GMI Spring Craft Fair

20 May

On Saturday 20th May, 10am - 4pm, our very own Green Maker Initiative will be taking over the Jubilee Gallery (MAKE Southwest, Riverside Mill), between exhibitions, for another craft fair with the emphasis on sustainability.

16 of our Pledged Green Makers will be selling their sustainable craft, from ceramics and jewellery to textiles and glass. The makers will choose whether they are selling seconds or if they are representing sustainability in their creative practice and process, but one thing is for sure, you’ll be able to get your hands on some beautiful handmade craft.

Not just a craft fair…

The day is shaping up to be a hotbed of activity with various exciting things planned in all four corners of the Riverside Mill throughout the day!

‘Broken‘ Book Signing with Katie Treggiden

2pm - 4pm | Retail Gallery
We will be joined by Katie Treggiden, an award winning craft and sustainability writer, podcaster, and keynote speaker championing a circular approach to design, for a signing of her new book ‘Broken: Mending and Repair in a Throwaway World’.

‘Broken’ is Katie’s sixth book, featuring a foreword by The Repair Shop’s Jay Blades.

Image credit: Adam Hollier

Wildflower Seed Giveaway

10am - 2pm | Courtyard
To celebrate World Bee Day, we'll be joined in our sunny courtyard by volunteers from the Devon Wildlife Trust who will be giving away free wildflower seeds to encourage bees back into our gardens!

We only have 60 packets to give out on a first come, first served basis, so make sure you get there early to avoid disappointment!

1 packet per person/family

Maker Demos

10am - 12pm | Maker Showcase Gallery
MAKE Southwest Maker Member, Pledged Green Maker and ceramicist, Imogen Taylor-Noble will be demoing her techniques in the surroundings of her own Maker Showcase exhibition, exploring her journey to becoming net zero in her creative practice.

12pm - 2pm | Riverside Gallery
Demo by mixed media artist and Spotlight 2023 exhibitor, Theo Crutchley-Mack.

2pm - 4pm | Riverside Gallery
Demo and ceramicist and Spotlight 2023 exhibitor, Sarah Sullivan.

Drop-in Printmaking Workshop

2pm - 4pm | Workshop Space, First Floor
MAKE Southwest’s Learning Officer, Ian Wilkins, will be hosting a drop-in printmaking activity (re-using old Tetra Paks), for young people and families.

Please note that this workshop will require the use of scalpels so children must be accompanied by an adult.

Feel free to bring along an old Tetra Pak with you, as our supplies will be limited (should be rinsed and dried beforehand).

Exhibitions

10am - 5pm | Maker Showcase Gallery
Imogen Taylor-Noble: Exploring the issues of sustainability, environmental impact, and regeneration, and finding ways to share the responsibility for making art.

10am - 5pm | Riverside Gallery
Spotlight 2023: A biennial opportunity celebrating the scale and vibrancy of our Associate Membership.  

The Makers

16 of our Pledged Green Makers will be taking over Jubilee Gallery, selling sustainable craft from textiles and glass to wood and jewellery. Princetown Press will even have a tabletop letterpress at their stall that you can have a go at yourself!