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Exhibition 05.12.24 – 21.12.24 ‘Seeing Wonder: roots, journeys, discovery and impermanence’, Anya Temple & Louise Thompson

The exhibition showcases a collection of paintings, natural sculptures, screen-prints and mixed medias pieces, that reflect the artists’ deep connection to the natural world.

Visit the exhibition in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21 from the 5th -21st December, open Thursdays to Saturdays 10am-5pm.

seeing wonder exhibition by Anya Temple and Lousie Thompson at designermakers21 December 2024

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Showcase Exhibition | November 2024 – January 2025

We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for November, December and January.

Displaying their work are Karen Bek, Proche – Maggie Gospel and Fehmi Gokes.

Karen Bek Willow – Karen is skilled in traditional and contemporary basketry. With exquisite baskets of all shapes and sizes, basket bags with leather handles and much much more including willow sculptures and Christmas decorations.

Proche – Maggie Gospel has a stunning display of ‘eco print’ sij scarves, shawls, cushions and cards. These are quite remarkable with rea variety and intensity of colour. Maggie also makes lovely framed textile artworks.

Fehmi Gokes Mosaics – Fehmi has shown with us before and is arriving next weekend. His mosaics are incredibly original and beautifully produced. Abstract tiles through to calm seaside scenes, something for everyone.

Visit the Showcase upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

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Christmas Market at designermakers21 | Saturday 30th November 12pm-6pm

Christmas Craft Market at designermakers21, with 11 visiting artists stalls, alongside our studio members, and work by associates in the galleries.
Saturday 30th November, 12-6pm, with festive drinks and nibbles!
Artist Stalls:

James Collier – Pargetting

Roz Barnett – Textiles

Mark Papworth – Leatherwork

Yvonne Pratt – Textile/Embroidery

Heather Richards – Ceramics

Marna Alberts – Textiles

Sue Marsham & Sarah Francis – Weaving

Sue Hulme – Feltmaking

Charlotte Todd – Collage Artworks

Diane Boden – Quilling

Becky Whatley – Needle Felting, Pyrography & Paintings

christmas craft market at designermakers21 Saturday 30th November 2024 12pm-6pm
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SAORI VI, A winter exhibition showcasing work by East Anglian Saori weavers | 7th – 28th November

SAORI VI

A winter exhibition showcasing work by East Anglian Saori weavers.

This exhibition unites SAORI weavers, showing the boundless and creative potential that exists within and connects us all.
Visit the upstairs gallery at designermakers21 between 7th and 28th November to see the latest works and buy woven presents.
saori weaving exhibition poster, exhibition 7th-28th november at designermakers21
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‘Silica in Action’, a day of Glass Making Process Demonstrations | Saturday 28th September 11am-3pm

‘Silica in Action’ – An immersive day of all things glass!

Visiting Glass Artists, alongside our Associate Members will be demonstrating their processes at designermakers21 between 11am-3pm.

This event runs in conjunction with Silica, A celebration of Glass in its many guises, an exhibition at The Corn Hall in Diss from 14th September to 19th October 2024.

Clare Gaylard lampworking glass process
Clare Gaylard, Lampwork Glass Process
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Diss Heritage Transport Festival | Sunday 22nd September 10am-4pm

designermakers21 will be open on Sunday 22nd September 10am-4pm, for Diss Heritage Transport Festival.

Over 200 heritage vehicles will be in attendance, with the event running from 10am-4pm.  The whole of the town centre will be closed to through traffic to make a safe place for visitors to wander and see not only the cars, but also the Morris Dancing, Jive/Lindy Hop display, street theatre and the musical acts planned for the day. 

Diss Heritage Transport Festival 2024 Sunday 22nd September

 

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‘Silica’ – A celebration of Glass in its many guises, The Corn Hall, Diss |14th September -19th October

“Silica” – a celebration of glass in its many guises

14th September – 19th October

Open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm.

This exhibition draws together an eclectic group of artists, each utilising the compound ‘Silica’ in their individual ways. Encompassing a myriad of processes, the spectrum of glass is displayed in all its colourful glory. Running in conjunction with the exhibition will be ‘Silica in Action’ on Saturday 28th September, a day of demonstrations of processes by glass artists held at designermakers21.

Bullrushes mosaic table by Joy Holden
‘Bullrushes’, Mosaic table by Joy Holden
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Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2024

We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for August, September and October.

Displaying their work are Jo Shepherd, Jo McGregor and Tori Grigg (Smith Co Goods).

Jo Shepherd is a land, sea and skyscape artist. Her pieces transport you to the coast and rural landscapes with their delicate nature. A calmness echoes all around.

Jo McGregor is a print maker and mixed media artist. Jo’s pieces are captivating, with a great handle on colour, light and shade.

Tori Grigg, AKA Smith Co Goods crafts gorgeous handmade scented soy candles and diffusers. With a nod to scents from nature, from hedgerow to forest, linen to hive.

Visit the Showcase upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

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Summer Expo ’24 | 1st -24th August

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.

summer exhibition 2024 at designermakers21 the image shows a range of work from the exhibition, which is open until the 24th august every thursday to saturday 10am-5pm
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‘Nurture’, An exhibition by East Anglian based Design Nation members | 4th – 27th July 2024

Nurture (verb) – care for and protect (someone or something) while they are growing

Thursday 4th July to Saturday 27th July
Open Thursday-Saturday 10am to 5pm in the Upstairs Gallery at designermakers21

Saturday 20th July 11am-3pm – Meet the Makers

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