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designermakers21 is home to a group of local extraordinary designers and crafts people. Come and bro

This unique project enables talented designers to work together in an inspiring environment, and also opens to the public to showcase their work. Come in and see where the creativity happens and buy something unique and special from the makers themselves.

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined the mending workshop yesterday with Marie Marie Mallen and Sarah Oxfam Diss for Secondhand September. A lovely atmosphere filled the space with chatter and stories about precious garments. With a bit of tlc, these were transformed with both visible and invisible mending techniques - ready to be worn for years to come. All donations go to Oxfam and designermakersCIO so thank you all for your contributions 💛

Yesterday also marked Marie’s last day in the studio as she embarks on a sabbatical year to train as a science teacher - exciting times, and we wish her the best of luck in this new venture. But fear not, you will still be able to see and buy a range of Marie’s scarfs and jackets here in the galleries at designermakers21!

05/09/2026

designermakers21 are delighted to be hosting a select group of Anglian Potters on Friday 11th & Saturday 12th September. They will have a wide range of beautiful, handmade functional pottery and ceramic sculptures for you to enjoy. You can meet the makers, see their work and treat yourself or a loved one to something special, before visiting the other 12 resident makers.

This is our first collaboration with the fabulous AnglianPotters community, but we hope it is the first of many.

The event is open from 10am-5pm each day. You can find us at 21 St Nicholas st, Diss. Norfolk. IP224LB.

Roz Rodin
Roz works in stoneware drawing inspiration from nature. She mainly hand builds and enjoys using a variety of decoration techniques.

Nick Walker
Nick Walker Art
A printmaker and ceramicist Nick is bringing a range of colourful, textured decorative and functional pottery to make you smile

Diana Ng
Ng Pottery 吳陶藝
Born in Hong Kong and educated in New York, Diana Ng is a UK-based ceramic artist specialising in porcelain. She works from her Norwich studio, taking on commissions and teaching wheel throwing

Liz Mellen
Liz Mellen Ceramics
Liz lives and work in Wyverstone, Suffolk. Her interest with clay began as a child, digging out the subsoil in her garden and making it into pinch pots. She completed her ceramic degree in Cardiff. “I am a thrower; mesmerised by the movement of the clay under my hands; the release and capture of its energy. I enjoy making functional wares for everyday use; pots that feel comfortable in the hand and bring joy to the table”.

Sally Usher
Sally Usher | Ceramic Sculpture
Sally creates figurative sculpture, exploring expression through form
“ I always loved making creatures and figures from plasticine, mud, sand and anything else I could get my hands on when I was a child, making up stories in my head of what they thought and did. I still have the sensation of playfulness and freedom when creating sculptures”.

Heather Richards
Heather Richards Ceramics
Heather will be bringing her playful, creative range of ceramics back to designermaker21. She had a Showcase exhibition here last year.

04/09/2026

This Saturday our spotlight maker is the wonderful David Whatley!

David is currently working on a copper piece, inspired by the plant Dracunculus Vulgaris, read on to find out more…and come along on Saturday to visit David in the studio- we’ll be open 10am-5pm here in Diss.

‘I have been growing a plant called Dracunculus vulgaris (meaning Little Dragon) for several years. I bought a large tuber with this interesting name from the Redgrave and Lopham plant sale about five years ago.

This year, with the exceptional heat, suited it well.
I find it a remarkably strange and beautiful plant.;It flowers for one day only.
This year there were about six stems. The flower spike , or spath, when closed resembles a fancy rolled up umbrella about two feet long.The colour is a vivid lime green with a frilly , deep purple edge.
When the spath unfurls it reveals a long ,dark purple spadix which emits a foul smell— similar to rotting fish or meat. Flies are attracted to this smell and pollinate the flower.

Here the pictures show the stages in making the flower in sheet metal .
From a full size drawing to a template, followed by a prototype made in aluminium. The final stage , which I am working on at the moment, will be in copper. . I am hoping that there will be some interesting colours ,but without the smell!‘

01/09/2026

Here we go! After a fully booked workshop in February, Joy Holden is offering another whole day workshop.
The workshop will be held in the front gallery at designermakers21, in Diss.
Lose yourself for a day, learn new skills and take home a mosaic you can treasure.
To book, email joy on; [email protected]

29/08/2026

We have an incredible range of Prints and Paintings here at designermakers21, here are just a few which are currently on display and for sale in the studios and galleries…

We have everything from lithographs to lamps, lino, screen & digital print, a range of oil, acrylic and watercolour paintings. The work shown here is by our permanent members Annette Rolston and Paul Sharrock, our honorary and associate members Janine Oxley and Jon Higham, and current residency artists Harmony Shaw, Sonia Gomez, Deb Cousins, Deborah Sedgwick and Andrew Lee.

If you are looking for a beautiful original artwork for your walls, or to gift, we have certainly got that covered! Why not come in and see these pieces up close - we’re open every Thursday to Saturday 10am-5pm in Diss.

28/08/2026

Come along to designermakers21 next Saturday 5th September for a mending workshop with our member Marie Marie Mallen and Sarah from Oxfam Diss

We all have a loved item of clothing that’s looking a little tired or threadbare. Bring along those treasured garments, and learn the skills to give them a refresh ready for wear for years to come!

Drop in workshop between 10am-3pm, no need to book, and no experience needed. A donation of £10 is suggested, which will be shared between Oxfam and designermakersCIO.

We can’t wait to see your beautiful mends!

📍designermakers21, St Nicholas Street, Diss, IP22 4LB
📆 Saturday 5th September, 10am-3pm

27/08/2026

Our Spotlight Maker this Saturday is the fab Steph Parmee Steph Parmee

Recently, Steph has been busy working on commissions, everything from bespoke glass door panels to book ends. These door panels are having a final polish before they’re off to their new home!

Steph runs regular stained glass workshops throughout the year, and is a fantastic tutor. There are still spaces available on Steph’s 2 day workshop 24th-25th October - come and learn how to design and make your own gorgeous stained glass panel.

Come and visit Steph’s colourful studio upstairs at designermakers21, learn about glass process, chat workshops and see a beautiful range of work for sale in the studio and galleries.

📍designermakers21, Diss, IP22 4LB
🕥 Thursdays to Saturdays, 10am-5pm

25/08/2026

We are thrilled to announce a day of exciting FREE creative sessions with designermakers21 members on Saturday 19th September during national Heritage Open Days Heritage Open Days

Come and take part in workshops inspired by the Winfarthing finds, and Anglo-Saxon life. Have a go at…

* Anglo-Saxon inspired bead making
* Create an Anglo-Saxon stylized animal or figure in clay
* Experience Anglo-Saxon Weaving: create a Community Cloth
* Create a mosaic inspired by the Winfarthing pendant
* Anglo-Saxon Inspired Embroidery
* Make your own Anglo-Saxon inspired clay ‘cresset’ lamp

Workshops take place at designermakers21, Diss and St Mary’s Church, Winfarthing.

All activities are FREE, however, for some, booking on the day may be required. Please head to our website for details of all sessions.

https://designermakers21.co.uk/eventsandexhibitions/

For more information about the Winfarthing Anglo-Saxon Project
head to https://www.winfarthing-anglosaxon.org/

These workshops are part of Coins and Crosses: Seeking the Anglo-Saxons in Winfarthing and Waveney, funded by The National Lottery Heritage Fund The National Lottery Heritage Fund

24/08/2026

Wow, what an amazing weekend we had FolkEast festival, running workshops in the brilliant Jane Mitchell-Finch

A huge thank you to everyone who took part in a workshop with our members- you are such a fantastically creative bunch, and we so enjoyed seeing your glass sun-catchers, lino prints, batik paintings, clay creatures & oil burners. Thank you to all who stopped by to see what we were all making, and for a chat.

Folk East is a magical place; special thanks to Mandy and team Jane Mitchell-Finch ,and the whole organisation team and volunteers who work tirelessly to bring the festival to life.

We are already looking forward to next year!

22/08/2026

Here are a few of the works of art in our 'Expo 26' Exhibition, here at designermakers21, in Diss. It is proving to be a popular exhibition with many visitors and some great responses in the comments book.
The show continues until the 29th August, open Thursday -Saturday 10-5pm.
designermakers21, St Nicholas Street, Diss. IP22 4LB

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21 St Nicholas Street
Diss
IP224LB

Opening Hours

Thursday	10am - 5pm
Friday	10am - 5pm
Saturday	10am - 5pm

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+441379640764

Website

http://www.designermakers21.co.uk/

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