WRITING AND WRITING CLUB

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Jot Bookshop writing and writing club

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

Join Swen from Jot Bookshop and Reading and Writing Club at the Writing and Writing Club for even more Writing!

Event Series WOOD NOT WORK

WOOD NOT WORK – BUGS AND BLOCKS

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Work with blocks (smaller than those pictured) to make bungalows for bugs. Led by Bruno and Ben from Altogether Otherwise.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

The Final Fridays – The Shadow of the Past

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Does the resolute growth of plant life in the edgelands say more about the past of the city or the future?

A sign of things to come, or markings of past realms? Reckon with the will of the kingdom of Buddleia on the 28th of March with the Final Fridays.

Walking, drawing and investigating. Bring a raincoat and an open mind.
All drawing materials are provided.

Starting from Altogether Otherwise, Ending at The Angel Pub!

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

A FARMERS MARKET

Sadler's Yard Redfern Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
The Farmer’s Market at Sadler’s Yard curated by Where The Light Gets In, MUD and Altogether Otherwise here in the middle of Manchester.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

As part of our sowing and growing season join us for A Farmers Market – the grand finale of the “Where The Light Gets In: A Play in the City” Manchester takeover!

Come along and enjoy, seasonal vegetables, baked goods, honey, free-range eggs, handmade crafts, fresh flowers, and more. There will be live cooking demonstrations, hands-on workshops, and live music throughout the day.

As always, families and pooches are welcome!


FOOD TASTES GOOD – EATS SHOOTS AND LEAVES

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Have a salad, have two salads, spring has sprung and its salad week.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

GARDENWARE WITH ALL

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Make plantpots for our garden and of course for fun. Wheel thrown terracotta, slip trailing and fettling with Joe Hartley every Tuesday.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

EVENING GARDENING CLUB – ABSOLUTELY WISTERICAL

Sadler's Yard Redfern Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Learn to air layer wisteria and grow your own plant in this hands-on workshop.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Herbs & Medicinal Plants

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Creating a medicinal herb garden, Sowing herbs and medicinal plants from seed and understanding growing conditions and planting methods.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

THE MYTHIC NEXUS

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
A SCIFI / FANTASY BOOK CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.

THE STITCHING CIRCLE

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
A JOURNALLING SEWING CLUB

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.


A yarn club guided by the cycles of the moon and seasons. Bring your knitting, crochet or sewing and a notebook to explore the gentle magic of crafting coupled with intention-setting. All levels welcome! Every other week at Altogether Otherwise.

PLANT CO-OPERATIVE – Wildlife Gardening Sessions “MOTH GARDEN PT.1”

Altogether Otherwise 6-10 Hanover Street, Manchester, England, United Kingdom
Join PLANT gardeners to explore the more than human landscape of NOMA.

Altogether Otherwise is a place where things always happen—where making, doing, and shared endeavour are all part of the fun. We run workshops, create things, and keep the Hobby House buzzing with activity. No end goals, no pressure, just a space to tinker, try, and enjoy the simple joy of doing.