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The Summer Show 2026
18 July - 10 October 2026
New approaches by our Maker Members.
(thumbnail image: Eleanor Bartleman’s piece from this year’s Summer Show)
Under the Tree 2026
Contemporary Crafts for Christmas
Thumbnail image: Pink Moon Paper Craft (2025 exhibitor)
MAKE Southwest’s Landmark Waterwheel is turning again
The Grade II listed waterwheel at Riverside Mill has undergone major repairs.
Reviving Riverside with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
We are thrilled to announce The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded MAKE Southwest £127k for our project: Reviving Riverside!
Private View
for the KUDZU: and other natural fibres in Japan exhibition
Friday 11 September 2026, 3pm - 5pm
From Vine to Thread: Japanese Kudzu Fibre Threads
Workshop with Tatsuhiko Murai and Ryoko Murai, visiting tutors from Japan
Saturday 12 September 2026, 10am - 1pm
Circular Weaving with Japanese Fibres
Workshop with Suyoko Ito & Toyomi Harada, visiting tutors from Japan
Saturday 12 September 2026, 2pm - 5pm
Willow Basket Weaving
2-day workshop with Hilary Burns MBE
Friday 18 - Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am - 4.30pm
Book Signing & Meet the Maker
with Blandine Anderson
Saturday 19 September 2026, 10am - 5pm
Make 3 Stacking Rings with Different Textures & Finishes
Workshop with Expanded Skies
Friday 2 October 2026, 10.30am - 4.30pm
Eco Printing and Foraged Natural Dyes
Workshop with KULU Textiles
Friday 9 October 2026, 10.30am - 4pm