2024 Events
30th September - 12th October
Open Mondays - Saturdays
Voyager Art Space Arts and Crafts Exhibition
Voyagers Arts Space
11:00am - 6:00pm (Fridays 4:00pm - 7:00pm)
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Local artists and makers who often don’t have the opportunity to exhibit will be
on show at Voyager Art Space Gallery. Work will be for sale.
1st - 12th October
Open Tuesday - Saturday
Local Artists and Authors at Samuels Kitchen
7:30am - 2:00pm
The Old Works Shop 2 Hunshelf Road, Stocksbridge, S36 2BU
Whilst enjoying your breakfast or lunch, browse local artists' work on the walls and books on the shelves. The wonderful and colourful prints & canvases can be simply admired, or purchased and taken away.
28th September - 12th October
Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays
Fine Art Exhibition
Pennine Arts
9:00am - 2:00pm
Look Local, 516 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge S36 2DU
An exhibition of fine art by local professional art group, Pennine Artists. Art work will be for sale. No need to pre book, just drop in to Look Local office for free.
28th September - 12th October
Open Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesday, Fridays & Saturdays
Poems and Prose from Local Writers
10:00am - 5:00pm (4:00pm Saturday)
Stocksbridge Library, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, Sheffield
S36 1DH
30th September - 12th October
Stocksbridge Art Society Exhibition
Stocksbridge Art Society
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
An exhibition of pictures by members of Stocksbridge Art Society in a variety of mediums.
28th September - 12th October (Open Monday - Friday)
A Story Of Change -
The Story of The Venue in Found Items
Lauren Dixon
9:00am - 8:30pm
650 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Explore Stocksbridge’s fascinating history—a former steel town now nestled in the hearts of its locals. Our exhibition unearths forgotten memories through photos, newspaper clippings, and hidden objects, all discovered within The Venue. Join us in celebrating these captivating stories.
Saturday 28th September
Beginners Acrylics
Art Round ‘Ere
11:00am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come along to Beginners Acrylics Painting and make a mini book. £5 per person.
Book in person at Voyager Art Space.
Saturday 28th September
Beacon Youth Performance
Steel Valley Beacon Arts
2:00pm
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Beacon Youth is a group of 12 under 16’s who have written and will perform a play focused around a court case. A teenager is in hospital critically ill after using a vape spiked with THC.
Tickets are available via Ticketsource, available from
steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk
Saturday 28th September
Making Corn Dollies Demonstration
Voyager Art Workshop
2:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A demonstration of how to make Corn Dollies by Wendy Crossland. This is
your opportunity to learn all about the fascinating history and craft of
making corn dollies.
Saturday 28th September
Felted Flowers Workshop
Voyager Art
4:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Learn how to do wet felting in this workshop with Josette Falcidia. All
materials are supplied. Suitable for 10 years and above but under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Please book via phone 07909 965605 or visit Voyager Art Space.
There will be a charge of £15 per person for this workshop.
Monday 30th September/Tuesday 1st October
The Meeting Place Exhibition
Monday 30th September & Tuesday 1st October 9.00 - 12.00
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Come along and discover local talent of art, crafts and writing produced by members of the Meeeting Place Social Cafe.
Monday 30th September
Wool Spinning Demonstation
Voyager Arts
4:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come along to Voyager Art Space for a free demonstration of wool spinning, and have a look round at the art, crafts and sculpture on display
No need to book. Just pop in.
Monday 30th September
Song Writing Workshop
Voyager Arts
6:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A Songwriting Workshop with Luisa at Voyager Art Space. Come and explore different ideas about writing songs. £5 per person.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place, or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Monday 30th September
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Open Rehearsal
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir
7:30pm
Bolsterstone Village Hall, Heads Lane, Bolsterstone, S36 2ZF
We meet each week at Bolsterstone Village Hall to rehearse. Come along and listen to our rehearsal; you are welcome to drop in and see how we work, and how we enjoy singing together.
Tuesday 1st October
Stocksbridge Art Society Open Class
Stocksbridge Art Society
9:45am
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
An open class with Stocksbridge Art Society and chat with the artists over a morning cuppa.
Tuesday 1st October
Pottery Session
Armpits Pottery
11:00am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Pottery Workshop at Voyager Art Space with Graham from Armpits Pottery.
Come along and hand build a creation from clay. Clay, kiln firing, glaze, and expert tuition provided, cost £30.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday 1st October
Come and Sing Local Carols...It’s Never Too Early!
Waldershelf Singers
7:30pm
The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, , Sheffield S36 1DY
Waldershelf Singers invite everyone to an open rehearsal. We are going to
sing through some Blue Book local carols as part of our preparation for Christmas. Come and sing along with us – sing the tune or the harmony whatever you enjoy. We’ll provide song sheets.
No need to book – just come along and join in.
Tuesday 1st October
Beacon Youth Performance
Steel Valley Beacon Arts
7pm Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Beacon Youth is a group of 12 under 16s who have written and will perform a play focused around a court case. A teenager is in hospital critically ill after using a vape spiked with THC.Tickets are available via Ticketsource, available from steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk
Wednesday 2nd October
Intuitive Art Workshop
Voyager Arts
11:00am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Intuitive art is for anyone and no previous art experience is necessary. Using pastels and paper take a magical mystery tour! £5 per person.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place, or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 2nd October
Felt Pictures Workshop
Voyager Arts
2:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A Felting Workshop with Dorothy Whittaker at Voyager Art Space. Come
along and make a card with a felted picture inset or a small picture. All
materials provided. £15 per workshop.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Friday 4th Octover
Home Grown Song and Poetry
Dave and Elaine Markham & Frances Tivey
7:00pm
The Venue, 650 Manchester Road, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
A joint concert between acoustic songwriters and the Stocksbridge Poetry
group. An evening alternating between poetry and song featuring published poet Ian Enters and other local writers.
No need to prebook.
Saturday 5th October
Beginners Watercolour
Art Round ‘Ere
11.00 am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Beginners Watercolour Workshop with Gina. Cost £5 per person all materials supplied.
Book in person at Voyager Art Space.
Saturday 5th October
Singing 4 Well-being
Valley Music Festival
2:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A session for reluctant singers to discover why singing is good for you
and how singing has a beneficial impact on your health and well-being.
Please email valleyfestival.s36@gmail.com to book, or call in Voyager Art
Space.
Sunday 6th October
Millhouse Variety Show
Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir
2:00pm
Penistone Paramount, Shrewsbury Road, Sheffield, S36 6D
An afernoon of toe-tapping, cabaret style entertainment from local groups
McShane and Shaw, the Cardi Boys and Millhouse Green Male Voice Choir.
Book with Penistone Paramount website.
www.penistoneparamount.co.uk or tel. 01226 767532
Monday 7th October
Wool Spinning Demonstration
Voyager Arts
4:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come along to Voyager Art Space for a free demonstration of wool spinning, and have a look round at the art, crafts and sculpture on display.
No need to book. Just pop in.
Thursday 3rd October
Wood Whittling Demonstration
Voyager Arts
11:30am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come along to Voyager Art Space for a free demonstration of wood
whittling, and have a look round at the art, crafts and sculpture on display.
Demonstration of spoon carving, from local woodworker.
No booking required.
Thursday 3rd October
Brave Bears Don’t Get Scared...Or Do They?
Suzy Senior
4:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Stories and activities with children’s author Suzy Senior, including a brand-new story, Brave Bears Don’t Get Scared!
Thursday 3rd October
Art Demonstration
Stocksbridge Art Society
7:00pm
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
An art demonstration by Sean Barry, painting a picture of a local view or landmark.
Everyone welcome. Members free, Visitors £4. Refreshments and a raffle available.
Thursday 3rd October
Meet the Makers
Voyager Arts
6:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come and meet some of the best local artists and makers in the
Stocksbridge area at these open events.
Friday 4th October
Beacon under 11s Talent Show
Steel Valley Becon Arts
6:00pm
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Beacon Under 11s present scenes from Jungle Book, poems, monologues
and some songs.
Tickets are available via Ticketsource, available from
steel-valley-beacon-arts.co.uk
Monday 7th October
Millhouses Green Male Voice Choir Open Night
Millhouses Green Male Voice Choir
7:00pm
Millhouses Green Institute, Manchester Road, Millhouses Green, S36 9NP
An invitation to come and listen to, or sing with, Millhouses Green Male Voice Choir in rehearsal.
No need to book.
Monday 7th October
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir Open Rehearsal
Bolsterstone Male Voice Choir
7:30pm
Bolsterstone Village Hall, Heads Lane, Bolsterstone, S36 2ZF
We meet each week at Bolsterstone Village Hall to rehearse. Come along and listen to our rehearsal; you are welcome to drop in and see how we work and how we enjoy singing together.
Tuesday 8th October
Stocksbridge Art Society Open Classes
Stocksbridge Art Society
9:45am
Christ Church, Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
An open class with Stocksbridge Art Society come and chat with the artists over a morning cuppa.
Tuesday 8th October
Pottery Session
Armpits Pottery
1:30pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Pottery Workshop at Voyager Art Space with Graham from Armpits Pottery. Come along and hand build a creation from clay. Clay, kiln firing, glaze, and expert tuition provided. Cost £30.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Tuesday 8th October
“Don’t Sit Under The Chandelier If You Go To The Opera”
Valley Music Festival
7.00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
The chequered history of opera told with irreverence plotting the social context, what was banned and why, and what had trouble with the sensors. Story told in words, listening to recordings, videos and song.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605.
Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Wednesday 9th October
Leather Workshop
Andy Nolan
10:00am
The Venue, 650 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Guided by highly skilled leather makers, you’ll have the opportunity to
create your own bespoke wallet. Learn the art of working with leather,
which will then be hand-stamped with your personalisation.
Places can be booked at
https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/thevenue-events/t-qjqqzrj
Wednesday 9th October
Beeswax Candle Making
Voyager Arts
11:00am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A demonstration of how to make candles from raw beeswax
No need to book, just call in.
Wednesday 9th October
Afternoon Ukes
Voyager Arts
2:30pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
The Singing In… Oughtibridge Ukes group will be bringing their joyful
sound to the centre of Stocksbridge. The group will be strumming and
singing along to a few of their favourite, uplifting songs.
Wednesday 9th October
Felt Workshop
Voyager Arts
6:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
A Felting Workshop with Dorothy Whittaker at Voyager Art Space. Come
along and make a card with a felted picture inset or a small picture. All
materials provided. £15 per workshop.
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 10th October
Intermediate Watercolours Workshop
Voyager Arts
3:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Intermediate Watercolours Workshop with award winning artist John
Kerr. All materials provided £30
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Thursday 10th October
Meet the Makers
Voyager Arts
6:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Come and meet some of the best local artists and makers in the Stocksbridge area at these open events.
Friday 11th & Saturday 12th October
GCSE Art and Photography Exhibition 2024
Stocksbridge High School
9:00am - 8:30pm
650 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Showcasing the work of talented young artists from Stocksbridge High School.
Saturday 12th October
Beginner Pastels
Art Round ‘Ere
11:00am
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Beginners Pastels. Cost £5 per person all material supplied.
Saturday 12th October
Advanced Watercolours
Voyager Arts
3:00pm
Voyager Art Space, 473 Manchester Road, S36 1DH
Advanced watercolours workshop with award winning artist John Kerr. All materials provided. Cost £30
Call in at Voyager Art Space to book a place , or contact Josette on
07909 965605. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult.
Saturday 12th October
Homegrown Makers Market
Homegrown Arts Festival
10:00am
Fox Valley Marketplace
The Homegrown Makers Market is an outdoor market hosted at the Fox Valley Shopping Centre in Stocksbridge with an array of stalls promoting and selling a wide range of locally made crafts and goods. It’s a chance for local crafters and makers to join together and showcase and promote their work.
Saturday 12th October
Homegrown Finale
Homegrown Arts Festival
7:00pm
The Venue
650 Manchester Rd, Stocksbridge, S36 1DY
Join us for an evening of celebrationas we mark the end of Homegrown 2024. This free event will include a variety of art forms including drama, music and poetry.