STUDIOS OPENING…

The design and sewing studio will be open for the sale of jewellery and children’s clothing…perfect for the season of gifting. We will also be offering fabric bundles as we are having a big stocktake and lots needs to go. All very high quality, perfect for quilting, crafting etc…. A full program of sewing courses will be available in 2026 with a discount if you sign up over the Open Studio Weekend.

When personalisation is called for why not impress your guests, family and friends with gifts especially for them. Emily is available to discuss your project and ensure you find just what you need to make your festive celebrations the most personal yet. It can be difficult to find beautiful quality gifts with eco credentials. Support this delightful local business will make your shopping list disappear…Christmas Magic!

Saddleworth artist Glynis will be exhibiting and selling her stunning works from her studio in Mill 2, certainly one not to miss as you travel round the mills. Her work captures landscapes from near and far, mainly in acrylic and perfect to treat yourself or for gifting. There is always a warm welcome and plenty of lively conversation so if you enjoy art and good company, this is a studio not to be missed.

Contemporary artist Susan Aggarwal will showcase her latest paintings.  Susan, a full time professional artist, works from her studio here at Woodend Mill .Her works are Inspiring, uplifting and express an abundance of beauty, colour  and texture . You can see this in her modern floral  pieces and dramatic emotive abstract and landscape pieces .

Ceramicist Shelley Wood will be on the ground floor, near The Veg Lord Farm Shop on Saturday 6th December. Shelley will be selling a range of her beautiful work, hand crafted in her Mossley studio, you may just find the perfect gift..but will you be able to give it away! Shelley also offers courses in ceramics so you may want to sign up for a course, learn some new skills and enjoy quality creative time.

Lots of Hand crafted gifts will be on sale. Always a hub of creativity Luna Craft will welcome visitors to get crafting with lots of materials, inspiration and examples to spark the imagination of all ages. They will also be offing visitors the opportunity to make a Christmas bauble.

Visitors are welcome to call in and have a look around our Creative Space. We will also have prints and collages for sale, so you may just find the unique piece you are looking for.

Nicola will be in her beautiful treatment room throughout the weekend. Visitors can discuss and book treatments or even pick up the perfect stocking filler; a gift voucher, for a per or post Christmas pamper.

Take the opportunity to visit Sarah’s working studio with and a chance to preview new works in progress. Sarah will be exhibiting and selling her paintings and sculptures across the weekend.

Artist Sheila Meeks will be exhibiting new work in her studio on level 1 of Mill 1. Original artworks, prints and greeting cards will be for sale so if you are looking for something for your home or to gift you are bound to find something just right.

Maria will be joining us with her beautifully hand crafted gifts, there will be a range of blankets; small and large together with baby blankets, baby boots, hand crafted Christmas decorations and much more ready for the festive season...

Hatch Bakery is well known to many for their hand crafted baked goods, sandwiches, toasties, pies and specialty coffee…all served from their small ‘hatch’ on the ground floor. What you may not know is the small team make everything on site in their commercial kitchen using locally sourced quality ingredients and their own recipes. Come early as they always sell out!

Sarah Hardacre is visual artist, printmaker and cultural producer. In both her personal and public practice, Hardacre is a visual archivist and historian, immersed in trawling images in public archives to reveal hidden narratives. Her collage and print works explore the experience of women within the urban built environment and the complex relationship between female bodies, architecture and space. And her public commissions extend to co-curated performances, community driven projects and large scale installations which investigate the sociohistorical stories of place. Sarah’s work is exhibited internationally and featured in a major retrospective of 400 years of Women Artists at Sotherby’s London in 2023. Her work is held in public and private collections worldwide including the British Museum and Damien Hirst’s MurderMe collection. The open event is an opportunity to look inside Sarah’s studio, see unique works, limited edition prints, meet the artist and explore behind the scenes of her practice.

Hazel always has a delightful selection of hand crafted items, which you can find in her equally charming studio in Mill 1. There are always lots of beautiful gift ideas so one to visit early if you have a list of gifts for that special someone.

Christmas Art & Crafts, Gifts, Art Exhibition.

You can see everything available to book for the open weekend on our Facebook page at
https://www.facebook.com/people/Little-Owl-Studio-Woodend-Mill-Mossley/61553564090853/

SOURCE is a specialist crystal and artisan gift shop with an emphasis on healing and wellness it is also the practice of Kelly Wood; a shamanic healer and medium who also offers psychic and tarrot readings by private consultation.

Visiting artist Debbie Lord will be joining us for the weekend.

My art doesn't portray an accurate flower or perfect waves on the sea. Instead, it's about making marks dance on the canvas and the spontaneity of the movement. I want people to feel the joy.

Hugh Winterbottom is a successful artist based in Oldham, In 2008 Hugh started to share a studio in Woodend Mill, Mossley. This move was perfect for him to concentrate on his Artwork. However it is also a great space to work due to the fantastic light and the ability to just turn up and simply concentrate on his painting.

Diamond Awl is the beautiful studio of Jason Stocks-Young, a master craftsman who teaches traditional leather craft skills via a series of workshops suitable for those new to the craft and those developing their skills. Pop in meet Jason and make a free keyring!

Stained Glass, Fused Glass & Ornate Mirror-work

Visit Nancy in her small and perfectly formed studio where you will find a collection of mixed media framed textile pieces for sale.

We have an interesting studio space filled with eclectic items collected over many years. Original prints, framed and unframed will be on sale and I will be working in the studio on Lino carving and printing visitors are very welcome to call in and see the process.

A great opportunity to find out more about how wellness can transform your working experience. All free sessions; Yin yoga, breath work and sound possibly some Pilates or movement too!

Why not call in to the showroom to see the bespoke designs offered across their range of fitted furniture, interiors and homeware.