Events

BAJ Open Days give you the opportunity to visit our site, meet current staff and students, and get a feel for what studying at the Academy is like. You will have a chance to speak to our admissions officers who will provide you with all the essential information about the upcoming courses, application process, funding options, and student life.

Open Day visitors will have the chance to get a tour of the campus and make a keyring or pendant in our workshop with one of our tutors.

All places on the Open Day must be pre-booked in advance. Book your slot now!

The British Academy of Jewellery is committed to accessible provisions. To discuss your provision requirements further, please contact our admissions team via .

The concept is simple – take a brush in one hand, a drink in the other, now let’s paint a masterpiece!

Join us for a creative day of drinking and painting in Birmingham! No previous painting experience necessary! Get your creative juices flowing and your brush strokes going!

Our experienced Paintvine instructors will teach you how to paint a beautiful painting you’ll be proud of hanging on your wall at home!

This is the perfect unique day out for those looking for something a little different.

What’s included

✔️Approx. 2 hour step-by-step painting session led by our experienced artist and assistants.

✔️All painting materials needed to complete your masterpiece.

✔️ Acrylic paint on high-quality stretched canvas.

✔️ Photos taken throughout the session & posted on our Facebook page.

✔️ Heaps of fun exploring your creative side.

✔️A one-of-a-kind masterpiece to take home.

✔️and best of all – we clean up!

Please arrive at 6:45 for the session to start at 7pm.

The Birmingham Marketing Meetup is an informal, friendly place for the marketers of Birmingham to meet, learn, and share knowledge with one another. Come in ‘listen’ not ‘sell’ mode 🙂

We’re back in our lovely new venue for this one, at the Assay Studios in Newhall St. We just want to get together, say hello, have a chat, and have a nice time.

Think of this as a community event, where the focus is very much on you meeting other people in a chilled out friendly space. We’ll chat over food and drink, listen to an inspirational speaker or two, chat some more, and go home buzzing with new contacts and new ideas.

Let’s have a lovely night in the company of some amazin’ people.

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Speaker: to be confirmed!

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The format of the night:

6:00 pm – doors open – drinks, networking, and smiles

6:30 pm – introduction and talks begin

7:00 pm – talks finish, networking, listening, saying hello, and positively lovely people

7:45 pm – end of the night – you leave with new contacts and fresh ideas

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In partnership with Pitch Consultants. Matching companies with their perfect person and candidates with their dream job. Check them out at https://www.pitchconsultants.co.uk

In partnership with TCNUK – Creative places for curious minds. TCN transforms unloved buildings into surprising places that help businesses thrive. For one-person brands or established companies, our flexible workspaces and communities bring people together to do great things. Find out more at https://www.tcnuk.co.uk/

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And finally…

This is a donation ticketed event. The ticket price is yours to choose, from £3 to £30 (the average community members choose to pay £8.79 🙂

We of course understand that these are tough times, so if you are experiencing financial hardship and cannot afford the minimum donation amount, please reach out to and we’ll find a ticket for you (provided capacity hasn’t already been reached!) 🙂

Please let your marketing friends and colleagues know about this group too, I hope to build it into a great resource for the community over the coming months and years. Attendance will be taken at this event. If you sign up but don’t show up, this has a knock on effect on event arrangements. If it happens 3 times, you’re outta here! This is simply a measure to allow appropriate respect to the organisers, speakers, sponsors, and your fellow community members 🙂

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See you there!

Cemetery care in Warstone Lane cemetery & Key Hill cemetery, Birmingham JQ

Date: Fri 20 Sept
Time: 1pm-2pm
Meeting point here is at the Vyse Street gate to Warstone Lane Cemetery at 1pm, to get kitted out with hi vis, gloves and tools to clean headstones, clear pathways, and showing respect to those who have passed.

Come and Rake In Peace with us and spend your Friday lunchbreak giving Warstone Lane cemetery and Key Hill cemetery some tender loving care, composting fallen leaves, clearing paths, trimming low branches and ivy, planting seeds and bulbs; whatever the season, there is always something to do in both cemeteries. Pop along for an hour to help and enjoy some time in nature.

You will be assisting in maintaining these two historic cemeteries in Birmingham’s Jewellery Quarter. Join us at Vyse Street entance gate hand in preserving these important landmarks. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to give back to the community, all are welcome to participate in this rewarding experience. Come ready to get your hands dirty and make a difference in the upkeep of these special places. Let’s work together to honor the past and create a brighter future for these sacred sites.

If you later find that you are unable to join us it would be helpful if you let us know either by following the – “view and manage your order online link “ in your confirmation email, and then selecting your order or by sending an email www.fkwc.org – this will be passed on to the organizer and will prevent any delay to the start of the event should the leader be waiting for you.

Links to events here

Nickolls & Perks is one of the oldest wine & spirits merchants in the UK, operating since 1797. Based in Black Country town of Stourbridge, just a short journey outside of Birmingham, it is a family-run business with a long-standing legacy in the world of whisky.

In this tasting, we will be joined by Nickolls & Perks’ Spirits Specialist, Steven Cook, to sample five exclusives from the N&P portfolio, including their latest outturn of independently bottled whiskies, and an interesting bottle from the Nickolls & Perks’ archive.

Nickolls & Perks also serve as the main supplier to Grain & Glass. Due to our unique relationship, they will be hosting this special tasting exclusively for members of The Birmingham Whisky Club.

£40 – £35 to members of The Birmingham Whisky Club

Terms & Conditions

No refunds or transfers.

The event is strictly over 18’s Only. If you’re lucky enough to look under 25, please bring your relevant photo ID to the event with you. Tickets are sent in e-ticket format. These don’t need to be printed but please have available on your phone on request. We do not cater to dietary requirements. Please arrive on time as we can’t guarantee your place if you’re late.

*To order your Birmingham Whisky Club member ticket, please use the Join It app

One discounted ticket available per member.

Join me on a leisurely stroll around the lost pubs of Birmingham’s fabulous Jewellery Quarter. We look for the locations of The Pelican, The Salutation, The Gothic, The Duke of York, The Vampire, and The Engin. As we search for the lost pubs, we explore the rich history and unique buildings of the Jewellery Quarter. We start and end at one of the oldest pubs, the Jewellers Arms.

There will be two workshops of an hour and half of a relaxed and friendly drumming focusing on Brazilian/Afro-Brazilian Rhythms & Songs.

We will work on technique for hand and stick drumming and arrangements of rhythms from a variety of Brazilian and Afro-Brazilian traditions. The content of the sessions is differentiated, so everyone can play and progress at their own level. We also learn some beautiful songs to accompany our rhythms.

The aim is to provide you with the opportunity to enjoy making music together and get all those brain and body benefits of drumming and singing!

Saturday 7th of September 3-4:30 PM

Saturday the 21st of September 3-4:30 PM

It will take place at the Brazilian Cultural Centre in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter.

These workshops are open to everyone no previous experience needed, there are only 25 spots so book for one or for both workshops as soon a you can.

Looking for an adventure in Birmingham? You won’t want to miss the opportunity to join me on an amazing art deco walking tour of the Jewellery Quarter! Discover the stunning art deco jewelry and architecture, and experience the soulful rhythm of Jazz silver and gold

This fantastic tour is a circular walk, starting and finishing at the Jewellery Quarter Station on Vyse Street. It covers approximately 1 1/2 miles, so you can enjoy a leisurely stroll while taking in all the sights and sounds. It’s the perfect way to spend 1 1/2 hours and create unforgettable memories!

The tour takes place on pavements and in all weather conditions, so please dress appropriately.

Your sip & paint event at The Rose Villa Tavern, Birmingham will be themed around Claude Monet’s painting of the Japanese bridge in his garden at Giverny. Beautify your canvas with impressionistic brushstrokes, capturing movement, light and colour!

Unleash your creativity – wine glass in one hand, paint brush in the other. No experience needed!

Your PopUp Painting experience in Birmingham will include:

• All art supplies – including paint, brushes, canvas and apron
• Guidance from a practicing artist – but feel free to go off-piste!
• A themed playlist to immerse you in your experience
• Please note your ticket does not include a drink, but a wide range of drinks are available for purchase at the bar
• Your canvas is yours to keep. Hang it with pride!

Please see our booking terms and conditions here.

This course is intended for retail staff who already have some experience of selling jewellery and precious stones. It will provide an in depth understanding of diamonds improving their confidence when selling.

Delegates will gain a greater understanding of the 4 C’s and also diamond treatments, simulants and synthetics. You will also learn about the different types of diamond cuts, how to observe and assess loose diamonds in retail conditions and the key selling points around diamonds.

Our monthly Book Club session at one of our selected venues who is so kindly hosting us! We strongly encourage you make a purchase as these lovely venues provide these spaces for free and we should show our appreciation! Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend by cancelling your ticket.

Our monthly Book Club session at one of our selected venues who is so kindly hosting us! We strongly encourage you make a purchase as these lovely venues provide these spaces for free and we should show our appreciation! Please let us know if you are no longer able to attend by cancelling your ticket.

Men’s Prosperity Club: Walk and Talk around St Paul’s Square

Date & Time: Every fourth Thursday, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm

Meeting Point: St Paul’s House – 15-20 St Paul’s Square, Birmingham B3 1QU

About the Event:

Join us for an evening walk and talk session focused on men’s mental health. The topic of the event changes month to month, featuring Mental health, Relationships, Faith, Finance, Knowledge and many more topics vital to life as a man in today’s world. Men’s Prosperity Club is dedicated to the mental well-being and betterment of men, fostering a strong brotherhood.

Details:

Target Audience: Men aged between 21-45

Free Parking: Available after 7 pm on the square

Capacity: Limited to 15 attendees

Event Type: Free and open

There will be no speaker, hierarchy, or prejudice—just men sharing their challenges and triumphs. Join us in creating a supportive community while enjoying an outside walk around the square.

“At Cut Your Wolf Loose, we believe that enjoying fine whisky should be a relaxed and enjoyable experience, free from the pretensions often associated with the industry. We carefully select and bottle exceptional whiskies, offering a range of unique expressions that cater to both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts alike.

Our approach is all about breaking down barriers and making whisky approachable for everyone. We take pride in our curated selection, ensuring that each bottle reflects our commitment to quality, authenticity, and enjoyment. We prioritise transparency and creativity, which is why we get different street artists to design our labels.”

We welcome Hugo to Grain & Glass for the first time!! Hugo was born and raised in Australia by a pack of wild drop bears until the ripe old age of 12, when it is customary In Aussie culture, to venture to Europe by any means possible. Hugo being the resourceful individual he is, weaved rope from his chest hairs (very hairy chested 12yo) and strung up a school of rabbit great white sharks to propel him into the Northern Hemisphere. After a wrong turn or two, Hugo found him self in the cold hard land of mother Russia, where for three years, he fought with bears and babushkas (actually where the inspiration for Rocky IV came from) until he infiltrated the KGB and Putin chucked him out. Post Russian training arc, Hugo bounced between countries like a pinball until finally settling in Brighton to learn how to read peoples mind (He studied Psychology, but mind reading sounds cooler). After finishing mind reading school, Hugo took to whisky like water, and has never looked back.

Don’t you dare to miss out on this one!!

Line up:

– Their 10th release (unreleased)

– 14yo Bruichladdich

– #1 Blend

– 12/16yo Caol Ila

– 7yo Aberfeldy

Tickets are £30 (£25 to members of The Birmingham Whisky Club)

Terms & Conditions

No refunds or transfers.

The event is strictly over 18’s Only. If you’re lucky enough to look under 25, please bring your relevant photo ID to the event with you. Tickets are sent in e-ticket format. These don’t need to be printed but please have available on your phone on request. We do not cater to dietary requirements. Please arrive on time as we can’t guarantee your place if you’re late.

*To order your Birmingham Whisky Club member ticket, please use the Join It app

One discounted ticket available per member.

This exclusive event will include an in-depth talk where you will learn all about the long history of hallmarking and the success of the Birmingham Assay Office since it was founded as a result of Matthew Boulton’s efforts in 1773. Followed up by a visit to our Silver Collection which is our historic collection of spectacular objects created by some of Birmingham’s most celebrated Silversmiths including Matthew Boulton, Nathaniel Mills and Elkington & Co.

You will also be given behind the scenes access to see how our incredible team hallmark today using both traditional and modern practices, and have the opportunity to try hallmarking for yourself.

Tea, coffee and cakes included to make your experience enjoyable!

Price: £35 per person

Time: 10.30am-12.30pm

Location: Birmingham Assay Office, Icknield Street, Birmingham, B18 6RZ