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4.23, an exhibition by students from Diss High School | The Gallery Upstairs Thursday 22nd June – Saturday 1st July

A fantastic exhibition of work by A-Level Art Students from Diss High School. The students have designed a poster, and helped curate the show.

Come along to the Private View on Thursday 22nd June 4-6pm, refreshments provided.

Diss High School art exhibition at designermakers21 22nd june to 1st July
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‘The Earth Sings’ – An exhibition of ceramics and paintings by East Anglian artists | Thursday 6th – Saturday 29th July

An exiting exhibition showcasing the best of East Anglian ceramics, alongside paintings by Martin Laurance.

Featuring work by Ray Auker, John Chipperfield, Pam Schomberg, Carol Pask, Jo Arnold, Sue Maufe, Lois Thirkettle, Rob Rutterford, Rob Wheeler, Sally Thomas, Clare Goodman, Keeley Chapman, Karen Risby & Tom Thompson.

The exhibition, in The Gallery Upstairs at designermakers21, runs from 6th-29th July, and is open every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Running in conjunction is Ceramics in Action on Saturday 8th July – a day of drop in workshops and demonstrations by exhibiting artists.


A selection of work by exhibiting artists

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Showcase Exhibition | May 2023 – July 2023

The next Showcase will run throughout May, June and July. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.

A collection of paintings and drawings of birds by Martin Gibbons, Felted vessels by Connie Flynn, and Cathie Fiddling returns with her collection of Mosaics.

Visit the Showcase from the 2nd February during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.


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Postcard Art Sale

Postcard Art Sale – Of Art created in the 6×4 inch ‘postcard’ format

designermakers21 present a sale of Art created by artists well know, known, and known well by some, in a variety of mediums.

All work has been freely donated by supporters of designermakersCIO to raise funds for the ‘Save Our Story’ campaign.

The entire collection will be on display at The Corn Hall, Diss on Friday 12th and Saturday 13th May, after which it will move to designermakers21.

The Sale will commence at 6.30pm at our ‘Jig ‘n a Gig’ to be held at The Corn Hall on Saturday 13th May.

Postcards will cost £25 each and the sale will continue until Saturday 27th May when the purchased postcards will be available to collect from designermakers21. The artists will all remain anonymous until the end of the sale.

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A selection of the many Postcards which will be for sale at the Postcard Art Sale
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Thornage Hall Independent Living Spring Exhibition | The Gallery Upstairs, 6th-29th April

Art, Weaving, Woodwork and Textiles made in the workshops at Thornage Hall are on show from 6th to 29th April, during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

Dynamic, creative workshops for adults with supported needs have enabled this exemplary exhibition of skilled handwork and imaginative flair.

The artists and makers are delighted to exhibit this range of original work and welcome all visitors to see their products for sale, and to find out more about Thornage Hall independent Living.

www.thornagehall.co.uk

Thornage Hall exhibition poster April 2023
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Showcase Exhibition | February 2023 – April 2023

The next Showcase will run throughout February, March and April. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.

Pyrography, paintings & needle felted animals by Becky Whatley, Ceramic Sculpture by Rob Rutterford, and photography, embroidery & detailed dioramas in glass domes by ‘Nockles’.

Visit the Showcase from the 2nd February during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.


showcase exhibition at designermakers featuring, embroidery, ceramics and paintings
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Summer Expo 22 | Upstairs Gallery @designermakers21 11th-27th August

An exhibition of art by local people, celebrating their talent and creativity.

Featuring a wonderful variety of work including: paintings, prints, illustrations, ceramics, sculpture,
constructed textiles, mixed media.

Visit the exhibition every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm from the 11th to 27th August.


summer open exhibition poster
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Art Workshops with Birks Holden | Fox Wood Forest School

First Saturday of the month from 6th May 2023, 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


art workshop at Fox Wood forest school, Roydon
Art Workshops at Fox Wood Forest School
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Showcase Exhibition | February – April 2022

The next Showcase will run throughout February, March and April. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21. Exhibiting work will be Keeley Chapman, Gemma Hill and Becky Whatley.

Visit the exhibition from the 3rd February during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

Keeley Chapman – Ceramic Sculpture

Handmade clay sculptures, finished using a range of firing techniques including raku, saggar and smoke firing.

Gemma Hill – Photography

Gemma’s photographs often draw inspiration from nature, her dog and horse, and the local countryside. Framed and unframed prints available.

Becky Whatley – Pyrography Painting & Needle Felting

Images from the wild places of the local area, including fens and woodland. The pictures combine oil painting and pyrography, to emphasize the drawing. Needle felted animals in hand dyed colours, will also feature in this exhibition.


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Public Art – Summer Exhibition @ designermakers21

29th July – 21st August 2021

An exhibition of art by local people, celebrating their talent and creativity. On display in the Upstairs Gallery space at designermakers21, the exhibition features a wonderful variety of work including paintings, prints, ceramics, fibre art and constructed textiles.

The exhibition is free to visit, and is open Thurs-Sat 10am to 5pm.