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The latest news and stories relating to Derbyshire Makes.
PROJECTS
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
Lady of the Loom
Creative & Community Grant Story: Weaving Heritage, Stories and Community
Derbyshire Makes Our Future
Clare Limb reflects on the STEAM into ACTION pilot project and how creativity, engineering and hands-on making inspired the next generation of Derbyshire makers.
Bedrock of Bolsover
Heritage Grant Story: Bringing Traditional Building Skills to Life