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Christmas at Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Made to Mean More
Festive Season: 15th Nov - 24th December
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.
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.
Christmas Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday, 10am – 5.30pm
All Sundays in December, 11am – 5pm
We close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on Wednesday, 7th January 2026