxed introduction to urban photography. In association with Transport for West Midlands Cycle & Walk initiative. More details here: bctblakenhall.eventbrite.co.uk

And crafts!

New YouTube vid - watch me paint this teeny teapot. (A like and subscribe would be great too 😊.) youtube.com/@KerriWilliams… #canalart #signwriting #handpainted #rosesandcastles #heritagecrafts #signwriter #endangeredcrafts