Our third open exhibition, Summer expo ’23 features the work of over 60 artists, working across many disciplines. The show is a celebration of local talent and creativity.
Open until 26th August, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Author: Kate Welton
The next Showcase will run throughout August, September and October. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.
A collection of ceramics by Ania Moszczenska, pargetted plaster reliefs by James Collier, and floral artistry by Samantha Yates.
Visit the Showcase from the 3rd August during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Artist Becky Whatley is leading a Life Drawing workshop at designermakers21 on Tuesday 29th August 10am-1pm. The workshop is £20 per person, including refreshments. Participants will need to bring their own drawing materials/equipment. Becky is generously donating all proceeds to the Save Our Story appeal.
We are inviting submissions to the third Summer Open Exhibition, to be held in the Gallery Upstairs from the 3rd to 26th August. Submissions are on a first come first served basis, and limited to one piece per artist. To register your interest please email joy@jhmosaics.co.uk and kateweltonceramics@gmail.com.
Join artist Keeley Chapman and make a unique tile using natural forms pressed into clay and cast in plaster. Pop into designermakers21 to book your place!
Come along to ceramics in Action on Saturday 8th July, an immersive day celebrating all things clay!
Six potters will be demonstrating their skills, and offering ‘Have a Go’ sessions throughout the day (11am-4pm).
Watch demonstrations of the Pinch Pot technique with Pam Schomberg, and see a medieval Potters’ Wheel in action!
Try your hand at coil building, texturing clay and throwing on the potters’ wheel with our members and visiting artists.
Some sessions will run with bookable slots throughout the day, at busy times you may be asked to join another activity until space becomes available. There is lots to see at designermakers21, and Ceramics in Action runs in conjunction with ‘The Earth Sings’, an exhibition of ceramics and paintings by East Anglian Artists.
A fantastic exhibition of work by A-Level Art Students from Diss High School. The students have designed a poster, and helped curate the show.
Come along to the Private View on Thursday 22nd June 4-6pm, refreshments provided.
An exiting exhibition showcasing the best of East Anglian ceramics, alongside paintings by Martin Laurance.
Featuring work by Ray Auker, John Chipperfield, Pam Schomberg, Carol Pask, Jo Arnold, Sue Maufe, Lois Thirkettle, Rob Rutterford, Rob Wheeler, Sally Thomas, Clare Goodman, Keeley Chapman, Karen Risby & Tom Thompson.
The exhibition, in The Gallery Upstairs at designermakers21, runs from 6th-29th July, and is open every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Running in conjunction is Ceramics in Action on Saturday 8th July – a day of drop in workshops and demonstrations by exhibiting artists.
A selection of work by exhibiting artists
Our Grand Auction takes place on Thursday 6th July, beginning with a 6.30pm drinks reception at designermakers21, before the promenade to TW Gaze, Diss Auction Rooms where the auction will commence at 7.30pm in the Waveney Room.
We have a fantastic selection of artworks and experiences to bid on, with all proceeds from the lots going straight to designermakersCIO ‘Save Our Story’ fundraising appeal.
Auction tickets are £5 per person, and are available to purchase at the desk in designermakers21, open Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
Join Bernadette Russell, and learn how to make your own soaps, shampoos & shower gels. Create your collection using a range of vegan plant based products, dried herbs, flowers & perfumes.
The workshop will take place in ‘The Gallery Upstairs’ at designermakers21, on Saturday 3rd June, 10am-12.30pm.
£25 per participant (this includes all materials, tea/coffee and biscuits)
Only 10 places available, pop into designermakers21 to book your place!
Bernadette is donating all profits from this workshop to our ‘Save Our Story’ fundraising appeal.