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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 Solstice Craft Fair Saturday 21st June

Diss High School A-Level Art Exhibition 26th 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 12th – 21st September

October

Exhibition 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 Craft 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.

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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.

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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
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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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Print Exhibition | 21st March – 20th April 2024 *Extended until 27th April*

A celebration of Print by artists working in a range of Printmaking disciplines. The exhibition runs from the 21st March to 20th April in The Space Upstairs at designermakers21. Open Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

and on Saturday 13th April, come along to PRINT IN ACTION, a day of printmaking demonstrations and ‘Have a Go’ activities!

print exhibition poster 2024 at designermakers21 21st march to 20th april
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Events Programme 2024

February

FREE ‘Have a Go’ afternoon, try out different Crafts with our members | 24.02.24 12pm-4pm

March/April

Print Exhibition | 21.03.24 – 20.04.24
‘Print in Action’ a day of demonstrations and workshops with our members and visiting artists | 13.04.24

May

Re-Use Exhibition | 02.05.24 – 25.05.24
‘On the Hoof’ Ceilidh at Roydon Village Hall, dm21 fundraising event | 03.05.24 (evening)
‘Have a Go’ day, try out different Crafts with our members | 04.05.24 11am-3pm
‘Re-Use in Action’ a day of demonstrations and workshops with our members | 11.05.24

June

Mosaic Workshop with member Joy Holden, dm21 fundraising event | 01.06.24
Diss High School Exhibition | 13.06.24 – 22.06.24

July

Design Nation East Anglia Exhibition | 04.07.24 – 27.07.24
Meet the Artists (Saturday), with process demonstrations | 20.07.24

August

Summer Expo ’24, Public Open Art Exhibition | 01.08.24 – 24.08.24
September/October
Artist Salon with Essex Cultural Diversity Project at designermakers21 | 07.09.24 11am-3.30pm
‘SILICA’ Exhibition at Diss Corn Hall | 14.09.24 – 19.10.24
‘SILICA In Action’, a day of demonstrations by our members and visiting artists | 28.09.24

November

SAORI Weaving Exhibition | 07.11.24 – 28.11.24
Christmas Craft Fair at designermakers21 | 30.11.24

December

‘Seeing Wonder’, an Exhibition by Anya Temple & Louise Thompson | 05.12.24-21.12.24