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Bluecoat Display Centre

EST.1959 | Contemporary Craft Organisation which aims to promote excellence in design and workmanship | Registered Charity | Gallery, Shop, Workshops |

The Bluecoat Display Centre is a haven for enthusiasts of everything exquisite in the field of contemporary craft and design. Situated in the heart of Liverpool. Our friendly and knowledgeable team offer specialist help and advice to anyone wishing to purchase, commission or collect contemporary crafts. Visit our online shop: http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com/online-shop/

Bluecoat Display Cent

re is a nationally and internationally recognised contemporary craft and design gallery that has been established since 1959. We sell, exhibit and promote over 350 selected contemporary craftspeople each year working in a broad variety of media. The Bluecoat Display Centre is a registered charity within Arts and Culture. Our mission is to promote excellence in design and workmanship within the contemporary applied arts both nationally and internationally. We aim to increase the publics awareness and appreciation for the work of leading and emerging artists through exhibition, education, display and sale, and consequently to support the contemporary craft infrastructure. Bluecoat Display Centre welcomes enquiries from organisations regarding charitable giving who empathise with these objects, and has many sponsorship opportunities connected to the exhibition and workshop programme.

19/03/2026

Really inspiring to see the work of BA (Hons) Textiles and Surface Design students at Greater Manchester University, a brilliant collaboration with Gawthorpe Textiles Collection and Surface Print Ltd.

Drawing on the Gawthorpe archives, the students presented a strong mix of design-led textiles and bold wallcovering concepts.

An inspring, thoughtful, and exciting showcase of emerging talent.

11/03/2026

Just been to see 'The Sacred Memory Bank' at Kirby Gallery, it was fabulous.

Liverpool artists and .26 turn everyday objects, lost fragments, texts and collage into powerful little portals through time. Each assemblage feels like a piece of physical poetry, memories, symbols and curios woven together to remind us who we were… and who we’re becoming.

If you’re anywhere near it, go see it before it closes on Friday 27th March 2026.

10/03/2026

In The Window March 2026 is our Hope University Showcase Award featuring Erin Eaves! Erin graduated from Liverpool Hope University in July 2025. Her final degree show showcased a collection of silk screen-printed garments in striking reds and silver, inspired by her Chinese heritage and her grandmothers memories growing up in 1960s Liverpool. Alongside the garments, she created a cold, hooper copper necklace through experimentation with traditional media. In October 2024 British Vogue featured her work in the Vogue X BMW Future Creators project. Her sleek silver neck piece, crafted from recycled aluminium cans and reclaimed ring pulls, reflects her commitment to sustainability. Come and view the window throughout March ⭐️

27/02/2026

At Collect in London, immersed in exceptional contemporary craft.
Bold ideas, beautiful materials, serious skill.
Bringing fresh inspiration back to Liverpool!

21/01/2026

❄️ Final Days Of Our Winter Display ❄️ As the season draws to a close, we want to say a huge thank you to the incredible makers who brought this winter vision to life. If you haven’t seen it yet - or want one last look - be sure to visit before it ends on the 25th January ✨

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

Thank you for being part of the Bluecoat Display Centre community. As we head into 2026, we’re excited for another year of brilliant craft, inspiring makers and new exhibitions to share with you.

Wishing you a creative, joyful and successful 2026 from Kate, Lauren, Pauline, and all the team and volunteers at Bdc.

Glass vase by Jane Charles

17/10/2025

We’re so happy to continue our partnership with celebrating new makers from at ! This year’s picks for our 'In the Window' prize for next year, is beautiful enamel jewellery by and fabulous ceramics by .pettinger

19/09/2025

The Irish Show Exhibition is now open to the public! Come along and see the new show celebrating the Liverpool Irish Festival 2025. Thank you so much to all of the artists who have participated. The show is open until 1st of November, we are open Monday-Saturday 10-5:30.

17/09/2025

Take a Sneak Peak into our Irish Festival Show Celebrating Irish Makers. Come and join us tomorrow, Thursday 18th 4:30-7pm for a private viewing to celebrate the opening of the exhibition.

09/09/2025

We’re delighted to partner with Greater Manchester University to showcase the work of three 2025 Textiles & Surface Design graduates.

Sarah Boon – exploring the tactile, sensory beauty of nature through embroidery, fabric manipulation & hot textiles.

Azel Davies – inspired by foraged materials & childhood collections of pottery shards, layering hand-dyed fabrics with meditative stitch.

Isobel Nethercoat – ‘Reflections & Refractions’ captures the dance of light and water through sheer fabrics, digital embroidery & embellishment.

Discover their work this month In the Window

03/09/2025

Last chance to catch Endangered Craft, on until 6th September.

Featuring work by-
textile.milliner

dartmoor

Come along and celebrate traditional skills!

Photo above- Alex De Vol, wood turner

Address

50-51 Bluecoat Chambers, College Lane
Liverpool
L13BZ

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 5:30pm
Tuesday	10am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	10am - 5:30pm
Thursday	10am - 5:30pm
Friday	10am - 5:30pm
Saturday	10am - 5:30pm
Sunday	12pm - 5pm

Telephone

+441517094014

Website

http://www.bluecoatdisplaycentre.com/, http://bluecoatdisplaycentreshop.com/

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