A home for gifted crafts people
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 … Continued
Join us for an interactive workshop with local photography tutor Lucy Kayne.
A month long project celebrating drawing in its many forms. Including an exhibition of drawings in the upstairs gallery at designermakers21, and a ‘Grand Draw’ of 100 Jacqui Petrie artworks to raise funds for the Save Our Story appeal. The … Continued
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
Showcasing new work by SAORI hand weavers. Works include hangings, wearable pieces and yarns. Open from the 7th September, Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm.
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 … Continued
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 … Continued
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.
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 … Continued