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Christmas at Manchester Craft and Design Centre
Christmas Launch Weekend
Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th November
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A CHRISTMAS TO REMEMBER AT MANCHESTER CRAFT AND DESIGN CENTRE
Give handmade this year with a unique gift from our independent makers and designers. We have over 35 talented makers in 18 studios creating and selling beautiful handmade products. There’s jewellery, ceramics, homeware, textiles, knitwear, accessories, prints, art, wrapping and cards. And if you still can’t decide, there are gift vouchers available too!
CHRISTMAS LAUNCH WEEKEND
Join us to celebrate the launch of our festive season. Our stunning Victorian market building will become a twinkling oasis in the heart of the Northern Quarter with live music, workshops, mulled wine & festive snacks.
SCHEDULE
Saturday 12th November, open 10am – 5.30pm
Manchester String Quartet perform festive tunes and Manchester classics
1pm – 1.45pm & 2pm – 2.45pm
Christmas Card Making with Stacey Hill
11am – 3pm
Get creative and make your own Christmas cards in this free, drop-in workshop suitable for all ages.
New Studio Launch with Jessica Livsey
10am – 5.30pm
Pop into Studio 16 on the first floor and help celebrate Jessica’s move into her gorgeous new studio. Jessica will be offering a 10% discount on any of her paintings that day too!
Thingness – Art Jewellery Exhibition by Mark Mcleish
Launches 2pm – 5pm, Studio open 10am – 5.30pm
Visit Divinity Studio on the first floor and check out their brand-new exhibition
The Fruit Moth is offering a 20% Discount
To celebrate Nicole’s 2-year business birthday, she will be offering 20% off everything in her shop on the first floor.
Sunday 13th November, open 11am – 5pm
The Northern Quarter is the place to be as we’ll be open for Christmas shopping alongside the Maker Markets outside on Oak Street.
Christmas Craft with Alisha Hayes
11am – 3pm
There will be three creative craft stations of paper flowers, monster making and Christmas decoration painting. Free, no need to book.
Thingness – Art Jewellery Exhibition by Mark Mcleish
11am – 5pm
Visit Divinity Studio on the first floor and check out their brand-new exhibition
The Fruit Moth is offering a 20% Discount
To celebrate Nicole’s 2-year business birthday, she will be offering 20% off everything in her shop on the first floor.
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WORKSHOPS
If you fancy making your own gifts this year, check out our programme of craft workshops in Pewter, Glass, Jewellery, Print and Ceramics. Find out more here.
OPENING HOURS
Monday – Saturday 10am – 5.30pm
Open Sunday 13th November and all Sundays in December, 11am – 5pm
Christmas Eve: 10am – 3pm
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