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Location: Unit 17, Minerva Works, 158 Fazeley St, Birmingham, B5 5RT
Public transport: Moor Street nearest train station. Approximately 10 minute walk away
Parking: Parking at Minerva Works
Access: Modern Clay and Vivid Projects are only accessible by two flights of stairs. No lifts are currently available
Modern Clay is a co-operative clay studio in Birmingham, run by artist members. They produce ceramics, run public workshops and design bespoke projects with charitable organisations. Their approach is open and responsive, and centred around three priorities: Artists – working with artists to support ceramic research and the production of new work; Education –designing workshops and occasional events for the public that give insights into the work of the studio artists and ceramic practices and processes; Outreach – partnering with local charitable organisations supporting vulnerable groups to develop bespoke workshops that share the benefits of working creatively with clay.
With: Laurie Ramsell
Time: 09:30 - 10:00
Each morning starts with a half hour opportunity to meet, chat and grab a drink with other people who will be joining us throughout the day. We share a short welcome and introduce the schedule and daily topic with some refreshments so we can all catch our breath and collect our thoughts before starting the day.
Nearby coffeeshop: Fazeley Studios Cafe 8am - 6pm and Centrala Space 12pm - 6pm
Restrooms: At Modern Clay and Minerva Works
With: Eiair
Time: 10.00 - 13:30
Joining BAB Lab 2022 virtually from Bangkok Eiair shared his process for creating miniature artworks from porcelain and posed the question “Are tiny things valued”? We explored different clay forming techniques inspired by Eiair’s own work an created our own tiny ball-shaped clay units, combining them together, bit by bit, to create a complex molecular-like an organism of multiplying cells.
These miniature creatures represent how fragile and delicate nature is. “When beings find it hard to live among us, I speak out for them through their aesthetic that inspires me. Hopefully, they are then valued.”
