Misshaping Peterloo focuses on the idea of commemorative souvenirs. Peterloo was one of the first major political events to be commemorated on transfer printed pottery, and key examples of these pieces are kept in museums and galleries in the city including Manchester Art Gallery and People’s History Museum. Sometimes, for example in the case of…
’40 Years and Counting’ by Meghan Graydon Darby Meghan Graydon Darby’s work celebrates the identity and culture of her hometown in County Durham. Her first solo exhibition ’40 Years and Counting’ comes after winning Manchester Craft & Design Centre’s 13th Annual MMU Graduate Solo Exhibition Award. Meghan has produced a collection of wooden sculptures and fabric…
Inspire creativity in your team Help to support our work by coming to Manchester Craft & Design Centre for unique team building awaydays, or just a reward for hardworking colleagues… Manchester Craft & Design Centre is an unforgettable place to experience the best of contemporary craft and design in the North West. Workshops are expertly…
Enjoy a different kind of lunch break with our monthly 20 minute informal talks and tours that on the last Tuesday of every month at 1.30pm. They’re free, just book your ticket through Eventbrite. Meet us by the exhibition stage on the ground floor. Upcoming talks: Curator Tour: 40 Years and Counting Tuesday 30 April…
’40 Years and Counting’ by Meghan Graydon Darby Meghan Graydon Darby’s work celebrates the identity and culture of her hometown in County Durham. Her first solo exhibition ’40 Years and Counting’ comes after winning Manchester Craft & Design Centre’s 13th Annual MMU Graduate Solo Exhibition Award. Meghan has produced a collection of wooden sculptures and fabric…
Misshaping Peterloo focuses on the idea of commemorative souvenirs. Peterloo was one of the first major political events to be commemorated on transfer printed pottery, and key examples of these pieces are kept in museums and galleries in the city including Manchester Art Gallery and People’s History Museum. Sometimes, for example in the case of…
Join us from 6-8pm at Manchester Craft & Design Centre for an evening of networking, advice and idea-sharing. ‘Maker Meet Up’ is our bi-annual social event where we invite you to enjoy our building after hours, meet maker friends old and new, and network with craft industry professionals. This event is free but there are…