Events Calendar

A creative & flowing sequence that combines holding active & passive stretches. (not suitable for beginners) HERE

Drop in at The Red Lion and participate in our weekly quiz! £100 prize bar tab up for grabs!

Phil Loach (1949-2023), was born in Dudley and studied art and photography at Stourbridge College of Art and Leicester Polytechnic.He became a press cameraman and worked for three newspaper groups, holding the post of chief photographer at two of them.  During his 40-year career, he photographed a wide range of people and occasions in the ... Read more

Painting Landscapes in Oils Workshop with Andrew Barrowman ARBSA Learn new skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment alongside others of a similar ability, with hands-on advice and tips from the tutor.You will use the ‘alla prima’ technique where the painting is done wet into wet in one session – ‘first time’. The course will cover ... Read more

Learn new skills in a supportive and enjoyable environment alongside others of a similar ability, with hands-on advice and tips from the tutor.You will use the ‘alla prima’ technique where the painting is done wet into wet in one session – ‘first time’. The course will cover the use of different materials, techniques, composition and ... Read more

Elijah brings his infamous talk ‘CLOSE THE APP, MAKE THE TING’ about creativity, becoming an artist and elevating careers to Hockley Social Club, Birmingham.

Hosted by the lovely Tranquil 1992 Coffee House, home of the Vietnamese egg coffee. This month's read is 'Minor Detail' by Adania Shiblil,Free tickets are released on Eventbrite, so get your tickets and get reading! 

The Pretenders took the UK charts by storm at the close of the ‘seventies with their “hit-filled” debut album. Fronted by the American, Chrissie Hynde, the band was often considered the British “Blondie”, and hit after hit followed through the ‘eighties. Bars, Restaurant & Buffet Dining from 6pm.

Welcome to our new collaborative series with booze polymath, Rob Wood - one of the finest drinks curators in the city.Hosted in the beautiful surrounds of Grain & Glass - a Grade II Listed whisky bar and tasting room, this series will explore the cultural impact of cocktails and spirits through the ages. From how ... Read more

Every Thursday join Quizmaster Stoo for a Speed quiz. Mobile phones at the ready for multiple choice answers and rounds where you can shoot to the top or lose all your points. Get down to the back room for 8:30 pm to get involved.

Phil Loach (1949-2023), was born in Dudley and studied art and photography at Stourbridge College of Art and Leicester Polytechnic.He became a press cameraman and worked for three newspaper groups, holding the post of chief photographer at two of them.  During his 40-year career, he photographed a wide range of people and occasions in the ... Read more

In this course, learn about Islamic geometric patterns and how to construct lines to create an accurate and symmetrical work of art. You’ll then practice transferring your pattern onto lino to make a two-colour lino print.