Making Futures™ 2026
International Research Conference
Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026
CRAFT Festival 2026: Bovey Tracey
Our friends at the CRAFT Festival will be back in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, June 12 - 14.
CRAFT Festival 2025: Bovey Tracey
Our friends at the CRAFT Festival will be back in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, June 6 - 8.
Young Artists’ Competition
Bovey Tracey Community Fridge and MAKE Southwest
Artwork submission deadline: Saturday 31 May 2025, 6pm
Free Heritage Craft Workshops for Families and Young People
MAKE Southwest has teamed up with South West Heritage Trust and the Heritage Crafts Association to deliver a series of free workshops, fully funded by The D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust.
David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts
Applications now open! Deadline: 31 December 2025, 8pm
Maker Member Show 2025 Awards
President’s Prize
Selection Committee Award for Excellence
Green Maker Initiative Award
People’s Choice Award
MAKE Southwest’s Landmark Waterwheel is turning again
The Grade II listed waterwheel at Riverside Mill has undergone major repairs.
Renowned Ceramicist Sue Pryke joins MAKE Southwest as an Honorary Fellow
The influential designer-maker joins the organisation to advocate for craft excellence and education in the region.
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!
David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts
Applications now open! Deadline: 15 March 2024, 5ppm
Young Green Maker Initiative
Run your own sustainable fashion accessory brand!
Free making course for 13 - 17-year-olds.
