Bamboo dome to be constructed in Stoke-on-Trent

A diverse group of people stand under a raised dome for a photograph, smiling at the camera

A bamboo dome is set to be built in a Stoke-on-Trent town centre, offering a hands-on look at natural construction and collaboration. Members of the public will be able to explore the structure on Saturday, March 22, as part of B Arts’ Saturday Series: A Place to Dwell event in Stoke’s market square. A collaboration […]

Introducing our Masterclass artists and makers

A group of people posing with bamboo bikes in front of a white wall.

During February and March 2025, we invited a range of artists and makers to apply to be a part of our collective to develop their interest, skills and hands-on experience using bamboo as a material. Bringing together our collective with our masterclass leaders: Jo Pocock and James Marr. Our masterclasses took place in ACAVA studios […]

Brilliant Botanicals: introducing the artists

Brilliant Botanicals: A Brilliant Bamboo Intiative

Introducing the fantastic artists and collaborators we have the honour of working with for our 2025 Brilliant Botanicals project, we’re hoping to develop more. Rob Fenton: Rob Fenton is a Graphic Artist and Muralist whose passion lies in revitalising public spaces through his vibrant creations. With a keen eye for design and a deep understanding […]

Recycling Bike Inner Tubes: Turning Waste into Wonder

A pile of black rubber inner tubes in a car boot.

As we launch some of our projects, we’re fully embracing a greener lifestyle here at Brilliant Bamboo. When one of our masterclass leaders (as part of our Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet) included bike inner tubes on their materials list, it sparked a conversation about how we can incorporate more recycling and reuse—both during the project […]

Brilliant Bamboo Masterclass: offer to Staffs Artist/Makers

Four young adults looking at a bamboo model they are making from skewers.

Expressions of Interest now closed. Brilliant Bamboo brilliantbamboo.co.uk is an organisation in North Staffordshire exploring the potential of UK-grown bamboo for people and the planet. We are looking for artists who make or build to be a part of an upcoming project and our future work.  This project opportunity is a part of our project: Brilliant Bamboo […]

Booming Brilliant at Bouw met Bamboe

Blue City large ex-swimming pool space.

By Gemma Thomas In June 2024, I headed to Rotterdam with my friend, colleague, and collaborator Orit Azaz to attend the Bouw met Bamboe. What is Bouw met Bamboe? A programme pulled together by a team of architects and engineers: Atelier Nomadic, Maria Piels architect, Summum and Walden. “Bouw met Bamboe! was the first symposium […]

Booming Brilliant: our first podcast from the European Bamboo Expo 2024

A group of people from a range of places in rows across the stage in a posed photo at the end of the event.

In May 2024, Gemma headed to Dortmund for a second time for the second European Bamboo Expo. Details of the programme and magazine featuring the programme: European Bamboo Expo 2024 (yumpu.com). It was two days of networking and inspiration with some of the world’s bamboo community. In this, the first episode of the Booming Brilliant […]

Brilliant Bamboo Workshops June 24

A group of young people celebrating the photo and the achievement.

We had a fantastic time at Keele University for the Next Generation Travel Group: Study Experiences Earth Summit on Monday 24 June. It was a jampacked schedule where we got to meet approx.160 young people and their teachers and joined by a range of colleagues locally: Thomas Guilbert-Newell from Newcastle-under-Lyme Borough Council, Alana Wheat from […]