A home for gifted crafts people
designermakers21 is hosting a Summer Exhibition from 29th July to 21st August. Entry is free, and open to anyone over 18, professional or amateur. This will be a friendly, fun and inclusive event celebrating local talent, so why not come and make an exhibition of yourself!!
Entry details and requirements below.
Relaxed, friendly, fully tutored class
First Saturday of the month
Starting on Saturday 5th June 2021 1pm-4pm, at Fox Wood Forest School, Brewers Green, Roydon, IP22 5SD (parking available on site)
£22 per workshop, including materials and refreshments
Class sizes are kept small to ensure each student is assured individual attention, so please book in advance to guarantee your place.
To book and for further information please contact Clare by text on 07870813643
or email: clare@birksholden.co.uk
Enjoy exploring different drawing and painting techniques, mark making, and using different materials.
Dress for Mess and Wrap up Warm!
First Saturday of the Month
Starting from Saturday 1st May 2021 10am – 12noon
£15 per workshop, including materials and refreshments
Location: The Barn, Fox Wood Forest School, Brewers Green, Roydon, IP22 5SD
‘A magical place where children can have adventures…’
Class sizes are kept small to ensure each child is assured individual attention, so please book in advance to guarantee your place.
To book and for further information please contact Clare by text on 07870813643
or email: clare@birksholden.co.uk
*All artist talks on May 22nd are now fully booked.*
However, all exhibitions at designermakers21 and The Corn Hall are still free to access during the day, with some drop in demonstrations happening at designermakers21. Please be aware that numbers are limited at both venues due to the current restrictions. We look forward to welcoming you.
In collaboration, designermakers21 and The Cornhall Diss are putting together 4 exhibitions in Constructed Textiles from 21 May – 26 June.
At The Corn Hall there will be exhibitions by Margo Selby, a celebration of Weave (a collection of artists practising weave) along with Yoshi Shionagawa, a photographer.
Open Monday – Saturday 10 – 4pm.
At designermakers21 a vibrant and colourful exhibition by local SAORI weavers.
Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 – 5pm.
This exhibition unites SAORI weavers showing the boundless and creative potential that exists within and connects us all.
Textiles in Action – Demonstrations and Talks
In collaboration, designermakers21 and The Cornhall Diss are putting together 4 exhibitions in Constructed Textiles from 21 May – 26 June.
At The Corn Hall there will be exhibitions by Margo Selby, a celebration of Weave (a collection of artists practising weave) along with Yoshi Shionagawa, a photographer.
Open Monday – Saturday 10 – 4pm.
At designermakers21 a vibrant and colourful exhibition by local SAORI weavers.
Open Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays 10 – 5pm.
This exhibition unites SAORI weavers showing the boundless and creative potential that exists within and connects us all.
The next Showcase will run throughout May, June and July 2021. We are excited to welcome three artists to the showcase exhibition space, which is located on the first floor at designermakers21. Exhibiting work will be Fehmi Gokes, Frances Overy and Becky Whatley.
Fehmi Gokes – Mosaic Art Mosaic pictures, mirrors, tables and interior/exterior features made using a variety of materials such as ceramic, glass and wood.
Frances Overy – Textile Art Contemporary Textile Art, created using a variety of techniques. Hand stitched elements are added to felted and woven backgrounds, alongside contemporary ‘Gold Work’.
Becky Whatley – Paintings & 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.
You can visit the Showcase from the 1st May 2021, during our usual opening hours Thursday-Saturday 10am-5pm.
