Crafting Conversations with Mahawa Keita

Join us for an inspiring evening of making and conversation with Birmingham based artist Mahawa Keita. Hear the personal stories behind her work, her migration from Senegal through Gambia to the UK and how her textile pieces express self-identity, confidence, culture and memories.

We will also learn how to make African ‘stick dolls’ together, exploring our own stories through making and re-using materials to create our keepsakes. We will use simple techniques and no experience is necessary.

Crafting Conversations are small events, giving you the chance to meet artists and find out more about their practice through conversation, questions and making.

Mahawa is a textile artist and recent graduate of Birmingham City University, she was selected for In:Site 2022 and was part of the artists’ design team who developed the gift for the athletes of the Commonwealth Games and helped the people of Birmingham to create 4600 Gifts.

Age restrictions: 16+

Adult (adult only event) £8

Adult (adult only event)	£8

Available dates

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How to get there

WSP, The Mailbox, Birmingham, B1 1RQ

Facilities

Parking
Refreshments available
Toilets
Wheelchair accessible

On the day

The event is hosted at WSP, Mailbox. You will find WSP to the left hand side of the left escalator on Level 2. You may wish to use the Severn Street Entrance to The Mailbox as you'll find WSP on your left as soon as you come through that entrance. Please aim to arrive 10 minutes before the event start time and wait in Reception to be collected by your host. Nearest Car Park: Mailbox Car Park Nearest Train Station: New Street (6 minute walk), Moor Street or Snow Hill (12 minute walk).

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates

Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 5 days before your experience.

How to get a refund

Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 5 days before your experience.

Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. However, all gifts are non-refundable and expire exactly 1 year after the date of purchase.

You'll be hosted by

Craftspace

Craftspace is a charity creating opportunities to see, make and be curious about exceptional contemporary craft. We are based in Birmingham and work collaboratively regionally, nationally and internationally.

We build relationships between artists, people and organisations and encourage the sharing of ideas, skills and knowledge. We have over 30 years’ experience and continue to learn, push boundaries and challenge ideas.

Craftspace initiates artistic programmes which stimulate creative excellence, critical thinking and understanding of contemporary crafts in the widest social and cultural contexts.

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