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.
More info

Ancient Minstrels meet Modern Music
2025-10-04 11:00 - 12:00 (Europe/London) | New Life Church, Tape Street, Cheadle, United Kingdom
A free one-hour concert-talk with live music – how pre-Christian (400+BC) songs had building blocks for today’s music. Followed by refreshments.
This talk is repeated at 13:40 and 15:00 on the same day.

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.

Cute giraffe pottery workshop
2025-10-08 08:00 - 17:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Sat 11th Oct
2.00-4.00pm
Cute giraffe pottery
£25.00
Creative Cheadle

Workshop - Autumnal real foliage wreath
2025-10-10 14:00 - 17:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Fri 10th
Oct 2.00-5.00pm and 6.00 – 9.00
Autumnal real foliage wreath
£45.00

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.

Headlines and Punchlines - script writing and scratch performance workshop
2025-10-12 14:00 - 18:30 | Bishop Rawle Primary School Hall, Royal Walk, Cheadle, ST10 1QA, United Kingdom
Headlines and Punchlines is a workshop and scratch performance—co-conspired by me, an AI (who definitely doesn’t make things up 😉), and the Bolton Gate Arts Community Theatre Group—digging into the wild world of fake news and misinformation and the changing ways we communicate with one another. Through games, improvisation, script writing and satirical storytelling, participants will explore how headlines hook us, stories spin, and truth tangles. The session ends with a scratch sharing where satire meets sincerity, inviting audiences to laugh, think, and question the news they consume. Warning: Don’t trust everything you read—this blurb was written by AI.
Bolton Gate Arts is an outdoor arts company based in Weston Coyney, designing and delivering accessible workshops and performances for local people. This workshop is for all ages and abilities, for people interested in script writing and performance. A relaxed and fun session with a celebratory performance at the end of it!
Timings:
Workshop 2pm – 5pm
Scratch performance 5.30pm – 6.30pm (Friends and Family, and audience attendees welcome to come and watch)
Refreshments:
Some drinks and nibbles will be available prior to the performance, but we would encourage you to bring snacks of your own.
More Info and Booking:
This event is free, but as places are limited please book your place – More info is available here

Lantern-making workshops
2025-10-13 10:00 - 12:00 | Wellspring Community Centre, Methodist Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
Join the free lantern making workshops taking place at the Wellspring Centre:
Monday 13th October – 10am-12pm
Friday 17th October – 10am-12pm
Saturday 18th October – 10am-4pm
Monday 20th October – 10am-12pm
All ages welcome – materials provided – no booking required

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

Flower Club demo and display
2025-10-15 19:30 - 21:00 | Guild Hall, Oakley Room, Side entrance of Guild Hall, Tape St, United Kingdom
Ready, Steady, Cut!
Cheadle Flower Club is organising a demonstration with a difference by club members, together with a ‘Walk Down Memory Lane’ display.
£7.50 admission for non-members.

Workshop - Autumn Floral Pumpkin
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00, 2025-10-18 10:30 - 12:00 | 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.

Open Mic Night
2025-10-17 19:30 - 22:30 | The Bakers Arms, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
We have some talented singers and musicians in the area, so this is a great opportunity to enjoy them in action.
Bring your instrument and join in.

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 - flying decoupage birds
2025-10-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Sat 18th Oct
11.00-2.00
Hilda Ogdens flying decoupage birds
£25.00
Creative Cheadle Workshops Booking: Text: 07493160410 Or email: Creativecheadlestaffs@gmail.com
Payment required on booking to secure your place.

Concert - Talent in Harmony
2025-10-18 19:00 - 21:30 | St Giles the Abbot Parish Church, Cheadle, Staffordshire
After their phenomenal performance on ITV’s “Britain’s Got Talent”, where they reached the semi-finals, Denise Leigh and Stefan Andrusychyn are joining Moorland Voices in a shared concert at St. Giles the Abbot Church, Cheadle. Denise is an internationally recognised soprano and Sefan is a virtuoso on the piano accordion, as well as accompanying Denise, on the piano. They have a long history of singing with Moorland Voices, a Cheadle based mixed choir, reckoned by many to be the best in North Staffordshire. You can be assured of a night of varied and inspirational music.”

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

Needle Felting workshop
2025-10-23 10:00 - 12:00 | Cheadle Library, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AA, United Kingdom
Sue Robinson will guide participants through the art of needlefelting.
Attendees from last year’s workshop have requested to try a needlefelted bracelet.
Materials are supplied (£5 fee on the day to cover the cost of materials).
RSVP: Places limited to 10 – there is now a waiting list for this event.
Booking is in person at the Library or via our Contact form

Craft & Chat Group
2025-10-23 13:00 - 15:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Join our friendly bunch for craft & chatter.
Just bring yourself & whatever craft you’re working on & share a couple of hours with likeminded people. Everyone welcome.
£3.50 inc tea/coffee/biscuits

Choir Open Evening
2025-10-23 17:30 - 18:45 | Bishop Rawle Primary School Hall, Royal Walk, Cheadle, ST10 1QA, United Kingdom
Cheadle Community Choir have a lot of fun at their rehearsals and invite you to come along and find out more. No previous singing experience required and the ability to read music is optional as most of the songs are familiar to most people and choir master Mike Prescott guides everyone through what’s needed.
Singing is very good for the soul and the Community Choir are very inclusive and welcoming.

Workshop - Jumper pumpkins
2025-10-24 10:30 - 13:30 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Fri 24th Oct
10.30-1.30
Jumper pumpkins
£20.00
Creative Cheadle Workshops Booking: Text: 07493160410 Or email: Creativecheadlestaffs@gmail.com
Payment required on booking to secure your place.

Children's art competition - exhibition and public vote
2025-10-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Categories: 4 and under; 5 to 7; 8 to 11
Submissions to Gelato & Cakes by 22nd October or to Guild Hall on the judging day 25th October by 9.30am.
Shortlisted entries will be displayed in the Guild Hall for the public to choose their favourite pictures in each category.
Voting is by public vote between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
Winners are announced at 3pm.
Pictured – a submission from 2024.

Photography competition - exhibition and public vote
2025-10-25 10:30 - 14:30 | Guild Hall, Cheadle, Staffordshire
Exhibition and public vote: 10.30 to 2.30 in the Guild Hall. Please come along and choose your favourties.
Theme: News
Categories:

11 to 18 age group
Adult 19+ years

Entry: Two entries per person – entry is free of charge. Please take your photos to the Library by 22nd October or bring them to the Guild Hall on 25th October by 9.30am. Collection will be from Guild Hall after 3pm – see competition rules
Pictured – 2024 winners

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.

Workshop - Kids drop-in Halloween crafts
2025-10-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Sat 25th Oct
12.00-2.00
Kids drop-in Halloween crafts
£3.50-£10.00
This activity combines well with a trip to the Guild Hall where there are children’s activities and the public voting for the art and photography competitions.

Workshop - Coiled pottery vase
2025-10-25 12:00 - 15:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Sat 25th Oct
12.00-3.00
Coiled pottery vase (includes return visit to glaze)
£35.00
Creative Cheadle Workshops Booking: Text: 07493160410 Or email: Creativecheadlestaffs@gmail.com
Payment required on booking to secure your place.

Drama - A Bunch of Amateurs
2025-10-29 19:30 - 21:30 | Bishop Rawle Primary School Hall, Royal Walk, Cheadle, ST10 1QA, United Kingdom
Written by Ian Hislop and Nick Newman. Performed by CATS
29th – 1st October

Workshop - card-making
2025-10-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Tudor House, High Street, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1AN, United Kingdom
Thur 30th Oct
11.00-1.00
Card making
£15.00

And why not stay on for Craft & Chat

Macbeth - an immersive experience
2025-10-30 19:00 - 21:00 | Hideaway Theatre, Arbor Tree Farm, The Green, Cheadle, Staffordshire, ST10 1 XS, United Kingdom
Following a sell-out run of A Midsummer Night’s Dream earlier this year, which marked the opening of their new home, The Hideaway Theatre, down at Arbour Tree Farm, immersive theatre company Lucid Spark returns for the Arts Festival with their boldest work yet: a post-apocalyptic reimagining of Macbeth.
This immersive, site-specific production will take audiences deep into the woods for an unforgettable encounter with Shakespeare’s darkest tragedy. A world where power is cracked, nature is reclaimed and prophecy reigns, Macbeth comes to life like never before.
Lucid Spark has quickly earned a reputation for inventive, atmospheric work, having also performed in Hamlet in collaboration with the Stafford Gatehouse and taken the stage at the Royal Shakespeare Company in 2024.
MACBETH
An immersive experience by Lucid Spark. A limited run from 30th October to 1st November.
Guidance- Age 15+
