Forest School, Art & Nature “stage”
Here you will find workshops by:
Leaf Creative Arts
Tuckshop Flowers
Nature Makers
You can browse the Friends of Cotteridge Park History “Tent”, have a look at the entries to the ‘All the world’s a stage’ window competition by Stirchley Art Room, read more about the Birmingham Camera Obscura project, get a live portrait by The Arty One Caricatures and - once you’ve done all that, why not join us around the “campfire” for virtual marshmallows and popcorn?
All The World’s A Stage
Stirchley Art Room have created a front garden and window art competition for families in the B30 area.
Have a wander around the neighbourhood to look at the windows - there are prizes for the winning displays.
Find out more at www.stirchleyartroom.co.uk
FOCP History
In 2018 and 2019 a wonderful bunch of volunteers invested time and energy to sort through the boxes and boxes of the Friends of Cotteridge Park Archive.
They interviewed friends and neighbours about the history of the park and learnt new techniques to map, tell and share history online. We have also shared what we learnt with other friends groups throughout Birmingham. All of this was done with support from the www.heritagefund.org.uk
Birmingham Camera Obscura
Birmingham Camera Obscura dropped off kits to make 50 mini cameras to Cotteridge Primary School - did you receive one? Here’s a photo showing the camera structure when it appeared as part of CoCoMAD festival a few years ago.
“The process is very simple but the effect is strangely magical. Seeing the world projected onto a flat surface while inside the machine itself is a delightful experience which never fails to bring a smile.”
Read more on the Camera Obscura website.
