This September, Walsall MakerFest returns for a second year, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity, innovation and community spirit to the heart of Walsall.

Taking place on Saturday 13 September, the festival promises a full day of family-friendly entertainment, hands-on workshops, and inspiration for all ages in venues across the town centre.

The festival programme will include:

- A Town Hall takeover with a full day of hands-on making experiences for all ages. Build your own robot, create wearable screen-printed art, craft bespoke leather accessories and design and make your own jewellery.

- Music in Gallery Square from high-energy Bhangra Smash Up, bringing a fusion of traditional, Indian dhol drumming and Western sounds guaranteed to make you get up and dance!

- A five-hour dance programme outside The Crossing at St Paul’s will see performances from professionals, community groups, private dance schools, colleges and local schools demonstrating the area’s rich dance scene.

- Get creative at the Magical Mythical Garden, an immersive installation featuring giant flowers, faeries, bird and lanterns by Walsall Creative Factory. Workshops throughout the day will include making exotic paper birds, interactive giant drawing and mehndi art.

- Hear stories and write your own at the Story Village. Take a trip around the world with Peter Chand, one of Europe’s finest and fun storytellers as we explore lively and interactive stories to amuse, amaze and delight. Encounter amazing talking animals, foolish folk, magical incidents, and a wise word or two.

- Discover how you can blend creativity and technology – explore Minecraft as a creative platform, take part in an immersive VR showcase and learn practical design skills with Canava.

- The day will also feature the return of a Makers’ Market along Park Street, featuring forty makers, artists, crafters, designers and food artisans from Walsall and the surrounding area.

The full festival programme will be announced in August.