For nearly 40 years, Manchester Craft & Design Centre has provided a home to some of the region’s most talented independent designers and makers. Selling textiles, jewellery, accessories, ceramics, glass, prints and homeware, each of the 20 studios offer much more than just a shopping experience. The arts and crafts scene in Manchester is sizzling – meaning there are plenty of opportunities to learn a new skill, and that you’ve got no excuse for not taking home a decent souvenir.
The Northern Quarter’s Manchester Craft and Design Centre has lessons on screen printing, watercolour painting and silver jewellery making, while chic lifestyle store Form hosts regular workshops on terrazzo tiles, calligraphy and embroidery. Just try not to buy the entire contents of the shop on your way out. When your bags are bursting, refuel at Oak Street Café which offers up good stews, salads and cakes, as well as a decent coffee.
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