LOC
A Borough of Culture collaboration from Convenience Gallery and Open Door
LoC is all about giving young people aged 11-19 from Wirral and the LCR an opportunity to engage in monthly workshops in a diverse range of exciting practices, to feel inspired and to connect with others.
Phase 1 of LoC will run from March – August, involving programming headed up by Convenience Gallery and their The Town Is the Gallery programme – find out more and sign up to all sessions for free below.
Session times:
Launch only – 4-8pm
Ages 11-15 – 4:30-6pm
Ages 15-19 – 6:30-8pm
Address:
Convenience Gallery Pop-up (the old M&S), 39 Borough Rd, Grange Precinct, Birkenhead CH41 2YR
introduction to foraging and sustainable cooking
Chef Diane Persiaux delves into the world of foraging while demonstrating historic and sustainable cooking practices. Take part in a foraging walk where we’ll discuss the links between local food and people throughout history, followed by a tasting of a variety of dishes and preserves using foraged ingredients and historical methods.
- Tuesday 28th of May
- 4:30 - 6:00pm (ages 11-15)
- 6:30- 8:00pm (ages 15 – 19)
introduction to Calligraphy
Karema Munassar goes through the historic methods of calligraphy. The works created during the session will both inform and be added to a new creative installation exhibited at Birkenhead Central Library from the 26th of July to 30th of August.
- Tuesday 11th of June
- 4:30 - 6:00pm (ages 11-15)
- 6:30- 8:00pm (ages 15 – 19)
‘Use yer head or lose it’ - Sculpture and painting
Artist collective Rudolf and the Schwarzkoglers go through large scale creation skills including sculpture and painting. The works created will then be showcased at a parade and exhibition taking place in 2025, with lots more opportunities to get involved with this project across the year.
- Tuesday 28th of May
- 4:30 - 6:00pm (ages 11-15)
- 6:30- 8:00pm (ages 15 – 19)
