designermakers21
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.
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
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.
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.
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’.
designermakers21 will be taking part in Norfolk Open Studios this Autumn, we look forward to welcoming you to the studios!
The studios and galleries will be open as usual every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm, as well as two additional Sunday openings on the 25th September and 2nd October. Members will be working in their studios, and available to answer questions about the processes involved in their work.
Our rolling Showcase Exhibition will be on display upstairs in the main building, and we will be hosting a FREE ‘Have a go Day’ on Saturday 24th September, where members will be demonstrating and offering mini workshop sessions. Check the website and social media for more details over the coming months.
In this eclectic exhibition members and friends interpret the expression “Elephant in the Room” in a variety of craft disciplines and perspectives.
The exhibition will be on display in the Lower Gallery at The Corn Hall in Diss, and open Monday-Saturday between 10am and 4pm.
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. Exhibiting work will be Fehmi Gokes, Susie Bruce and Jo McGregor.
Visit the exhibition from the 5th May during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Fehmi Gokes – Mosaic Art Mosaic pictures, mirrors, tables and interior/exterior features made using a variety of materials such as ceramic, glass and wood.
Susie Bruce – Ceramics Hand-built narrative Porcelain tiles.
Jo McGregor – Mixed Media A selection of mixed media pieces, prints and printed textiles.
