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Cross Hatch Exhibition | 26th March – 2nd April 2026

designermakers21 warmly invite you to CROSSHATCH,  an exhibition celebrating the work of our first Incubator Studio Residency graduates. Hosted in our new dm21Gallery the exhibition open on Thursday 26th March, in the afternoon.  We are extremely proud of the three talented artists.  On Saturday March 28th at 2pm you can come and meet Poppy, Shelby and Sonia, enjoy a cup of tea to talk to them about their work, processes and ideas.

Shelby is an illustrator and ceramicist interested in diverting the mainstream and celebrating the unusual. Her work, featuring zines, ceramic pots and figurines are inspired by punk/alt music, retro objects, traditional tattoo art, folklore and the supernatural

Poppy Jackson makes work that explores the female body as an autonomous zone. Jackson’s practice spans live performance, painting, sculpture and printmaking, and often focuses on public space and architecture in relation to the body. Poppy is involved in developing CONVERGE: a performance art and Live Art platform providing connection and exchange between artists working with the body across Norfolk and Suffolk

Sonia Gomez’s Mixed Media Compositions are inspired by encounters with the natural world and the flora and fauna of her homes in Norfolk, Sri Lanka, and found on her travels. She uses colour, pattern and variety of materials to create gardens and seascapes, populated with surrealish birds and creatures, and playful details which reveal themselves upon closer viewing.

The Incubator Studio Residencies are sponsored and funded by the East Anglian Art Fund  with additional funding by the Diss Arts Society

Opening times: 10am-5pm, Thursdays to Saturdays. PV Saturday 28th March 2pm, all welcome

Location: dm21Gallery, ground floor at designermakers21

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Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2025

We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for August, September and October.

Displaying their work are Heather Richards, Becky Morgan and Sally-Ann Utting.

Heather Richards – ‘I produce an expansive range of whimsical ceramics. Mugs, jugs, vases, MUSHROOMS, hearts, beautiful up-facing flowers that catch the rain for bees to drink and a great deal more’

Becky Morgan (The Tulip House) – I am a textile artist and create a range of wildlife cushions and art works which incorporate repurposed fabrics. I use natural fibres such a wool, cotton and linens and try to champion UK produced textiles. My work is scanned to produce a range of prints and cards. My focus on repurposing textiles has also led me to create a range of gloves and scarves using repurposed second hand cashmere.’

Sally-Ann Utting – ‘I produce recycled art, inspired by surface, pattern, texture and order. Reused aluminium beer cans as a material has been a significant component of my work. my process has led to a cycle of collecting, selecting, cutting, weaving, manipulating and placing materials, producing collage and sculptural effects.’

You can visit the Showcase any Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm upstairs in the main building at designermakers21. All works on display are for sale.

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Summer Expo ’25 | 7th – 30th August 2025

‘Summer Expo ’25’


An exhibition of art by local people, celebrating their talent and creativity.

Featuring a wonderful variety of work including: painting, collage, print, textiles, embroidery, sculpture, wood, metal, watercolour & ink & felt.

Exhibition celebration afternoon Saturday 9th August 12-2pm, all welcome.

Opening Times: Thursday-Saturday, 10am-5pm

Location: Upstairs Exhibition Space at designermakers21, Diss

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Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2024

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 pieces transport you to the coast and rural landscapes with their delicate nature. A calmness echoes all around.

Jo McGregor is a print maker and mixed media artist. Jo’s pieces are captivating, with a great handle on colour, light and shade.

Tori Grigg, AKA Smith Co Goods crafts gorgeous handmade scented soy candles and diffusers. With a nod to scents from nature, from hedgerow to forest, linen to hive.

Visit the Showcase upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

painting by Jo Shepherd in the showcase at designermakers21 in Diss august to october 2024
Jo McGregor mixed media artworks in the designermakers21 showcase August to October 2024
handmade scented soy candles by Smith Co Goods Showcase display at designermakers21 in Diss
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REUSE Exhibition | 4th – 25th May 2024

An exhibition which celebrates giving things a new life.

Opens 4th May, and runs until 25th May in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21. Visit the exhibition Thursday to Saturday, 10am-5pm.

Running in conjunction with the exhibition is ‘REUSE In Action’ on Saturday 11th May. Come along 11am-3pm to watch ‘reuse’ demonstrations, and try out a range of Craft processes. Some activities may require booking on the day. Donations welcome to support designermakersCIO ‘Raise Our Roof’ fundraising for essential building repairs.

Reuse exhibition at designermakers21 4th-25th May 2024 in Diss, Norfolk
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Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2022

Textile bags by Jo Rolfe

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.

Beautfiul prints by Sue Welfare, bold textiles and mixed media pieces by Jo Rolfe, colourful mosaics by Cathy Fiddling.

Visit the exhibition from during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

Textile bags by Jo Rolfe
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Showcase Exhibition | May – July 2022

Susie Bruce ceramic tile
'Under the Duvet' Porcelain Tile by Susie Bruce

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.

Handmade framed mosaic
‘Rise’ Handmade Mosaic by Fehmi Gokes
Susie Bruce ceramic tile
‘Under the Duvet’ Porcelain Tile by Susie Bruce
Jo Mcgregor mixed media
‘Vines’ Collagraph by Jo McGregor
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Printmaking – linocut & mixed media

Annette Rolston with 2 printmaking students
Annette Rolston with 2 printmaking students

At 21 St Nicholas Street, Diss IP22 4LB

Because of the Covid 19 outbreak it is not possible to run any workshops at the moment. Please contact Annette if you are interested in attending a workshop in the future.

2 day course, from 10.30 to 5pm – Price £165

This course covers linocut and mixed media printing. Students get to print onto fabric – linen, cotton, satin etc., to create several cushion cover fronts or wall-hangings. A calico shopping bag and a blank medium-sized silk scarf are also included to block print onto, along with half a dozen blank greetings cards and sheets of paper.

Annette teaches only two students each time who receive lots of individual tuition, and have plenty of scope to create and print several variations of their print blocks within the allotted time.

The aspects that have most delighted the students have been exploring the different marks made by the carving and engraving tools, the range of imagery possible and how to ink creatively and colourfully.

Many have discovered ‘jigsaw’ linocuts for the first time and produced multi-coloured images using one print block. They have explored painterly stencil prints onto fabric too, experimenting with impressions of leaves, grasses feathers and lace etc., combined with block-printing of linocut motifs. Almost all students aim to purchase their own tools and materials to continue printing at home, which Annette gives guidance on plus suppliers lists.

Annette provides all materials – lino, vinyl, carving tools, drill, inks, rollers, printing press, paper, fabric (linen, cotton, satin), calico shopping bag, silk scarf, 6 greetings card blanks. Teas, coffees, biscuits are also provided. She has recommendations for local accommodation if needed.