AMAZE: A Spectacular Projection
21 - 22 February 2026
Stockport is about to shine in a whole new way this February half term with AMAZE – a free, large-scale projection that brings local stories to life in the heart of the town centre. Presented by Stockroom, AMAZE is for anybody and everybody.
AMAZE is all about turning point moments – those decisions and experiences, big or small, that have shaped the lives of everyday Stopfordians. These stories will be transformed into a stunning visual experience on the iconic concrete screen of Merseyway car park, a much-loved backdrop to town-centre life for over 60 years.
The projection is created in collaboration with internationally renowned Illuminos, who are experts in turning buildings and public spaces into immersive, unforgettable visual experiences, blending light, sound, and storytelling. Their work has lit up cities across the UK and beyond, and now Stockport will have its very own large-scale projection.
As part of the AMAZE projection, Stockroom will be open until 8pm on both days, for a modernist inspired FREE evening of creativity, soundtracked by DJ duo SHIMRISE. The cafe will be open too, so pop in, grab a brew and get stuck in!
Saturday 21 February
Self Led Lego Play
Exhibition Table | All Day
Cut & Construct: Stockport led by Carma Masson
Exhibition Table | 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Brutalist Badge Making with Studio Within
Level 1 Landing | 4PM - 7:30PM
Screen Printing the Screen led by Caroline Coates
Stockroom Studios | 4PM - 7:30PM
SHIMRISE DJ Set
Living Room | 4PM - 8PM
Sunday 22 February
Self Led Lego Play
Exhibition Table | All Day
Cut & Construct: Stockport led by Carma Masson
Exhibition Table | 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Big Shapes, Bold Shapes, led by Take Action Together CIC
Living Room | 3:30PM - 7:30PM
Artist Talks: Illuminos & Molly O’Donoghue
Livingroom |
Brutalist Badge Making with Studio Within
Level 1 Landing | 4PM - 7:30PM
Screen Printing the Screen led by Caroline Coates
Stockroom Studios | 4PM - 7:30PM
SHIMRISE DJ Set
Living Room | 4PM - 8PM
SHIMRISE / Living Room / Saturday – 16:00 - 20:00 / Sunday – 16:00 – 20:00 / Drop in, free
SHIMRISE are the Manchester bred house duo known for demanding high octane sets and a no nonsense presence behind the decks. From deep cuts between percussive latin house, minimal and deep tech house, the pair stitch together playful but purposeful sets. Their forward leaning selections have landed them on stages at Fabric, The Warehouse Project, Steppers, and Parklife Festival, alongside names like Jamz Supernova, Goosey, and SOLARDO. Now they are bringing their unavoidable With their unavoidable presence and refreshing approach Stockroom.
Cut & Construct: Stockport, led by Carma Masson / Saturday – 15:30 - 19:30 / Sunday - 15:30 – 19:30 / Drop in, free
In this fun, hands-on workshop – based on the Exquisite Corpses exercise used in the study of architecture - people will use pictures of old buildings from Stockport’s market town to create brand new ones. By cutting, sticking and mixing different parts together, they’ll imagine exciting future buildings while learning about the town’s past in a creative and playful way. Led by Carma Masson, owner of Playground, a multidisciplinary architecture and design studio focused on creating playful, engaging and memorable spaces and places for people.
Screen Printing the Screen, led by Caroline Coates / Saturday - 16:00 - 19:30 / Sunday - 16:00 - 19:30 / Drop in, free
Create and take home your own screen printed image inspired by the iconic Alan Boyson–designed concrete screen. Artist Caroline Coates will guide you through the printing process, with two different templates depicting different perspectives of this remarkable piece of public art for you to choose from.
Brutalist Badge Making with Studio Within / Saturday – 1600 - 1930 / Sunday - 1600 – 19:30 / Drop in, free
Take inspiration from the bold shapes Alan Boyson used in his Merseyway screen, and make your own modernist button badges. We’ll supply the materials – you bring the ideas!
Big Shapes, Bold Shapes, led by Take Action Together CIC / Sunday only - 1530 – 19:30 / Drop in, free
Big Shape, Bold Shapes is a facilitated, architecture-inspired scrap play workshop inviting children and families to explore shape, structure, balance and building through reclaimed materials. Drawing on modernist and abstract architectural ideas, the session encourages playful experimentation rather than fixed outcome. Join in to create bold buildings, towers and sculptural forms – individually or collaboratively in an open, welcoming studio space.
Self led Lego Play / all day - Saturday & Sunday / Drop in, free
A workshop for all ages—get creative with our mountain of LEGO! Build, design and play your way through endless architectural, table top possibilities.
This season, Stockroom is teaming up with Illuminos to bring a spectacular new projection to Stockport Town Centre. Starting in January, you are invited to share the stories of your ‘turning-points’, big or small, to become part of the two-day spectacular. Join Stopfordian illustrator Molly O’Donoghue at Stockroom to be a part of the artwork!
AMAZE Creative Workshops
Do you have your own 'sliding doors' moment? Join us at Stockroom for a free creative workshop with Stopfordian artist Molly O’Donoghue where you’re invited to create an image that tells the story of a turning point in your life, big or small. This workshop is for anybody and everybody, free to join and suitable for all ages. Drop in and have a go.
| Workshop 1 | Workshop 2 |
|---|---|
| Saturday 31 January 2026 | Sunday 01 February 2026 |
| 10:30AM - 16:30PM | 11:30AM - 16:00PM |
Stopfordian Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Molly O’Donoghue
Funded by the UK Government.
