Learning

Did you know that for 100 years, until 2005, high quality, wax cotton print was made in Hyde and exported to Ghana, West Africa? Neither did we, until we spoke to David Bradley from ABC Wax. Then by internet magic we met Agnes Fough who moved to Tameside from Ghana in the 1970s. Agnes talks about her love of ABC Wax fabric and explains the cultural value and meaning of Adinkra symbols sometimes used in ABC Wax designs. Click to read more.

Go beyond the traditional cut-and-stick class with our visual arts workshops.

Your school will fizz with energy as your pupils collaborate to create a community celebration spectacular.