Discover Macclesfield’s rich heritage, particularly its silk making story; four fantastic sites to explore with an exciting programme of events, exhibitions and activities.
Exhibitions & Events
Inspired By India - 17.6.17 - 8.9.17
Exhibition - The Silk Museum
Jean Alexander: Becoming Hilda - 3.7.17 - 23.9.17
Exhibition - The Old Sunday School
Learn how to bead for accessory making with Glorious Tiaras (Makers’ Event) - 8.7.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Inspired by India - Meet the Artist - 29.7.17
Social - The Silk Museum
Make your own Pharaoh's Headdress - 1.8.17
Workshop - West Park Museum
Animal Wall Plaques - 2.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Animal Wall Plaques - 2.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Indian Storytelling with Peter Chand - 3.8.17
Talk - The Silk Museum
An Introduction to Natural Dyeing (AM) - 5.8.17
Workshop - The Silk Museum
An Introduction to Natural Dyeing (PM) - 5.8.17
Workshop - The Silk Museum
Arrr Shipmate! - 9.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Inspired by India - Elephants & Peacocks - 10.8.17
Workshop - The Silk Museum
Crochet for Beginners with Teal and Tangerine (Makers’ Event) - 12.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Printed Parachutes - 16.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Inspired by India - Meet the Artist - 22.8.17
Social - The Silk Museum
Recycled Music - 23.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
3-D Dinosaurs - 30.8.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
Inspired by India - Elephants & Peacocks - 31.8.17
Workshop - The Silk Museum
Cartoon Club with Marc Makes Comics - 8.9.17
Workshop - The Old Sunday School
The Silk Route: A Never-Ending Journey - 16.9.17 - 10.11.17
Exhibition - The Silk Museum
Family History for Beginners (10 week course), Wilmslow Guild - 21.9.17 - 30.11.17
Course - The Old Sunday School
John Stafford's favourite artist: Joseph Wright of Derby - 2.10.17 - 6.1.18
Exhibition - The Old Sunday School
@maccmuseums
- Pinny, curlers and headscarf at the ready for our next exhibition @ #TheOldSundaySchool - find out how Jean Alexan… https://t.co/N0r4fer4Mc
- To celebrate our @HLFNorthWest #InspiredByIndia project/exhibition @ #SilkMuseumMacc we had a stunning performance… https://t.co/GRK1DJ3Wjh
- Drop-in crafts 1.30-3.30 on Tues @ #WestParkMuseum, Weds @ #OldSundaySchool, Thurs @ #SilkMuseumMacc throughout… https://t.co/4pkLxoSylf
- #InspiredByIndia @ The Silk Museum #Macclesfield is a diverse blend of old & new design #art #paisley #Jacquard… https://t.co/vBXE6LLex0
- #artists #makers #craftspeople - do you need #studio & shop space? @makersplacemacc in #TheOldSundaySchool, Roe St… https://t.co/YdT0hSsPSN
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