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...
Each week, The Reader brings people together at Shared Reading groups across the UK. These groups are free, and for everyone. At Shared Reading groups, a trained Reader Leader selects wonderful stories and poems to read aloud together. On Thursday 27th February at 5pm we have an online taster session to introduce you to the Reader with the view to establish a face to face group...
Taking place 10am-1pm on Saturday 1st and 8th March 2025. 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. You will be able to produce a range of items, for example: rings, earrings, pendants. This course is run over two separate Saturdays giving the...
Find friendship, fun and support in our welcoming social group. We hope you can join us at the Guild Café for coffee and a good chat with new friends. First Wednesday of the month.The next meet-up takes place on Wednesday 5 March, 13.30-15.00Venue - The Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow SK9 5HDWe are a Dementia friendly charity so this group is also suitable for...
This enchanting fairytale is a glorious celebration of ballet.Praised by audiences and critics alike, former Company Director David Bintley’s Cinderella is a sure-fire mix of wonderful dance, spectacular scenery, and a cast of characters that include mice, lizards and even a dancing frog – something to capture every imagination.The coach leaves the Guild on Thursday 6 March at 6pm prompt.The...
Mandarin for absolute beginners: Chinese Made Easy! With Chinese New Year fast approaching, how would you like to learn a little Mandarin this spring? Join us on Saturday March 8th for a fun, interactive class for complete beginners, where you’ll learn Mandarin Chinese the easy way - no memorisation required! By the end of this 3-hour session, you’ll be able to speak...
On this course you will make a sitting hare for garden or home. This is a fairly full on course and you will need good movement and strength in your hands.Please bring a pair of secateurs, an apron and £10 for materials
Have you ever noticed how sometimes when you are writing, the more you struggle, the more difficult it is to find the words? Paradoxically, some of the best pieces are those that come with almost no effort. You may have wondered why some days you can sweat over the keyboard for hours, only to produce an awkward paragraph or two. On...
A day to design and make beautiful jewellery from silver, copper, brass or gold. We welcome complete beginners and more competent makers to this class. Working with an array of tools and techniques to create your designs in our workshop. Take opportunity to explore colour by adding gemstones, marrying different metals or adding decorative features to work. This class is suitable...
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)Film details will appear here soon, keep checking back.
Atelier “Dites le avec des fleurs”Parlez-vous français?! Un peu, beaucoup, passionnément, à la folie… ?!Si vous souhaitez partager un moment très convivial en français, cet atelier est fait pour vous! Je vous propose de venir apprendre comment créer des succulentes en papier recyclé tout en pratiquent votre français. Ces fleurs pourront venir agrémenter vos cartes, vos paquets cadeaux et même votre décoration...
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...
Sketching and painting residential weekendA luxury residential weekend art course in Cromford with Guild Art teacher Anna Riordan. Places are limited to ensure a great learning experience. All meals will be freshly prepared and cooked on-site freeing you to indulge in two full days and evenings of focused drawing and painting sessions. 4th—6th April 2025Cromford Mills is an historical site in the...
This is a short masterclass suitable for every jeweller. Soldering is one of the trickiest techniques due to so many variables. Learn to recognise these variables, overcome and conqueror your fears. Lots of useful hints & tips over the session that you can’t learn from a book.Are you scared of the BIG torch? Do you require advice for your home...
This class is suitable for both beginners and those with some experience. Learn to make your own chains, whether to incorporate into another piece of jewellery or as a stand-alone chain. Exploring modern chain making ideas in depth and create a truly one-off necklace. You will begin by looking at a number of handmade chain examples, focusing on the movement,...
The Conservative Party is Britain’s oldest political party and its most electorally successful organisation. Since its emergence in the 1830s, it has spent most of its time in government and has adapted to a range of social, economic and cultural shifts. Yet, at last year’s general election, the Party suffered an electoral rout. A record 251 Conservative seats were lost, including...
11 May 2025
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...
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...
You are booking for the Guild Gardening Club Visit to Shropshire Gardens on Wednesday 16th July 2025Wildgoose Nursery, MunslowThis wonderful nursery is set within an old walled garden brought back to life by Jack and Laura Wildgos. Many of you will have enjoyed Jack’s talk with us last October. The nursery was started as a specialist grower of hardy perennial violas but has...
