Not only does MCDC have a whole host of wonderfully unique gifts on offer that mothers will love (click through the images above), we also have a pretty great café that’s open on Mothering Sunday for a spot of coffee and cake. Enjoy a motherly mooch… Read More
We’ve been working with RIBA North West and its Members since the summer to design a temporary architectural structure for our next exhibition. We’re excited to say that the prestigious judging panel selected James Donegan’s SEED to transform our central exhibition space in the centre of our iconic former fishmarket building. The winner… Read More
Approved Index has listed Manchester Craft & Design Centre among the 10 Coolest Small/Medium Enterprises. The following is taken from their blog; check out the full list here, and consider us COOL! (but you already did, didn’t you!) “Manchester might sometimes be overlooked by entrepreneurs in favour of London,… Read More
This Christmas we launched a campaign to give everyone spending £10 or more at Manchester Craft & Design Centre the chance to win an incredible handmade hamper, full of goodies from our studios worth £400! The lucky winner was drawn earlier this month and we were excited to hand the… Read More
Crafts Council announces the 39 new makers selected for Hothouse 2015 The Crafts Council has selected 39 makers to take part in the six-month Hothouse programme across four regions in the UK. Delivered in partnership with Manchester Craft and Design Centre, Manchester School of Art (Manchester Metropolitan University), Kaylee Jenkinson, our Exhibitions… Read More
Our open design competition for North West architects and architecture students in connection with RIBA North West has now closed, and we are proud to be displaying the 26 entries here at Manchester Craft & Design Centre. The entries are now on show in Studio 24 (upstairs), where you will also find the… Read More
Transpennine Express include us in their perfect manchester weekend Football histories, vintage treasures and Mexican feasts – the diverse pleasures of this wonderful city… Day one First TransPennine Express now calling at two stations in the city centre. The new direct service from Liverpool to Newcastle calls at Manchester Victoria… Read More
Come and join our very own Jessica Owen (northern-scapes), as she puts on mulled wine and home made mince pies in space2, alongside a brand new display of work ready to take away, to give to someone special. 29th November & 20th December (the last Saturday before Christmas) In addition to her inspiring studio,… Read More
Architects – we need you! For the first time in MCDC’s exhibition history, our eyes are turning towards spatial design and architectural brilliance. Working with RIBA North West and its Members, we are running our first open design competition. We are inviting North West architects, RIBA Chartered Architects, and students of architecture to… Read More
You can view all of the entires to our architecture and structural design competition by visiting our new blog. Make sure you support your favourite design by voting in the blog’s poll. The results from this poll will combine with our visitors vote in Studio 24 at MCDC, where… Read More
You are cordially invited to the Launch of ‘What is Jewellery?’ Expect the unexpected! Work made from unorthodox materials, crossing boundaries of fine art/jewellery and challenging your preconceptions of what jewellery can be made from. A curated selection of pieces made from a diverse array of makers and materials, featuring techniques… Read More
Our current exhibiting artist, Kashif Nadim Chaudry is launching a new pop-up installation, “Hareem”, as part of Asia Triennial Manchester. Private view: Tuesday 14th October 18.00 – 21.00 Exhibition open from 14th – 18th October 17.00 – 20.00pm daily. You are cordially invited to join Nadim for the… Read More
With just less than one month to go, it’s time to start counting down to Buy Art Fair! Now in its 7th year Buy Art Fair, along with The Manchester Contemporary, will be held in their new home, the iconic Old Granada Studios, Manchester 26th – 28th September 2014 Eighty galleries… Read More
Marketing & Digital Manager Manchester Craft & Design Centre 4 days per week £20,000 – £21,000 pro rata Fixed Term Contract until 31/3/2017 Manchester Craft and Design Centre (MCAD) offers a unique space for makers to create, present and sell the best of contemporary craft and design… Read More
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