Support Independent Makers

We’re back! As of Monday 12th April we will be open 10am – 5.30pm Monday – Saturday. You can also visit our makers online or via our Instagram to find links to their online stores. Please note: The Centre will be closed on bank holidays.

If you would like to speak to a member of the team, please email: contactus@craftanddesign.com 

Coiled vases
NEWS : September 16, 2021

Cragg Jones Ceramic Workshops
Hands On title and three images

Hands On – Celebrating Craft in the North West
Plants inside the Centre

Plant Swaps: Next Swap Saturday 11th September
Workshop attendees

Ceramic Animal Sculpture Workshop
Peg Doll with mask

Covid Guidance
Textiles by Denise Gouviea
NEWS : July 2, 2021

University of Bolton Pop-up Exhibition Showcase Winners
Table with ceramic tableware
NEWS : June 30, 2021

MCDC’s 15th Graduate Exhibition Prize 2021
Pewter keyring examples
NEWS : June 29, 2021

Pewter Workshops with Ella McIntosh
Silver Earrings

Manchester School of Jewellery Courses
Three maker portraits

HANDS ON: Meet the Makers
The Gift Shop Project window display

The Gift Shop Project
Mural by Hammo

New Mural Commission by Hammo

We’ve Been Granted Support from the Government’s Culture Recovery Fund
MCDC Interior

Welcome Back: Our Plans for Reopening
Creative Businesses In Lockdown

Panel Discussion: Creative Businesses In Lockdown
Unease by Grace Sharp
EVENT : March 8, 2021 — August 28, 2021

Unease by Grace Sharp

Give Handmade

Apply for Studio Space
Inside shot of MCDC

Visit Us
Ella Macintosh using pewter smithing equipment in her studio.
NEWS : August 20, 2020

Support our Unique Space for Making

Our History

Meet our resident artists and makers

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