Manchester Craft and Design Centre

About

For nearly 40 years, Manchester Craft & Design Centre has provided a home to some of the region’s most talented independent designers and makers. Selling textiles, jewellery, accessories, ceramics, glass, prints and homeware, each of the 20 studios offer much more than just a shopping experience. You can meet the makers behind the work, watch them create unique pieces by hand, and hear all about their skills and inspiration. From contemporary jewellery designers to printmakers, glass artists to ceramicists, there’s so much to discover on a visit to the centre.

The beautiful building itself is worth a trip alone. Housed in a former Victorian fish and poultry market in the heart of the Northern Quarter, this light and airy space has retained some of its original features such as the fishmongers’ booths on the ground floor. From Monday 12th April, the centre will be open 10am – 5.30pm from Monday – Saturday. You can also shop online and contact the makers directly for commissions and personalisation. 

Exhibitions and workshops will resume as soon as restrictions allow so keep an eye on the website for updates.