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 

Workshop attendees

Ceramic Animal Sculpture Workshop
Colourful Chalk on pavement

Active Streets Day: Pavement Gallery
Peg Doll with mask

Covid Guidance
Multicoloured layers of paper

Family-Friendly Craft Drop-In Workshops
Cafe Space

Café Opportunity
Potter at a wheel

Consultant External Evaluator
Stained Glass on white background

Stained-Glass Workshop: Saturday 21 August
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
Plant on white background with text saying Plant Swap

Plant Swaps: New Dates Added
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
Mug workshop
NEWS : May 6, 2021

Cragg Jones Clay Workshops 2021
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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