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.
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 Expo ’24 – Call for Submissions
designermakers21 will be hosting our fourth Summer Open Exhibition from August 1st to 24th in the Upstairs Gallery.
Submissions are invited from artists over 18, professional or amateur. This year there will be a fee of £5 per entrant. The exhibition will remain free to visitors. This will be a friendly, fun and inclusive event celebrating local talent, so why not come and make an exhibition of yourself?!
Entry Requirements are:
- 1 item per entrant (at the curator’s 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 25th and 27th July and collected after the exhibition on the 24th from 4pm, and before 31st August
- All items must 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 your 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 not to exhibit a piece that might be dangerous, offensive or simply not fit up the stairs!
Please register your interest via email to:
joy@jhmosaics.co.uk
and
kateweltonceramics@gmail.com
Showcase Exhibition | May – July 2024
We are delighted to welcome three local artists to the Showcase for May, June & July.
Exhibiting work are Becky Whatley, Charlotte Todd and Matt Reeves.
Becky Whatley, back by popular demand, works wonders with wood, pyrography and oil paint to produce stunning pictures. Becky is also showcasing her needle felted creatures.
Charlotte Todd is presenting her collaged pieces. Made using repurposed materials, these pictures are very attractive.
Matt Reeves, of Wood Glow Designs, is displaying his hand crafted furniture and homewares.
Visit the Showcase gallery upstairs at designermakers21 every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
‘Spring into Action’ Grand Draw, dm21 fundraising for essential building repairs | *Grand Draw extended – Tickets on sale until Friday 3rd May*
We are fundraising again here at designermakers21!
‘Spring into Action’ Grand Draw is raising funds for essential building repairs & improvements to 21 St Nicholas Street.
ONE lucky ticket holder will win this bundle of Craft, handmade by our members! Tickets are £5, and available from designermakers21 Thursday-Saturday between 10am and 5pm until Friday 3rd May.
The single winning ticket will be drawn at our Ceilidh night at Roydon Village Hall on Friday 3rd May. The prize winner will be notified by phone.
Art Workshops with Birks Holden | Fox Wood Forest School
First Saturday of the month, from 4th May 2024, 10am-1pm
Relaxed, friendly, fully tutored class
Fox Wood Forest School, Brewers Green, Roydon, IP22 5SD (parking available on site)
Adults/Children, individual 3hr session £25 per person
Two Children £45, Three Children £60. Participating parent/carer £5.
Materials and refreshments included
To book, and for further information please contact Clare by text on 07870813643 or email clarebirksholden@gmail.com
Summer Expo ’23, Open Art Exhibition | Thursday 3rd – Saturday 26th August , in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21
Our third open exhibition, Summer expo ’23 features the work of over 60 artists, working across many disciplines. The show is a celebration of local talent and creativity.
Open until 26th August, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
*Submissions now Closed* Call for Submissions | Summer Open Exhibition August 2023
We are inviting submissions to the third Summer Open Exhibition, to be held in the Gallery Upstairs from the 3rd to 26th August. Submissions are on a first come first served basis, and limited to one piece per artist. To register your interest please email joy@jhmosaics.co.uk and kateweltonceramics@gmail.com.