At the Forum, 10am to 4pm each day!
What's On
Norfolk's celebration of creativity is back, from Sat 13 to Sun 21 April, at The Forum, Norwich. Each day is different, with free tasters and exhibitions from 10am to 4pm, plus workshops and talks. There's something for everyone!
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Stitching the World Together
American makers joining up Loose Ends.
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From Craft to Career 2024
How do people turn their passions into pounds and their crafts into careers?
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Hand Spinning: Have a Go
Try out wheel or a drop spindle
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Have a go for FREE. Try something new. Meet the experts. Be inspired!
The Norfolk Makers Festival is a celebration of creativity for everyone, from the curious beginner to the expert enthusiast. It's free to enter and full of free opportunities to have a go and get hands on. The programme ranges from wood carving to weaving, from sewing to sculpting, from quilting to digital art. Most events are held at The Forum, in Norwich.
Heritage and Treasures
The agony of corsets, the history of spinning, Korean royal dress and weaving icons. An anniversary exhibition in The Gallery, plus talks and films, from the Costume and Textile Association.
Paint, Draw, Print
From watercolours, lino cut printing and virtual reality drawing, to paper rolling, cartooning, fantasy map-making, and crafting with shells and mud! Free 'have-a-gos' and workshops for all ages, interests and abilities.
Self Portraits: Life Goals
The centre piece in The Forum's Atrium this year is a gallery of self portraits created by people living in Norwich, most of them using paint and charcoal for the first time. Enjoy these thoughtful snapshots and the personal messages behind them.
Margaret: The Complete Collection
All Margaret's astonishing installations in a once-in-a-lifetime exhibition in the Lower Gallery. Meet the knitter who delighted two Queens, one princess, Darcy Bussell, Grayson Perry and Rod Stewart!
Celebrate Local Talent
The theme for 2024's juried textile art exhibition is Under the Surface, featuring work from textile artists, both amateur and professional, living in Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambs. A wonderfully eclectic and imaginative show of local talent.
Making Things A Bit Better
Becoming absorbed in creative activity, whether alone or in the company of others, is good for the body and mind. Click here to see a selection of events, taking place at this year's Festival, that may introduce you to a new group or help with some of life's challenges.
