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.
Tag: textiles
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.
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.
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Events Programme 2023
February
‘Big Sell’, Window Display by artist Jacqui Petrie raising funds for designermakersCIO | 02.02.23 – 11.02.23
Local Appeal Public Presentation, The Gallery Upstairs | 04.02.23, 11.30am and 2pm
FREE ‘Have a Go’ Day, workshops and demonstrations by our members throughout the day | 11.02.23
March
Print Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 02.03.23-01.04.23
‘Print in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 11.03.23
April
Thornage Hall Art Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 06.04.23-29.04.23
May
10aciousdm21, a Retrospective Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 04.05.23-27.05.23
Jig ‘n’ a Gig, Fair Green Ceilidh band & Solana, The Corn Hall, Diss | 13.05.23 6.30pm
June
Grand Auction (evening event), The Gallery Upstairs | 15.06.23
Diss High School Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 22.06.23-01.07.23
July
Ceramics Exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 06.07.23-29.07.23
‘Ceramics in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 08.07.23
August
Art Expo ’23, public ‘open’ exhibition, The Gallery Upstairs | 03.08.23-26.08.23
September/October
Surface Textiles Exhibition, exhibition held in The Gallery Upstairs & The Corn Hall | 02.09.23-14.10.23
‘Textiles in Action’, a day of workshops and demonstrations with our members and visiting artists | 07.10.23
October/November
Focus on Drawing, The Gallery Upstairs | 19.10.23-25.11.23
‘Have a go Drawing Day’, The Gallery Upstairs | 11.11.23
The next Showcase will run throughout November, December and January. We are excited to welcome two local artists and a local charity to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.
Delicate textile embroidery by Yvonne Pratt, brilliant range of leather work by Mark Papworth, and wonderful Bird, Hedgehog and Owl boxes by Street Forge.
Visit the Showcase from the 3rd November during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
As part of Norfolk Open Studios, we are holding a FREE ‘Have a Go’ day on Saturday 24th September between 11am and 3pm. Come along and try your hand at a variety of different crafts with our talented members.
Have a go at: Mosaic, Aluminium Sheet Metal Work, Cyanotype Printing, Saori weaving, Clay, Sashiko and Spinning.
No booking required, however at busy times you may be asked to wait before taking part in an activity.
The next Showcase will run throughout August, September and October. We are excited to welcome three local artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21.
Beautfiul prints by Sue Welfare, bold textiles and mixed media pieces by Jo Rolfe, colourful mosaics by Cathy Fiddling.
Visit the exhibition from during our opening hours Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
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.
designermakers21 will be taking part in Norfolk Open Studios this Autumn, we look forward to welcoming you to the studios!
The studios and galleries will be open as usual every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm, as well as two additional Sunday openings on the 25th September and 2nd October. Members will be working in their studios, and available to answer questions about the processes involved in their work.
Our rolling Showcase Exhibition will be on display upstairs in the main building, and we will be hosting a FREE ‘Have a go Day’ on Saturday 24th September, where members will be demonstrating and offering mini workshop sessions. Check the website and social media for more details over the coming months.