Marvellous Makers

Marvellous Makers is a drop-in creative session held every Sunday at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery, from 11am to 3pm. It's a hands-on workshop that changes every week, with the activities taking their lead from the galleries and exhibitions around the museum. If you're in the city on a Sunday, you can just turn up and get stuck in.

The projects vary from week to week, so it's worth popping back more than once. One session might see you building wild sculptures from recycled materials, while another has you drawing from real-life taxidermy. There are also huge collaborative floor artworks that grow as more people join in, and the chance to make your own wearable badge art. Because the activities are tied to the museum's collections, what you're making usually connects back to something you can find in the galleries nearby.

It's open to all ages, so it works as a family outing or something to do on your own. The only rule is that children must be supervised by an adult. The session is run by Birmingham Museums Trust, a registered charity that uses the money it raises from exhibitions and events to look after its collections and venues.

It's a free activity, and since it's drop-in, there's no booking required—you can just walk in whenever suits you between 11am and 3pm. If you're looking for a low-pressure way to spend a Sunday morning or afternoon in the city, this is a good one to keep in the back of your mind.