Make a magnificent
willow stag's head to adorn your wall inside or out. This is
a fairly full on course and you will need good movement in your hands.
Please
bring a pair of secateurs, an apron and £10 for materials.
Make a magnificent willow stag's head to adorn your wall inside or out. This is a fairly full on course and you will need good movement in your hands. Please bring a pair of secateurs, an apron and £10 for materials.
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...
A lettering and pen Play Day, looking at the more playful side of calligraphy.Beginner, always fancied trying calligraphy? Have a taste of this fascinating subject. Card-maker? Enhance your lettering skills and take home some new ideas. Calligraphy can be used in a variety of ways, combined with a little rule-breaking, great things can happen!
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)C'e Ancora domaniYou really cannot miss this film! A black-and-white,...
24 November 2024, full day enamelling & making jewellery with Hannah.During this day you will be able to use the workshop to design and make jewellery to your specifications. The day is flexible for you to explore techniques of your choice with guidance by Hannah.The kilns will be fired up and an array of enamelling supplies available for you to...
Peat bogs are present all over northern Europe, and in this talk, local historian and author John Wallace discusses their formation, location, composition and the bodies that they have yielded over the centuries, from Denmark and the Soviet Union to the United Kingdom and England - in particular Shropshire and the North West.This talk will also provide a general introduction to the...
Find friendship, fun and support in our welcoming social group. We hope you can join us at the Guild Cafe for coffee and a good chat with new friends. First Wednesday of the month.The next meet-up takes place on Wednesday 4th December, 13.30-15.00Venue - The Guild, Bourne Street, WilmsLow SK9 5HDWe are a Dementia friendly charity so this group is also suitable for...
The evening will be nine (not surprisingly!) ten-minute sessions including stand-up comedy, art at Christmas, theatre, and some beautiful singers. Varied, entertaining and something to put you in a festive mood.Full programme HERETickets are £15 with mulled wine and a mince pie.The evening is in aid of Wilmslow Wells, https://wilmslowwells.org/. We provide clean water, hygiene and sanitation for drought-stricken areas of Africa....
These sessions will continue from the initial 8 or 10 week course. We will continue to look and develop how we manage our thoughts and live our life through Mindfulness. You will learn to:Be present and develop a regular Mindfulness practice.Be less judgmental of ourselves and others.Be kind to ourselves and othersManage the Difficulties which present themselves in our livesDevelop acceptance...
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...
The Guild Players, Acting and Drama Group are seeking talented performers of all ages and experience to join our cast for the upcoming production of Aladdin. This festive pantomime, written by Norman Robbins, will be staged at the Guild Theatre this Christmas. Whether you're an aspiring actor or a behind-the-scenes enthusiast, we invite you to be part of this festive pantomime.Performances...
Do you know of someone who would be spending Christmas day lunch alone this year? We would like to invite them to join us on 25 December from midday for a traditional lunch. Places are limited, please book on this page or call the Guild on 01625 523903 to reserve a place.
A day to concentrate on your stone setting skills. The class welcomes beginners and you will learn how to make a contemporary cabochon rub over setting to add to a piece of jewellery such as a ring or pendant.If you are more experienced in jewellery making it is an ideal opportunity to design an unusual shaped cabochon setting or delve into...
A history lecture and virtual architectural visit to Windsor Castle, St Georges Chapel, Windsor town and Eton.Plan your trip for 2025 or learn more about the oldest inhabited Castle in the world, the Royal collection and its important residents.Words from past students:"Alexandra's course was inspiring, she's an expert in her field so very knowledgeable. She made the day FUN"
Originating in the 16th century, this script was popularised by the writing masters of the time. It was used in French schools to teach cursive writing and used by clerks for legal documents until type became more widely used.This is a decorative, hand-written style suitable for many purposes and can be accompanied by delicate floral decoration.
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 workshop is FREE and is jointly sponsored by the Guild and the facilitator who is donating her time without a fee. For the past few years, we’ve been running highly successful one day workshops in Writing for Wellbeing. People have loved them and often asked for more. So, we’re responding for the second year running with another Encore Saturday Session,...
This years new year lunch will tale place at the Alderley Edge Hotel, SK9 7BJ on Thursday 30th January, 12 for 12.30 start. The afternoon includes a floral demo by the fabulous Mark Entwistle titled "This, that and a bit of the other" Please book your place though this page and let Ros know your meal choice by calling her on...
A bangle is the jewellery equivalent of that little black dress everyone should have in their cupboard. It 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 •...
Make a willow chicken or cockerel on this one day course. 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
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.
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...
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
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.
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...
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,...
