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Crafts offer some of the most gorgeous and original gift ideas at any time, from jewellery to toys to gifts for the home. Plus by buying locally you support an artist, boost your local economy and pump energy into your community.
What could be lovelier than buying something unique, handmade and buzzing with authenticity for your nearest and dearest? I think that's what you call a win-win situation.
The North West has many brilliant makers and plenty of places to buy their work. Here are just a few:
Little Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
An off-shoot of the wonderful Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair
The Atkinson, Southport
Their shop sells a range of delightful crafts for all ages
Manchester Craft and Design Centre
The Craft Shop at the Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester
Bluecoat Display Centre, Liverpool
Blackwell House - Cumbria
Sells lovely crafts in their shop - all in the setting of a brilliant Arts and Crafts House. Part of Lakeland Arts
Gawthorpe Textiles Collection - Padiham, near Burnley
Reopening after refurbishment in Spring 2016, you can still buy fabulous knitting patterns inspired by the collections online via their Ravlery shop at any time. Great for the crafters in your life!
Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston
Features a selection of small-scale craft pieces in their shop, usually by Preston-based makers
The NW Craft Network aims to promote and strengthen high quality craft in the North West. For more about the Network, click here.
