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21 Aug

Workshops, demonstrations and talks at MAKE Southwest

Image: Sarah Monk, Ceramics

This Christmas, makers take centre stage at MAKE Southwest as Find a Maker brings together two special events celebrating the people, skills and creativity behind handmade work.

On 13 and 14 November, Find a Maker takes over MAKE Southwest for a special Find a Maker Weekend, bringing our Christmas Showcase also at MAKE Southwest to life with maker demonstrations, talks, workshops and family activities. Full itinerary below.

Fri 13 & Sat 14 Nov 2026, 10am - 5pm

FREE - £46.25

Venue: MAKE Southwest

Suitable for: Adults (plus 1 kids activity)

Level: All Abilities

Visitors will be able to watch traditional and contemporary skills in action, including letterpress printing, willow work, wood carving, ceramics, leather, paper, glass and mixed media.

Friday’s programme includes workshops with Michaela McMillan* in mixed media and Patricia Dixon* in stained glass painting, alongside demonstrations from Princetown Press, willow by Making Space to Make, wood carving by William Barsley, spoon carving by Alex Finberg and pottery by Sarah Monk.

Saturday continues with ceramics workshops with Sarah Monk* and demonstrations from leather worker, Janine Partington, printmaker, Molly Lemon, paper artist, Kate Kato and glass artist, Patricia Dixon.

*Workshop prices includes all materials and tea and coffee.

Throughout the weekend, the makers will also share their stories and expertise in a series of talks, offering an insight into their materials, processes and creative journeys. To your seats, click the ticket link.

There will be something for younger visitors too on Saturday November 14th at 10.30am, with a special Draw Along with illustrator Sarah McIntyre and her Adventure Mice, alongside additional children’s activities in the Jubilee Gallery.

The Find a Maker Showcase, opens in MAKE Southwest’s Upstairs Gallery on 7 November, featuring over 20 Find a Maker members from across the UK, offering visitors the chance to discover and buy beautifully made work directly from some of the talented businesses featured in the Find a Maker directory.

Running until 16 January 2027, the exhibition brings together a rich mix of ceramics, glass, jewellery, leather, paper, print, textiles, willow and mixed media. Featured makers include Birgit Pohl Ceramics, Sarah Monk Ceramics, Teifi Woodworker, Lucy Turner, Sarah Rees Lloyd Ceramics, Elin Hughes Ceramics, Shiny Productions, Rachel Butlin Jewellery, Claire Lowe Jewellery, Janine Partington, ROCWORX, Michaela McMillan, Hatton Willow, Kate Kato, Cally Conway Prints, Gail Kelly, Beatrice Mayfield Textiles, Bridget Lane Weaving and more.

BOOK TICKETS HERE