Norfolk Makers Festival 2023

Community. Creativity. Collaboration.

Thank you to everyone who took part in the Norfolk Makers Festival in March 2023, and to the many thousands who visited, had a go at creative activities, attended workshops and enjoyed all the demonstrations and exhibitions.

Producer, Jayne Evans, at the 2023 Festival.

The Festival was delighted to work with so many partners -

  • Norwich University of the Arts

  • Norwich Cathedral

  • St Peter Mancroft Church

  • Young Norfolk Arts Collective

  • Norfolk County Council's Adult Learning

  • City College Norwich

  • Common Threads Press

  • Curious Spark

  • Henderson Trust

  • The Garage

  • Norfolk County Council's Library Services

  • The Business and Intellectual Property Centre

  • Norfolk Museums Service

  • Norwich Castle

  • New Routes

  • Norwich Puppet Theatre

  • Redo Norfolk

  • The Rare Breeds Survival Trust

And many, many more individual artists, community groups, businesses, charities and creative projects.

2023 Facts and Figures

“Folks really can’t believe it is free for them to have a go and take things away with them. It’s so rare today, which makes it special and accessible to everyone from all backgrounds. I hope it continues for many years to come.”