Question 1

What is the Made In Greenwich shop?

Accepted Answer

Made in Greenwich (MIG) is an award-winning small, local shop in Greenwich, South East London, that showcases the wares of local artisans and makers. Items sold here are truly local.

MIG also has a Gallery to showcase artwork on the walls of our Workshop Room.

We also hire out the Workshop Room, it is a multi-functional space based in the heart of central Greenwich.

MIG was established in 2019 and is supported and curated by the Greenwich Co-operative Development Agency (GCDA), which has been operating in London for more than forty years, supporting communities to thrive, to be healthy and to be sustainable.

Question 2

What makes Made In Greenwich special?

Accepted Answer

Local makers from the Royal Borough of Greenwich come together in this one-of-a-kind shop, to sell limited edition, one-off arts & crafts gifts, which are not mass-produced or part of giant chains, allowing the local economy to thrive.

We also have a Gallery space where art exhibitions can be showcased.

Our Workshop Room is a multi-functional space that is available for hire too.

MIG is located in the heart of Greenwich, a beautiful and historical area and the perfect place to celebrate local artisans and support the community!

Question 3

What are the aims of Made In Greenwich?

Accepted Answer

By charging a commission on the products sold at MIG, we enable a large proportion of the income from sales to be re-invested back into the small makers’ business. 
In the meantime, GCDA, which is itself a not-for-profit business, runs a range of business courses for London based entrepreneurs and start-ups, further investing in local economies and neighbourhoods. Our courses are FREE to people based in London and held in venues across the Royal Borough of Greenwich. You can find details of the courses at Free Learning In London | Gcda Learning | England

Question 4

How can I apply to stock my makes in MIG?

Accepted Answer

Each item in the shop has been carefully curated and thought out.

If you would like to apply to stock your makes in the Made In Greenwich shop, please request an application form by sending an email to mig@gcda.org.uk

Once your application has been received it will be discussed by our Curation Panel who meet monthly to look through all of the wonderful proposals.

We only accept applications from makers and artists that live in the Royal Borough of Greenwich, or those that have links to GCDA through our adult learning or volunteer projects.

We take a fee for any sales, the money of which gets ploughed back into MIG and the other community projects run by GCDA. Full details of the fee can be found on the application form.

Question 5

How do I apply for an art exhibition in the Gallery in Made In Greenwich?

Accepted Answer

We are pleased to say that we showcase exhibitions by local artists, as well as some visiting ones too, in our Workshop Room.

If you would like to apply to exhibit your artwork on the walls in a show in our Gallery, please request an application form by sending an email to mig@gcda.org.uk

Once your application has been received it will be discussed by our Curation Panel who meet monthly to look through all of the wonderful proposals.

We take a fee for any sales, the money of which gets ploughed back into MIG and the other community projects run by GCDA. Full details of the fee can be found in the application pack.

Question 6

Does Made In Greenwich have space to run events and room hire?

Accepted Answer

We have a multi-functional Workshop Room that can be hired out privately. 
We also run some of our GCDA Learning courses there, as well as some free workshops by our makers and local artisans.

Our Gallery space is also located in the Workshop Room, so it's an inspiring and beautiful place to work whether for training, meetings or other functions. With short walks to local historical sites such as the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, The Cutty Sark, and The Royal Observatory.

If you are interested in hiring our Workshop Room, you can email mig@gcda.org.uk to request further information about the space.

Question 7

Are there volunteer opportunities at Made in Greenwich?

Accepted Answer

Yes!

If you are interested in applying to volunteer at MIG or any of the other GCDA community projects, you can request an application pack from Haley by email haley@gcda.org.uk

Question 8

What kind of locally produced gifts can I buy?

Accepted Answer

Made in Greenwich stocks  a variety of carefully curated locally produced honey, sauces, teas and coffee, as well as locally crafted textiles, ceramics, jewellery, artwork and homewares.

It's the perfect place to pick up unique gifts for friends and family, or to just treat yourself!

Question 9

Where can I buy creative and sustainably sourced gifts in Greenwich?

Accepted Answer

Made in Greenwich is your first stop! Come and see us at 31 Royal Hill, London, SE10 9RR. We are easily accessible from Greenwich overground train station, the Cutty Sark DLR, as well as a variety of bus routes. We are a short walk from Greenwich Park, and you'll find us directly opposite the old Borough Town Hall.

Question 10

Why is it important to shop local?

Accepted Answer

Shopping local allows you to directly contribute to your local community. The local pound goes straight in the pockets of people in your town centre, helping support the  local economy and small business and local jobs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the Made In Greenwich shop?

What makes Made In Greenwich special?

What are the aims of Made In Greenwich?

How can I apply to stock my makes in MIG?

How do I apply for an art exhibition in the Gallery in Made In Greenwich?

Does Made In Greenwich have space to run events and room hire?

Are there volunteer opportunities at Made in Greenwich?

What kind of locally produced gifts can I buy?

Where can I buy creative and sustainably sourced gifts in Greenwich?

Why is it important to shop local?

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Made In Greenwich shop?

What makes Made In Greenwich special?

What are the aims of Made In Greenwich?

How can I apply to stock my makes in MIG?

How do I apply for an art exhibition in the Gallery in Made In Greenwich?

Does Made In Greenwich have space to run events and room hire?

Are there volunteer opportunities at Made in Greenwich?

What kind of locally produced gifts can I buy?

Where can I buy creative and sustainably sourced gifts in Greenwich?

Why is it important to shop local?

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