Free things to do in Manchester this week ft. The Whitworth, Placemaking Piccadilly & more

This is a great event for any local artists out there who fancy getting properly stuck into the ever-booming creative scene in the city. The gallery’s School of Creativity is a brilliant space for artists to come together, network and discuss the working conditions of modern freelance artists.

Very interactive and most definitely very informative, head down to The Whitworth this Wednesday for some chat, creativity and connection.

Get yourself over to the Low Four Studio this Saturday for a live recording of the rising electro-soul star, Ellen Beth Abdi. Joined by a live band and DJs following the recording, this will definitely differ from your average gig.

For lyrical soul and funky beats, be sure to start your weekend in style.

Led by local Mancunian craft artist, Patch-a-mama, be sure to get yourself over to Whitworth Locke for a wholesome afternoon of Macrame and learn all the techniques so that you can create your very own heart keyring for Valentine’s Day.

Made from recycled cotton and from the heart, switch up your usual gifts this Valentine’s Day for something a little more creative.

Make a manifesto with Manchester Central Foodbank and arts organisation Get It Done this Wednesday through creative activities, fun games and informative discussion all geared around creating a public space in Manchester that’s inclusive to everybody.

By the end of the workshop, the group will have collaborated to produce a ten-point manifesto that will be presented to the Manchester City Council in March.

Be a part of the Oldham Illuminate Parade 2022 with this incredible lantern making workshop and get involved in one of the town’s biggest yearly events.

Illuminate will be filled with a whole evening of live performances, installation art and community spirit later this month so be sure to make your own lantern and take part in the glowing Illuminate procession this Saturday.