Glass Umbrella Art - Arts & Crafts in
Stockport's Historic Market Hall
Looking for something special for yourself or as a gift?
We have quirky and unique arts and crafts made by local artists and makers.
We opened Glass Umbrella Art inside Stockport’s historic Market Hall in 2018. ‘Glass Umbrella’ is the nickname local people used for the Market Hall due to its glass ceiling construction.
Within our stall, under our own umbrella, we have a collection of talented makers from a range of creative sectors. You can find out more about them further down this page.
Our arts and crafts makers and collection is constantly changing so please drop by to take a look. The Market is open 4 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 9am to 4.30pm.
Below is a taster of what we have at the stall at varying times:
Wall Art
Originals and prints using various techniques (paint, ink, textiles, digital, photographic) on various surfaces (canvas, paper, card, fabric, wood, metal, stone, glass etc.).
Jewellery
Handcrafted rings, necklaces, earrings, bracelets, brooches, badges
Homewares
Tableware (mugs, coasters, placemats), tea towels, lampshades, cushions, fridge magnets all using original designs by our makers
Decorative Art
Small artworks, vases, sun-catchers, tea lights, wreaths, signs, ornaments, boxes, tins, seasonal decorations
Clothing & Accessories
T-shirts, aprons, bags printed with original artworks and designs, keyrings/bag charms, pet accessories (leads, collars, neckties, bags, toys, drying robes)
Cards & Stationery
Handcrafted and printed cards, bookmarks, notebooks, calendars
Plus, we have personalised arts and crafts services:
Photo To Art Portraits:
Using your photograph, Chris (of Only 3 Colours) will create a wonderful piece of wall art. It can be of anything you like – a person, a couple, a family, a pet, a home, a special location or even a car.
Photos can be enhanced and merged together to create the perfect picture.
Chris creates each artwork using her photographic and artistic skills and experience developed over many years.
To find out more please click this link.
Photo Restoration & Enhancement:
We restore faded or damaged photos and add colour.
We also enhance photos so they can be displayed individually or a group or as a collage.
Personalised Gifts:
We make personalised photo gifts: we print photos onto surfaces like mugs, coasters, placemats, photo slate and hanging ornaments.
We also create commemorative and keepsake gifts to order eg soft plush toys.
Meet Our Artists & Makers
Below are a few examples of the work of each artist and maker
Only 3 Colours
Creator of artwork, portraits, photo restoration plus range of homeware and gifts
Eliza Bell Art
Kat Pearson Designs
Artist of cats and more. Working primarily in ceramics and digital illustration
String Effects
Recyling guitar strings into beautiful jewellery
I Used To Be Craft
Transforming preloved materials into new and unique items
Ally Noble Fused Glass
Fused glass hangings and sculptures inspired by fish and birds
Kate Blue Ceramics
ditsyglass
Ernie & Theo
Home of unique handmade pet gifts – crafting for our canine companians!
From The Flame
Hand crafted jewellery in copper, torch fired enamel and silver
Yellow Fish Felt
Handmade felt turned into beautiful cases, brooches, pictures and more
Canvas & Yarn
Textile landscapes created using wool, silk and cotton threads on canvas
Phil Page Maps & Music Posters
1900 art maps of local places and Stockport retro music posters
Find Us
Stall 28. Market Hall, Market Place, Stockport, SK1 1ES
