The Craft Centre and Design Gallery . Leeds . Est 1982
own . admire . collect . gift
December workshop tickets now available. See What's On below.
Image: Anna Whitehouse
Established in 1982 our aim is to take you on a journey to experience the talent, skill, originality and beauty of contemporary craft made by UK designer makers today. To see our story so far click here.
Every year our seasonal exhibition programme brings together the very best of handmade contemporary jewellery, ceramics, limited edition prints, glass, wood, textiles and works in mixed media exploring specific themes. We also provide an ever changing selection of makers who support and enrich each main exhibition. We support new and emerging makers as well as more established makers and for the past 39 years have introduced thousands of talented individuals to visitors of Leeds. Everything on display is for sale so we're a shop as well as a gallery space.
With work by over 300 designers on display at any one time you're sure to find what you're looking for; whether it be for inspiration, gift buying or simply to while away a peaceful lunch hour.
What's On
Opening Hours
Tuesday - Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sundays 11am - 3pm
Monday - Closed
Please note on the following dates we'll have some different opening hours:
Tuesday 2nd November open 10am - 3pm
Wednesday 3rd November open 12pm - 5pm
Making a special trip to visit us?
Plan ahead and give us a call to doublecheck our opening hours on 0113 378 7241
You can find us tucked just under Leeds CIty Art Gallery, The Headrow, Leeds, LS1 3AB
0113 378 7241
Get social
Wheelchair access is available to all areas of the The Craft Centre & Design Gallery. Level access is available via ramp from Victoria Gardens.
External Creative Workshops
Mixed Media Workshops with contemporary designer Florence Makes
If you're wanting to learn how to book bind or create fabulous home accessories using found papers and Ordinance Survey maps, book a workshop with Florence Hoy. Click here for upcoming sessions or if you would like to know the full range of workshops available, simply enquire by emailing Florence at florencemakes@outlook.com
Jewellery Workshops with contemporary jeweller Amy Stringer
Create contemporary jewellery with practising jeweller Amy Stringer who is also our Head of Jewellery. Click here for further information or enquire by email at workshops@amystringer.co.uk
Workshops with contemporary maker Gwyneth Williamson
Come and explore jewellery making, printmaking and drawing with Gwyneth Williamson at her studio based in Wakefield. Gwyn is also our Information Officer and Textile Co-ordinator here in the gallery.
Click here for further information or enquire by email at gwynethwilliamsondesign@gmail.com
Jewellery Workshops with contemporary jeweller Becca Macdonald
Beginners Silver clay jewellery workshop: Design, sculpt and torch fire your very own creations. No jewellery making experience is needed! Discover the magical material that behaves like clay, but transforms into solid silver after firing! Email info@beccamacdonald.com for more information.
Image: Ashraf Hanna ceramics on show until 11th January in our forthcoming Christmas Show
Pictured: ceramics by Jill Shaddock from our Stand by Me exhibition
The Craft Centre & Design Gallery is supported by Stowe Family Law.