Help shape the future of contemporary craft in the Southwest. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Board of Trustees and support our vision for creativity, education and community. 

Make a Matchbox World

Free Activity | 18 July - 10 October 2026

27 June - 5 September 2026

Anita Reynolds, Lucy Spink and Rebecca Walklett

Available in-store and online now.

4 July - 12 September 2026

Maker Showcase: Printmaking, wood engraving.

18 July - 10 October 2026

New approaches by our Maker Members.

(thumbnail image: Eleanor Bartleman’s piece from this year’s Summer Show)

1 August - 19 September 2026

by Imogen Taylor-Noble and students

12 September - 31 October 2026

and other natural Japanese fibres

19 September - 14 November 2026

Maker Showcase: Ceramics

7 November 2026 - 16 January 2027

Christmas Showcase

21 November 2026 - 16 January 2027

Maker Showcase: Printmaking.

Contemporary Crafts for Christmas

Thumbnail image: Pink Moon Paper Craft (2025 exhibitor)

The Grade II listed waterwheel at Riverside Mill has undergone major repairs.

We are thrilled to announce The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded MAKE Southwest £127k for our project: Reviving Riverside!

Adult Workshop

5 weeks starting Tues 8th Sep 2026 10:30am to 1:00pm

Adult Workshop

5 weeks starting Tues 8th Sep 2026 2:30pm to 5:00pm

Adult Workshop

5 weeks starting Wed 9th Sep 2026 2:00pm to 4:30pm

Adult Workshop

5 weeks starting Wed 9th Sep 2026 6:00pm to 8:30pm

for the KUDZU: and other natural fibres in Japan exhibition

Friday 11 September 2026, 3pm - 5pm

Workshop with Tatsuhiko Murai and Ryoko Murai, visiting tutors from Japan

Saturday 12 September 2026, 10am - 1pm