The Guild for Lifelong Learning

22/04/2026

🌸 Sketching the Architecture of Flowers

TOMORROW 10AM
Walk in's welcome

Ever looked closely at how a flower is built? Beyond the colors, there is a brilliant, species-specific 3D design waiting to be discovered. Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll go beyond "just drawing" and start building flowers on paper!

✨ What You’ll Learn
Led by the wonderful Sabine, you’ll master the "Simplify, Sub-divide, Correct" method. It’s a foolproof way to:

Deconstruct complex blooms into simple shapes.

Capture the structural "architecture" of any plant.

Add Depth using professional hatching techniques to make your sketches pop.

We will work from live observation and even learn how to construct a flower from memory!

📅 When & Where
Date: Thursday, 23rd May

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location: The Guild

20/04/2026

🌸 Sketching the Architecture of Flowers

Ever looked closely at how a flower is built? Beyond the colors, there is a brilliant, species-specific 3D design waiting to be discovered. Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll go beyond "just drawing" and start building flowers on paper!

01625 523 903

✨ What You’ll Learn
Led by the wonderful Sabine, you’ll master the "Simplify, Sub-divide, Correct" method. It’s a foolproof way to:

Deconstruct complex blooms into simple shapes.

Capture the structural "architecture" of any plant.

Add Depth using professional hatching techniques to make your sketches pop.

We will work from live observation and even learn how to construct a flower from memory!

📅 When & Where
Date: Thursday, 23rd May

Time: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm

Location: The Guild

01625 523 903
[email protected]

18/04/2026

🌿☀️ Join us Wilmslow

Handmade photography refers to photographic processes used prior to the invention of analogue film. These often forgotten processes allow us to print physical objects using natural sunlight.

Anna Atkins, the first woman to publish a photographic book, used cyanotype chemicals (now most commonly recognised as architectural blue prints) to print and catalogue seaweed species found around the coast of the UK.

Inspired by her work, students will create beautiful blue nature prints by foraging for plants at Lindow Common and print them with cyanotype chemicals and the sun.

Students will also experiment with how to make eco-friendly photographic developers from the plants themselves, and take photo-sensitive paper home to create “anthotypes” with the skills they have developed in session. Anthotypes, although lacking the longevity of cyanotypes, propose a more eco-friendly route forward in experimental photography.



https://www.guildlifelonglearning.org/events/nature-inspired-handmade-photography

17/03/2026

🌱 See Wilmslow in a Whole New Light (literally!)
Join us at the Guild for a mindful, hands-on workshop in Nature-Inspired Handmade Photography.

We are going back to basics, moving away from screens and reconnecting with our local environment.

What to expect from your day 🥾:

1️⃣ Foraging the Common: We’ll start with a walk on Lindow Common, gathering botanical inspiration and materials directly from the landscape.
2️⃣ Slow-Paced Artistry: Discover the magic of Alternative Processes, including Cyanotypes and sustainable Anthotypes (using sunlight and plant solutions!).
3️⃣ Mindful Creation: A tactile, slow-paced day dedicated to mindful experimentation and connecting with like-minded locals.

No photography experience is needed—just bring your curiosity and your boots! It’s sustainable, eco-friendly, and a wonderful way to embrace the seasons.☀️

📅 When: Saturday, 25th April | 10am - 4pm
📍 Where: , Wilmslow
🎨 Tutor: Laura Harvey

Spaces are limited for this hands-on workshop. Click this link
https://guildlifelonglearning.org/events/nature-inspired-handmade-photography 🔗 to book your spot and turn your next walk on the Common into an heirloom piece of art. 💙

17/12/2025

Community is at the heart of everything we do, especially at Christmas. 🎄✨

​Today, we had the absolute pleasure of visiting to collect a bounty of beautiful, fresh vegetables for our upcoming Christmas Day Lunch. 🥕🥦

​This year, the Guild is opening its doors to host a traditional lunch for those in our community who would otherwise be spending the day alone. We believe that no one should be without good company—or good food—on Christmas Day.

​A massive thank you to the team at Rootstock for their incredible generosity. By providing us with 100% organic and sustainably grown produce, they are helping us ensure that our guests enjoy a meal that isn't just delicious, but also kind to the planet and nourishing for the soul. 🌍💚

​When we support local business, we grow together.

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03/06/2025

They've arrived! Thanks, , for the stunning design and Chapel Press for the quick print turn around

We're live for bookings now. Take a look at www.guildlifelonglearning.org, and don't forget to use the early bird discount code GUILD2025 at checkout to receive 5% off all online orders until 31 July.

25/12/2024

And it's a wrap! What a fabulous day! 🎄🍾❤️

Absolutely blown away by the chats, laughter and stories told by those who came to join us this afternoon 😀

Can't wait until next year!

12/09/2024

A reminder to keep changing your passwords and use special characters. One of our team fell foul of a hacker this week and it can be traumatic

Are you Scam Proof? Protect yourself and others from Fraud.

Join us for an afternoon of talks from Age UK Cheshire, Trading Standards, Cheshire Police and the Crown Prosecution Service about cyber safety, doorstop crime, banking online, password security and more.

Book your place: https://bit.ly/AUKC-events

12/09/2024

Poetry & Artist Walks 21 September 🍂 - free and half price walks available to book now https://mailchi.mp/69df3c3c3b49/oct23-13872793

11/09/2024

📢Last chance to have your say - consultation closes this Friday 📢

We are looking to repurpose up to seven of our children’s centres to further enhance our family hub outreach offer – and would like your views on the proposals.

The buildings would be used for education, including extending childcare for children aged two and above, extending wraparound provision for primary-aged pupils and delivery additional educational needs and disabilities provision within local communities.

📌Find out more and have your say before the consultation closes on Friday 13 September.

https://surveys.cheshireeast.gov.uk/s/ChildrensCentres2024/

Please share the link with anyone who would like to get involved.

11/09/2024

Nearly time for our new term. All abilities welcome. Learn new skills, meet new people, make new friends. Not forgetting that being creative is pure enrichment for the soul. The Guild for Lifelong Learning Classes taught by Mia Calderisi of DesignsbyMia. 15 years of teaching experience and more years working in both trade and craft. To book go to https://www.guildlifelonglearning.org/categories/jewellery Monday classes started back today Sept 9 (Still time to join though) Thursday classes start Sept 26.