The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair at Spinningfields  

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair has returned to Manchester! The Craft Fair, which will take place from Thursday 22 to Sunday 25 October, will showcase work from leading designers as well as up- and- coming talent.

Spinningfields is to host this year’s Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair which is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. Set in an open space, surrounded by cafes and restaurants, the exhibitors will be housed in a large hard-sided pavilion.  

The event provides a unique shopping experience where original contemporary craft can be purchased and commissioned directly from the UK’s leading and emerging designer-makers. There will be more than 140 exhibitors showcasing the finest works of contemporary craft, including jewellery, interior textiles and fashion accessories, ceramics, glass, metal-work, furniture and more. Established makers and emerging talent have been selected by a panel of experts to ensure work is both innovative and of the highest quality.

Organiser Ann-Marie Franey said: “We want visitors to appreciate how much work goes into each unique piece and encourage them to buy items that will last decades, rather than years. As we move away from excess and mass production this event is about finding something you love and buying it directly from the person who made it.” 

Organiser Angela Mann added, “This year is thoroughly exciting, and we were incredibly pleased to received Arts Council funding. We’re looking forward to growing this event, which was set up to champion designer-makers in the North and bring their work to new audiences.” 

The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair promises to be a great cultural event, offering a refreshing alternative to the ubiquitous high street.  Having moved to the city centre, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better!  

Opening times: 

Preview by invitation only: 

Thursday, October 22 from 6pm-9.30pm 

Friday, October 23:  11am – 8.30pmSaturday, October 24: 10am – 6pmSunday, October 25: 10am-5pmAdmission on door:  £5 (£4 concession) For further information contact:enquiries@greatnorthernevents.co.uk

 

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