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Become a Trustee
Riverside Mill, News
Become a Trustee
Riverside Mill, News

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. 

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Riverside Mill, News
Our Charity Card Range
Riverside Mill, News
Our Charity Card Range
Riverside Mill, News

Available in-store and online now.

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Riverside Mill, News
Making Futures™ 2026
Arts University Plymouth, Conference, News, Event, GMI
Making Futures™ 2026
Arts University Plymouth, Conference, News, Event, GMI

International Research Conference

Thursday 29 - Saturday 31 October 2026

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Arts University Plymouth, Conference, News, Event, GMI

News Archive

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Great Big Green Week 2026
Great Big Green Week 2026

Activities at MAKE Southwest and beyond

13 - 21 June 2026

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CRAFT Festival 2026: Bovey Tracey
CRAFT Festival 2026: Bovey Tracey

Our friends at the CRAFT Festival will be back in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, June 12 - 14.

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Great Big Green Week 2025
Great Big Green Week 2025

Activities at MAKE Southwest and beyond

7 - 15 June 2025

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CRAFT Festival 2025: Bovey Tracey
CRAFT Festival 2025: Bovey Tracey

Our friends at the CRAFT Festival will be back in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, June 6 - 8.

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Young Artists’ Competition
Young Artists’ Competition

Bovey Tracey Community Fridge and MAKE Southwest

Artwork submission deadline: Saturday 31 May 2025, 6pm

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Free Heritage Craft Workshops for Families and Young People
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.

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David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts
David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts

Applications now open! Deadline: 31 December 2025, 8pm

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Maker Member Show 2025 Awards
Maker Member Show 2025 Awards

President’s Prize
Selection Committee Award for Excellence
Green Maker Initiative Award
People’s Choice Award

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David Canter Memorial Fund: 2026 Awardees
David Canter Memorial Fund: 2026 Awardees

Recipients of this year’s DCMF grants.

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MAKE Southwest’s Landmark Waterwheel is turning again
MAKE Southwest’s Landmark Waterwheel is turning again

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

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Renowned Ceramicist Sue Pryke joins MAKE Southwest as an Honorary Fellow
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.

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Reviving Riverside with The National Lottery Heritage Fund
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!

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The Green Maker Initiative Book
The Green Maker Initiative Book

Only available for purchase at MAKE Southwest.

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Green Maker Initiative Season
Green Maker Initiative Season

November 2024 - January 2025

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Great Big Green Week 2024
Great Big Green Week 2024

Activities at MAKE Southwest and beyond

8 - 16 June 2024

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Seeking Sustainability in the Crafts
Seeking Sustainability in the Crafts

Tuesday 23 April 2024 at MAKE Southwest

10.30am - 12.30pm
OR
2.30pm - 4.30pm

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David Canter Memorial Fund: 2024 Awardees
David Canter Memorial Fund: 2024 Awardees

Recipients of this year’s DCMF grants.

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David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts
David Canter Memorial Fund - Grants for Crafts

Applications now open! Deadline: 15 March 2024, 5ppm

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Young Green Maker Initiative
Young Green Maker Initiative

Run your own sustainable fashion accessory brand!

Free making course for 13 - 17-year-olds.

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Café Now Open!
Café Now Open!

Rodney’s at MAKE Southwest open Tuesdays - Saturdays, 10am - 5pm

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Christmas Has Arrived at the Mill!
Christmas Has Arrived at the Mill!

Find the perfect gift!

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Bovey Tracey is Open for Christmas!
Bovey Tracey is Open for Christmas!

Shopping events in the run up to Christmas.

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Celebrating Age
Celebrating Age

Read the full report.

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Saturday Craft Club Report
Saturday Craft Club Report

Read the full report on last year’s Saturday Craft Club.

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MAKE Southwest & ONOMA
MAKE Southwest & ONOMA

UK / FINLAND Craft Collaboration

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Dream Clients: How to identify and contact them with The Design Trust
Dream Clients: How to identify and contact them with The Design Trust

Friday 19 May 2023 | 1:30-4pm | £20 for Maker Members/£40 for Non Maker Members

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Costing and Pricing your Craft Products and Commissions with The Design Trust 
Costing and Pricing your Craft Products and Commissions with The Design Trust 

Friday 19 May 2023 | 10am to 1pm | £20 for Maker Members/£40 for Non Maker Members

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CRAFT Festival 2023: Bovey Tracey
CRAFT Festival 2023: Bovey Tracey

Our friends at the CRAFT Festival will be back in Mill Marsh Park, Bovey Tracey, June 9 - 11.

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Exhibition Opportunity
Exhibition Opportunity

Exhibition Opportunity: Emerging Photographers

Submission deadline 28 March 2023, 5pm.

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