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Written By Sophie Holt.
Here at Manchester Craft and Design Centre we are passionate about supporting and nurturing new talent and our annual Future Makers exhibition does just that! This year our Resident Makers have selected seven new makers, all with their fantastic work on display in selected studios around MCDC. Each makers work and practice is unique and innovative – allow Future Makers 2018 to guide you around the centre. Discover new emerging talent today!
Future Makers 2018 is running throughout the centre until the 31st March 2018.
Amy Quinn
Hosted By Studio Michelle Keeling and Gemma Truman (Studio 26).
Amy’s sculptural glass vessels are blown onto cast formed concrete, inspired by the rugged Icelandic landscape.
*The work featured is available to purchase. Enquire in studio for details.
Freja Burgess
Hosted By &made (Studio 21).
Freja’s textiles are inspired by the influence that colour has on human emotion. She creates timeless pieces designed to last.
Rachael Allcoat
Hosted By Sophie Holt and Alicia Eccleston on behalf of the MCDC management team (Studio 24).
Rachael’s innovative tactile surfaces are created using laser cutting, hand embellishment and disperse dying.
Ralph Shuttleworth
Hosted By Ella McIntosh and Helen Tiffany (Studio 10).
Ralph uses technology to enhance the processes and natural material, playing with colour and form to reveal the inner beauty of the wood.
*The work featured is available to purchase. Enquire in studio for details.
Lois Jane Wiseman
Hosted By Eve Redmond (Studio 22).
Scottish designer Lois creates colourful enamel jewellery which celebrates her home and heritage.
*The work featured is available to purchase. Enquire in studio for details.
Kitty Jones
Hosted By Amy Wilkinson, Charlotte Verity and Laura Richardson (Studio 1).
Kitty is inspired by childhood comforts, exploring objects that have a positive effect on our adult wellbeing.
*The work featured is available to purchase. Enquire in studio for details.
Hayley Grafflin
Hosted By Eve Redmond (Studio 22).
Hayley’s dramatic and tactile jewellery celebrates the hidden beauty and gritty details within urban landscapes.
*The work featured is available to purchase. Enquire in studio for details.
