Discover handmade Craft & Design

Home to the studios of some of the region’s most talented artists, designers and makers. Meet the makers and see them at work, be inspired by our changing exhibitions and events, or learn a new skill by taking part in a workshop. You can also grab a homemade bite to eat and a brew at Oak Street Cafe – all wihtin the beautiful surroundings of our historic Victorian fish market. 

NEWS : March 16, 2020

Coronavirus update: MCAD is currently closed to the public, but we’re still making!
Glass Jewellery
EVENT : April 11, 2020 — June 20, 2020

Glass Workshops with Helen Tiffany Glass
Leaves and flowers painted in watercolour by Sue Kane.
EVENT : January 19, 2020 — June 20, 2020

Workshop: Introduction to Watercolour
Glass tealight shades with landscapes painted on them.
EVENT : March 14, 2020

Workshop: Screenprinting on glass – Layered landscapes
Magic Carpet exhibition identity by Studio Dotto
NEWS : January 9, 2020

#MagicCarpet
Rings on on the fingers of those that have made them.
EVENT : January 18, 2020 — April 4, 2020

Silver Jewellery Taster Sessions with Manchester School of Jewellery
NEWS : March 25, 2019

Studio Space Opportunity

Workshops
NEWS : March 16, 2020

Coronavirus update: MCAD is currently closed to the public, but we’re still making!

Manchester Craft & Design Network

About Us

Our History

Meet our resident artists and makers

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Business Opportunities / Partnerships
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Our Aims & Values
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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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