Yesterday was full on, today was even busier. Why is Sunday a more popular day? Local artist Steve Whitworth held a drop in sketching session where inspiration had to be gained from the building. Members of the Edgar Wood Society led a walk around the Conservation Area and EW’s buildings, while others greeted, informed and …
In preparation for Heritage Open Days, society members were busy all day. Eighteen display boards had been been hung and needed painting. Moira and Christine had mastered the rollers by the eighteenth board. Steve gave a helping hand before turning his skill to sign writing. The next task will be mounting the exhibition, it will …
The Arts & Crafts Church and Edgar Wood Rooms are open for art exhibitions, workshops and events on: 7, 8, 11, 14 & 15 September 2024 Church: Saturdays & Wednesdays 10:30am until 4pm, Sunday 1-4pm Edgar Wood Rooms: Saturdays 10:30am until 12pm, Wednesdays 10:30 until 4pm, Sunday 1-4pm ‘The chapel is a knockout’ says the …
Society members enjoyed a day out in Liverpool. They all came back smiling after visiting Ullet Road Unitarian Church, Sefton Park and Sudley House. A visit to this beautiful church at Ullet Rd (built 1896-1902) is highly recommended. This Arts and Crafts masterpiece shows craftsmanship of excellence, whether the masonry, woodwork or metalwork, from the …
In readiness for the proposed art exhibition including work by EW and owned by the Society, the paintings have been taken for expert advice on their conservation. It was nice to be informed that generally they were in a good condition. In order to preserve them for the future, some work is required before framing …
Community Culture Co-op held a drop in sessions including: A Family Art Workshop, live opera and a Land Artist, Friday 23 Feb. On Saturday 24th in addition to the Art Workshop, the Skylight Circus Activities were showing and teaching children (and some adults) circus skills. If this wasn’t enough, there was Indian Music with Sitar …
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The Edgar Wood Society has another year of interesting events ahead. From an outing to Liverpool and Briarcourt to an Art Nouveau talk. There’s something for everyone. Please have a look and get involved at www.edgarwoodsociety.org/events
The Victorian Society (Manchester) held their Annual Christmas event at the Edgar Wood Rooms, today 2nd December. The day began with Richard Fletcher talking about his forthcoming book on the life and work of Edgar Wood. The book has been commissioned by the Victorian Society and English Heritage. This was followed …
It has been full on for the last fourteen days and without the help and support of the members, the following events would not have taken place or been so successful. Thank you to all the volunteers. The events include, five afternoon opening of Long St. Methodist Church and School Rooms for the national Heritage …
Several tour groups have visited the Church and School Rooms so far this year, including a group of Americans specialising in Arts and Craft Architecture. Members of the Society head up these tours and it’s not unusual to get a thank you and a word of appreciation regarding the Church architecture and other Edgar Wood …