Knutsford buzzing with shoppers for home and interior design event

Home and interior businesses throughout the town teamed up to offer inspiration for people to prepare their homes and gardens for autumn.

Artist workshops, exclusive offers and the launch of new collections made it an exciting and rewarding day.

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Knutsford at Home’s third annual event has been hailed a huge success as experts shared tips and knowledge.

Helen Dufton, co-owner of Arthur Lee, said: “'This was our third Knutsford at Home event.

“It was lovely to see our shop buzzing with customers both new and old. “We opened our side terrace too so customers could enjoy the September sun.

Louise McCullough, Joe Tremarco, Magda Haroon and Yolanda Fletcher at Oka (Image: Supplied)

“A huge thanks to everyone who popped into see us and our fellow Knutsford businesses.”

At Holly Johnson Antiques, decorative surface designer Diane Marsland demonstrated her techniques for hand painting chinoiserie silk.

Hannah Barnes, Faye Ravenscroft and Jess Gill at NaturalMat (Image: Supplied)

She co-hosted a taster silk painting workshop alongside Julie Hamer where participants were able to further explore these painting techniques themselves.

RHS associate Sam Youd, former head gardener at Tatton Park, shared his lifelong passion.

He drew upon his vast experience in horticulture to present a talk entitled ‘Plotting & Planning’ in the Secret Room at Lost & Found.

A workshop focussed on ‘Alcohol Ink Art’ was held at Havwoods, a flooring shop on Regent Street.

The day long workshop, hosted by Louise Williamson from Big Canvas Art, led participants through the process to create stunning artwork.

Andrea Young, of Havwoods, said: “Twelve of our lovely clients attended our In Art workshop hosted by our very talented friend and amazing artist Louise Williamson aka Big Canvas Art.

“We were blown away by the unique art work that was created by a group of complete novices.

“Images of ocean landscapes, flower gardens, abstract and my very own atomic explosion.

“We also welcomed new customers to the showroom throughout the day.

“A big thank you to everyone who attended and also to Lyndsey Dyson for helping me host such a successful event.’’

The event was a collaboration between the home and interior shops and businesses in the town centre and coordinated by Knutsford Town Council under their Discover Knutsford brand.

Sandra Curties, Knutsford Town Council’s town centre manager, said: “These events are all about promoting Knutsford as a destination shopping venue and offering a bespoke shopping experience that cannot be replicated online.

“A huge thanks to those who gave up their time to deliver the workshops.

“We loved the way our shops worked together and seeing visitors mapping out their day using the flyers was fabulous.

“We look forward to a better and bigger event next year.”

Businesses taking part included Arthur Lee Interiors, Detaljer, Havwoods, Holly Johnson Antiques, Kendal Quality Carpets, NaturalMat, Oil Art Advisory, Oka, RI Home, Sofas and Stuff, Susie Watson Designs and Terzetto Stone.