Cheadle Arts Festival

Lantern Parade
2025-10-25 18:30 - 20:00 (Europe/London) | Cheadle town centre, Cheadle, Staffordshire
The Lantern Parade will again be a fantastic finale to the Arts Festival Programme of events. 2024 was truly amazing, so save the date for the 2025 Cheadle Arts Festival Lantern Parade.
Further details of lantern-making workshops and the route of the parade will be published soon.

This is event is being funded and delivered in collaboration with Outside

Workshop - Japanese weaving christmas decoration
2025-10-25 11:00 - 12:00 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Local artist Kim Greenwood has volunteered to run a workshop for us during the Showcase Day in the Guild Hall to make these delightful Japanese woven items, which would make ideal Christmas decorations. They are apparently very satisfying to make, so once you’ve learned how you’re all set.
The workshop will last approximately an hour and the fee is to cover the cost of the threads required.
Maximum places available is 10 people. Advance booking and payment required.

Arts, Crafts & Artisans Showcase
2025-10-25 09:30 - 16:00 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Artists showcase & exhibition in Guild Hall – one day only. Free entry.
We have a very vibrant and varied line up of artists and local crafters, with some of the art and craft for sale. We are also pleased to reveal that Cheadle artist Darren Roberts will be displaying his winning entry from the Three Counties Art Competition.
Also happening at this event
Refreshments will be on offer, with delicious home-baked cakes – card and cash accepted.
Public judging of the Photographic Competition and Children’s Art Competition will take place during the day with winners announced at 3pm.
A workshop to make Japanese Woven Decorations (ideal for Christmas).
A henna artists will be at work.
There will be a table of paper, pencils and crayons for children and adults to get creative.

Workshop - Palette knife landscapes for wellbeing
2025-10-22 18:00 - 20:00 | Animistic Art Studio, Lulworth House, Cheadle, Staffordshire, St10 1AN, United Kingdom
What is Palette Knife Landscape Painting?
Using a palette knife allows you to apply thick, textured layers of paint to create expressive, dynamic landscapes. This technique encourages bold movement, play, and freedom, helping you to release tension while connecting to the grounding energy of nature.
Why it supports wellbeing:
✨ Encourages physical movement and expressive mark-making
✨ Helps release stress and perfectionism
✨ Builds confidence through bold, intuitive gestures
✨ Connects you to the stability and richness of the earth
✨ Creates a tactile artwork you can display for grounding energy
What’s included:
✅ Guided warm-up to connect with breath and intention
✅ Demonstration of palette knife techniques for landscape painting
✅ Support in layering and blending intuitively
✅ All materials provided (palette knives, paints, boards)
✅ Tea, biscuits, and a nurturing, playful environment
✨no drawing skills necessary ✨
What you will create:
A textured, layered landscape painting to take home, bringing grounding energy and vibrant creativity to your space.
Upcoming Workshop Details: Wednesday 22nd October, 6pm- 8pm
▪️Duration – 2 hours
▪️Where – Lulworth House, 51 High Street, Cheadle, ST10 1AN
▪️Price – £35 ( £20 for Cheadle Arts Festival bookings – so be sure to namecheck us when you book)
(Places are limited to a maximum of 6 per workshop)
Ground your energy, express your creativity, and let your landscape come alive.
I look forward to creating with you!
Cherianne ✨
Animistic Art – Art as Energy & Wellbeing

Urban Sketchers
2025-10-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Cheadle High Street, High Street
Our local Urban Sketchers from the Stoke-on-Trent group are having their regular meet in Cheadle. Please join in with your sketchbook. Or wander around and see how they’re getting on. At the end of the sketching period there is a ‘throw down’. This is where everyone shares their work. It’s a mini, improvised exhibition of the day’s work. Don’t miss it!

No need to book, just turn up outside Gelato & Cakes around 10.45am.

Workshop - Autumn Floral Pumpkin
2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00, 2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Animistic Art Studio, Lulworth House, Cheadle, Staffordshire, St10 1AN, United Kingdom
Cherianne and Kirsty’s

🌸🎃 Floral Pumpkin Autumn Workshop 🎃🌸

Create your own unique Pumpkin Floral Arrangement✨
£45 per person – limited to 10 spaces per workshop! (6 minimum due to Kirsty’s travel)

🍂 Workshop Dates & Times

•Thursday 16th – 6:00–8:00pm
•Saturday 18th – 10:00am–12:00pm

Animistic Art Studio
Lulworth House, 51 High Street,
Cheadle, ST10 1AN

🌿 What’s Included
•Step-by-step guidance and support
•All flowers, pumpkins & materials provided
•A glass of Prosecco or soft drink on arrival

Workshop - Decopatch pumpkin
2025-10-17 11:00 - 13:30 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Fri 17th Oct
11.00-1.30pm
Decopatch pumpkin
£20.00
Creative Cheadle
Creative Cheadle Workshops Booking: Text: 07493160410 Or email: Creativecheadlestaffs@gmail.com
Payment required on booking to secure your place.

Workshop - putting the water into watercolour
2025-10-13 14:00 - 16:00 | Cheadle Fire Station, Ashbourne Rd,, Cheadle, Stoke-on-Trent, ST10 1HF, United Kingdom
This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced painters. If you fancy to find out what watercolour painting is like, please sign up. If you want to challenge yourself to try a slightly different style, please sign up. We will be keeping it loose, painting wet in wet, and using water to create different effects. Just a bit of fun with watercolour paint.
6 available places only.
£3 to cover the cost of materials – all materials supplied. Please book online

Music and talk at Pugin's Gem
2025-10-11 13:00 - 15:00 | St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire
The Secret Stories of Pugin’s Gem: Join Louie Young of Pugin After Dark for a talk revealing the secret stories hidden within Pugin’s iconic St Giles church, followed by an afternoon of music and song.
There is also the opportunity to take part in the collaborative art project.
St Giles Catholic Church. Free to attend.

Figure Drawing Class
2025-10-06 18:30 - 20:30 | St Giles Catholic Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Join us for Figure Drawing under the guidance of Ian Naylor, University of Staffs. Combine the magnificent St Giles Catholic church, designed by Pugin, with figures posing for us and an expert tutor – can anything make this event better? Yes – it’s free!
Live model(s) will be sitting for us to draw (not nude).

This is suitable for the full range of artistic experience from those fancying a first try to those studying art wanting to improve their figure drawing and observation skills.
Venue: St Giles Catholic Church
Date: 6th October
RSVP: Places are limited.

High Street Gallery
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-18 | Cheadle High Street, High Street
The shops and businesses of Cheadle are turned into a temporary gallery for two weeks. Always worth a trip into town to see what’s on display.
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