Elder Rings
Aug
21
12:00 PM12:00

Elder Rings

Elder Rings at Glue Garden

In a time of polycrisis, climate breakdown, collective grief, and disconnection. Elder Rings invites us to gather, slow down, and listen. To the land, to each other, and to the deeper rhythms of what it means to live well together.

We will gather around a hand built hearth for a day of storytelling, shared food, creative practice, and recapitulative play, holding space for grief, reflection, and joy.

Come and explore what it means to be a good elder — at any age.
SEND-friendly
Sliding scale particpation £0 - £50

📍 Save your spot → https://www.eventbrite.com/e/elder-rings-tickets-1446961142729]

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Spark in the Dark
Nov
9
4:00 PM16:00

Spark in the Dark

Join us at SPARK in the Dark, 2024!


Step into a magical world as Spark in the Dark brings Glue Garden to life after dark! This event combines art, play, connection, and wonder under the night sky. As darkness settles in, the whole space transforms—artwork glows, shadows dance, and the community gathers around the warmth of a communal fire.

What to Expect:

🌠 Shadow Puppets & Illuminated Art
Experience the wonder of shadow puppetry and other luminous installations that come to life in the dark. Play with lights, shadows, and your imagination to create scenes and stories. Watch as the artwork around you begins to glow, turning the Glue Garden into a display of light and shadow.

🎨 Loose Arts
Get hands-on with modular objects made from upcycled materials. Engage in spontaneous art-making with others as you balance, build, and connect. No rules—just the freedom to create!

🔥 Communal Fire
Gather around the communal fire to stay warm, share stories, and enjoy the magic of a dancing flame.

🍵 Warm Drinks & Soulful Soup
Stay warm and nourished as you enjoy hot drinks and comforting bowls of homemade soup. These offerings are a gift from us to you, so you can relax and stay cozy as you explore the night.

Click Here for limited Free Tickets Available Now!

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Spark Festival 2024
Aug
7
to Aug 9

Spark Festival 2024

Join Us at Spark Festival 2024!

Embark on a magical journey at the Spark Festival, held at the enchanting Glue Garden from 7th to 9th, August 2024. This year, we're inviting you to weave the story of a shared earth and collective ecology through a celebration of play, art, and nature. Click here to book your tickets!

What to Expect:

  • Workshops: Dive into hands-on workshops including, creative textiles, make you own terrarium, and sculpture! Explore the use of natural and upcycled materials. Learn new skills and techniques to create sustainable art.

  • Loose Arts: Engage in free-form artistic expressions with loose parts, encouraging spontaneous collaboration with modular objects made from upcycled materials. Balance, build, connect!

  • Space for Art, Rest, Play, and Kin: Enjoy dedicated spaces designed for artistic exploration, restful contemplation, playful interaction, and building connections with others.

Why Attend?

Spark Festival is more than just an event—it's a community gathering that encourages creativity, sustainability, and a deep connection with our planet. Whether you're an artist, nature enthusiast, or simply looking for a unique experience with your family and friends, Spark Festival offers something for everyone.

Join us for a celebration of our shared earth and collective ecology.

Together, let's create, connect, and inspire.

Please note: Wednesday the 6th August is prioritised for SEND children and their families/carers.

Come weave your story with us at Spark Festival 2024!

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Aug
9
to Aug 11

SPARK 'Passing Time' Festival 2023

Join us for an incredible day of fun at the SPARK 'Passing Time' Festival 2023! Get ready to immerse yourself in a vibrant atmosphere filled with art, play, and lots more. This event will take place on Wed Aug 09 until Fri 11th Aug, 2023.

Located at 472 Shenley Lane, Birmingham, B29 4HZ, our festival site offers the perfect setting for a memorable experience. From talks, story-telling, workshops and short film showings to interactive art installations, there's something for everyone.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, art lover, or simply looking for a day of fun, the SPARK 'Passing Time' Festival 2023 is the place to be. Mark your calendars and get ready for an unforgettable event!

Please note the 11th August the site will be prioritsed for groups and families supporting SEND childen, with a quiet sensory tent and free flow play opportunities.

Book your free ticket here now!
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/spark-passing-time-festival-2023-tickets-687525245517

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Mar
31
9:30 AM09:30

Inclusive Play Training

FREE for Fit for All participants; anyone delivering Bring it On Brum sessions; members of Children’s Quarter, and anyone seeking employment in a play scheme, this training is led by expert practitioners from Glue Collective.

Other participants are welcome – the fee is £30/session.

During each of the 5 hour sessions, participants will learn and try out tested ideas and skills for Inclusive Play – enabling you to open opportunities to children and young people to play together regardless of ability or background.

The course is suitable for people who work, or volunteer, with children and young people and for people who would like to work, or volunteer, in a play scheme this year. Fit for All can arrange further practical experience if you are looking for employment, leading to a rewarding job .

Book a place or find out more

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Glue Sticks
Sep
5
8:00 PM20:00

Glue Sticks

Our exhibition Glue Sticks is an opportunity to get to know more about the Glue Collective as individual artists. We are excited to share new work and have been collaborating with digital artist; Reuvie Love and are excited to widen our audience through adding a digital element to the exhibition.

Please book your free ticket to join us at the opening!

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SPARK
Jul
29
to Aug 31

SPARK

Birmingham 2022 festival presents SPARK!

You are invited to join us this summer at the Glue Garden for art and play set in our community garden in Northfield. More than a park, it is a SPARK! A place where creativity, imagination and play can flourish. 

We present to you an environment, where children and adults of all ages and abilities can create, play and enjoy art. Enter into a space that invites individuals to become immersed in creative processes, encouraging experimentation and exploration of materials and objects.

SPARK is populated with a range of ‘loose arts’ and tactile artwork made by the collective. ‘Loose arts’ are designed from a range of natural and up-cycled materials that offer an invitation to be moved around, combined, stacked, dismantled and put back together in multiple ways, they come with no instructions creating a sense of wonder and encouraging imagination.

As a collective of artists we value quality of the play and creative process over the product and the installation changes in shape, colour and form depending on the contribution from participants the on the day.

We look forward to welcoming you!

The Glue Collective

A creative city project generously supported by Birmingham City Council.

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