It’s never too late to start, or too soon to return. This welcoming session is designed specifically for early teens who are either brand new to ballet or coming back to the studio after a break.In this class, students build or refine their technique while enjoying the balance of physical exercise, creativity, and self-expression. We provide a supportive, friendly environment...
Step inside a century of community, curiosity and creativity. From 7 September to 23 October 2026, The Guild proudly presents our Centenary Retrospective Art Exhibition — a captivating journey through 100 years of lifelong learning.This exhibition brings together artwork, historic artifacts and hidden gems from our archives. It stands as both a celebration of our progressive history and a tribute...
Described by Virginia Woolf as, “one of the few English novels written for grown-up people”, Middlemarch is George Eliot’s masterpiece.Join Creina for this two hour introduction at the Guild, Wilmslow on the 18 September.Creina's full courses can be found Here
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 our...
Mornings with Music: Choral CelebrationsNo great celebration would be complete without music, and I expect we have all experienced the thrill of such an occasion as a listener or participant. This course will delve into works written for important occasions, sacred and secular, describing the background to the event and examining how the composers produced their effects.In future terms we shall eavesdrop on...
Mornings with Music: Choral CelebrationsNo great celebration would be complete without music, and I expect we have all experienced the thrill of such an occasion as a listener or participant. This course will delve into works written for important occasions, sacred and secular, describing the background to the event and examining how the composers produced their effects.In future terms we shall eavesdrop on...
This is the final part of the trilogy of novels by Hilary Mantel's about the life and career of Thomas Cromwell at the court of Henry VIII.It covers the years from 1536 to 1540 which were turbulent both for the king and his first minister.After Anne Boleyn's execution Henry had quickly married Jane Seymour, who gave him the son he...
Make a fairly sizeable willow stag for your garden or home. You will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although there will...
Welcome to the court of Mantua! We are thrilled to invite you to an immersive exploration of Giuseppe Verdi’s Rigoletto, a masterpiece of passion, betrayal, and one of the most famous "earworms" in musical history.Whether you are an opera aficionado or a total newcomer, this event is designed to pull back the velvet curtain and let you step into the...
The wearing of clothing is exclusively a human characteristic and is a feature of most human societies.This introduction to fashion history traces the evolution of clothing from functional protection and social status indicators in ancient civilizations to a rapid, globalized industry focused on self-expression, sustainability, and technological innovation.We will take a romp through male and female clothing styles. Such changes...
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 our...
We invite you to a vibrant, relaxed social evening celebrating continental culture on Friday 27 November at 7:00pm.Whether you already speak a language fluently, haven't practiced since school, or are a complete beginner curious about a new culture, you are so welcome to join us. We will be celebrating the rich traditions of Spain, Italy, France, and Germany.What’s on the...
Join us for a festive day of inspiration, music, and seasonal treats as we head to the beautiful Hazelwood for a special holiday demonstration.Event Details: Sunday, 29th November 2026Price: £45.00 per person (Includes return coach travel, lunch, demonstration, and festive refreshments)The Itinerary:Sit back and relax while we take care of the driving! 11:00 Depart Wilmslow (Coach pickup) 12:30 Arrive at Hazelwood...
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).
An Advent get-together exploring lesser known German traditions and customs, carols and poems whilst enjoying a “Weihnachtsplätzchen” or two and tea/coffee
Always wanted to know more about the rules that govern society. This day course is for non-lawyers and introduces the basic historical concepts relating to English legal history. We will look briefly at global legal history also.So what is legal history?Legal history is the discipline that explains where our laws come from, how they have changed, and what that reveals...
Take a well-deserved break from the pre-Christmas hustle and bustle and join us for a delightful, stress-free coach trip to York's award-winning Christmas Festival, St Nicholas Fair!This day out is designed for pure relaxation and festive pleasure. Forget the worry of parking and the long drive; our comfortable coach will whisk you directly to this beautiful, historic city. You can...
Welcome to the streets of 18th-century Seville! We are thrilled to invite you to an immersive exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Don Giovanni—a masterpiece of seduction, supernatural justice, and the ultimate "bad boy" of opera.Whether you are an opera aficionado or a total newcomer, this event is designed to pull back the velvet curtain and let you step into the...
What is a cathedral? What is the difference between a church and a cathedral? And what is the meaning and definition of “cathedral".This day course looks at UK cathedrals. They attract millions of visitors worldwide and demonstrate the greatest achievements of culture, craftsmanship and faith. We will investigate the history, art, architecture as well as the people and the set-up...
We will explore how to construct a four-legged animal with a hollow body using crank clay. While Paul typically demonstrates his method by creating a horse, the techniques taught are applicable to any four-legged creature.The emphasis of the day will be on learning new ways of handling clay together as a group within a light-hearted, supportive atmosphere.Throughout the session, we...
Make a beautiful sitting hare for your garden or homeYou will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although there will be...
Make an obelisk for your garden and a large dragonfly on a stickYou will be led through the day with written and spoken instructions and visual demonstrations, breaking the process down into small manageable steps.This is a fairly full on workshop and some strength in your hands is needed.All materials will be provided. Please bring a pair of secateurs, although...
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 our...