designermakers21
In collaboration with designermakers21, this year’s exhibition will feature a selection of textile artists who utilise the surface of textiles to showcase their practice, encompassing a myriad of processes including: batik, natural dye, agri-textiles, fabric manipulation, embroidery and collage. The exhibitors will include designermakers21 residents, as well as eminent textile artists.
The exhibition will be held at The Corn Hall, Diss, open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm.
Our third open exhibition, Summer expo ’23 features the work of over 60 artists, working across many disciplines. The show is a celebration of local talent and creativity.
Open until 26th August, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
The next Showcase will run throughout August, September and October. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.
A collection of ceramics by Ania Moszczenska, pargetted plaster reliefs by James Collier, and floral artistry by Samantha Yates.
Visit the Showcase from the 3rd August during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Artist Becky Whatley is leading a Life Drawing workshop at designermakers21 on Tuesday 29th August 10am-1pm. The workshop is £20 per person, including refreshments. Participants will need to bring their own drawing materials/equipment. Becky is generously donating all proceeds to the Save Our Story appeal.
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.
Our Grand Auction takes place on Thursday 6th July, beginning with a 6.30pm drinks reception at designermakers21, before the promenade to TW Gaze, Diss Auction Rooms where the auction will commence at 7.30pm in the Waveney Room.
We have a fantastic selection of artworks and experiences to bid on, with all proceeds from the lots going straight to designermakersCIO ‘Save Our Story’ fundraising appeal.
Auction tickets are £5 per person, and are available to purchase at the desk in designermakers21, open Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
The workshop will take place in ‘The Gallery Upstairs’ at designermakers21, on Saturday 3rd June, 10am-12.30pm.
£25 per participant (this includes all materials, tea/coffee and biscuits)
Only 10 places available, pop into designermakers21 to book your place!
Bernadette is donating all profits from this workshop to our ‘Save Our Story’ fundraising appeal.