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Christmas at Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Made to Mean More
Christmas Launch Event: Saturday 15th November
Step into a festive season full of creativity, community and beautiful handmade gifts. Explore two floors of independent studios, take part in seasonal workshops, and enjoy great food and drink from Fred’s Cafe, all under one roof.
Christmas Launch: Saturday 15th November, 10am – 5.30pm
Kick off the festive season with live music, creative workshops, delicious food & drink, and two floors of unique handmade gifts from our resident makers.
Felt Christmas Stocking Workshop with Alisha Hayes, 11am – 3.30pm
Join Alisha Hayes for a touch of festive magic this season and learn how to create a felt Christmas Stocking. Alisha will guide you through beginner stitching techniques to bring your stocking to life. Select from a range of colours and decorations and add a handmade creation to your tree this year.
These 45-minute sessions are free but ticketed with a suggested donation of £5. Book your spot here.
Festive Plant Swap, 12pm – 1pm
Pop along with your spare plants and bulbs and swap them for something else at our Festive Plant Swap. Don’t worry if you’ve nothing to swap. There will be a selection of seasonal plants and bulbs ready to find new homes.
Fred’s Cafe will be serving complimentary mulled wine and mince pies for the first 50 customers!
Workshops & Events Through the Festive Season
Luxury Wreath Workshop
Thursday 27th November, 11am or 2pm
Friday 5th December, 6pm – 8pm
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Festive Glass Decorations
Saturday 6th December, 10am – 1pm
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Festive Gilding Workshop
Saturday 6th December, 10.30am – 1pm
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Festive Kintsugi for Beginners
Saturday 6th December, 2pm – 4.30pm
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Hallé Community Choir Performance
Saturday 6th December, 2.30pm – 3pm
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Pewter Christmas Decorations
Saturday 13th December, 10am – 1pm
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Paper & Textiles Wreath Decorations (Volunteer Led)
Saturday 13th December, 11am – 3pm
Free, drop-in workshop
Christmas Gift Ideas (clockwise from top left) Bangles by Eve Redmond, Divinity Studio | Booties by &made, Studio 21 | Painting by Jessica Livsey, Studio 16 | Plates by Nicky Jones, Studio 19 | Rings by Areesha Ali, Divinity Studio | Vases by Lee Page Hanson, Studio 4 | Brooches by Katherine Lees, Studio 5 | Necklaces by Stacey Hill, Divinity Studio | Lampshades by Jane Blease, Studio 25 | Vase by Imprints of Earth, Studio 13.