A selection of paintings by our very own Jessica Owen (northernscapes) are currently hitting your TV screens in Channel 4’s new hit drama, Utopia. Producers sought Jessica’s paintings out at MCDC to dress the house of one of the main… Read More
Sale Arts Trail has been set up to provide an opportunity to visit artists’ studios, gardens, pop up shops, cafés and galleries in the Trafford Area. All artists will be exhibiting and selling their work. Some of our fantastic current and past MCDC makers and exhibitors will be involved, including… Read More
Manchester Craft & Design Centre has successfully bid for funding as part of Arts Council England’s prestigious National Portfolio (2015-18). Sue Fletcher, MCDC Chair says; “This, clearly, is good news for Manchester Craft and Design Centre, at a time when there is a great deal of competition for resources. We’re… Read More
Northern Scapes have some very exciting news! They have been sponsored by the wonderful Dorset-based Farrow & Ball. Now boasting showrooms in New York, Paris and London, these well established purveyors of paints and wallpapers have provided Northern Scapes with some colourful shades, to… Read More
We are delighted to announce the winner of this year’s MMU Graduate Solo Exhibition Award: Rosemary Grace Booth. This year is our 9th annual prize – time has certainly flown by! Rosemary is a BA (Hons) ‘Textiles In Practice’ graduate. Rosemary’s works are the result of a slow, meditative drawing… Read More
Spotted The team here at MCDC have been spotting talent at regional and national graduate shows since 2011. Our team select makers who we think are the “ones to watch” in the world of contemporary craft & design, we then support, promote and publises these superstar graduates here on our… Read More
You are cordially invited to The Manchester College’s Jewellery & Applied Arts FdA Degree Show Saturday 21st June @ Space 2 2-5pm : refreshments shall be served Expect to be dazzled by the variety of techniques & processes used from taxidermy to metalwork,resin, paper & glue Also there shall be… Read More
The team here at MCDC we have been working hard on putting together our fabulous annual ‘Fathers Day’ gift guide. Here lies the secret to a happy dad. Our guide is just a little taster of the fabulous gifts on offer from our in-house… Read More
Ever wondered what happens as we switch off the lights and the sun goes down at MCDC? Watch this great little animation by Tristan Poyser, (with involvement from the MCDC team and Elizabeth Jane Winstanley herself) CLICK BELOW TO WATCH… Read More
Islington Wharf Mews in Manchester’s trendy northern quarter has approached our very own Jessica Owen (northern scapes), to provide their brand new showroom with her brilliant landscapes. 46 waterside houses and apartments built in the outstanding waterside setting, with open green spaces and secluded gardens. Read More
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