27 Sep 2021

Norfolk Open Studios 2021- Craft Taster & Demonstration Day | Saturday 9th October 11am-3pm

by Kate Welton | posted in: art & craft demonstrations, art & craft workshops, ceramics, metal work, mosaics, open studios, printing, silversmithing, weaving | 0

As part of Norfolk Open Studios 2021, designermakers21 is hosting a FREE drop-in Craft Taster Day. Come along between 11am-3pm, and try your hand at printmaking, ceramics, metalwork, mosaics and Saori weaving with our members. Our resident jeweller Kate Heath will also be demonstrating Silversmithing techniques in her studio throughout the day.

No booking required, however, if taster sessions become busy, you may be asked to wait before having a go.

While you wait there is plenty to explore; including two exhibitions, our galleries and eleven working studios.

11 Aug 2021

Inspired by 30 x 30 – Last Chance to See!

by Kate Welton | posted in: art & craft exhibitions, dm21 exhibition | 0

‘Inspired by 30×30’ exhibition in the Upper Gallery at Diss Corn Hall ends on Saturday 14th August. The exhibition is FREE to visit, and is open Mon-Sat 10am to 3pm.

designermakers21 and friends take inspiration from the theme ’30×30′ and interpret it freely to accommodate a range of 2D and 3D work across disciplines.

Artists’ work includes constructed and applied textiles, print, design, sculpture, jewellery, mosaic, stained glass and ceramics.

Hand-dyed Saori woven fabric with 30 Moons by Kim Morgan — Hand-Dyed Saori Weaving – Kim Morgan

Mixed media paintings on glass slides by Janine Oxley — Mixed Medium on Glass Slides – Janine Oxley

handprinted lampshade with moth design by Mike Fenton — Hand-Painted Lampshade – Mike Fenton

25 Jul 2021

Public Art – Summer Exhibition @ designermakers21

by Kate Welton | posted in: art & craft exhibitions, dm21 exhibition, mixed, public art exhibition | 0

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.