Handmade at Hat Works returns for Summer Market

Arc’s much-loved Handmade at Hat Works market will return this summer for a day of creativity, community and handcrafted treasures on 13th June.

Ideal for treating yourself, or for shopping for a thoughtful gift, the market is a chance to discover unique items, beautiful art, and locally made goodies – all under one roof.

Made to Make a Difference: From studio to shop, a new collection of Arc products will be available, made by participants on Arc’s ‘Creative Enterprise’ programme, a follow-on pathway for arts and mental health programme participants who aspire to develop their own commercial artistic practice or want to give back to the charity. All proceeds from shop sales and the event go back into funding Arc’s creative programmes which transform lives through creativity.

Alongside wares from some of Stockport’s most inspiring makers and Arc’s Creative Enterprise makers, there will also be live art demonstrations, summer delights in Arc’s Hat Works Café and free ice lollies for the first through the door!

Arc is excited to have confirmed the following makers:

• Honey Bee Design,
• ANH Ceramics,
• Emily Gates Art,
• Missy Makes,
• Carl Creates,
• The Foil Man,
• General Waste,
• The Bare Pencil,
• Sharon Giles Ceramics,
• Chloe Watts,
• Hannah Millington,
• Seith Mixed Media,
• Wendy Robb,
• Sarah McGrath,
• Richard Wickison.

The Handmade at the Hat Works market is a free, drop-in event on June 13th, 2026, from 10:00-15:00. Donations to the charity are welcome on the day.