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Incubator Residency Showcase Exhibition | 18th – 20th June

An exciting exhibition, showcasing the work of our second cohort of Incubator Fixed Term Residency Artists.

Come along to see their work on display from 18th – 20th June, open 10am-5pm. Join the artists to celebrate the exhibition on Friday 19th June 5:30-7:30pm,

The exhibition brings together the work of Norfolk and Suffolk artists Steph Baker, Harmony Shaw and Poppy Jackson. Through painting, mixed media and contemporary art practice, the exhibition explores landscape, body, memory, texture and personal narrative through three distinct creative voices.

Opening times: 10am-5pm, Thursdays to Saturdays. Preview evening Friday 19th June 5:30-7:30pm, all welcome.

Location: dm21Gallery, ground floor at designermakers21

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An exhibition of paintings by artist Andriy Nekrasov | 24th April – 21st May 2026

English-Ukrainian artist Andriy Nekrasov. Member of the Ipswich Art Society and the Ukrainian Union of Artists, Honored Artist of Ukraine and Artist-in-Residence at Fuller’s Mill Garden. 

I’ve been painting for 50 years. My sketchbook and canvases are always in my car. I live in Suffolk and have noticed that the rural landscapes are very similar to those in Ukraine!
The same endless wheat fields, forests, rivers, thatched-roof houses, and a sea with sandy beaches and clay cliffs as in Odessa on the Black Sea. In England, the skies are calm, and I can create – it’s creative bliss!

During my three years in the UK, I created about 300 paintings and sketches and held eight solo exhibitions in London and Suffolk. I participated in 15 joint exhibitions of English and Ukrainian artists. 
The nature of the United Kingdom and its historic cities inspire me, and I work with paint every day. I love the English landscape, the majestic, historic architecture, cathedrals, beautiful bridges, seaside coastlines, and picturesque Suffolk!

My family and I are very grateful to the English people for their support, for the opportunity to escape the war, and for the opportunity to paint! I always say that colour is life!

Exhibitions in Suffolk:
Ipswich Art Society-
Ipswich, Woodbridge. Diss – Corn Hall.
Wingfield Barns. Dennington Hall. Fullers Mill Garden. Stradbroke. Debenham.
Botesdale. Bury St. Edmunds.

Opening times: 10am-5pm, Thursdays to Saturdays. Private View Saturday 25th April 2pm, all welcome.

Location: dm21Gallery, ground floor at designermakers21

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Showcase Exhibition | November 2025 – January 2026

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

Displaying their work are Lesley Wickham, Melodie Cook and Sarah Woodcock.

Cwmchwefru Wool – Lesley Wickham 

Lesley moved on from ‘bought in wool’ to growing her own. Over thirty years later and she has bred sheep in many shades. The wool is spun by a mill local to Lesley, and is left un-dyed, designed and knitted by Lesley, close to her sheep. 

The Cabinet of Curious Pots & Creatures – Melodie Cook

Ceramic sculpture is now an established part of Melodie’s artistic practice. Added to her extraordinary still life work using pastels and charcoal.

Hopton Leather – Sarah Woodcock

“I aim to make pieces in my leatherwork which are both beautiful and useful. Using the highest-quality natural materials and traditional craftsmanship, I want each piece to last and be loved, passing on through generations, and becoming more beautiful through time and use as they age”. 

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.

Opening times: 10am-5pm, Thursdays to Saturdays

Location: First floor Showcase Gallery at designermakers21

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Saori VII, Exhibition of Weaving | 6th – 27th November 2025

 SAORI VII

An exhibition showcasing work by
East Anglian SAORI weavers.

This collection provides an opportunity to experience some of the exciting and diverse range of work created by weavers throughout East Anglia.

All the artists practise SAORI weaving as part of their process. All pieces, like their makers, are truly unique. Most work is for sale and makes great presents!

We look forward to seeing you in November.

The exhibition runs from Thursday 6th – Thursday 27th November 2025.

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

Location: Upstairs Exhibition Space at designermakers21, Diss

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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 – 27th 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