Interest area: culture

Book Launch: WATER STREET by John Maxw...

Join Writing on the Wall for a unique book launch event that will take you on a thrilling journey to Liverpool in 1863, during the American Civil War.

WATER STREET, the latest novel by the talented John Maxwell, is a gripping spy yarn that will transport you to a world of espionage, danger, and intrigue.

Follow the story of Confederate Commander Banastre X. Dunwoody, who is determined to secure advanced warships that could turn the conflict in favour of the Confederacy. But his pregnant wife, Harriet Dunwoody, is a covert agent working for the U.S. Government, tasked with sabotaging his plans.

*These are difficult times. They know some people may struggle to afford full price tickets. If you would like to attend this event but can’t afford to, please contact info@writingonthewall.org.uk.  All queries will be treated in confidence.  If you would like to purchase a gifted ticket for someone who can’t afford it, please buy directly from the event page and they will offer your ticket out.

Customers with disabilities who would like to discuss specific seating requirements can call 0344 335 0437 Mondays to Friday from 9am – 5pm.

Or you can visit them at the Ticket Quarter Box Office for over the counter ticket purchases:

Ticket Quarter Box Office, M&S Bank Arena, Kings Dock, Liverpool Waterfront, Liverpool L3 4FP. The Box Office is currently open from 12 noon on M&S Bank Arena event days only.

Homebaked CLT Spring Market

Together with their friends at The Sandon, Homebaked CLT would like to invite you to their Spring Market!

The market is held Sunday 23rd April, 12-4pm, 180 Oakfield Rd, Anfield, Liverpool L4 0UH. Free admission.

After the success of their festive market, they are back with another one! This time bigger and better!

You may be on the lookout for a unique gift for that someone special, enjoy a bit of window shopping or just a catch up and a brew. They will also have their Cosy Homes Club offering energy efficiency advice, tips and tricks!

Whatever your reason to call in, it’s a chance for you to meet with your neighbors, support local businesses, and find out what’s happening in your community.

There will also be free art workshops, street food and plenty more!

Xpresia Festival for EuroFestival 2023

A celebration of culture, unity and creative freedom of expression takes place at Invisible Wind Factory, Meraki and Quarry over Sunday 7th – Tuesday 9th May

Xpresia is a unique and free to attend festival concept that brings together different forms of both electronic and performing arts within a carefully curated three-day programme, celebrating culture, unity, and creative freedom of expression.

Xpresia is born from the shared desire to bring Ukrainian and UK artists together in solidarity as Liverpool hosts Eurovision on Ukraine’s behalf. The festival is collaboratively produced by both British and Ukrainian creative producers and curators to deliver something truly unique in Liverpool as part of EuroFestival 2023. 

Across three days – Sunday 7th, Monday 8th and Tuesday 9th May – over 30 Ukrainian and UK artists will showcase their work to the city and world beyond. Taking place in the thriving development area of the Ten Streets, Xpresia will happen across some of Liverpool’s best independent arts and music venues; The Invisible Wind Factory (Hall, Substation & Garden), Meraki, and Quarry.

Artistic disciplines showcased across Xpresia Festival will be creative technology and visual arts, electronic music production and DJs, live music, theatre and cabaret in a celebration bringing Ukrainian and UK artists together as part of the Eurovision festivities. 

Tickets are free and available to book at: https://xpresiafestival.com

Wirral Open Studio Tour 2023

This year’s Wirral Open Studio Tour returns with a weekend of creativity and colour on Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th June.

Now in its 13th year of celebrating visual arts across the peninsula, this year’s event promises to be the biggest and best yet, as over 80 artists and makers in 51 venues prepare to open the doors to their homes or studios.

The Tour gives visitors an exciting opportunity to access creative spaces not usually open to the public, chat to artists about their processes, and view their work in the environment in which it is created.

There will be a hugely diverse selection of artworks on show, from original paintings, prints, glass and textiles to photography, sculpture, ceramics and jewellery. At each venue you’ll find the artist ready to welcome you and show you around. Much of the work on show will be for sale so you can, if you wish, take away a piece of original artwork to treasure.

All studios are open from 10am-5pm on Saturday 10th June and Sunday 11th June, with some venues also open from 6pm-9pm on Friday 9th June. (please see tour guide for details)

Tour guides are available in galleries, community centres, libraries, shops and cafes across Wirral, or can be downloaded from their website wirralarts.com

Earth Day at Arts Bar Hope Street

Curator Laura McCann brings together four visual artists inspired by nature to mark Earth Day.

Lena and the Sea creates works influenced by her passion for wild swimming. Artist and qualified Zoologist, Suzanne Grace, presents large bold portraits of endangered species.

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Andreea Mate will display images of small wildlife that represent personal experiences and Steph Aldwinckle will showcase abstracts informed by the views around her coastal studio on the Wirral Peninsula. Original art and prints will be for sale during the event.

Little Bo Peep-themed Easter trail

Families are being invited to explore a fun Easter trail around the historic Wirral village of Port Sunlight this half term – all for a chocolate egg reward of course.

Built in the late 19th century for William Lever’s ‘Sunlight Soap’ factory workers, the village now attracts thousands of visitors each year to admire the Arts and Crafts-style houses, picturesque gardens and parks, and a fascinating museum and art gallery.

The trail will run on Friday 7 and Saturday 8 April. It is organised by Port Sunlight Village Trust, who are responsible for preserving and promoting the village.

Trail-goers will meet outside Port Sunlight Museum to be greeted by Little Bo Peep, who has sadly lost ten of her sheep. With the help of a map filled with clues, families will set off on an adventure around the village to find the lost sheep and return them to Little Bo Peep for a chocolate egg reward.

Inspiration for the trail came from a discovery in Port Sunlight Village Trust’s archive that showed how, in the early days of Port Sunlight being built, herds of sheep grazed in and around the village.

Charlene Davies, public programme manager at Port Sunlight Village Trust, said: “Easter is one of our favourite times of the year and we can’t wait to invite families back to explore our Easter trail, this time with the help of Little Bo Peep herself. We hope trail-goers will have lots of fun exploring our unique village to help round up her lost sheep. The spring flowers are in bloom too, so it will be a joyful and colourful weekend for everyone.”

To take part in the trail, visitors will need to pre-book a time slot between 9.30am and 3pm. Tickets cost £5 per child. Adults do not need a ticket. To book tickets, go to: www.portsunlightvillage.com/whats-on

Getting Started on Instagram

Are you looking to set up an Instagram account to show off your artist practice or creative business? Have you tried Instagram out, but you’re not too sure how to use some of it’s functions? This session will cover all the basics to get you set up on Instagram.

The session will cover:

-Getting set up on Instagram
-Content creation
-Posts v’s stories v’s reels
-Building your audience (understanding hashtags and targeting)
-Linking your website and other social media
-Scheduling posts
-Following this session, you will be able to get your creative business Instagram up and running and understand the fundamentalof how to run a brilliant Instagram account.

Schedule

10:00am – 11:30am – Session takes place
11:30am – 12noon – Opportunity to network and mingle
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About the Practitioner: Jo Austin Greer at Marketing with Jo has been working in enterprise support (particularly focussing on creative industries and female entrepreneurs) since 2006. Jo recently completed a 13 year stint as Head of Marketing and Engagement with a charitable and commercial organisation and has supported SME’s, large corporates, government officials and third sector organisations to improve their marketing strategy.

About the programme:

This session is part of a programme of workshops designed by Make CIC to provide tailored support to artists, makers and creatives living in the Liverpool City Region. Each workshop is delivered in person by local expert practitioners who are able to share knowledge and valuable insight on each chosen topic.

About Eligibility:

This session is open to individuals living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) only.

In order to access this support for free, all attendees are required to complete a registration pack prior to the workshop. It’s really straightforward and Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you prior to the session to complete the process.

About Make CIC:

Make CIC is a purpose-driven social enterprise with several vibrant spaces across the Liverpool City Region. We unite and enrich communities through creativity, art and culture. Whether you want to take part in a class, become a resident or commission us for a project – Make is where people turn their passions into prosperity. In April 2023, we’ll throw open the doors to Make Huyton Village, a 7,000 sq/ft maker space on Derby Road in the heart of the Highstreet. These Creative Enterprise Workshops are taking place at Make on the corner, our new multi-purpose event space which is situated opposite our new maker space!

FAQs

Where is the venue – Make on the Corner?

Make on the corner is situated at 22 Derby Road which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Albemarle & Bond Pawnbrokers.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road car park Address: Archway Road car park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.
What does the registration entail?

This workshop is fully funded and attendees will need to complete a registration pack before the event takes place. Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you once you have signed up via Eventbrite to complete the registration pack.

Will refreshments be available?

Tea, coffee , water and snacks will be provided at the session.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however there is no accessible toilet on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please feel free to get in touch with AJ, Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager on 07463730484 or alison.james@makecic.org if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.

What is the cancellation policy?

Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate the ticket.

Selling your Online Products

This informal workshop session is ideal for people who have a handmade product, or an idea for one, and are considering starting to sell online.

This session will look at:

The different platforms available – and the advantages and disadvantages of each.
Postage and packing
Photography
The legalities of selling online
Writing product descriptions.
It’s a brief overview of everything, but will give you plenty of information and signpost you to more in-depth sources of information.

Schedule

10:00am – 11:30am – Session takes place
11:30am – 12noon – Opportunity to network and mingle
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About the Practitioner: Becka Griffin at Make and Flourish is a professionally-trained graphic artist who has been selling illustrations since 2009. Based in Liverpool City Centre, Becka is an experienced UK Etsy seller with over 28,000 sales and she is Captain of the Merseyside Etsy Team.

About the programme:

This session is part of a programme of workshops designed by Make CIC to provide tailored support to artists, makers and creatives living in the Liverpool City Region. Each workshop is delivered in person by local expert practitioners who are able to share knowledge and valuable insight on each chosen topic.

About Eligibility:

This session is open to individuals living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) only.

In order to access this support for free, all attendees are required to complete a registration pack prior to the workshop. It’s really straightforward and Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you prior to the session to complete the process.

About Make CIC:

Make CIC is a purpose-driven social enterprise with several vibrant spaces across the Liverpool City Region. We unite and enrich communities through creativity, art and culture. Whether you want to take part in a class, become a resident or commission us for a project – Make is where people turn their passions into prosperity. In April 2023, we’ll throw open the doors to Make Huyton Village, a 7,000 sq/ft maker space on Derby Road in the heart of the Highstreet. These Creative Enterprise Workshops are taking place at Make on the corner, our new multi-purpose event space which is situated opposite our new maker space!

FAQs

Where is the venue – Make on the Corner?

Make on the corner is situated at 22 Derby Road which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Albemarle & Bond Pawnbrokers.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road car park Address: Archway Road car park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.
What does the registration entail?

This workshop is fully funded and attendees will need to complete a registration pack before the event takes place. Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you once you have signed up via Eventbrite to complete the registration pack.

Will refreshments be available?

Tea, coffee , water and snacks will be provided at the session.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however there is no accessible toilet on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please feel free to get in touch with AJ, Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager on 07463730484 or alison.james@makecic.org if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.

What is the cancellation policy?

Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate the ticket.

Pricing your Online Products

This informal workshop session is ideal for people who have a handmade product which they are looking to sell – but they are struggling to work out their pricing.

This session will look at:

-Picking a final retail price
-Materials
-Overheads
-Time and workload
-Online commissions
-Selling wholesale

It’s a thorough overview of pricing, and will give you plenty of information to help you develop a sustainable and profitable small business.

Schedule

10:00am – 11:30am – Session takes place
11:30am – 12noon – Opportunity to network and mingle
—

About the Practitioner: Becka Griffin at Make and Flourish is a professionally-trained graphic artist who has been selling illustrations since 2009. Based in Liverpool City Centre, Becka is an experienced UK Etsy seller with over 28,000 sales and she is Captain of the Merseyside Etsy Team.

About the programme:

This session is part of a programme of workshops designed by Make CIC to provide tailored support to artists, makers and creatives living in the Liverpool City Region. Each workshop is delivered in person by local expert practitioners who are able to share knowledge and valuable insight on each chosen topic.

About Eligibility:

This session is open to individuals living in the Liverpool City Region (Liverpool, Sefton, Knowsley, Wirral, St Helens, or Halton) only.

In order to access this support for free, all attendees are required to complete a registration pack prior to the workshop. It’s really straightforward and Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you prior to the session to complete the process.

About Make CIC:

Make CIC is a purpose-driven social enterprise with several vibrant spaces across the Liverpool City Region. We unite and enrich communities through creativity, art and culture. Whether you want to take part in a class, become a resident or commission us for a project – Make is where people turn their passions into prosperity. In April 2023, we’ll throw open the doors to Make Huyton Village, a 7,000 sq/ft maker space on Derby Road in the heart of the Highstreet. These Creative Enterprise Workshops are taking place at Make on the corner, our new multi-purpose event space which is situated opposite our new maker space!

FAQs

Where is the venue – Make on the Corner?

Make on the corner is situated at 22 Derby Road which is on the pedestrianised High Street in Huyton Village. The space was formally Albemarle & Bond Pawnbrokers.

What are my transportation/parking options for getting to and from the event?

By Bike: There is secure bike storage at the venue.
By Train: The nearest train station to the venue is Huyton train station. The station is a 6 minute walk from the venue – You can view directions via google maps here.
By Bus: Huyton Bus station is situated a 3 minute walk from the venue. You can view directions via google maps here.
By Car: There is free car parking for up to 3 hours situated in Archway Road car park Address: Archway Road car park, Civic Way, Huyton, Merseyside L36 9GD. Archway Road Car Park is a 4 minute walk to the venue – you can view directions via google maps here. You can find out more about parking in the area here.
What does the registration entail?

This workshop is fully funded and attendees will need to complete a registration pack before the event takes place. Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager, Alison James (AJ), will be in contact with you once you have signed up via Eventbrite to complete the registration pack.

Will refreshments be available?

Tea, coffee , water and snacks will be provided at the session.

Is the venue accessible?

The venue is accessible and is situated on the ground floor however there is no accessible toilet on site.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Please feel free to get in touch with AJ, Make CIC’s Enterprise Manager on 07463730484 or alison.james@makecic.org if you have any questions.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

A register will be taken at this session, it isn’t necessary to print your ticket.

What is the cancellation policy?

Given that this event is free to attend we do ask that those who sign up, but who cannot make it, let us know ASAP so we can reallocate the ticket.

Katherine and Pierre

It’s Friday morning. We meet Pierre in his office, filling in some paperwork. In walks Katherine… their eyes lock and instantly it’s pure passion and sexual chemistry. After work, they find themselves in bed with one another…

Built around the musical playlist of Katy Perry, they find themselves tackling genuine relationship problems. “Katherine and Pierre” thrills through a physically and tightly choreographed heightened drag world.

The two performers, Bobbie Twaddle and Ellie Begley are amazing in all aspects, whether it’s spinning wildly on office chairs, lip-syncing well known classics, or performing precise choreography blindfolded… you won’t be able to help but ditch your seat and start partying with the performers!

Through energetic movement, intricate sound design and “Mime Dancing”, Talk Small’s Liverpool Debut promises to deliver a queer, passionate and enjoyable experience for all who attend.

Running time – 60 mins

Age guidance – 15+