Guild Events and Day Schools

Make some lovely silver stacking rings in one evening with Hannah. Perfect to dip your toe into the jewellery and silversmithing world.7pm -9.30pm Friday 17 January 2025

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...

French Ronde

Jan 25, 2025

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 •...

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 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...

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 •...

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 •...

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 February, 13.30-15.00Venue - The Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow SK9 5HDWe are...

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 February, 13.30-15.00Venue - The Guild, Bourne Street, Wilmslow SK9 5HDWe are a Dementia friendly charity so this group is also suitable for...

“Smetto quando Voglio” I can Quit whenever I Want (2014), is a brilliant and witty comedy by Sidney Sibilia.Pietro Zinni, a brilliant neurobiologist, loses his job at the university because of the financial crisis. Without any reasonable chance to find another contract, Pietro assembles a team of ex-researchers like him—a...

“Smetto quando Voglio” I can Quit whenever I Want (2014), is a brilliant and witty comedy by Sidney Sibilia.Pietro Zinni, a brilliant neurobiologist, loses his job at the university because of the financial crisis. Without any reasonable chance to find another contract, Pietro assembles a team of ex-researchers like him—a chemist, a cultural anthropologist, an economist, an archaeologist, and two...

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

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

An introduction to the ancient technique of chasing & repoussé.  A traditional pitch bowl is used to support your work and steel punches with a hammer are used to move your metal into a three dimensional relief.  You can borrow Hannah's tools on the day but if you wish to...

An introduction to the ancient technique of chasing & repoussé.  A traditional pitch bowl is used to support your work and steel punches with a hammer are used to move your metal into a three dimensional relief.  You can borrow Hannah's tools on the day but if you wish to continue your work at home there will be opportunity to...

Are you a local resident concerned about cybercrime, digital safety, or online wellbeing? DC Kevan is available to offer advice and support. No Appointment is required.

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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

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

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Writing For Impact

Mar 15, 2025

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...

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...

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...

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...

Chainmaking Day

Apr 26, 2025

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,...

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...

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...

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...