A home for gifted crafts people
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
We are delighted to welcome three local artists to the Showcase for November, December & January.
Exhibiting work are Marna Alberts, Keri Lowe, and David Oates.
Marna Alberts is a local surface pattern designer. Marna has recently completed her Masters degree in textile Design, specialising in the combination of digital and screen printing processes.
Keri Lowe began her journey with textiles and felting, but has since turned her hands to ceramics, a practice she has enjoyed for over 30 years.
David Oates is a children’s book illustrator and author. David uses Gelli plate printing to create powerful, textured and colourful backgrounds, and uses ink and gouache to add illustrations or artwork on top.
Visit the Showcase gallery upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
Including an exhibition of drawings in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21, and a ‘Grand Draw’ of 100 Jacqui Petrie artworks to raise funds for the Save Our Story appeal. The exhibition will be accompanied by five Saturdays of drawing events open to the public, culminating with an exciting ‘Draw-Off’ on Saturday 25th November (evening event) between two local high school 6th Form Students, who will draw collaboratively on a large scale in our gallery space.
Saturday 21st October:
Members and invited artists demonstrate different drawing techniques such as charcoal, pencil, pen & ink, with ‘have a go’ sessions.
Demonstration on the ground floor by visually impaired artist Megan Welton.
Saturday 28th October:
Book Launch of ‘Wolf and Bear’ by illustrator and author Kate Rolfe. Kate will be running children’s drawing workshops throughout the day.
Diss based illustrator Suzanne Breeze demonstrates her drawing style, and offers a chance to contribute to a joint drawing.
Book Launch of ‘Forage and Stitch’ by Caroline Hyde-Brown
Saturday 4th November:
Book Launch of ‘Forage and Stitch’ by member Caroline Hyde-Brown.
Life Drawing with clothed model, drop-in drawing sessions 11am-2pm.
Guest Artist, Alona Markina gives a talk and demonstration of her quirky drawing style, and an opportunity to draw people in a group.
Saturday 11th November:
Pyrography demonstration by artists David and Becky Whatley.
More mixed drawing techniques with members and invited artists.
Saturday 18th November:
Drawing through printmaking…
Monotype with Jacqui Petrie – drop in sessions
Lithography/etching with Paul Sharrock
Drypoint engraving with Annette Rolston (3hr bookable workshop £15pp)
