10 to 20 Grosvenor Street , Ardwick, Manchester, M1 7JJ, United Kingdom
Creative Design and Manufacture are involved with a number of key local initiatives. We are dedicated to engendering peace and harmony, in a multicultural society.
The range of facilities available, lends itself to running a range of different workshops. CDM prides itself on maintaining traditional crafts, and serving the local community
We are closely associated with a number of local schools, and run speciaist textile classes using our range of facilities.
We Have been working with the National Heritage Lottery Fund delivering high-quality workshops.
We may be the first people to teach how to use a sewing Machine remotely!
Skills to create your own garments.
Techniques almost magical.
Shibori, an ancient Japanese tie dying technique.
Make a ‘Memories’ Cloth Book.
Each face mask is made by hand, here in our mill in Manchester, by a small group of women.
Creative Design & Manufacture is embedded in the local community. As well as running workshops at our central location on Grosvenor Street, we also run workshops in local community centres and church halls. Annually we undertake a number of projects that relate to our activities, as we produce clothing and accessories, fashion is often on the agenda. We are also key members of the steering group for the new South Asian Gallery in Manchester Museum. Community safety, is a major concern, so we are heavily involved with projects such as PACE.
See the index for project including, AfroJam, International Women’s Day, PACE, and our work with the BME community.
One objective is to provide skills the women, and integrate them back into the workforce.
We provide expert training in all things Textile, and support them throughout.
We have been working with the National Heritage Lottery Fund delivering high quality workshops.
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