In the first of our feature makers for Wirral MakeFest 2024, Ali Pickard -The Yaffingale uses craft techniques within fine art sculptures. Originally part of a Women’s Welding Collective, via years working with recycled design in South America, she is now based in North Wales and recently returned to making a new textile and mixed media collection. She often uses historical references to reflect on modern society and women’s stories. She is interested in which stories get to be told, and who is telling the tale
Making with MakeFest 8th of May.
Making with MakeFest. Wirral Libraries celebrating the Borough of Culture are creating a story patchwork. Wirral MakeFest will be leading a workshop on Wednesday the 8th of May from 3-5pm. Come along to Birkenhead Central Library to make patches and bunting with the Wirral MakeFest team. We will be reusing, recycling, repurposing and taking time to relate to each other. All materials provided – free open session.
Finalists in the The Grassroots Awards: Small But Mighty
Finalists in the The Grassroots Awards: Small But Mighty
Deadline to be a maker for Wirral MakeFest
Deadline to be a maker for Wirral MakeFest is 17th of April 2024, last call to be a maker for our Borough of Culture Wirral MakeFest 2024
Building our volunteer team
Building our volunteer team to help support Wirral MakeFest to make the event a huge success. Calling All Volunteers! Calling All Volunteers! This is the official call for Volunteers to take part in the second Wirral MakeFest. We are looking
Reminder to apply: Wirral MakeFest is calling for makers
Reminder to apply: Wirral MakeFest is calling for makers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, maths, and the arts.
Call out for MAKERS
Wirral MakeFest are excited to make an open invitation for Makers to sign up to be part of Wirral MakeFest 2024 which will take place on Saturday June 1st 2024 at Birkenhead Central Library and The Williamson Art Gallery & Museum.
Update from Diana, and steps forward for Wirral MakeFest 2024.
Update from Diana, and steps forward for Wirral MakeFest 2024.
Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest
Relax and Make Christmas Green with Wirral MakeFest at the Williamson Art Gallery in Birkenhead – making and market spaces with a great raffle.
Relax & Make Christmas Green
Wirral MakeFest invites you to join in the festive spirit while also embracing sustainability, STEAM* and creativity at the Williamson Art Gallery for a special free Christmas event.