A home for gifted crafts people
The exhibition showcases a collection of paintings, natural sculptures, screenprints 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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Join the Repair Cafe! Repair Cafe is a neighbourhood initiative that promotes repair as an alternative to tossing things out. Residents can bring their broken items to fix them on the spot with the help of voluntary repairers. Diss has … Continued
February FREE ‘Have a Go’ afternoon, try out different Crafts with our members | 24.02.24 12pm-4pm March/April Print Exhibition | 21.03.24 – 20.04.24 ‘Print in Action’ a day of demonstrations and workshops with our members and visiting artists | 13.04.24 … Continued
Come along and be inspired! Bring your craft project along to designermakers21 to enjoy a craft social. Drop in session, no booking required. All proceeds will go towards our ‘Raise Our Roof’ fundraising campaign.
At 21 St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB. Please contact the individual members if you are interested in attending a workshop. Workshops offered in the studios by members – Printmaking – Annette Rolston & Mike FentonFeltmaking – Janine OxleyMosaics – Joy HoldenSewing and … Continued
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 … Continued
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 designermakers 21 between 7th and 28th … Continued
‘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 … Continued
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 … Continued
“Silica” – a celebration of glass in its many guises designermakers21 in collaboration with The Corn Hall, Diss. 14th September – 19th October Open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm. This exhibition draws together an eclectic group of artists, each utilising the … Continued
Essex Cultural Diversity Project runs a programme of Salons, which are networking events offering professional support, insight and training to creative practitioners, professionals and organisations working in diversity, in collaboration with partners across the East of England. The next Salon takes place on Saturday 7 … Continued
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 … Continued