Sale Arts Trail Saturday 11 – Sunday 12 July 2015 Sale Arts Trail was set up in early 2014 by three local artists – Sophie Nixon, Sarah Malone and Jo Lavelle. The concept was to create a trail around Sale providing the opportunity for the public to visit artists’ studios,… Read More
Occasionally, one of our studios becomes available and when this happens, our team go on the hunt for serious talent. We look for people with a great business model, who are excellent at what they do and have a real passion for contemporary craft and design. If the combination of working studio and… Read More
Summer seems to be here at last! And with it comes another season that we can’t help but get a little bit excited about here at MCDC: Wedding Season! Whether you’re the bride-to-be, groom, mother-of-the-bride or a guest at someone else’s big day, there’s something special waiting to be discovered or… Read More
Guardian Live presents Interdependence Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 July, 11am – 4.30pm Old Granada Studios, Manchester Tickets £5 Hosted by Guardian Live at the Manchester International Festival, this unique two-day event of talks, provocation and inspiring thinking that takes place at a pivotal moment for Manchester. Artists,… Read More
“I am fascinated by people’s everyday lives and activities. I am interested in capturing snapshots that convey a sense of stillness, absence of presence and being the outsider looking in. I aim to translate this interest through ceramic forms which convey the volume and depth of darkness.” Verity Howard is… Read More
On June 11 we visited The University of Bolton Creative Show – a celebration of the individual practice of students emerging from a wide spectrum of creative specialisms. We’re passionate about supporting new graduates and bridging the gap between graduation and professional practice by offering a number of opportunities to the brightest… Read More
The British Council and Anou are launching an open call seeking 3 UK-based design and craft practitioners for the second round of the Common Thread residencies. The residencies will take place over a period of 3 weeks, when the residents will live in the High Atlas Mountains with artisans who… Read More
Father’s Day, Sunday 21 June Put a smile on your Dad’s face this Father’s Day with our exclusive range of unique cards and gifts… WOA-BOT lights by Wall of Art, Studio 18 Canvas prints by Wall of Art, Studio 18 Cufflinks by… Read More
Sunday 14 & Sunday 28 June, 10am – 4pm The Art Market is an established art, design and contemporary craft event. Studio 6’s Tracey Birchwood and Studio 22’s Eve Redmond, both jewellers, are just two of over 100 unique and talented artists, across a wide range of… Read More
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Catalyst Craft Consortium publish ‘Mixture Matters’ report by Sarah Thelwall A consortium of five nationally acclaimed organisations have commissioned a report to investigate the challenges and opportunities in the business models of contemporary craft development organisations. The report is based on financial data and is written by Sarah Thelwall, founder of… Read More
Kaper’s Tropical Rainforest Screen-printed paper and wire This summer our wire has come alive with colour and nature courtesy of the brilliant Kaper (Kate Kelly). You can see toucans, toucanets, golden conures, red spectacled amazons and cockatoos amongst a range of colourful flowers and foliage. Each and every… Read More
Currently residing in the small exhibition space beneath the impressive glass roof of Manchester Craft & Design Centre’s iconic Victorian building, SEED is facing homelessness. Like a budding flower straining up towards the light, surrounded by the eclectic wares of the city’s artist-makers, SEED looks right at home in the… Read More
Professional practice workshop for early career designer makers 15th April 2015, 2-5pm space2, Manchester Craft & Design Centre £15 Do you run your own small craft or design business? Do you dream of making as a full-time career? Do you need… Read More
We’re in the final stages of getting our web shop looking just right; once our web developers have added all the necessary bells and whistles we’ll be launching the site to you, meaning you can buy quality, contemporary craft & design direct from our makers 24/7! Until then, make sure you… Read More
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