Spike Island is a leading contemporary art and design space on the docks in Bristol and hosts a…read moremicrocosm of artistic activity. They show frequent exhibitions, hold residencies and offer opportunities in research into contemporary art. The building is huge, an old warehouse (you could almost draw similarities between here and the Tate). Spike Island is also home to the Aardman Animations team, creators of Creature Comforts and Wallace and Gromit.

A large warehouse space which has many functions for artists of Bristol…read more Publicly there is a gallery on the ground floor which has regular exhibitions and a large space for scheduled arty activities with children. There is also a nice little cafe - open on Mondays when the galleries are closed - with some seats outside when it is nice weather (although there is a lot of traffic on the road outside spoiling the harbour-side view). If you become a member of the studios then you can use their good printmaking facilities (Spike Print Studio) and rent studio space. The community here is friendly and supportive. If you just dabble in art then I can recommend their workshops - find details on this website instead of the main one http://www.spikeprintstudio.org They have lino and etching classes for beginners or to brush up rusty skills. They are up to date with some fantastic processes. Classes may run over a weekend or one day a week for a season.

The Birmingham School of Art is technically part of the Birmingham Institute of Art and Design,…read morewhich is technically part of Birmingham City University. However, I'm not reviewing the University, but the building - which is still usually referred to by its original title. So, it was built in 1884-1885 and is a rather splendid example of red brick Victorian Gothic architecture - with Italian-style window arches and there's a look of a Parisian cathedral about it. In short, it's magnificent, and is generally thought of as the architect's (J.H. Chamberlain) finest achievement. The good people of English Heritage have clearly agreed and have given it a Grade I listing. I can't tell you much - indeed, anything - about the inside as I've never been in. I just tend to stand outside and gaze at it's strangely warm and elegant Victorian gothic (not two adjectives you would normally describe anything Victorian gothic as....) exterior. I would suggest that you get yourselves down to Margaret Street in the city centre and do the same.

excellent packaging, the order came on time, it's just wonderful to work with such a good company…read moreand such a professional team, thank you..

Lovely building tucked away from Bedminster which houses all things glass - if you make stained…read moreglass, glass jewellery or do glass engraving then they have supplies of materials and equipment - including the chance to hire some of the larger specialist machinery and kilns. There is a nice large area used as a workshop for the courses available, so if you fancy giving it a go then this is a fantastic place to start with expert advice. A day course in making glass jewellery is just £80 including materials, or a weekend on stained glass is £155 including materials.

had the vaccine there very recently, service is okay but needs to improve. The staff might not have…read morebeen properly negotiated prior to delivering services. One staff says to do this, all of the sudden the other staff came out and says do the opposite. Confusing, all staff should consider properly talked about before serving? Also seen staff not wearing masks inside the building, we are having vaccinate here, all staff should have their mask on properly? stay safe everyone

The old Moseley Art School us one of 26 listed buildings on Moseley Road - which is an impressive…read moreamount of listed buildings for one road, if you ask me... I know that it is no longer an Art School, but I have to admit, I don't have the foggiest idea what this building is used for now - if anything. It would be an awful shame for it to merely decay - in fact, as a Grade II Listed Building, is this even allowed to happen? Who's responsibility is it? Lots of question marks surrounding this building ... What I do know is that it was opened in 1900 and then closed again in 1975. It's a beautiful example of Victorian architecture - complimenting the equally controversial Moseley Baths which are directly opposite. Combining red brick with stone columns, large windows and fancy gates, it was probably a lovely place to study art. But for now - who knows?...

The Guildhall is a fantastic venue - whether you want arts, music, comedy, dance…read more. The Guildhall offers a full programme, both during the day and in the evenings. The cinema offers popular (and not so popular!) films, and with the added attraction of the bar, and a much smaller and more intimate screen - the prices are cheaper than the main cinemas, but the films are shown a little while after they've finished at main cinemas. Some excellent bands perform here, again in a relatively intimate surroundings. The Big laugh cafe is another not to be missed - get your tickets early for this as they ALWAYS sell out! Tickets can be booked online for all events - pefect!

Best local venue for live music of all types. Occasionaly attracts bigger acts and you can usually…read moreget tickets unlike bigger venues.

I attend the Orchard Studios for a silversmithing class and have done so for approximately a year…read morenow. The tutor is extremely helpful and I really enjoy the course. They also hold woodworking classes, enamelling, stained glass and various other courses and do lots of work with people with learning difficulties. Would definately recommend this studio as the least expensive in comparison to Bristol University etc.

I prefer The Brewhouse as they have better productions, but here they don't use adults for staff,…read moreso they employ the students at the school next to it. Most of the productions are not very good, and most are school productions. I would recommend The Brewgous eover here.

The Tacchi-Morris Arts Centre is a vibrant, multi-purpose, community based Arts Centre. We employ a…read moresmall full-time team and are very lucky to have loyal support from a dedicated army of volunteers (adults and young people) without whom we would not be able to keep our ticket prices and community class costs so low.