Shelanu Collective

A collective of migrant and refugee women who produce high quality craft objects. Currently working with Craftspace to develop the Craft social enterpise.

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#ChristmasShopping with Shelanu!
Buy #HandmadeJewellery from us in person at the following Christmas Fairs:
@Paperdolls_HM 18-19 November at The Custard Factory @indigbeth
Christmas Arts Market 2 & 9 December at @mac_birmingham

Or shop online https://t.co/tKKjPQ8kvJ

#ShopIndie

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You will make a traditional Chinese money bag & a beautiful butterfly. In Chinese culture the money bag has long been a symbol of abundance and good fortune which helps attract more wealth and luck into your life. The butterfly is a symbol of longevity, love, freedom & beauty.

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Get ready for the #festive season with our #Origami Decorations Workshop!
24 November 2023, 7pm – 8.30pm, online. https://t.co/VouE10LaU7

Supported by #Shelanu members, you will make 2 origami decorations for your tree, your home or as gifts.

#OrigamiWorkshop #ChristmasOrigami

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Apply now to be part of the wonderful @tweetcraftspace team!

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We're recruiting for an experienced & energetic Administrative Assistant to join our small & busy creative team, providing maternity cover for 2024.
Head to https://t.co/kov29RPjOh for full job description & details of how to apply.
Deadline: 6 November 2023
#ArtsJobs #Birmingham

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https://t.co/e4VnHSg0cx
Make the most of autumn with jewellery to match the season!
Supported by Shelanu members, learn how to make marbled polymer clay beads to create a pendant and earring set. Create two new pieces of #jewellery for your collection or to gift to someone.

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Will you be at @supersonicfest in Birmingham this weekend? Come and join us for a #craft #workshop where you can make paper fans to keep you cool during the last sets of the weekend!
Sunday 3 September.
Free (with #SupersonicFestival ticket)

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Are you going to the brilliant @supersonicfest in Birmingham next weekend?
Plan in some chill out time at Shelanu’s #craft #workshop where you can make paper fans to cool you down during the last sets of the weekend!

Sunday 3 September.
Free (with #SupersonicFestival ticket)

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We’re putting our #CompassionIntoAction this #RefugeeWeek by making #origami flowers 🌸 and boats ⛵ with people in Birmingham to stand with refugees and share messages of support.

@RefugeeWeek @CounterArts @SimpleActs #SimpleActs

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They are running taster workshops over the next few weeks.
Learn to make a piece of unique silver jewellery using traditional silversmithing techniques.
Sessions are taught by professional jewellers and all the profits s go directly back to the project.
https://t.co/m4O2WiPk29

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Want to learn new #jewellery skills?

The Flourish Jewellery Project, based in Edinburgh, works with disadvantaged, underrepresented & hard to reach communities within the field of contemporary jewellery design. They were featured in our #Shelanu10year exhibition, Belonging to Us

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An exciting day as part of #Shelanu10Year, #BelongingToUs celebrations.
Members & participants from exhibitors @theflourishjewellery, took part in a masterclass led by @soj_bcu Programme Leader Dauvit Alexander @justified_sinner with support from lecturer & artist @RColleyArtist

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Our newest #Handmade collection is now available in the Craftspace shop! https://t.co/tKKjPQ8kvJ
Image above: Maria wears her favourite pieces from Nurture Collection:  the Sunflower Pendant & Bee Brooch in turquoise.
#BelongingToUs #Shelanu10Years #MigrantWomen #MadeInBirmingham

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“I really like the beautiful sunflower pendant & bee brooch because turquoise is one of my favourite colours & I love how simple but beautiful the designs are.”
Maria is a member who has been working with artist Rachael Colley to develop the #Nurture collection of #jewellery.

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Discussions about UK & global issues shaped the development of this #sustainable #HandmadeJewellery collection.
#Nurture has been designed to incorporate moving elements to create '#FidgetJewellery', which can help to ease tensions for people living with stress & anxiety.

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Make sure you don't miss this FREE exhibition - Belonging to Us: Nurturing women through making on until 28 April 2023, 8am – 7pm (not open on weekends) @SoJ_BCU the exhibition celebrates 10 years of @ShelanuCraft Info: https://t.co/zBuqtflj8e 📸 Hayley Salter

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Our newest #HandmadeJewellery collection is now available in the Craftspace shop! https://t.co/tKKjPQ8kvJ

Image: Ruth wears her favourite pieces from the Nurture Collection: the Olive Leaves Brooch and Posy Pendant.

#BelongingToUs #Shelanu10Years #MigrantWomen #MadeInBirmingham

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“I love the olive leaves brooch as it is taken from a drawing I did. I chose the olive branch as you see them a lot where I am from, and it reminds me of home.” Ruth
Ruth is a member who has been working with artist Rachael Colley to develop the #Nurture collection of #jewellery

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This #sustainable collection represents Shelanu’s #community garden; inspired by plants, flowers and insects remembered from the countries our members grew up in. The range is designed using affordable, #EcologicallyFriendly materials with suppliers being UK or #Birmingham based.

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“This is a big deal for me. Even on the bus here I was drawing designs. It started putting me into a space I really enjoy that I didn’t get or wasn’t allowed to.” Flourish Jewellery Project participant.

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#BelongingToUs exhibition highlights the work of other organisations who support women’s enterprise through #craft alongside the showcase of our 10 year history of making together. #Shelanu10Years
you can visit the exhibition at Vittoria Street Gallery, @SoJ_BCU until 28th April.

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“It’s nice to get help & support from such a wide range of professional tutors. I feel at home in this culturally relevant setting. It’s been a great opportunity to develop my artistic skills. I'd love to have a career in the jewellery trade in the near future.” @MasterPeaceA