Welcome!
Manchester Craft & Design Centre is a unique organisation comprising of 18 independent retail/studio spaces, an excellent cafe, events and a rolling programme of exhibitions from leading national and international makers of original contemporary craft and design.
Located in Manchester city centre's Northern Quarter, Manchester Craft and Design Centre is at the hub of a growing innovative and artistic community. It is one of the few places in the UK open to the public where contemporary craft is individually produced and sold on the premises.
Formerly the Smithfield Victorian fish market and crowned with a huge glass roof, the Centre now houses two floors of studios showing jewellery, ceramics, textiles, glass, furniture, photography and painting.
For map click here.
Click here to view the full range of designer-makers at the Manchester Craft & Design Centre.
Current Exhibition
Beth Essex
11 April - 28 June 2008
Beth Essex is our 2nd Graduate Exhibition prizewinner chosen from Manchester Metropolitan University's degree shows in 2007. She will present her unique collection of jewellery made from textiles, porcelain and metal.
Other News
Are you interested in renting studio space at the Centre? We
welcome joint applications.
Click link above.
Want to be part of our network for craftspeople?
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opportunities to exhibit and sell your work.
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Manchester Craft & Design are grateful for support provided by:
- Manchester City Council
- The National Lottery through the Arts Council England
- The Esmee Fairbairn Foundation
- Business and the Arts NW (through the BIA NW Board Bank scheme)
- Hammonds Solicitors (through the Business in the Community Pro Help scheme)