Arts and crafts communities and events in Manchester

Pottery, painting, life drawing and craft workshops. Make something and meet the people next to you.

Tribe lists 10 arts and crafts communities and 3 upcoming events in Manchester, with all of them in the next seven days. Popular names include Life Drawing with HOP, Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!) and MPC.

Updated 7 October 2026

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Upcoming arts and crafts events in Manchester

Top arts and crafts communities in Manchester

  1. #1 Life Drawing with HOP

    Join the CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY community

    Life Drawing with HOP CREATIVITY & COMMUNITY Life Drawing Socials in MCR + HOP - @houseofpaynemcr

  2. #2 Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!)

    Join the Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!) community

  3. #3 MPC

    Join the MPC community

  4. #4 Manchester Macrame Co

    Join the Manchester Macrame Co community

  5. #5 Manchester Classic Films Group

    Join the Manchester Classic Films Group community

  6. #6 Manchester Art and Cult Cinema Group

    Join the Manchester Art and Cult Cinema Group community

  7. #7 crafthernoon

    A safe space to make & mingle. We celebrate the joy of making together. Our workshops are intentionally crafted to be warm, inclusive spaces where creativity flows freely, friendships bloom, and every individual is…

  8. #8 Manchester Wool & Yarn

    Join the Manchester Wool & Yarn community

  9. #9 Unserious Life Drawing

    We are a casual and unserious life drawing community in Manchester! All models are clothed unless otherwise specified

  10. #10 Artiscool

    Join the vicky mcaffer community

    On a mission to share art for wellbeing… 🎨 Arts Educator 🎨 ‘Print Social’ Pop Up Workshops 🎨 Community Arts Projects 🎨 Bespoke projects

Good to know

Workshops are a low-pressure way to meet people: you have something to do with your hands and something to talk about straight away. Materials are usually included, but check the event page.

Frequently asked questions

What are the best arts and crafts communities in Manchester?

Popular arts and crafts communities on Tribe in Manchester include Life Drawing with HOP, Manchester Theatre Nights (& Matinees!), MPC, Manchester Macrame Co and Manchester Classic Films Group. Each has its own page with upcoming events and how to join.

When do arts and crafts events happen in Manchester?

Of the upcoming arts and crafts events in Manchester on Tribe, the busiest days are Saturdays and Sundays, and 1 of the 3 start in the evening.

What arts and crafts events are on in Manchester this week?

3 arts and crafts events are on in Manchester in the next seven days, including LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour on Saturday with LGBT+ Manchester Walking Tour, Manchester Photography Collective Photowalk on Saturday with MPC and Unserious Life Drawing 11th October on Sunday with Unserious Life Drawing.

How do I join a arts and crafts community in Manchester?

Open a community's page on Tribe, pick its next event and book a spot. Your ticket is saved in your Tribe account, and the organiser can let you know about future sessions.

How do I start a arts and crafts community in Manchester?

Create a free community on Tribe, add your first event and share the link. Tribe gives you event pages, ticketing (free or paid), memberships, and a way to message everyone who has come along. Communities with upcoming events are listed on pages like this one.

Run a arts and crafts community in Manchester?

Tribe gives you event pages, ticketing, memberships and a way to message everyone who has come along. Free to start, and we list your events on pages like this one.

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