The Gallery

Established in 1982, The Craft Centre & Design Gallery seeks to promote the best in contemporary craft from both new and recognised designers through a programme of exhibitions and showcases.

The gallery strives to promote the excellence of modern British craftsmanship through exhibitions of contemporary jewellery, ceramics, glass, applied art, textiles and limited edition prints.
The gallery was set up with the intention to increase public awareness of handcrafted contemporary design, to make these pieces available for sale and to foster an appreciation through supportive information and knowledgeable members of staff.

Over the years, the gallery has promoted the work of hundreds of designers from the well renowned to recent graduates that has ranged from the traditional in nature and technique, to items that are extremely innovative and even the seriously wacky.

Many designers have regularly displayed at the gallery for a number of years and will hopefully continue to do so for many years to come.
When the gallery opened, there were very few craft outlets in the UK, therefore it was very daring and it was questioned if such a venture would succeed.
After twenty successful years, The Craft Centre & Design Gallery is thriving with an exciting exhibition plan, a growing educational programme, an interest free credit purchasing scheme, a commissioning service, a website and an ever increasing public profile.

There are two major exhibitions held annually, one in Summer with a particularly strong educational angle and one at Christmas intended to be visually stimulating and to have something to appeal to all tastes and budgets.

© The Craft Centre & Design Gallery, City Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS1 3AB, England. Tel: (0113)2478241
Open Tuesday - Friday 10.00 - 17.00 and Saturday 10.00 - 16.00
. Please call the gallery to check opening times over Bank Holidays.