National Saturday Club
The National Saturday Club is a partnership programme between Birmingham City University’s College of Jewellery, Fashion and Textiles. It is aimed at giving 13–16-year-olds the opportunity to explore their creativity, discover their talents, develop their skills and study subjects they love for free, at their local university.
The National Saturday Club will run over sixteen sessions, where club members will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of creative craft and making skills. They will have access to BCU’s fantastic Fashion, Textiles, Jewellery and Art and Design facilities with sessions led by inspiring BCU staff.
Last year's work
This video showcases some of the student work that was created during last year's National Saturday Club. It includes a variety of different artistic disciplines
quotes from former club members
“Saturday Club really helped to boost my confidence and my imagination.”
“Attending Saturday Club has given me freedom and a voice; I am powerful through art.”
“Coming to Saturday Club made me see that I have potential.”
“Saturday Club was epic! A splendid experience and I cannot wait for next year’s club.”
“Coming to Saturday club made me feel happy!”
Interview with our club tutor
Victoria Coutts has been a club tutor and coordinator at the University’s Craft&Making Saturday Club. Here, she talks about developing the club’s curriculum, ‘craftivism’ and creating an environment where club members can freely express themselves.