Brownfield Parklet introducing Dan Southward
Artist Dan Southward is working with us at Brilliant Bamboo as part of residency for the development of the Brilliant Bamboo Brownfield Parklet. We hand over to Dan to introduce himself, and his approach to this project “I am a freelance artist and photographer, amongst various other roles and responsibilities, I have been based in […]
Bamboo bench honouring Stoke-on-Trent’s canal heritage goes on display in Hampshire
By Hannah Hiles for Brilliant Bamboo A bamboo bench which was inspired by a Stoke-on-Trent family’s history has gone on display at a prestigious, award-winning gardens and arboretum in Hampshire. The bench, which was created by artist Spencer Jenkins as part of a Brilliant Bamboo project with Middleport Matters, was made from bamboo harvested at […]
Friday 29 August 2025: Bamboo-Castle
Bamboo-Castle: A Day of Spectacular Bamboo-Based Fun in Newcastle-under-Lyme. Friday 29 August 11am – 4pm High Street (by Vue Cinema and Bygones), Newcastle-under-Lyme Town Centre Join us for an unforgettable celebration of creativity, community, and the natural wonder of bamboo – right in the heart of Newcastle Town Centre! We’ve teamed up with internationally acclaimed […]
Thursday 28 August 2025: BAMBOO in the Brownfield Parklet.
Get Ready for a Thrilling Day at the Brilliant Bamboo Parklet in Stoke! Event Info: Thursday 28 August 2025 11.30am – 3pm Live Performance of BAMBOO: 1:30pm Location: Land off Boothen Road, Stoke, ST4 4AH We’re teaming up with our incredible friends NoFit State Circus to bring you BAMBOO — a spectacular high impact, high-skill […]
Friday 8 August 2025: Pop Up Park Newcastle-under-Lyme
Join the Brilliant Bamboo artist team, Chloe Rickett and Francesca Wheeler, at Newcastle Business Improvement District’s pop-up park in the centre of town. You can expect den and structure making in a relaxed atmosphere throughout the day, drop-in at any time and suitable for all ages. Friday 8 August 2025 11am – 3pm Pop-Up Park, […]
Brilliant Botanicals: Public art rooted in place, sustainability and story
Brilliant Botanicals is a public art project from Brilliant Bamboo that brings two striking new murals to Stoke-on-Trent, honouring the city’s ceramic history while exploring the creative, sustainable possibilities of bamboo. Artists Rob Fenton and Reiko Kaneko created two different but visually connected designs, working closely throughout with Brilliant Bamboo director Gemma Thomas, from setting […]
Brilliant Botanicals: Inspiration and Approach
Springtime 2025, we entered a fantastic time where projects in our imagination began to become a reality. We collaborated with two artists with experience and expertise in their existing work to create something magical for Stoke, the town, and the city. Each of the artists had their approach to the brief, and that’s what this […]
Brilliant Bamboo’s Journey of Discovery with Local Artists and Makers
Blog by Sally Malkin In today’s fast-paced world, where few have the time to pause and reflect, it was a true privilege to gather a small group of local artists and makers to explore and experiment with bamboo. There’s something deeply grounding about working with your hands—especially with a material as humble and unpredictable as […]
Four weeks with YMCA Go getting “stuck in”
Every Tuesday evening in June, artists and makers we work with and collaborate have worked with the young people visiting YMCA through the YMCA Go project. Below is the YMCA team and young people thought about the sessions. Thank you! “Brilliant Bamboo have held four workshops with the young people visiting North Staffordshire’s YMCA, within which […]
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 […]