Carnival of the Arts – at The Edge

When

July 21, 2026 - August 19, 2026    
1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Where

The Edge
79-81 Cheapside , Birmingham, B12 0QH

Book places for summer art sessions for young people aged 10-16 (up to 18 if SEND) at Friction Arts’ base – The Edge – in Highgate/Digbeth. A healthy meal is included.  And the sessions are FREE.

Dates and times are 1.30 – 4.30pm on Tuesdays and Wednesdays between Tuesday 21 July and Wednesday 19 August – see the booking form below.

These free sessions are for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and young people who are eligible for Free School Meals.  The Edge is a great SEND-friendly space.  The sessions are run by Friction Arts – which works internationally and well as locally from its Birmingham base – as part of their Home in Highgate project.  Art works produced will be shown at the New Hope Community Park Carnival later this Summer.

There’s limited on-site or street parking at The Edge. Moor Street station is a 5 minute walk and New Street is about 15 minutes by foot or a short cab ride away.  There are buses including the 50; 35,45 and 47 nearby; and the 2, 3, 4, 6, 17. 60 that stop on Digbeth High Street.

Young Person's Name
Date of Birth
These sessions are for young people aged 11-18.
You have to be based in Birmingham or go to school in the city to be funded for these sessions.
These sessions are primarily for disabled children and young people with special educational needs.
Sessions I would like to book

Responsible Adult Details

We need your details as an adult with responsibility for the young person named above so that we can keep in touch. We also need your consent to store and process the data you have entered above and to share it with partners ONLY in connection with this booking and keeping you informed about similar future opportunities.
This is so we can text you at short notice to update you about this event as ay be required.
Consent