An Inspirational place to discover handmade Craft & Design

Manchester Craft and Design Centre is home to the studios of some of the region’s most talented artists, designers and makers. Come and see our talented makers at work, be inspired by our changing exhibitions and events, or learn a new skill yourself by taking part in a workshop. You can also grab a tasty homemade bite to eat and a brew at Oak Street Cafe – all in the beautiful surroundings of our historic Victorian fishmarket built in 1873. 

EVENT : July 25, 2019

Instagram for Craft Makers
NEWS : June 25, 2019

Spotted 2019: Manchester School of Art
NEWS : June 17, 2019

Manchester Craft & Design Centre Trustee positions available
Artist and ceramicist, Alex Sickling, in front of her work.
EVENT : May 23, 2019 — September 7, 2019

Misshaping Peterloo
NEWS : March 25, 2019

Studio Space Opportunity

What’s On
Launch of the exhibition. Visitors and the artist looking at the show.
EVENT : September 12, 2018 — September 1, 2025

Craft Unravelled: Exhibition Tours

Manchester Craft & Design Network

About The Centre

Our History

Meet our resident artists and makers

Volunteer with us

MCDC Business Supporters
Charlotte Verity Studio 1

Why we need your support

Group visits

Our Aims & Values
Arts Award logo

Arts Award

Oak St Cafe Bar

“…Oak St. Café’s a winner….an utterly moreish selection of cakes is baked fresh on site.  Crucially, the tea is loose leaf, the coffee is damn fine, and it’s a nice spot for a break, tucked away beneath the eclectic wares of the city’s artist-makers.”  Creativetourist.com For more information check out: Oak St Café Bar

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