How to See: Block Buster Edition

WALK + WORKSHOP

Sun 17 Nov | 3 15 - 5 15pm

£15

Meet: Nook Gallery, 25c Institute Road, Kings Heath B14 7EG

Still Walking joins forces with Nook Gallery to present How to See, a walking workshop that examines the way we see and respond to the world around us. This seemingly simple act is shown to be a nuanced and revealing process. For this special Nook edition of How to See, Ben Waddington will be leading a small group of observers on a short but fruitful walk around the block, beginning and ending at Nook Gallery and Studios, on Institute Road, Kings Heath.

While out and about, our most familiar streets often provide only a vague backdrop to our internal monologue. By becoming more present in our environment, we not only heighten our sense of well-being but feel more connected to our community and culture, and sharpen our aesthetic appreciation of the world. This 'walkshop' reveals how a careful and even forensic interpretation of modest side streets can yield moments of high intrigue. We will look at changing domestic architectural designs down the decades, the meaning of house and street names, how local businesses present themselves, the indigenous flora and fauna of the area and further design clues to the character, history and economy of this suburban subset of Kings Heath.

The 60-minute walk will be followed by further indoor exercises back at Nook: reflection, map-making, exploring jogged thoughts and memories from the walk. The ticket price includes a hot drink / mulled wine and biscuits. This pre-dusk walk will depart promptly at 3 15pm; please arrive at Nook earlier to allow yourself some browsing time at Kings Heath's newest arts and craft space.

The route is fully accessible and toilet facilities are available at Nook.