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Showcase Exhibition | February – April 2024

We are delighted to welcome three local artists to the Showcase for February, March & April.

Exhibiting work are Keri Lowe, Fehmi Gokes and Judith Hunt.

Keri Lowe works in ceramics, creating a beautiful collection of vessels and animal sculptures. Fehmi Gokes produces a wonderful range of mosaics in a variety of designs. Judith Hunt is a maker working across many disciplines including glass, textiles and painting.

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

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Norfolk Open Studios | 23rd September – 7th October 2023

designermakers21 is taking part in Norfolk Open Studios again this September and October. The studios will be open 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th September, and the 5th, 6th & 7th October 10am-5pm.

Come along and meet our members in their studios, learn about a variety of craft processes, and browse the work in the galleries.

On Saturday 7th October take part in Textiles in Action, a day of demonstrations and have-a-go sessions with resident and visiting textile artists.


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Showcase Exhibition | May 2023 – July 2023

The next Showcase will run throughout May, June and July. 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 paintings and drawings of birds by Martin Gibbons, Felted vessels by Connie Flynn, and Cathie Fiddling returns with her collection of Mosaics.

Visit the Showcase from the 2nd February during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.


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FREE ‘Have a Go Day’ | Saturday 11th February 11am-3pm

free have a go day at designermakers21 saturday 11th february 11am to 3pm
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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.

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Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2022

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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Norfolk Open Studios | 24th September – 8th October 2022

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.

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Arts & Crafts Workshops for introductions to creative skills to ease anxieties post COVID 19

flyer for free craft workshops for people suffering with anxieties post covid 19
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Inspired by 30 x 30 – Last Chance to See!

‘Inspired by 30×30’ exhibition in the Upper Gallery at Diss Corn Hall ends on Saturday 14th August. The exhibition is FREE to visit, and is open Mon-Sat 10am to 3pm.

designermakers21 and friends take inspiration from the theme ’30×30′ and interpret it freely to accommodate a range of 2D and 3D work across disciplines.

Artists’ work includes constructed and applied textiles, print, design, sculpture, jewellery, mosaic, stained glass and ceramics.

Hand-dyed Saori woven fabric with 30 Moons by Kim Morgan
Hand-Dyed Saori Weaving – Kim Morgan
Mixed media paintings on glass slides by Janine Oxley
Mixed Medium on Glass Slides – Janine Oxley
handprinted lampshade with moth design by Mike Fenton
Hand-Painted Lampshade – Mike Fenton
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Inspired by 30 x 30

An exhibition of work by designermakers21 and friends

Extended until Saturday 14th August

Inspired by 30 x 30 exhibition at Diss Corn Hall 3rd July to 7th August