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Call For Submissions | Summer Exhibition 2025

Submissions are now closed for 2025

We are seeking applicants for the designermakers21 Summer Exhibition 2025. This year the exhibition will run from 7th – 30th August. Please register your interest by email to joy@jhmosaics.co.uk and kateweltonceramics@gmail.com.

Exhibition Entry details:

  • 1 item per entrant (at the Curators’ discretion)
  • First come first served, until we are full
  • Work is submitted at the artist’s own risk
  • Work must be delivered to designermakers21 between 31st July and 2nd August and collected after the exhibition on the 30th August from 4pm and before 6th September
  • All items will need to be clearly marked with the artist’s name or initials
  • A note must be included with your name, title or description of your work and your contact details so that your piece can be identified when you want it back!
  • We will sell the work for you if you wish. Payment for sales will be by bank transfer, less 20% commission (plus 2% for card sales)
  • Items for sale must be declared when delivered, with price and bank details included on your note
  • We aim to be as inclusive as possible but retain the right to not exhibit a piece that might be dangerous, offensive or simply not fit up the stairs!!
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‘Where The Wild Hearts Are’ Exhibition | 4th – 25th October 2025

‘Where The Wild Hearts Are’


An exhibition of photographical work from two Norfolk artists, Kally Davidson and Fay Jones.

Both with an eye for the subtle and the sublime, these two recorders of the curiously cordate have banded together to bring you their most heartfelt findings.

The wild hearts come, some in fleeting moments, their pulse strong but brief, marking temporal changes, and some steadily, with their small yet sturdy beats, witness to the longer flows of time.

With eyes wide open you too can receive love from the wild hearts.

The exhibition runs from Saturday 4th – Saturday 25th September 2025.

Preview evening Friday 3rd October 6:45-9pm, everybody welcome

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

Location: Upstairs Exhibition Space at designermakers21, Diss


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Showcase Exhibition | May – July 2025

We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for May, June and July.

Displaying their work are Sue Welfare, Fay Jones and Sarah Finley.

Fay Jones with works across a variety of mediums including wood, textiles and photography. Influenced by the natural world, Fay sources local wood for her exquisite carved spoons, crochet hooks and buttons, and forages plants to hand dye hand spun wool. Be sure to pop out into the courtyard where Fay’s marvellous willow sculpture ‘Pearl’ is residing! 

Sarah Finley is a weaver and spinner, and has on display a sumptuous collection of scarves and cushion colours made using Shetland Wool. Sarah’s woven work is hand-dyed in beautiful rich, earthy colours, and beautifully finished with hand tied tassels. 

Sue Welfare with a gorgeous range of bold lino prints. Sue takes inspiration from nature to create her intricate lino cuts, many of which feature birds found at the coast, and in the garden. Alongside her original framed prints, Sue has a great range of greetings cards. 

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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TEENAGE KICKS – An exhibition of portraits by Richard Scoulding | 24th April – 10th May 2025

TEENAGE KICKS – An exhibition of portraits by Richard Scoulding, celebrating the performers and fans of the music he fell in love with as a teenager in the late 1970’s and early 1980’s.

Visit the exhibition in the Upstairs Gallery at designermakers21 24th April to 10th May, open Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.

“In the summer of 2023 I put a call out on Social Media asking if any of my UK followers were Punks in the late 1970’s or Psychobillys in the early 1980’s. This exhibition was inspired by the photographs that I was sent.

I left Diss High School in 1982 with an Art O’level. In 1995 I took evening classes in Norwich to gain an Art A’level qualification. That is as far as my formal art education went. Between leaving school in 1982 and the summer of 2018, aside from those A’level classes, I didn’t paint or draw at all.

In 2018 I decided to give painting a try and since then I’ve not stopped. I paint portraits, so far mostly of musicians and sports personalities.

I have handled commissions and have sold work around the UK, the USA, Australia & Europe.”

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designermakers21 Events Programme 2025

February

FREE ‘Have a Go’ Craft Activities with our members Saturday 15th February 11am-3pm

April

‘Teenage Kicks’ – Exhibition by local artist Richard Scoulding 24th April-10th May

May

‘Teenage Kicks’ – Exhibition by local artist Richard Scoulding until 10th May

June

Summer Artisan Fair Saturday 21st June

Diss High School A-Level Art Exhibition 27th June – 12th July

July

Diss High School A-Level Art Exhibition until 12th July

August

Summer Open Exhibition 7th – 30th August

September

Heritage Open Days, history/heritage displays and workshops 11th – 20th September

Besom Making Workshop Saturday 13th October 11am-3pm

October

‘Where The Wild Hearts Are’ Exhibition of Photographical Work by local artists Fay Jones & Kally Davidson 4th -25th October

‘Have a Go’ Taster Craft Activities with our members Saturday 25th October 11am-3pm

November

SAORI Weaving Exhibition 6th – 28th November

Winter Artisan Fair Saturday 29th November

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Exhibition 05.12.24 – 21.12.24 ‘Seeing Wonder: roots, journeys, discovery and impermanence’, Anya Temple & Louise Thompson

The exhibition showcases a collection of paintings, natural sculptures, screen-prints and mixed medias pieces, that reflect the artists’ deep connection to the natural world.

Visit the exhibition in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21 from the 5th -21st December, open Thursdays to Saturdays 10am-5pm.

seeing wonder exhibition by Anya Temple and Lousie Thompson at designermakers21 December 2024

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Showcase Exhibition | November 2024 – January 2025

We are delighted to welcome three local artists in the Showcase for November, December and January.

Displaying their work are Karen Bek, Proche – Maggie Gospel and Fehmi Gokes.

Karen Bek Willow – Karen is skilled in traditional and contemporary basketry. With exquisite baskets of all shapes and sizes, basket bags with leather handles and much much more including willow sculptures and Christmas decorations.

Proche – Maggie Gospel has a stunning display of ‘eco print’ sij scarves, shawls, cushions and cards. These are quite remarkable with rea variety and intensity of colour. Maggie also makes lovely framed textile artworks.

Fehmi Gokes Mosaics – Fehmi has shown with us before and is arriving next weekend. His mosaics are incredibly original and beautifully produced. Abstract tiles through to calm seaside scenes, something for everyone.

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

karen bek willow work
maggie gospel eco print scarf
fehmi gokes mosaic

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SAORI VI, A winter exhibition showcasing work by East Anglian Saori weavers | 7th – 28th November

SAORI VI

A winter exhibition showcasing work by East Anglian Saori weavers.

This exhibition unites SAORI weavers, showing the boundless and creative potential that exists within and connects us all.
Visit the upstairs gallery at designermakers21 between 7th and 28th November to see the latest works and buy woven presents.
saori weaving exhibition poster, exhibition 7th-28th november at designermakers21
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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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Summer Expo ’24 | 1st -24th August

designermakers21 fourth Summer Open Exhibition showcases the work of 50 local artists, working across disciplines including painting, print, textiles, metalwork and wood sculpting. It is a celebration of local talent and creativity!

The exhibition is free to visit, and runs from the 1st – 24th August 2024, and is on display in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21, open Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

summer exhibition 2024 at designermakers21 the image shows a range of work from the exhibition, which is open until the 24th august every thursday to saturday 10am-5pm