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 – in the beautiful surroundings of our historic Victorian fish market built in 1873. 

Bangles made at Manchester School of Jewellery
EVENT : November 10, 2019

Make a Bangle in a Day
Necklaces and earrings made by Manchester School of Jewellery
EVENT : October 6, 2019

Matching Earrings and Necklace Set Silver Workshop
Rings on on the fingers of those that have made them.
EVENT : November 16, 2019

Make a Ring in a Day
Kaylee Jenkinson portrait
NEWS : September 5, 2019

Kaylee Jenkinson shortlisted for Manchester Culture Awards
Pewter bowl
EVENT : September 14, 2019 — October 14, 2019

Autumn Showcase
EVENT : September 21, 2019

Heritage Open Day
EVENT : September 28, 2019

Pewter Pendant and Keyring Making
NEWS : March 25, 2019

Studio Space Opportunity

Workshops

Manchester Craft & Design Network

About Us

Our History

Meet our resident artists and makers

Become a Volunteer Welcome Host

Business Opportunities / Partnerships
Charlotte Verity Studio 1

Support us

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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