Crochet and Chat with Art with a Heart : Trafford Purple Roses

Join us at Art with a Heart for a free Crochet & Chat session supporting Trafford’s Roses Against Violence campaign.

Trafford Council is collaborating with Art with a Heart to create 10,000 handmade purple roses. The roses will form a powerful public installation for International Women’s Day 2027, helping to shine a light on violence against women and girls and inspire conversation and collective action across the borough.

Whether you are an experienced crocheter, have not picked up a hook for years or have never crocheted before, you are very welcome. We will show you how to make a purple rose using the free Art with a Heart pattern, or you can use your own design.

Purple yarn and crochet hooks will be provided, so you do not need to bring anything. If you have your own crochet hook, please bring it with you. Donations of yarn or oddments in any shade of purple are also very welcome.

Every separately made purple rose contributed to the project will count towards the campaign’s target of 10,000. Roses can be made in different shades of purple and using different patterns. This variety will reflect the many people and communities taking part.

You are welcome to make as many roses as you wish. You can also make an additional rose with a campaign tag to take home and display in your local area during February, helping to raise awareness of Trafford’s campaign to end violence against women and girls.

The session runs from 12.30pm until 3.30pm. Drop in at any time and stay for as much of the session as you wish.

The event is free. You are welcome to turn up on the day, but places are limited to 20 across the whole session, so booking is recommended to avoid disappointment. If you book and later cannot attend, please cancel your ticket so someone else can take your place.

Thursday 17 September 2026 From 12:.30pm–3.30pm

Art with a Heart, 123 George Street, Altrincham, WA14 1RN

A Trafford Council and Art with a Heart collaboration.

10,000 Roses. One Message.

Creativity – Community – Connection