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.
Ceramics in Action, a day of drop-in demonstrations and ‘Have-a-Go’ Sessions | Saturday 8th July, 11am-4pm
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.
‘The Earth Sings’ – An exhibition of ceramics and paintings by East Anglian artists | Thursday 6th – Saturday 29th July
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
Showcase Exhibition | February 2023 – April 2023
The next Showcase will run throughout February, March and April. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.
Pyrography, paintings & needle felted animals by Becky Whatley, Ceramic Sculpture by Rob Rutterford, and photography, embroidery & detailed dioramas in glass domes by ‘Nockles’.
Visit the Showcase from the 2nd February during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
FREE ‘Have a Go Day’ | Saturday 11th February 11am-3pm
Events Programme 2023
February
‘Big Sell’, Window Display by artist Jacqui Petrie raising funds for designermakersCIO | 02.02.23 – 11.02.23
Local Appeal Public Presentation, The Gallery Upstairs | 04.02.23, 11.30am and 2pm
FREE ‘Have a Go’ Day, workshops and demonstrations by our members throughout the day | 11.02.23
March
Print Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 02.03.23-01.04.23
‘Print in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 11.03.23
April
Thornage Hall Art Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 06.04.23-29.04.23
May
10aciousdm21, a Retrospective Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 04.05.23-27.05.23
Jig ‘n’ a Gig, Fair Green Ceilidh band & Solana, The Corn Hall, Diss | 13.05.23 6.30pm
June
Grand Auction (evening event), The Gallery Upstairs | 15.06.23
Diss High School Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 22.06.23-01.07.23
July
Ceramics Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 06.07.23-29.07.23
‘Ceramics in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 08.07.23
August
Art Expo ’23, public ‘open’ exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 03.08.23-26.08.23
September/October
Surface Textiles Exhibition, exhibition held in The Gallery Upstairs & The Corn Hall | 02.09.23-14.10.23
‘Textiles in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 07.10.23
October/November
Focus on Drawing, The Gallery Upstairs | 19.10.23-25.11.23
‘Have a go Drawing Day’, The Gallery Upstairs | 11.11.23
‘Make your own Clay Sheep Workshop’ with Keeley Chapman | Saturday 15th October 11am-3pm
Following on from her recent ceramics show in the Upstairs Gallery at designermakers21, Keeley Chapman will be hosting a ‘drop in’ clay workshop on Saturday 15th October between 11am-3pm.
There is no need to book a place, just come along and have a go at working with clay. Keeley will be demonstrating some of her clay hand-building processes, which workshop participants will use to create a clay sheep.
Workshop cost – £5 per person
FREE ‘Have a Go’ day at designermakers21 | Saturday 24th September
As part of Norfolk Open Studios, we are holding a FREE ‘Have a Go’ day on Saturday 24th September between 11am and 3pm. Come along and try your hand at a variety of different crafts with our talented members.
Have a go at: Mosaic, Aluminium Sheet Metal Work, Cyanotype Printing, Saori weaving, Clay, Sashiko and Spinning.
No booking required, however at busy times you may be asked to wait before taking part in an activity.
Summer Expo 22 | Upstairs Gallery @designermakers21 11th-27th August
An exhibition of art by local people, celebrating their talent and creativity.
Featuring a wonderful variety of work including: paintings, prints, illustrations, ceramics, sculpture,
constructed textiles, mixed media.
Visit the exhibition every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm from the 11th to 27th August.
Keeley Chapman – Solo Show | 1st-25th September 2022 EXTENDED UNTIL SATURDAY 8th OCTOBER
A solo show by ceramicist Keeley Chapman
‘Wife, mother and artist creating interpretative sculpture by harnessing the raw elements of nature: earth, fire, air and water. Beautifully unique and decorative pieces forged in the ancient art of raku.
Keeley evokes fragility in her art and uses materials which have been weathered naturally. Often this involves firing clay at lower temperatures and using glazes which, over time, can react to their environment. This natural decay hints at the circle of life: from the earth, of the earth, and back to the earth.’
Visit the exhibition every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Join us for the Open Evening Friday 9th September 6-8pm.
Join Keeley on Saturday 17th September for a demonstration and ‘have a go day’.