10 Oct 2023

“Just One More Cornetto” – Swervy World at designermakers21, ‘Authentic ragtime jazz cabaret band’ | Thursday 2nd November, doors open 6pm, music from 7pm. Raising funds for designermakersCIO ‘Save Our Story’ appeal.

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We are delighted that Swervy World will be performing at designermakers21, on Thursday 2nd November.

A traditional jazz band playing an eclectic mix of rock ‘n’ roll, jump blues, boogie woogie, surf ska, blue beat and occasionally traditional jazz! Swervy World is a national touring band, on the road since 1996. Working with all acoustic instruments, the troupe’s speciality is two fold: village hall dances in rural communities, and outdoor street parades.

Tickets £10

Doors open 6pm

Music & Dancing from 7pm

Delicious food, licenced bar & an ‘Art Tombola’

Tickets are available in house at designermakers21. Proceeds from the night will go straight to designermakersCIO ‘Save Our Story’ appeal to purchase 21 St Nicholas Street.

Swervy World gig at designermakers21 Thursday 2nd December 2023

29 Aug 2023

Norfolk Open Studios | 23rd September – 7th October 2023

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designermakers21 is taking part in Norfolk Open Studios again this September and October. The studios will be open 23rd, 24th, 28th, 29th, 30th September, and the 5th, 6th & 7th October 10am-5pm.

Come along and meet our members in their studios, learn about a variety of craft processes, and browse the work in the galleries.

On Saturday 7th October take part in Textiles in Action, a day of demonstrations and have-a-go sessions with resident and visiting textile artists.

7 Aug 2023

Textiles in Action Day , process demonstrations and drop in ‘have a go’ sessions at designermakers21 | Saturday 7 October 11am-3pm 

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Explore the textiles on display in both the Corn Hall and designermakers21. Come and join us to try your hand at a range of surface processes and watch artists at work!

Demonstrations of Surface Textiles processes with visiting artists:

Batik Demonstration with Helen Dougall

Machine Embroidery demonstration with Jean Fryer

‘Have a Go’ drop in sessions with our members:

Natural Dyeing with Caroline Hyde-Brown

SAORI Weaving with Kim Morgan

Sashiko inspired visible mending with Marie Mallen

Batik art by Helen Dougall, on Display at the Corn Hall in Diss — Batik Art – Helen Dougall

embroidered textiles — Batik Art – Helen Dougall

7 Aug 2023

SAORI V – An Exhibition of work by 21 East Anglian SAORI Weavers | 7th September – 13th October in the upstairs exhibition space at designermakers21

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Showcasing new work by SAORI hand weavers. Works include hangings, wearable pieces and yarns.

Open from the 7th September, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.

saori weaving exhibition at designermakers21 september 2023

7 Aug 2023

The Nettle Dress Film | Wednesday 13th September 10am and 7pm at The Corn Hall, Diss

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The Nettle Dress Film

Wednesday 13th September 10am and 7pm @ The Cornhall, Diss

This beautifully constructed documentary sensitively tracks the journey of textile artist Allan Brown who spent seven years making a dress by hand using only the fibre of locally foraged stinging nettles.

Full details and tickets here

the nettle dress film poster credit Dylan Howitt — credit Dylan Howitt

7 Aug 2023

A Celebration of Textiles – Surface | 2nd September – 14th October 2023, The Corn Hall, Diss

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In collaboration with designermakers21, this year’s exhibition will feature a selection of textile artists who utilise the surface of textiles to showcase their practice, encompassing a myriad of processes including: batik, natural dye, agri-textiles, fabric manipulation, embroidery and collage. The exhibitors will include designermakers21 residents, as well as eminent textile artists.

The exhibition will be held at The Corn Hall, Diss, open Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm.

7 Aug 2023

Summer Expo ’23, Open Art Exhibition | Thursday 3rd – Saturday 26th August , in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21

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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.

summer expo '23open art exhibition poster, on at designermakers21, 3rd to the 26th August 2023

7 Aug 2023

Showcase Exhibition | August – October 2023

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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.

A collection of ceramics by Ania Moszczenska, pargetted plaster reliefs by James Collier, and floral artistry by Samantha Yates.

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

11 Jul 2023

Life Drawing Workshop with Becky Whatley | Tuesday 29th August, 10am-1pm

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Artist Becky Whatley is leading a Life Drawing workshop at designermakers21 on Tuesday 29th August 10am-1pm. The workshop is £20 per person, including refreshments. Participants will need to bring their own drawing materials/equipment. Becky is generously donating all proceeds to the Save Our Story appeal.

life drawing workshop at designermakers21 Tuesday 29th august 10am-1pm

10 Jul 2023

Submissions now Closed Call for Submissions | Summer Open Exhibition August 2023

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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.