Art, Weaving, Woodwork and Textiles made in the workshops at Thornage Hall are on show from 6th to 29th April, during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Dynamic, creative workshops for adults with supported needs have enabled this exemplary exhibition of skilled handwork and imaginative flair.
The artists and makers are delighted to exhibit this range of original work and welcome all visitors to see their products for sale, and to find out more about Thornage Hall independent Living.
An immersive day of printmaking with ten printmakers from across the region.
The artists will be demonstrating their techniques and many will be offering have a go sessions throughout the day.
Have a go at Linocut, Screen Printing, Letterpress, Mono-printing & Pronto Plate (a form of lithography). See wood engraving, lino-printing and all the above being demonstrated too. Discover the tools of the trade, different techniques, ask questions of the professional printmakers, have a go yourself!
Enjoy an exhibition of the artists prints in the Gallery Upstairs from the 2nd March – 1st April.
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.
A winter exhibition showcasing work by East Anglian SAORI Weavers, Upstairs Gallery at designermakers21. Featuring a wonderful variety of woven work from clothing to wall art. Many pieces will be for sale.
The exhibition opens on Thursday 3rd November, and runs until Thursday 1st December. Open every Thursday-Saturday between 10am and 5pm.
‘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’.
A Travelling Sealed Bid Auction Exhibition, with all proceeds going to the Nature and Nurture mental health support group.
Curator Lou Hines discusses the ideas behind the exhibition –
“After a visit to a mannequin graveyard I decided to gather a group of volunteers to create a piece of art from their chosen body part. These pieces will be displayed in four venues over 6 weeks.
Alongside will run a sealed bid auction. You can bid by placing a bidding slip in the box that will travel with the pieces or by sending a private message to the Facebook page “The Body Part Art Show 2021”. The online bid must contain the name of your chosen piece, your maximum bid and a contact number. At the end of the six weeks we will crack the box open, look at the online bids and the highest offer on each item will win it.
All proceeds will go to the Nature and Nurture mental health support group for young people. Not only are you supporting mental health in your community it’s also a unique opportunity to own an individual piece of art whilst re using something that would otherwise go to landfill. Just in time to treat yourself or a loved on for Christmas.”
Visit the exhibition in the Upstairs Gallery at designermakers21 Thursday to Saturday 9am-5pm
