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Christmas is one of those occasions when calligraphy could feel a little too formal. This day will look at the options available for a more relaxed, even quirky, and very jolly style of lettering. Suitable for beginners and more experienced students. There may be a small materials charge on the day.
Make what I call a small stag, but is actually a fairly sizeable animal!This is a fairly full on workshop with only a lunch break as there is a lot to get through on the day.You will be guided through the process step by step with spoken and written instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into manageable sections.All...
This workshop is FREE to all participants and is jointly sponsored by funding and the facilitator who is donating her time without a fee. Many people write journals as a way of keeping track of their lives and working things out. Writing can be a powerful means of tapping into your unconscious mind and making discoveries about yourself and your...
A day to make jewellery of your choice and design.You may be a novice so I will guide you along your way and you’re guaranteed to go home with something gorgeous to wear. If you have made jewellery before there may be a technique or project planned you wish to concentrate on such as sand casting, forging, setting, rollerprinting, chain making,...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
Tuesday 17 October 2023Ben Mulroney, a Wilmslow-based financial adviser, will be providing a free drop-in financial clinic at the Guild for Lifelong Learning. He will be available from 10am-3pm to answer any queries related to your personal finances.No appointment necessary
The Guild is proud to present an evening at an Old Time Music Hall.Song, sketches, recitations and more...! Entertainment for the whole family.20th and 21st October at 7.30pm at the GuildTickets from £10 to be booked through the Guild Players website.Children half price. A prize will be given each evening to the person in the audience who is the most appropriately costumed.
The first meeting takes place on Wednesday 1st November, 13.30-15.30.A safe and supportive afternoon activity for people living with dementia and a chance for their carers and family to meet new friends in similar situations for company and a chat.There is no fee to join us however it would be fantastic if you could let us know you plan to...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
This one day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian).
On this course we will make a willow angel centrepiece in the morning and and your choice of Christmas decoration in the afternoon. You could make a star, bauble, heart or wreath, or a combination of any of them. There will be time to decorate your creations with ribbons, cone and dried fruit.All materials are provided. You will just need...
Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th November 2023 Inspirational weekend workshop to unblock the barriers to your creativity. Build confidence and fluency in an atmosphere of fun and discovery. Whatever kind of writing you do, or aspire to do – life experiences, short stories, journalism, a blog, business writing, marketing material or even a best-seller - this highly acclaimed course offers...
Drop in and learn how to make jewellery using epoxy resin. You will be taught how to mix, pour and cast resin using a range of molds and materials. There will be a choice of items, for example: rings, earrings, pendants, keyrings. The resin takes a week to cure so drop in, make your piece and then come along to...
Drop in and learn how to make jewellery using epoxy resin. You will be taught how to mix, pour and cast resin using a range of molds and materials. There will be a choice of items, for example: rings, earrings, pendants, keyrings. The resin takes a week to cure so drop in, make your piece and then come along to...
Join our modern language students to celebrate European culture from Spain, Italy, France and Germany Wednesday 6th December at 7pm.Food is provided but please bring your own alcohol, soft drinks can be purchased from our community cafe.
Design and manufacture a cocktail stirrer, gin spoon, olive pick, cake fork, salt spoon, teaspoon, something for an unusual encrustation, etc. We have a variety of unusual steel spoon formers which will allow you to experiment making your chosen design. If you have a particular idea, please WhatsApp Hannah to discuss prior to the day. Use silver, copper, bronze, brass,...
On this course make a frame basket, size and shape of your choice. We will have some freshly cut willow which comes in some beautiful colours to add interest to your baskets. Depending on the size you choose on the day, you may not finish, however you can take willow away with you and continue at home in your own...
This course is suitable for beginners and to those with some jewellery making experience. Making a ring is a great project to lay some firm foundations in jewellery making. You will learn a wide range of jewellery making skills such as: • Piercing • Filing • Annealing • Soldering • Basic Forming • Basic hammering • Texturing • Polishing •...
This is an experimental class where you can try different techniques such as the traditional cuttle fish casting, modern delft sand casting and also casting into unusual things such as water, ice, spaghetti, beans, etc. Hannah will demonstrate how to contemporary set synthetic stones & rough cut stones such as CZ’s & sapphires using the process of “cast in place setting”. ...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
Life drawing is one of the most fascinating things to do in art and design. It is a superb way of starting your drawing journey if you have never been there before, and it is a never-ending theme for more advanced artists at all levels. In everyday life, we are tuned into observing and interpreting the bodies and movements of...
This one day workshop will explore an Italian film while practising the language. The viewing of the film will be in fact accompanied by activities devised to comment on the film in an interactive way. Intermediate level at least required, but everybody is welcome. (Film with subtitles in English or Italian).
Everyone has a story to tell - or perhaps many stories. And your thoughts and experiences are unique. There has never been another individual like you, and writing down your memories to share with others can be satisfying and rewarding. So, give yourself permission to put pen to paper and share some interesting stories, as well as some tales of...
On this workshop make a willow sitting cat. You will be guided through the process with spoken and written instructions and with visual demonstrations, breaking the day into manageable steps. Suitable for beginners and improvers or anyone who loves cats!All materials provided on the day. You just need to bring an apron and a pair of secateurs.There will be a...
A fountain pen, dip pen hybrid from the Pilot Corporation in Japan, these pens have the best of both worlds, making broad strokes and thin strokes with equal ease. They are as good for drawing as lettering, so come and spend a day experiencing their amazing repertoire.Suitable for beginners and more experienced.There may be a small materials charge on the...
This class is suitable for beginners and to those with some enamelling experience. Working on copper sheet, you will explore a variety of techniques. These will include: sifting, stencilling, sgraffito and mark-making. We will be exploring ways of mixing, layering, and juxtaposing colour, using pattern to enhance the enamel.You will learn to understand how to control the sifting and the...
On this workshop make a willow sitting hare. You will be guided through the day with spoken and written in striations and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into manageable steps. Suitable for beginners and improvers.All materials will be provided. You just need to bring an apron to protect your clothes and a pair of secateurs.There will be a charge...
Traditionally books are covered with leather or bookcloth, but a book cover is also a wonderful canvas and creative opportunity for faux finishes, painterly abstract effects and unusual materials. We will make a selection of sample pieces and a cover for an unbound text block.No previous experience required.There will be a small charge for materials.
