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Derbyshire Makes History Film Commission
Derbyshire Makes History is commissioning six new short films to explore the county’s rich heritage of making - and is inviting filmmakers to apply.

Wisdom of Water: Making Space at Whitfield Well
Gathering, Creating and Caring at Whitfield Well

MAKE Room Periodical 3
Now available

Derbyshire Makes Recommends...
Courses from DACES to inspire making across Derbyshire

MAKE Room Periodical 2
Now available

Derbyshire Makes History launches
Derbyshire County Council secures grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund to deliver a new two-year countywide programme to support heritage skills development

Sites of Resilience
Making, Listening and Reimagining at Craft Wood

Create Growth Programme Derby/Derbyshire
Fully funded business support programme for Derby/shire creatives

Create Growth: Designer Maker Business Support
High quality product photography for local businesses

Artist Karen Logan shares her research findings
Textiles heritage in Heanor

Derbyshire Makes Festival 2026 dates announced
Next year's festival will take place across six weeks from 11 April - 16 May

What is inspiring MAKE Room?
Glassball Studio share resources that are helping to inform MAKE Room