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Dates for Craft Central Winter Market at The Forge announced

18 August - 16:44

At the end of November, we will launch our first seasonal Winter Market in our new home at The Forge. The Winter Market will take place from Friday 24 November to Sunday 26 November and will be a real Celebration of the talent and creativity of Craft Central designer- makers.

Update on our move to The Forge

16 August - 13:00

Update on our move to The Forge

THREE DAY DESIGNER SALE

11 July - 11:25

The CASS @ London Metropolitan University Summer Degree Show

03 July - 14:19

Discover the work of emerging furniture and product designers at The CASS summer BA Show.

Maggie Smith Awarded the Craft Central "Best Body of New Work"

08 June - 11:40

Maggie Smith was awarded the Craft Central prize at this year's Made In Clerkenwell Open Studios (11-14 May) for the Best Body of New Work. The judges were Caroline Jackman from the Crafts Council and Helen Kemp of Just Got Made.

Made In Clerkenwell Spring 2017 Highlights

07 June - 15:56

Made In Clerkenwell Spring 2017 Open Studios (11 - 14 May) was a huge success this year, and we are delighted with the turnout. Thank you to everyone who exhibited with us and visited #MIC2017 and helped make our final show in Clerkenwell one to remember.

Craft Central at The Forge

We are moving to The Forge, Westferry Road, Isle of Dogs in late August this year. The Forge, grade 2 listed, was part of the Victorian iron shipbuilding industry. The imaginative conversion by Emrys Architects and iSpace Corporate Interiors places a free standing birch wood construction within the listed walls.

Alice Heaton, Featured Maker

31 March - 10:59

Alice is a Craft Central Network member who works primarily with hot glass. She gained a First Class Hons in Design Crafts in 2016 at De Montfort University where she is currently Artist in Residence.

Mark Nuell, Featured Maker

31 March - 10:53

Mark has been a studio holder with Craft Central for more than twenty-five years. He is a very valued member of our community, taking part in our open studios and exhibitions. He is a regular exhibitor at leading contemporary jewellery fairs such as the Goldsmith’s Fair.

Welcome to our new website

15 August - 14:52

It’s part of a new direction for Craft Central. Our website was last revised ten years ago so it really did need a full overhaul. All the improvements have been made with the user experience firmly in mind. The bold colours and high quality images show off our designer makers’ work.