EVENTS
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![Poster promoting SEESAW's April 2026 exhibition 'Observations & Drawings' by Harry Frost.]()
Monthly Cafe Gallery: Harry Frost
April 17 - May 12
A keen explorer of the natural world, Harry Frost creates fountain pen & ink drawings as a way of observing nature and the world around him aim to translate both the grandeur of clouds passing over distant hills and mountains, just as much as the smaller, fleeting moments that may be missed along the way.
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![Poster promoting Shade Yoga Club, mentioning free yoga session every Wednesday from 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM.]()
Shade: Yoga Club
Free every Wednesday - 6:15-7:15pm
An hour of mindful movement, guided by experienced instructors who will help you deepen your practice.
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![Poster for Queer Hive Co-Working at SEESAW, open every Friday from 9am to 5pm.]()
Queer Hive: Coworking Community
Every Friday - 9am-5pm
A friendly coworking group for who identifies as Queer or LGBTQIA+.
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!['Other People's Poetry' hosted by Joseph Conway occurring every third Tuesday of the month, featuring a spoken word evening celebrating poetry.]()
Other People's Poetry
Second Wednesday of every month - 7 - 9pm
A spoken word evening, done a little differently, built on an appreciation for poetry that inspires poets.
Class #19: Wed 13 May
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![Poster for The Simple Life, a recurring life drawing class hosted by Bobbie Wilson from DMZ Studios.]()
The Simple Life
Second Tuesday of every month - 7 - 8:30pm
An accessible life drawing class by DMZ Studios, hosted by Bobbie Wilson.
Class #10: Tues 5 May
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![Poster for Ready, Steady, Book, a book club with a foodie twist on the last Wednesday of every month, hosted by RamYum.]()
Ready, Steady, Book
Last Wednesday of every month - 6 - 7:30pm
Monthly book club with a foodie twist, hosted by RamYum.
Next Meet: Wed 29 Apr
April Book: Gunk - Saba Sams
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Thread Collective
Third Wednesday of every month - 6-8pm
An inclusive, friendly social for makers and artists to bring your own projects and get creative with textiles.
Next Meet: Wed 20 May
Our events are designed to celebrate the diverse interests and passions of our community, offering something for everyone. From informative workshops to lively panel discussions, networking opportunities to art exhibitions, our calendar is constantly abuzz with exciting happenings.
So, whether you're looking to broaden your network, gain new skills, or simply engage with an incredible community, SEESAW's events are here to make it happen. We invite you to explore our dynamic programme, mark your calendars, and join us!
For event enquiries, please get in touch at events@seesawspace.com
Upcoming Events
June 16
6:30 - 8:30pm
Kimchi Fermentation Class
RamYum
Ferment your own kimchi in this Korean cooking class, while enjoying a 2 course dinner, courtesy of RamYum.
April 24
2 - 4:30pm
Collective Curating
Workshop
Participants will be guided through a consensus-based method of facilitation to explore values and needs in relation to collective curating.
April 24
6 - 9pm
Africa Infrastructure Roundtable
Langovest
A curated diaspora roundtable uniting leaders to coordinate capital, infrastructure & long-term economic impact across Africa.
April 28
6 - 8:30pm
From Tricks to Trust
Big Echo
A magician’s guide to authentic networking.
April 28
7 - 8:30pm
Building, Tearing, Repairing
The Simple Life
A life drawing performance entangling clay and bodies, with artists Lula Braimbridge & Martha Barr, & hosted by Bobbie Wilson from DMZ Studios.
April 30 - May 1
6 - 10pm, 9am-4pm
FLOCK
Exhibition
An exhibition exploring movement within urban environments, grounded in Manchester and its surrounding areas.
Free Entry
May 6
5:30 - 7:30pm
C&P Club: Extended Club
Coffee & Poems Club
A new limited workshop series that is all about keeping writing light and fun.
April 29
5:30 - 9:30pm
1 Year Anniversary
1838 Collective
Join 1838 Collective for an evening celebrating one year of supporting emerging visual artists in Greater Manchester.
April 30
6:30 - 7:30pm
Community Launch
Sano Collective
An introduction to the community and a first experience of what we’re building, while also taking part in a short taster session on personal development planning.
May 8
6 - 9pm
The Self is a Costume
Exhibition
An exhibition celebrating masks, personas, performance and playful absurdity.
May 12 - 13
6 - 10pm, 10am-2pm
Hue’s Who?
BA Graphic Design & Branding
End of year student showcase featuring various project work from live client briefs & creative responses.
Free Event
May 27
6 - 8:30pm
Lino Patch Making Workshop
Rudy Valley
Join artist Rudy Valley for an evening of creating your own lino printed patches.
May 15
6 - 9pm
With Balance
Suzanne Bethell
Opening for the solo exhibition by contemporary painter and printmaker, Suzanne Bethell.
May 8
6:30 - 8:30pm
Making Sock Puppets
Scrap Hog
A playful space to experiment with character and puppet design in one of it's simplest forms.
EVENT HIRE
Looking to hire a space with a difference in the heart of Manchester? We have spaces to hire for meetings, workshop, exhibitions, talks or even a rooftop party!
Whatever your event, we have so many different spaces for you; our basement, bar, co-working space, meeting rooms and roof terrace are all unique event spaces available for hire, each providing a visually stunning backdrop that elevates whatever event is happening within it.
Standing or seated options
Speakers, microphones & screens available for hire
Cafe & licensed bar on site
Catering packages
View our downloadable PDF for space breakdowns and rates.
For event enquiries, please get in touch at events@seesawspace.com