Creative Things to Do: Arts & Craft Workshops in February
February might be cold, but creatively it’s busy. From candle painting and macramé to jewellery making, life drawing and mixed-media workshops, there’s a packed line-up of creative events happening across Stockport this month.
Painted Candle Workshop
🕯️ Stockport Candle Painting with Mill Haus
Wednesday 4th February
A cosy, low-pressure creative evening where you’ll paint and decorate your own candles that are perfect for adding a bit of personality to your home or making a thoughtful handmade gift. No experience needed, just come ready to play with colour and pattern.
Where: Alfredos 23-27 Little Underbank, Stockport SK1 1LA
Booking: via Eventbrite
🌿 Crafting with Bob: Macramé Plant Hanger Workshop
Thursday 5th February | 6–9pm
Kicking off the season, Crafting with Bob takes over the Red Bull on Hillgate with a relaxed make-your-own macramé plant hanger workshop.
During the session, Bob will guide you through the skills needed to create a finished hanger perfect for a living room, bathroom, or as a handmade gift. All materials are provided, and spaces are limited.
Where: 4 Middle Hillgate, Stockport SK1 3AY Cost: £8 (payable on the night)
Booking: DM @red_bull_hillgate on Instagram to reserve your spot
🪴 Ceramic Jewellery Making with Mud + Mai
Sunday 7th February
Get hands-on with clay and design your own ceramic charms, beads and pendants, guided by Mud + Mai. You’ll learn shaping and texturing techniques in a relaxed setting, with your finished jewellery pieces fired after the session and ready to collect at the end.
Where: Merseyway Shopping Centre, Unit 6 Deanery Way, Stockport, SK1 1PP
Booking: Via Eventbrite
💍 Silver Jewellery Taster Session
Saturday 14th February
If Valentine’s Day dinner feels a bit predictable, this beginner-friendly silversmithing workshop offers a creative alternative. You’ll be introduced to core techniques like hammering, shaping and polishing silver — and leave with your own gorgeous handmade piece.
Where: SJS Smith Jewellery, 20 Little Underbank Stockport SK1 1JT
Booking: Via Eventbrite
Life Drawing with HOP at Tides Within
✏️ Life Drawing with HOP at Tides Within
Sunday 22nd February | 2:30–4:30pm
This relaxed life-drawing session is designed to be welcoming and pressure-free. All materials are provided, no experience is needed, and buns (the pastry kind) supplied by Sticky Fingers are included to keep you fuelled while you draw.
Where: Tides Within, 34 Market Pl, Stockport SK1 1ES
Booking: at Life Drawing with HOP
🧵 Watercolour & Stitch at ARC
Thursday 26 February | 6:30–8:30pm
This gentle mixed-media workshop combines soft watercolour painting with hand stitching, encouraging you to slow down and explore colour, texture and mark-making. A lovely midweek creative reset.
Where: Arc Centre & Gallery, Hat Works, Stockport
Booking: via Eventbrite
Photo by Sélina Farzaei on Unsplash
🖨️ Printmaking Retreat with Sketch Events & Socials
Saturday 28th February
Close out the month with a thoughtfully curated printmaking retreat exploring monoprinting, intaglio and block printing in a supportive, workshop-style setting. Working from a carefully composed still life, you’ll be guided through each technique while being encouraged to experiment intuitively and develop layered, expressive prints. The session balances clear instruction with creative freedom, making space for both skill-building and immersion — and you’ll leave with a collection of work that reflects your own printmaking journey.
Where: PINK, Hilton House, Stockport SK1 3NA
Booking: Book the Printmaking Retreat with Pink MCR here
