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Derbyshire Makes celebrates a landmark second year
Thousands of people came together to make, create and connect across Derbyshire in 2026. Discover the stories, activity and impact behind the numbers.
Women Who Make Festival at Masson Mills
From a Textile Past to a Circular Future
South Derbyshire in Stitches - A Derbyshire Makes Project
Every stitch tells a story. Discover how South Derbyshire’s people, places and memories became four remarkable community quilts.
Inspire Derbyshire’s next generation
Derbyshire businesses and industry professionals are invited to get involved in STEAM into ACTION: Derbyshire Makes Our Future.
Artists Call Out: STEAM into ACTION Schools' Challenge 2026–27
Help inspire the next generation of makers through hands-on STEAM workshops in schools across Derbyshire.
Dare to Dream: Summer Dreams Challenge
Make a Flag for the Future
Meet the team behind the Dare to Dream finale
Award-winning, RIBA Chartered practice Intervention Architecture will work with communities across Derbyshire to create the spectacular 2027 finale installation.
A Wonderweb of Women
A whirlwind of creativity, courage and finding your people – Artist Tania Holmes shares her Derbyshire Makes journey.
Launching the STEAM into ACTION Schools' Challenge - Now Closed
Could your school take on the challenge?
The Ripple Effect
Creative & Community Grant Story: A Community Wearable Art Project.
Well Dressing In Chesterfield
Heritage Grant Story: Bringing Well Dressing Skills to Town
The LampLight Project
Heritage Grant Story: Preserving Mining Memories for Future Generations