Stockport Art Guild

Stockport Art Guild Art Club of the Year 2019

Established in 1919. We are a non-profit art-based organization situated in Stockport, Cheshire UK. Art Group

A productive day of printmaking at the Intaglio Printmaking Workshop organised by Stockport Art Guild with artist/printm...
23/08/2026

A productive day of printmaking at the Intaglio Printmaking Workshop organised by Stockport Art Guild with artist/printmaker Alan Birch.







23/08/2026

Video demonstration of drypoint with chine collé by artist and printmaker Alan Birch.

We are delighted to announce the two winners of The Michael Hartley-Rose Award.The awards were presented to the artists ...
17/08/2026

We are delighted to announce the two winners of The Michael Hartley-Rose Award.

The awards were presented to the artists by the president of Stockport Art Guild, Angela Herd Hall at Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery on Saturday 15th August.

1st place
Prize £100 and 2 memberships to Stockport Art Guild
Oscar Davies – The City I

Highley Commended Prize Certificate and Stockport Art Guild Book
Catherine Brown - Sinsir

Congratulations to the winners.


Discover Sumi‑e: Intro to Japanese Ink Wash Painting with Jasmine Lau.Discover the elegant world of Sumi-e, the traditio...
15/08/2026

Discover Sumi‑e: Intro to Japanese Ink Wash Painting with Jasmine Lau.

Discover the elegant world of Sumi-e, the traditional Japanese art of ink wash painting. This workshop offers a tranquil space to explore a practice rooted in mindfulness, where the goal is not just to depict a subject such as Lotus flowers but to capture its essential spirit through fluid, expressive brushstrokes.

All materials are included in the workshop, so we’ll have the bamboo brushes ready for you.
Here is a short introduction to the workshop for your reference.
Under the guidance of sumi-e artist Jasmine Lau, you will master the foundational techniques of this timeless art form. During the session, you will:
Learn the Basics: Gain an introduction to the history and tools of Sumi-e.
Master the Brush: Practice essential ink painting techniques and tonal graduation to create depth.
Understand Composition: Discover how to balance space and form on the page.
Create Your Masterpiece: Apply your new skills to paint a delicate camellia, taking home a finished work of art.
In the session, we will use Gasen paper (specialist rice paper from Japan), artist-grade Japanese liquid ink, and bamboo brushes to ensure the most authentic experience.

Date: Tuesday 8th September 2026.

Time: Arrive 6.45 pm for a 7.00 pm start.
Event finishes approx. 9.15 pm.

Location: Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street, Stockport, SK1 3DW.

Ticket price: £20 per person.

Book tickets here: https://www.stockportartguild.com/sagevents

Instagram: booking link in bio.

Booking essential.

Other information:
Free tea/coffee and biscuits provided.
Workshop session lasts approx. 2 hours with a short break in between.
Free parking at venue and also nearby on-street parking available.
Wheelchair access.

This event is organised by Stockport Art Guild.

Website: stockportartguild.com
Email: [email protected]

Image credits: Jasmine Lau

Stockport Art Guild is offering members and non-members a chance to participate in a 3D clay session.The life model for ...
14/08/2026

Stockport Art Guild is offering members and non-members a chance to participate in a 3D clay session.

The life model for this session will be Ian.

Please note this is not a tutor-led session.
Attendees who wish to draw/paint instead of using clay, are allowed to attend, but priority will be given to attendees who use clay.

We are extremely fortunate to have the facility of firing clay at Merseyway Clay.
Attendees wishing to take advantage of this facility must use their clay which is included and will be available for collection at the session.
Each artist must take their own work to Merseyway Clay and collect after firing.
Price of firing will be determined by the size of the piece.
Firing is at attendees own risk.
Those who choose not to use wet clay may bring materials of their own choice e.g., air drying clay.

Items to bring
Wooden board to work on and carry home
Clay sculpting tools (if applicable)
Apron
Date Saturday 29th August 2026.
Time 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Location Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street, Stockport, SK1 3DW.

Ticket prices £7 pp or £11 pp (clay included)

Book here: https://www.stockportartguild.com/sagevents

Instagram: Link in bio to book.

Booking Essential

Other information
Free tea/coffee provided.
Workshop session lasts approx. 2 hours with a short break in between.
Free parking at venue and also nearby on-street parking available.
Wheelchair access.

This event is organised by Stockport Art Guild.
Website stockportartguild.com
Email [email protected]

Photos from Saturday’s 3-D clay life session at the Quaker Meeting House, Stockport.
27/07/2026

Photos from Saturday’s 3-D clay life session at the Quaker Meeting House, Stockport.


Why not try Intaglio Printmaking?What to expect: Alan will be leading a group of artists on dry point printmaking which ...
25/07/2026

Why not try Intaglio Printmaking?

What to expect: Alan will be leading a group of artists on dry point printmaking which is an intaglio technique in which an image is incised onto a plate with a sharp metal needle such as an etching tool. The lines produced by the etching tool form burr's which are thrown up edges of the incised line. The burr will hold the ink creating a soft print. Each artist will be given a 7 x 5 inch plastic Perspex plate to work on.
The artist would then place a drawing they have prepared underneath the plate and create an impression in the Perspex using an etching tool. Each artist would have the opportunity to create a couple of prints and then print a final print on high quality printing paper.

About the artist: Alan is an professional artist/printmaker/tutor working out of Prospect Studios in Waterfoot, Lancashire. Alan works predominantly in print, but has worked with a variety of other media including drawing, metal and digital images. Alan's work is imbued with his own unique sense of humour, offering a personal view on the contemporary world.

alanbirch.co.uk

What to bring:All materials will be provided on the day, however please bring one of the following:
for example;
Drawings, sketches (in a sketch book for example)
Photographs
Magazines
Any image you would like to make into a print
Packed lunch
Recommended clothing: Wear old clothes that you don't mind getting ink on. Also bring an apron if you have one.

Date: Sunday 23rd August 2026.

Time: Arrive 11:45 pm for a 12:00 pm start. The event finishes approximately at 3:00 pm, with 20-minute break in between.

Location: Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Wellington Road South, Stockport, SK3 8AB (Use the main entrance). The workshop will be held in the upper gallery.

Ticket price: £12.00 per person. You can purchase up to 2 tickets per transaction.

All participants must be at least 16 years of age to attend this workshop.

Booking essential.

Please visit the Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery website for more information such as where the nearest car parking is located.

You can access the art gallery from Greek Street via a ramp at the main entrance. The art gallery has a lift and accessible toilet on site.

Please call us in advance on 0161 474 4453 if you require assistance.

This event is organised by Stockport Art Guild.

Website: stockportartguild.com

Email: [email protected]
Event Details
From 12:00PM to 3:00PM

Location
Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery, Cheshire, SK3 8AB

Photos from Tuesday evening’s botanical print with gel plates workshop hosted by artist Jane Tonge at the Quaker Meeting...
17/07/2026

Photos from Tuesday evening’s botanical print with gel plates workshop hosted by artist Jane Tonge at the Quaker Meeting House Stockport.




3D Clay Session with Life model.Saturday 25th July 10:30 to 12:30 at the Quaker Meeting House Stockport.Book here >>> ht...
11/07/2026

3D Clay Session with Life model.
Saturday 25th July 10:30 to 12:30 at the Quaker Meeting House Stockport.

Book here >>> https://www.stockportartguild.com/sagevents

Ticket link in bio

Stockport Art Guild is offering members and non-members a chance to participate in a 3D clay session.

The life model for this session will be Simon.

Please note this is not a tutor-led session.
Attendees who wish to draw/paint instead of using clay, are allowed to attend, but priority will be given to attendees who use clay.

We are extremely fortunate to have the facility of firing clay at Merseyway Clay.
Attendees wishing to take advantage of this facility must use their clay which is included and will be available for collection at the session.
Each artist must take their own work to Merseyway Clay and collect after firing.
Price of firing will be determined by the size of the piece.
Firing is at attendees own risk.
Those who choose not to use wet clay may bring materials of their own choice eg air drying clay.

Items to bring
Wooden board to work on and carry home
Clay sculpting tools (if applicable)
Apron

Date Saturday 25th July 2026.
Time 10.30 am to 12.30 pm

Location
Quaker Meeting House, 2 Cooper Street, Stockport, SK1 3DW.

Ticket prices £7 pp or £11 pp (clay included)

Booking Essential

Other information
Free tea/coffee provided.
Workshop session lasts approx. 2 hours with a short break in between.
Free parking at venue and also nearby on-street parking available.
Wheelchair access.

This event is organised by Stockport Art Guild.
Website stockportartguild.com
Email [email protected]

Photos from this afternoon’s excellent art history lecture “Titian to Ofili - The Black Presence in Western European Art...
05/07/2026

Photos from this afternoon’s excellent art history lecture “Titian to Ofili - The Black Presence in Western European Art by Michael Ohajuru organised by Stockport Art Guild

Venue: Stockport War Memorial Art Gallery


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Stockport
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Wednesday 6:45pm - 9:15pm
Thursday 6:45pm - 9pm
Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm

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