The Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair has changed. And how! It’s now located in Hardman Boulevard, Spinningfields and its new swanky surroundings suit it well. We went along to last night’s launch and were greeted with wine, music and 140 talented designer-makers. I could have spent a fortune. (And probably will when I go back over the weekend without my husband.) But one thing that hasn’t changed is the quality of work on display. Once again the panel of craft experts has come up trumps, with a selection of some of the most innovative and influential makers from around the UK.

As far as I’m aware this is only event of its kind in the north of England, where stallholders can showcase their work, talk to trade and sell directly to the public. If you do nothing else this weekend, go along to Spinningfields. And take a big shopping bag.

For more information on the event and exhibitors check out the Great Northern website at www.greatnorthernevents.co.uk.

Pictures:

Hope and Benson (pic 1, top left and pic 3)
www.hopeandbenson.com

Ingrid Wagner Big Knitting – Rug & Art Creation (pic 1, top right, pics 4 and 5)
www.ingridwagner.com

Hannah Nunn (pic1, bottom left)
www.radiancelighting.co.uk

Sarah Ellenbogen (pic 1, bottom right)
www.ticktockceramicclocks.com

Ruth Green (pic 2)
www.ruthgreendesign.com

Event Details:
Friday 23rd October 11.00am – 8.30pm
Saturday 24th October 10.00am – 6.00pm
Sunday 25th October – 10.00am – 5.00pm

Entrance Fee:
£5 on the door (£4 concessions)

Directions:
Hardman Boulevard, Manchester, M3 3AQ
(Head past Carluccio’s Restaurant and towards the River Irwell)

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