Sandra’s Story: #DiscoverMiddleport
During the work Brilliant did in February and March with Middleport Matters, as part of #DiscoverMiddleport and our project Discover Bamboo, we commissioned Spencer Jenkins to co-design a bench and artwork. Spencer co-designed using place and people. Starting with a site visit and walk around looking at details on buildings, parks and streets and through […]
New murals celebrate Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramic heritage and bamboo’s creative potential
Two new murals celebrating Stoke-on-Trent’s ceramic history and the creative potential of bamboo have been created in the city. The Brilliant Botanicals murals – a project by creative organisation Brilliant Bamboo – can be found at prominent locations in Stoke town. The first mural, created by graphic artist Rob Fenton, can be found on Tiger […]
Bamboo dome to be constructed in Stoke-on-Trent
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 […]
Booming Brilliant live with Neil Thomas MBE & Jörg Stamm on Monday 31 March 2025, Stoke-on-Trent
Brilliant Bamboo has the privilege to host Neil Thomas MBE, Atelier One and Jörg Stamm, the international bamboo master-craftsman for a talk about their work. Key Information: Monday 31 March 2025, 7pm – 8.30pm Location: University of Staffordshire Flaxman Film Theatre, College Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 2DE Tickets: £10 booked online: http://bit.ly/3XOLwqs Join us to hear […]
Introducing our Masterclass artists and makers
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
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 […]
Press Release: Community organisation seeks land in Stoke to create sustainable bamboo park
We’ve been working to create a mini-park or “parklet” for Stoke town centre, we’ve recently worked with Hannah Hiles to support us to reach more people to help find the first location. Here’s the full press release: A North Staffordshire organisation which aims to explore the use of bamboo for the benefit of communities and […]
Recycling Bike Inner Tubes: Turning Waste into Wonder
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
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
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 […]