Events at Audlem Mill in 2016

Audlem Mill, by the Canal Wharf, has a variety of exhibitions and other events throughout the year, some featuring local crafts people. All are free to visit. Audlem Mill is open from 1 March to Christmas.

Paintings by Sheila M Webster

Permanent exhibition by the popular Audlem watercolour artist.

Canal Art Exhibition 13 March -- 9 April

(In association with the Guild of Waterway Artists)

Come to view around 150 paintings from more than 15 artists. Paintings in watercolour, oil, and acrylics; photographs, linocuts etc.

Steam Punk Costume 14 May -- 11 June

A fascinating exhibition of steam punk costume, by Audlem theatrical costume designer Monique Hollinshead.

Audlem Mill -- 100th Anniversary 18 June -- 17 July

Historical photographs and documents about Audlem Mill, built by H Kingsley Burton in 1915-16, which operated as an animal feedstuffs mill for 50 years, and its later life as a canalside shop.

Canal Art 23 July -- 20 August

Superb collection of paintings and linocut limited edition prints of canal subjects by Eric Gaskell.

Gathering of Historic Narrow Boats 30/31 July

About 40 historic colourful ex-working narrow boats, moored along the bottom three lock pounds of the Audlem flight of locks.

Wool Felting 2 September -- 1 October

An exhibition of hand felted animals, pictures, fabrics, beads etc. by Alison Rose of Rose Tinted Creations, Goostrey.

Handwoven Textiles 8 October -- 29 October

An exhibition of colourful hand woven textiles, by Fiona Nisbet, Burleydam.
Several demonstrations of weaving and spinning (phone 01270 811059 to check dates).

100th Anniversary Needlework Competition and Exhibition 1 November -- 30 November

Come and see all the entries in Audlem Mill's Anniversary Needlework Competition, with a theme of Canals and Waterways

(further information on entering the competition will be available from Audlem Mill or at www.audlemmill.co.uk from March).

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