MiFriendly Cities is soon coming to a close. But we can’t let it finish without ‘Sharing our Journey’ It’s time to share learning and insights from this unique, migrant-focused project more widely. Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton City Councils, 8 other
Virtual Repair Cafe
What is a repair café? Repair Cafés offer you the ability to learn how to fix toys or furniture that have broken or are in need of repair. Usually these are ran in person, however we are now launching a
Kev’s Corner
What is Kev’s corner? Kev’s corner is a live information session to give you tips and tricks straight from the trade. Helping to support you to learn new practical skills in carpentry, painting and decorating and DIY; learning what tools
Getting started with DIY
What can it be used for? There are some jobs you would be best to pull in the professionals to do but not all jobs around the home need it. Our getting started with DIY, also known as Do it
Getting Started with Upcycling
What is Upcycling? Upcycling is the process of taking something old and turning it into something new. An environmentally friendly solution to reducing waste products. This can be with clothes, furniture, pallets or general household materials. What can it
Getting Started with Digital Fabrication
What is Digital Fabrication? Digital Fabrication is the process of using a computer controlled machine to produce a specific design that has been created through using computer aided design – or CAD. The machine can cut, draw, burn or print
New Year = New Learning Opportunities
As we find ourselves back into lockdown, don’t let this stop you from learning some new skills. Kick start the new year with us by joining our online learning sessions covering different areas of Digital Fabrication, Upcycling, carpentry and DIY.
Online Teaching Tools by “The Briefcase of Mineral Applications”
The Briefcase project is a new educational tool that uses hands-on learning strategies to teach students about the important role of mineral raw materials in everyday life and how our choices concerning these materials can shape the world. Through innovative
Find out more about MyCoventry
In January 2021, Coventry City Council launched a two-year partnership called MyCoventry. The project addresses local, social and economic inequalities that hinder the way young people and adults from migrant communities interact and become part of the local area. The