Birnbeck Pier - cardboard pier build workshops

Created by world-renowned visual artist Olivier Grossetête, the collaborative project invites the local community to help build, erect, and deconstruct the monumental structure.

In the lead up to the installation, communities are invited to take part in workshops to help make the building blocks for the cardboard pier.
During the workshops participants will be supported to shape, tape, cut then assemble cardboard ready to be used in construction.

No experience is needed, and the workshops offer a fun, practical look at how scale and engineering work in the real world. Expect a relaxed and laughter-filled environment, where new stories, connections and skills are built alongside the fantastical structure.

Workshops will take place from Friday 18 September to Tuesday 22 September and from Thursday 24 to Friday 25 September in the former Wilko store in the Sovereign, High Street, Weston-super-Mare.

This project has been made possible thanks to contractor Mackley as part of the social value commitments negotiated within their contract with North Somerset Council. Weston-based Smurfitt Westrock has supplied the materials without charge.

Super Culture is supported by Arts Council England. North Somerset Council’s project to restore Birnbeck Pier is funded by over £44m secured from the UK government, The National Lottery Heritage Fund, the National Heritage Memorial Fund and Historic England.

Timings

Friday 18 September:

Morning, afternoon, evening with each session lasting around 3.5 hours

Saturday 19 September:

Morning, afternoon, evening with each session lasting around 3.5 hours

Sunday 20 September:

Morning, afternoon, evening with each session lasting around 3.5 hours

Location & directions

Former Wilko store, The Sovereign, High Street, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 1HL

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please book by emailing [email protected] Other sessions are being held outside of Heritage Open Days dates, therefore they are not included in this listing but can be found on the Super Culture website at https://superculture.org.uk/listings/cardboard-pier-workshops/

Booking contact name:

Becky

Booking email:

[email protected]

Accessibility details

We want everyone to take part. If you or your group have accessibility requirements or need information in an alternative format, please get in touch.

Additional information

Groups and organisations: Bringing a school, community group or team? Reach out to us in advance so we can help support your visit.

Estimated duration:

3 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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