Make a Manchester Bee Mosaic

Make a Manchester Bee Mosaic

Make your own Manchester Bee Mosaic with local artist Amanda McCrann

By Whitworth Locke, Civic Quarter

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Sat, 7 Jun 2025 09:30 - 14:30 GMT+1

Location

Whitworth Locke, Civic Quarter

74 Princess Street Manchester M1 6JD United Kingdom

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

These complimentary tickets are for guests of Whitworth Locke Hotel only. Please email askwhitworth@lockeliving.com with confirmation of your hotel reservation to receive the code which unlocks your free ticket. General members of the public should go to Amanda McCrann Mosaic Experience to purchase their tickets for admission.

Experience

We'll meet at the house desk just before the start and head to the entrance hall at Manchester Art Gallery together.

The art gallery is the perfect meeting spot where we’ll spot a few bees in the gallery. I'll explain the significance of the Manchester bee, Industrial Revolution and Cottonopolis. We'll also look at the gorgeous William De Morgan Victorian tiles and Pre-Raphaelite Art.

Then we will walk to the Waterhouse Pub to pay homage to the architect Alfred Waterhouse (1830 ~1905) who designed the gothic style masterpiece that is Manchester Town Hall and the incredible bee mosaic floor.

Walking around the outside of the Town Hall, as it is being refurbished until 2024, we will walk through Library Walk. Here we can see the cotton flower mosaic floor and spot some more worker bees.

After this brief tour, the workshop will take place for you to make your bee mosaic. All the materials will be provided for you to make your bee. I'll guide you through the mosaic process and technique, sharing my skills and tips on how to make the best bee mosaic.

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Whitworth Locke, Civic Quarter

With its stunning communal spaces and spacious, one-of-a-kind apartments, Whitworth Locke is more than just a place to stay – it’s a space to live.

Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently.

£65.71