Woodend Studios

28/05/2026

The map for the Open Studio Weekend is ready, if you are visiting, why not plan your visit, you can check out the individual studios at https://www.woodendmillstudios.co.uk/open-studios-spring-2026

Thank you to Rachel of Pattern Maker Design Studio for the beautiful map.

We look forward to welcoming you.

25/05/2026

Win a full day tattoo session with Bogdan Vodã at Tattoo Hub Studio in support of restoring the weaving shed at Woodend Mill, Mossley. If you are considering a tattoo, this is a great way to contribute to our fundraising. For full details and to buy your raffle ticket see

Bogdan VodãWin a Full Day Tattoo Session — Supporting the Restoration of the Weaving Shed at Woodend MillWe’re hosting a special raffle to help raise funds for the restoration of the historic weaving shed at Woodend Mill through Thread & Butter Collective CIC.The prize is a full day tattoo ...

23/05/2026

We hope you are looking forward to the Woodend Mills Open Studio Weekend: 10am - 4pm Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June.

There is a real bluster about the place as we prepare to welcome visitors.

As always there is going to be lots of fun to join in with...including the treasure trail...this time Jemima Puddle-Duck has been recruited to plan an exciting trail.

🥚 Jemima Puddle-Duck Treasure Trail at Woodend Mill! 🪺

Families visiting our Open Studios Weekend can join a special treasure trail around the mill! 🥚

Follow the ducks sitting on their nests, discover the hidden letter clues and solve the mystery of what Jemima Puddle-Duck is doing 🪺

The trail takes you through artist studios, hidden mill spaces and down beside the River Tame to the historic weaving shed. 🥚

⭐ Final clue and creative workshops at The Sewing Studio! 🪺
Free family activity during the Open Studios Weekend.

Find out more here:
https://www.woodendmillstudios.co.uk/open-studios-spring-2026

We look forward to seeing you all there...

16/05/2026

Tickets are now on sale for the North Lights Afternoon Rave on Saturday 12 September 2026...get your's early as numbers are limited.

Dance the afternoon away with friends beneath the iconic North Light feature of the weaving shed and support the repair and restoration.

The Afternoon Rave will be held in the Weaving Shed starts at 3pm (ends at 7pm).

It's going to be a great event.

The day after on the morning of Sunday 13 September 2026 we will be joined by classic car & bike owners on site along the bank on the River Tame in the morning. From 10am to 2pm.

You can meet the owners, take about the history, restoration projects and other interesting journey of some of the cars, which have featured in television and film.

Large BBQ and refreshments on sale throughout both days. All profits raised go to the Weaving Shed Restoration.

Woodend Mill is growing and things are getting exciting, be an early supporter of this change...be part of the transformation.

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/north-lights-afternoon-rave-at-the-weaving-shed

08/05/2026

SOMETHING EXCITING COULD BE COMING TO THE WEAVING SHED ⚡️🏭

We’re thinking about opening the historic weaving shed at Woodend Mill for a series of unique fundraising events to help restore this incredible space… and we want to start with a bang.
Imagine this:

A Day Rave beneath the iconic North Lights.
Four hours of music, atmosphere, dancing, BBQ food and drinks inside one of Mossley’s most extraordinary industrial spaces.
No late nights.
No lost Sundays.
Just an unforgettable afternoon helping bring the weaving shed back to life.

The Plan:
📍 The Weaving Shed, Woodend Mill
🕒 Saturday afternoon (approx. 3pm–7pm)
🎫 Tickets: £20 (food and drinks not included)
🍔 BBQ and refreshments available throughout the event
Before we commit to DJs, licensing and production…
We want to know:
If we build it, will you come?

Drop a YES in the comments if you’d grab a ticket, and let us know what music you’d want to hear.
House?
Anthems?
Disco?
Northern Soul?
Something else entirely?

And please share this post with anyone who would love this sort of event.

12/04/2026

Woodend Summer Solstice - A Day of Light, Movement & Connection

Join us at Woodend Mill for a beautifully held Summer Solstice — a day of movement, stillness, sound and connection, set within the mill’s hidden green space.

Step out of the everyday and into something slower, more grounded, and shared. From welcoming the morning light to gently closing the day with rhythm and sound, this is an opportunity to pause, reconnect, and be part of something meaningful.

Whether you join us for a single session or spend the whole day with us, you will be part of a unique moment in a place that is being brought back to life.

All proceeds support the restoration of the historic Weaving Shed at Woodend Mill.

Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.

THE EXPERIENCE
We will be joined by professional practices delivering yoga, breath work, sound baths, meditation and much, more. Below is a list the people who will ensure you have the most beautiful day:
Grounded Yoga Community
Little Yoga Buds
Wellness Works

HOW TO BOOK

https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/ticketing/woodend-summer-solstice-a-day-of-light-movement-and-connection?fbclid=IwY2xjawRIu0pleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEevsoP64Pn8tS70H3hkop4GTKjZOa0YXcY73Lj7wDCuCxv0APnFgnoVAKClEc_aem_Kx3I6nwxUcgXlLCgzP6wQg

You can join us in a way that suits you:
Choose a Full Day Pass to experience the entire journey from morning to evening

Or book a Morning or Evening Session individually

Optional extras (lunch, sound session, family session) can be added to your day

If you’re unsure, the Full Day option offers the most complete experience.

Morning Session — Rising Vitality (09:00 – 12:00)
A gentle but energising start to the day.
- Welcome gathering with herbal “sun tea”
- Outdoor flow yoga to awaken the body
- Nature grounding in the green space
- Guided solstice reset to pause and reflect
- Closing circle

A chance to arrive, breathe, and begin the day with intention.

Evening Session — The Golden Descent (18:40 – 21:45)
A slower, deeper experience as the day softens.
- Gentle arrival and settling into the space
- Restorative / yin yoga
- Deep sound immersion
- Quiet pause as dusk approaches
- Drumming down the light as the sun sets

A powerful and memorable way to close the longest day of the year.

Midsummer Long Table Lunch (from 12 noon)
- A long-table, nourishing plant-based lunch (pre-booking recommended)

THE SOLSTICE GARDEN (12:30 – 15:30)
Between sessions, the site will open as a relaxed, welcoming space.
You are w
elcome to stay, return, or simply drop in.
- Family-friendly “Little Solstice” activities
- Open space to sit, connect and enjoy the atmosphere
This is the heart of the day — informal, social, and open to all.
Spaces are limited to keep the experience intimate.

WHO IT’S FOR

This day is open to everyone.
No experience is needed — just a willingness to take part, slow down, and enjoy being present.

Whether you come alone or with friends, you will be welcomed.

ABOUT WOODEND MILL
Woodend Mill is home to a growing community of artists, makers and independent practitioners.
This event is part of a wider effort to restore the historic Weaving Shed — transforming it into a permanent space for creativity, heritage and community activity.
By attending, you are directly supporting that vision.

Throughout the day you will experience the wonder of Woodend Mill, the place so many of us choose to base our practice. From the forest, to the river, and the hand industrial landscape to the calm green spaces, Woodend Mill is the perfect backdrop to celebrate where we live and the midsummer solstice.

LOOKING AHEAD
If the day resonates with you, we will be gathering again for the Autumn Equinox in September.
Guests on the day will have early access to tickets.
Join us to mark the light, share the space, and be part of what comes next at Woodend Mill.

Join us at Woodend Mill for a beautifully held Summer Solstice — a day of movement, stillness, sound and connection, set within the mill’s hidden green space.Step out of the everyday and into something slower, more grounded, and shared. From welcoming the morning light to gently closing the day ...

12/04/2026

Mark the longest day of the year with us at Woodend Mill. Join us for a beautifully held day of movement, stillness, creativity and connection, set within the unique surroundings of the mill and its hidden green space. From welcoming the morning light to gently closing the day with rhythm and sound,...

23/03/2026

Calling everyone based at or living near Woodend Mill, Mossley. We are taking part in the Mossley Scarecrow Festival, organised by the wonderful Mossley Community Centre so lets get our thinking hats on and come up with at least 2 impressive scarecrows to delight the many people who enjoy following the trail. If you live locally and would like to be involved please get in touch...how big can we go! I was thinking one on the top of the tower you can see from all the surrounding area and the train would be a great idea...if we can build it...we can get it up there! Let's have fun...for fun is much needed! Thank you to Mossley Community Centre for organising such a great event...we appreciate your effort -x-

Date for your DIARY.
ITS BACK!!!!!!
Want to be on the map?
Register by 3rd April
E mail [email protected]

18/02/2026

Mossley is a town built on textiles.

Even if we never worked in a mill ourselves, those buildings, those rhythms, and those working lives shaped this town, our families, and our sense of who we are.
We are here tonight because those stories — the very fabric of our community — are at risk of being forgotten.

Have you heard the news...Mossley SOUP is back...We are so excited to have the opportunity to pitch at this iconic event and we hope if you are visiting you will vote for our wonderful new project, 'Threads Make Stories...A Community Quilt'

Even if you are not able to make it to Mossley SOUP you can read all about how to get involved in making a community quilt or the wider restoration of the weaving shed project. This is going to be wonderful and you are welcome to be part of it. https://www.threadandbutter.org/whats-on

THREAD & BUTTER COLLECTIVE CIC...We’ve been quietly working behind the scenes and we’re finally ready to share what we’re building for our community.

Thread + Butter Collective CIC is a group of local creatives based at Woodend Studios and we are working to restore the disused weaving shed and turn it into a welcoming place for making, learning, exhibitions and community life. A space rooted in Mossley’s textile past and open to its creative future.

Support the Restoration...https://www.zeffy.com/en-GB/donation-form/donate-to-restore-the-weaving-shed-at-woodend-mill

08/12/2025

A huge thank you to everyone who visited our Winter Open Studio Weekend — and to all the incredible volunteers, performers and studio holders who helped make it such a special few days. We loved having you with us and can’t wait to welcome our community back again soon.

Thank you as well to everyone who joined our winter workshops. The wreath-making sessions were a big hit this year, and thanks to your enthusiasm we’ll definitely be bringing them back next winter! If you’d like to join a workshop at Woodend Mill, sign up to our newsletter to be the first to hear about what’s coming up, meet new friends, and try something new.

It’s been a wonderful 2025. Wishing you all a very Happy Christmas — and we look forward to seeing you in 2026!