Women & Protest

It's Autumn at mac Birmingham. Okay it's not but the team has this week launched their September programme, with women at its centre. Including events, visual arts and workshops, the central exhibition at Women & Protest is based on an exploration by Sarah Payen of the peace protests at Greenham Common and the role that females played. The season has a strong link to the Craftivism movement, which uses traditionally “feminine” or “domestic” arts such as sewing and embroidery to protest in quieter, non-violent ways. Don’t Blow it Handkerchiefs is one of three workshops being led by the founder of the global Craftivist Collective, Sarah Corbett. Embroider a powerful message on a handkerchief as a way of influencing people to make a positive difference. And get a natty materials kit while you do. On Oct 7, it’s £22. Or maybe try some protest pottery (£65 — Oct 9 and Nov 6). And definitely, reload mac Birmingham's web digits constantly for the release of the Kaye Winwood protest feast which will form part of the season, and we hear is taking place Nov 19.