Staircase House and Stockport Museum

02/05/2024

We always enjoy our 'Create at Staircase' sessions! Check out this post from Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops who runs them. Why not give some drawing a go?

21/04/2024

We absolutely love hosting our monthly 'Create at Staircase' sessions with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops and you seem to love them too because they book up quickly!

We do have tickets left for July onwards so click the link to see the full programme and book on.

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

Stockport loves Craft!!!!

Monthly Create at Staircase House is super popular
And you have to grab tickets quick!
Staircase House and Stockport Museum Stockport Museums and Galleries

18th May Macrame ONLY 1 TICKET LEFT
18th May Punch Needle Embroidery SOLD OUT
15th June Jesmonite intro SOLD OUT
15th June Jesmonite -Botanical SOLD OUT
20th July Book binding -tickets available
21st Sept Drawing Stockport -tickets available
21st Sept Drawing animals -Tickets available
19th Oct Jesmonite-Halloween edition -tickets available
19th Oct Jesmonite Jewellery ONLY 1 TICKET LEFT
9th-16th Nov Resin jewellery SOLD OUT
14th Dec Christmas Cards -tickets available
14th Dec Calligraphy -Tickets available

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2024-09-21-create-at-staircase-drawing-stockport

11/03/2024

Take a look at the fabulous work made on Saturday at our 'Create at Staircase' session with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops!

If you'd like to get crafty we have ONE ticket remaining for the Needle Felted Friends in April

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2024-04-20-create-at-staircase-needle-felted-friends

09/02/2024

One place left for 'Mosaic in a Day' tomorrow! Grab it if you want it!

08/02/2024

We've had a last-minute cancellation for our popular 'Mosaic in a Day' session this Saturday with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops. If you missed out on a ticket now is your chance to grab one - click the link to book.
https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2024-02-10-create-at-staircase-mosaic-in-a-day

05/02/2024

Stockport loves craft! Get your tickets if you've been thinking about coming along to one of our craft workshops as they're selling really fast! See Caroline's post for details of tickets left and session dates.

Stockport loves Craft

Monthly Create at Staircase House is super popular
And you have to grab tickets quick!
Staircase House and Stockport Museum Stockport Museums and Galleries

10th Feb Mosaics SOLD OUT
9th Mar Print Day SOLD OUT
20th April needle felted pictures SOLD OUT
20th April needle feltied Animals ONLY 3 TICKETS LEFT
18th May Macrame ONLY 1 TICKET LEFT
18th May Punch Needle Embroidery SOLD OUT
15th June Jesmonite intro SOLD OUT
15th June Jesmonite -Botanical SOLD OUT
20th July Book binding -tickets available
21st Sept Drawing Stockport -tickets available
21st Sept Drawing animals -Tickets available
19th Oct Jesmonite-Halloween edition -tickets available
19th Oct Jesmonite Jewellery ONLY 3 TICKETS LEFT
9th-16th Nov Resin jewellery ONLY 3 TICKETS LEFT
14th Dec Christmas Cards -tickets available
14th Dec Calligraphy -Tickets available

See https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2023-04-01-general-admission-to-staircase-house-1-april-2023-31-march-2024 to book

16/01/2024

Create a gorgeous embroidered necklace or brooch at our workshop on Saturday with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops

10:30 - 12:30
£15 per person

Click the link for details and to book https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2024-01-20-create-at-staircase-mini-embroidery

11/01/2024

Coming up in just a few days, our first adult workshops of 2024! Click the link to book your tickets https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

08/01/2024

Looking for something to cheer up January? Come and join us for our creative craft sessions for adults - click the link to see the full programme and book on, the first sessions of the year are the 20th January.

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

09/12/2023

Our special visitor has arrived! We're loving welcoming all the families to see him. We have a couple of spaces this afternoon and tomorrow morning if you'd like to come along.

£12.50 per child, including crafts, a trail and a gift.
Two adults free with each ticket so a good chance to have a family day out!

Call 0161 474 4444 to book.

20/11/2023

If you, or someone you know, is looking for a weekend position then check out this opportunity to join our team - you've got until Thursday to apply!

We are looking for experienced, reliable, and creative people to join our Museums team at Stockport Council!

Find out more and apply! 👉 https://orlo.uk/UqIDq

14/11/2023

We've got an exciting opportunity to join our learning team on a temporary basis.

We are looking for a Museums Assistant to join the Museum's team at to deliver engaging learning sessions across Stockport’s town centre heritage sites!

Find out more and apply 👉 https://orlo.uk/4XZAM

13/11/2023

Looking for a Christmas gift for a craft lover? Check out the January 'Create at Staircase' sessions. £15 per person, click the link for details and to book https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

Mini Embroidery - 20th January 10:30 - 12:30
Make your own unique piece of wearable textile art
All materials provided to make either a necklace or brooch
Step by step instruction to help you create one of many templates available or to create your own design.

Make a Leather Purse - 20th January 13:30 - 15:30
Make and paint your own leather coin purse
Step by step make your own no sew simple purse and then decorate to create a truly unique accessory
(Vegan alternative available)

10/11/2023

We've had a couple of cancellations so there's one ticket for the morning session and one ticket for the afternoon session of our calligraphy taster workshops up for grabs. Click the link to book!

08/11/2023

📣📣last minute availability📣📣

A couple of places have become available on our calligraphy taster sessions this Saturday with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops so if you fancy coming along then now's your chance!

Click the link for details and to book https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

03/11/2023

We've had a brilliant time with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops during 2023 at our 'Create at Staircase' sessions. These fun, informal and relaxing sessions are the perfect opportunity to try something new and get crafty!

We're delighted to announce that the 2024 programme is now open for bookings - click the link to see the programme and to book https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

27/10/2023

🎅🎄🎅🎄 He's Back!🎄🎅🎄🎅

Father Christmas is returning to Staircase House this December! Visit Staircase House, take part in our fun trail and you might just meet someone special at the end.

£12.50 per child, 2 free adults included.

Give us a call to book your place 0161 474 4444

Father Christmas is heading to Staircase House! 🎄 🎅

Join us on Sat 9 - Sun 10 Dec 2023 for festive fun, craft activities and a trail! ❄️

£12.50 per child, with free entry for up to 2 adults with each booking.

Book your slot by visiting Staircase House, SK1 1ES or by calling 0161 474 4444.

18/10/2023

Magical, mythical and mischievous creatures are moving in to Staircase House for half term (21st - 29th October). You won’t see them...but you should be able to spot their doors!

Grab a copy of our 'Door Discovery' trail and see whose doors you can spot! There's a chance to make your own magic wand as well.

Drop in any time during opening hours, normal entry charges apply and trails are £2.

Pre-book your tickets here: https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2023-04-01-general-admission-to-staircase-house-1-april-2023-31-march-2024

16/10/2023

What a wonderful craft Saturday we had! Take a look at these creations from our 'Create at Staircase' workshop! We have just three more workshops this year and two of them have tickets so if you'd like to join in, click the link to book!

Calligraphy Taster 11th Nov - afternoon session - 1 ticket remaining.
Sewn Christmas Decorations 2nd Dec - 4 tickets remaining.

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2023-04-01-general-admission-to-staircase-house-1-april-2023-31-march-2024

2024 programme coming soon!

12/10/2023

If you visited us over the summer you might have seen mini Gizmo in our window! If you'd like to own big Gizmo now's your chance!!

Auction Time 👇

GIZMO DESIGNED BY DAVID HAWORTH, STOCKPORT MUSEUMS

Gizmo, he’s rocking the look! Gizmo is named after the Gizmotron, a device was invented in Stockport by 70’s band, 10cc. Known for its unique sound effects, it was used in songs such as “I’m Not in Love”. In Aid of; Cherry Tree Project

All proceeds from the sale of this sculpture will be donated to charity minus delivery fees.



https://simoncharles-auctioneers.co.uk/lots/4425453/gizmo-designed-by-david-haworth-stockport-museums---sharkmanart

25/09/2023

What a lovely time we had on Saturday with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops making resin jewellery as part of our 'Create at Staircase' programme!

We've got four workshops left this year and three of them have tickets!

14th October - Day of the Dead inspired foil art - 4 tickets remining
11th November - Calligraphy Taster (PM) - 1 ticket remaining
2nd December - Sewn Christmas Decorations - 13 tickets remining.

Click the link to book: https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

01/09/2023

As the summer holidays draw to a close we're looking forward to Heritage Open Days! There's plenty to do in and around Stockport Town of Culture - so click the link and get planning your weekend of FREE heritage fun.

Have you heard of Heritage Open Days? Every September buildings throw their doors open for free activities and behind the scenes tours. This year the theme is Creativity Unwrapped and there are soooo many things happening in Stockport Town of Culture at our museums and beyond.
Search for events here: https://www.heritageopendays.org.uk/visiting/advanced-search

30/08/2023

If you missed out on a ticket for our upcoming 'Create at Staircase' resin workshop with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshopsthen you're in luck because one ticket has become available!

Click the link for more information and to book

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2023-09-16-create-at-staircase-resin-jewellery-two-part-workshop

13/08/2023

Lots of you have been enjoying our 'Create at Staircase' workshops with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops this year and we're busy planning for 2024 so watch this space!

In the meantime, we still have tickets for three of the remaining sessions, so click to book if you fancy getting crafty.

👉Day of the Dead Tin can Art - 14th October, £13
👉Calligraphy Taster (PM session) - 11th November £13
👉Sewn Christmas Decorations - 2nd December £13

Click the link to book tickets 💻▶️ https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house

13/08/2023

We're delighted to launch Colour in Stockport, our trail of 11 limited edition colour-in postcards, which are available for free 📮

You can collect your free Stockport Town of Culture themed postcard from Staircase House and Stockport Museum!

Simply pick it up, colour it in and post it on! 🖍️

📍 Staircase House, 30/31 Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES
🕓 Closed Mon & Tue
10am - 5pm Wed & Thu
12pm - 5pm Fri
10am - 5pm Sat
11am - 4pm Sun

Artwork by Sarah Wilde & Mike Greenwood 🎨
Supported by Forever Manchester

10/07/2023

Coming up this Saturday! We've got just three tickets left for a wonderful introduction to needle felting with Caroline Coates Illustration and Craft Workshops. If you fancy doing something creative in a relaxed and fun environment then get booked on!

https://stockport-museums.arttickets.org.uk/staircase-house/2023-07-15-create-at-staircase-needle-felted-pictures