A home for gifted crafts people
designermakers21 fourth Summer Open Exhibition showcases the work of 50 local artists, working across disciplines including painting, print, textiles, metalwork and wood sculpting. It is a celebration of local talent and creativity!
The exhibition is free to visit, and runs from the 1st – 24th August 2024, and is on display in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21, open Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Design Nation is the leading membership portfolio for contemporary craft and design in the UK. The
East Anglian group hub was formed in 2020, and connects makers working from their studios in
Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. Having met frequently over zoom for the past four years, six members
have come together to exhibit their work. ‘Nurture’ encapsulates an exploration of each maker’s
connections with their local environment.
Working across disciplines including Weave, Embroidery, Ceramics, French Beading and Mixed
Media, the conversations, and connections, between makers’ practices centre around becoming
increasingly environmentally conscious.
Makers draw upon a variety of backgrounds and experiences, from working in the fashion and textile
industry, to an increasing awareness of the amount of plastic in everyday life. The impact of human
activity and climate change on the East Anglian landscape, serve as a catalyst for all six makers to
strive to reduce the environmental impact of their work. Many utilise waste materials; transforming
single use plastic, paper pulp and nylon offcuts into highly tactile, contemporary art works, and
repurposing textile industry surplus yarns to create handwoven interior pieces.
Where materials cannot be repurposed, artists make conscious decisions about sourcing sustainable
materials, minimising waste and energy consumption. All seek to achieve balance and harmony with
the natural environment.
Featuring Work by:
Caroline Hyde-Brown
Holly Parr
Pamela Print
Lucie Summers
Kate Welton
Karen Whiterod
We are excited to once again host A-Level Art and Design students from Diss High, who will be showcasing their coursework and final pieces in our upstairs exhibition space.
The exhibition will run from 13th June to 22nd June, and is open Thursday to Saturday 10am-4pm.
Private View Friday 14th June 4pm-6pm at designermakers21.
We are delighted to welcome three local artists to the Showcase for May, June & July.
Exhibiting work are Becky Whatley, Charlotte Todd and Matt Reeves.
Becky Whatley, back by popular demand, works wonders with wood, pyrography and oil paint to produce stunning pictures. Becky is also showcasing her needle felted creatures.
Charlotte Todd is presenting her collaged pieces. Made using repurposed materials, these pictures are very attractive.
Matt Reeves, of Wood Glow Designs, is displaying his hand crafted furniture and homewares.
Visit the Showcase gallery upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
No embroidery experience is necessary. Saturday 22nd June 10 – 4pm, £58 per person
Workshop price includes a full kit of materials.
This is a fundraising workshop kindly donated by Sarah to help designermakersCIO’s ‘Raise our Roof’ campaign.
Tickets available at deisgnermakers21, Maximum 8 people.
REUSE Exhibition runs from 4th-25th May in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21, open Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Opens 4th May, and runs until 25th May in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21. Visit the exhibition Thursday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.
Running in conjunction with the exhibition is ‘REUSE In Action’ on Saturday 11th May. Come along 11am-3pm to watch ‘reuse’ demonstrations, and try out a range of Craft processes. Some activities may require booking on the day. Donations welcome to support designermakersCIO ‘Raise Our Roof’ fundraising for essential building repairs.
Come along on Saturday 4th May between 11am-3pm and try out different Craft activities with our members and visiting artists!
Mosaic Fish with Joy Holden
Peg Loom Weaving with Karen Versfeld
Clay Pinch Pots with Kate Welton
Pyrography Handrails & Horns with David and Becky Whatley
Lino Print Cards with Mike Fenton & Annette Rolston
Pronto Plate Lithography with Paul Sharrock
This event is free to attend but donations are welcomed to designermakersCIO’s ‘Raise Our Roof’ building fund for essential maintenance.
