Christmas at Manchester Craft & Design Centre
Made to Mean More
Festive Season: 14th Nov - 24th December
A FESTIVE SEASON OF CREATIVITY
Shop two floors of independent makers
Jewellery | Ceramics | Textiles | Prints | Homeware | Cards | Gift Wrap | Decorations
Discover a Christmas shopping experience with a difference. Explore two floors of independent makers and discover beautiful handmade gifts, unique homewares and creative treasures. Join a festive workshop, soak up the seasonal atmosphere, and enjoy delicious food and drink at Fred’s Café – all under one roof.
LAUNCH DAY
Saturday 14 November | 10am – 5.30pm
Get your Christmas shopping off to a creative start! Celebrate the launch of our Festive Season with mulled wine, music, hands-on craft activities and fabulous food from Fred’s Café. Come along, discover something special and support independent makers this Christmas.
FESTIVE CRAFT WORKSHOPS
Get creative this Christmas with our inspiring programme of festive workshops. Learn a new skill, make something beautiful and enjoy a little creative time in the run-up to the holidays.
Pottery Hand-Building Workshop with Ben Saunders
Thursday 26 November | 6-8pm
Book Tickets
Botanical Christmas Bauble Workshop with Three Storey Design
Thursday 3 December | 6-8pm
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Festive Glass Decorations with Helen Tiffany
Saturday 5 December | 10am & 2.30pm
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Biscuit Decorating Workshop with Coy Biscuit
Thursday 10 December | 6-8pm
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Wire Christmas Decoration Workshop with Gemma Scully
Thursday 17 December | 6-8pm
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LATE NIGHT CHRISTMAS SHOPPING
Thursday 26 November | Open until 10pm
Make an evening of it! Browse independent shops, find thoughtful gifts and enjoy a festive night of shopping, creativity and community.
Shop independent. Shop handmade. Shop local this Christmas.
Christmas Opening Hours
Monday – Saturday: 10am – 5.30pm
Sunday 8 Nov: 11am – 5pm
All Sundays in December: 11am – 5pm
We close at 3pm on Christmas Eve and reopen on Friday 8th January 2027