Black Country Type - Jewellery Quarter Photowalk

This is an opportunity to try your hand at urban photography. The event will be relaxed - no previous experience of photography is needed - just bring along your smart phone or camera. Starting from the new hub of independent retail and creative culture in the JQ, The Goodsyard.

Tom Hicks is the artist behind the documentary photography project Black Country Type. His work explores the post-industrial landscape of the region, focusing on words, typography, handmade lettering and signs.

His work has been published and exhibited widely, most recently in the photobook (The Modernist, 2023). His work has been featured by the BBC, The Guardian and Dezeen Magazine. He has previously exhibited work at the Museum of the Jewellery Quarter.

NB: Walk will be approximately 2 hours in length - this is an outdoor event and is at the mercy of the weather, please dress accordingly. Children must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over.

This event is open to residents and non-residents of The Goodsyard. Residents please enter your promo code at checkout to get access to your exclusive discounted price.

The walk will start and end at the entrance to The Goodsyard 53 Pitsford Street, B18 6FG.

This event is part of a series of events at The Goodsyard featuring some of Birmingham’s brightest and most imaginative creatives and wellness experts. Find out more by following The Goodsyard on .

Host or Publisher Black Country Type