The Arts Festival is very much about encouraging everyone to get involved in arts activities. There is so much going on in Cheadle and the Arts Festival is a great way to signpost everyone to what is available. The following is a list of workshops and activities to sign up for.
Please note that the programme of workshops is currently being updated – there is more to be added.
| Date | Event | Description | Cost | Booking |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Oct | Art Activity | A Petal for your Thoughts. An art activity suitable for adults and children. Please come along and get involved and listen to the performances while you have a creative moment. We are grateful to Cheadle in Bloom and A Child of Mine for running this activity during the Arts Festival. | £0 | – |
| 5th Oct | Sketching | Join in the on-location sketching with USK – full details | £0 | – |
| 9th, 16th, 23rd Oct | Watercolour painting | A 3 part watercolour workshop. A small group will be led step-by step through a picture that incorporates various watercolour techniques. Venue: Cheadle Fire station. Advance booking required, please be able to commit to all 3 sessions: 9th, 16th, 23rd October 6pm – 8.30pm. A donation of £3 for materials would be appreciated. Please use the contact form and specify the activity you are interested in. | £0 | Contact Form |
| 9th, 14th, 26th Oct | Lantern Making | Lantern-making will be taking place with schools and groups to prepare for the Lantern Parade. Come to one of the public workshops and learn how to build a willow-and-paper hanging lantern, and then join us for the parade! Carry your lantern with us as we wind our way through the streets of Cheadle in a bright and shining show of lights, music and community! Free public workshops are taking place at the Wellspring Methodist Church in Cheadle (no booking required): 9th October (2pm-7pm) 14th October (2pm-7pm) 26th October (4pm-6pm, parade begins at 6pm) Come along and get making! | £0 | More info |
| 12th | Pugin Art Activity | Pugin enthusiast Louie Young is running her popular art activity in St Giles Catholic church during the performances. What could be better, listening and colouring in a wonderful location? Suitable for children and adults | £0 | – |
| 16th | Flower arranging demo | The Cheadle Flower Club is part of the Mercia and North Wales Area of NAFA and meets on the third Wednesday of each month (except August). Non members are invited to the event in October as part of the Arts Festival. 16th October, 7.30pm at the Guild Hall. For more information email sheilajones53@hotmail.com | £6 | email Sheila |
| 17th | Historical Talk | The talk will be given by Judy Hubble, who is an accomplished speaker and very knowledgeable about renowned photographer Patrick Lichfield and his life. Venue: Cheadle Library 10 – 11.30am | £0 | more info |
| 17th | Life Drawing | Have a try at Life Drawing under the guidance of Charles Walker. A model will be sitting for us to draw (not nude). Venue: Cheadle Library 7 – 9pm. Please RSVP using the Contact Form for refreshment purposes. | £0 | Contact form |
| 24th | Peg Doll making | Pat Hurst will run a peg doll making workshop for a small group (max 7 people). Materials will be supplied. An exhibition of Pat’s work has recently been in the Library foyer. Venue: Upstairs in the Library, 24th October 10am start. | £0 | at Library |
| 24th | Singing | Cheadle Community Choir is inviting anyone interested in finding out more about singing to come along to a taster evening and enjoy a sing-along. They are a very welcoming bunch. Rehearsals are on Thursdays at 5.30pm at Bishop Rawle School. The Open Invitation to Sing (or just listen) is on 24th October, all ages welcome. | £0 | |
| 25th | Needle Felting | Sue Robinson will guide participants through the art of needlefelting. Materials are supplied (£5 fee on the day to cover the cost of materials). Places limited to 10. Pop into the Library or contact us via our web form. | £5 | Contact form |