MAKE Southwest

07/11/2026

06/11/2026

Some sneak peeks from the Curated Directory and Business School Christmas Showcase, which opens for a VIP Preview tonight in our first floor gallery 🥂

The Showcase features over 20 Find a Maker members from across the country and continues until 16th January.

Join us for a glass of fizz at the VIP Preview tonight, 6-8pm.

Then, on 13th and 14th November, Find a Maker takes over MAKE Southwest for a special Find a Maker BIG Weekend, bringing the exhibition to life with maker demonstrations, talks, workshops and family activities.

See our website for all the details.

06/11/2026

Want to sculpt like Michelangelo? Join us for a one-day sculpture workshop focused on traditional classical techniques, where you’ll learn to sculpt like Michelangelo, with MAKE Southwest Maker Member, Luke Shepherd.
At just 26 years old, Michelangelo created his masterpiece, David, which remains one of the most iconic sculptures in the world.
In this workshop, inspired by classical Renaissance training methods, you’ll delve into the art of sculpting by copying a plaster cast. This exercise will equip you with the skills, confidence, and understanding needed to sculpt with precision, mastering the art of observation, measurement, and construction. It’s on Wednesday 11th November starting at 10:30am, £90, with all tools and materials provided. Please head to our website for further information and booking details.

29/10/2026

Ever wondered how crafting can become a career? Join Emma Hogbin, Maker and Owner of , for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of letterpress printing and traditional craft.

Ink and Print: Inside the World of Letterpress Printing with MAKE Southwest Maker Member Emma Hogbin, Princetown Press

🗓️ Monday 2 November 2026
⏰ 10am-11am
🎟️ FREE
💻 Online
👤 Ages 11-19�

Emma will share her journey as a freelance maker, exploring what it’s like to build a creative career, run your own business, and turn a passion for craft into a living. There will be a live letterpress printing demonstration, so you can see what goes into creating handmade prints. Discover why skills like letterpress printing are at risk of disappearing and why preserving traditional crafts is so important.

Brought to you by .UK and as part of Discover Creative Careers Month.

Book now via the link:
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/creative-careers-month-princetown-press

24/10/2026

Under the Tree 2026 - now open!

23/10/2026

We’re putting the finishing touches to our wonderful Christmas show, UNDER THE TREE 🌲 and there are some absolute gems to be found!

Be the first to to see the goodies - come along this evening to the preview party…

FREE ENTRY
Friday 23 October
6pm - 8pm

23/10/2026

Opening tonight, Under the Tree is MAKE Southwest’s curated Christmas gift exhibition showcasing leading craft makers from across the UK.

Join us tonight from 6-8pm for our Christmas party as we celebrate the opening of the exhibition! Tickets are free, with fizz and mince pies to boot 🥂👢 there’s no better way to kick off your Christmas shopping 🎉

Throughout our Jubilee Gallery, you’ll find a wide variety of high quality handmade crafts by talented craftspeople, offering an inspiring alternative to the high street and online shopping.

The perfect place to find small-batch-produced and one-of-a-kind gifts, while shopping ethically, sustainably, and supporting makers.

Under the Tree
24 October 2026 - 2 January 2027

Open Tues-Sat, 10am-5pm
Free entry

📍MAKE Southwest, Bovey Tracey, Devon, UK

19/10/2026

Join MAKE Southwest Maker Member Blandine Anderson for a ceramic hand building workshop exploring the theme of trees.

Saturday 7 November
10:30am-4:30pm
MAKE Southwest
£95

Open to all abilities, participants will learn some of the basic hand building techniques using slab, pinching, and modelling methods.

You will have the opportunity to explore different forms and approaches, as well as using slips and texture for surface decoration.

Participants are encouraged to bring any visual ideas - photographs, drawings, collages, etc. of trees or similar forms that will help inspire and inform their making throughout the workshop.

All works will be bisque fired and can be collected after the workshop.

Please note, there will be at least a 3-4 week wait for works to dry out and be bisque fired in our kiln. All participants will be notified via email when their works are ready for collection from MAKE Southwest.

Firing costs are included in the workshop fee for x 1 medium-sized ceramic outcome (roughly 20cm x 20cm x 30cm).

Book your tickets now at the link 🎟️
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/all-activity/workshop-hand-building-trees

17/10/2026

Get to know two of our amazing volunteers, Marnie and Ellie!

Marnie and Ellie have been busy helping us with everything from exhibition set up and product photography, to shop curation and lending a hand at our Private Views.

As a charity, our volunteers are at the heart of what we do: connecting people with contemporary and heritage craft.

The run up to Christmas is one of our busiest and most exciting times of year, and we’re looking for extra volunteers to support us in spreading some festive cheer.

By joining us, you’ll help create welcoming and engaging experiences, connect with our community, and share the joy of craft with everyone who visits.

Whether you love working with people, beautiful craft, creative content, or practical behind-the-scenes tasks, there’s an opportunity to get involved.

We’re currently looking for:
- Visitor experience & gallery stewards
- Christmas retail gallery assistants
- A photography & social media volunteer
- A handyperson

You can find more info on our website, under the ‘support’ tab, and apply online.

A huge thanks to Marnie, Ellie, and all of our wonderful volunteers who generously support us 🧡

16/10/2026

It’s a ghouls’ night out at MAKE Southwest! This time of year, spirits can be crafty, but we’re craftier.

Children & families are cordially invited to ’s Creature Carnival! Make your very own mask and reveal your otherworldly self.

Idle hands can be busied with Halloween Papercrafts! Come and fashion your own spooktacular decorations. Think ghosts, ghouls, cats, spiders, witches, pumpkins, or whatever you can conjure up. Children and entities must be accompanied at all times.

What was that you saw in the corner of your eye? A ghost? Or a pigment of your imagination? Don’t panic, it’s just of , with a witch’s brew of plants and minerals, ready for you to make into your very own colourful inks!

Find out more and book your tickets at the link below 🎃
https://makesouthwest.org.uk/whats-on/events-and-workshops