Derbyshire Makes Festival - Heanor

Join us in Heanor for a weekend of free, family friendly activities, workshops and pop-up performances celebrating all things handmade. Whether you’re an experienced maker or want to have a go at something new, it’s time to get stuck in.

Drop into the Community Living Room for a spot of mischief and making as local hosts Val & Trev (Maison Foo Theatre) broadcast live from Heanor Market Place in their pop-up living room! Joining them will be local makers, growers, sewers and shedders, sharing their skills and stories, as part of this fun ‘live radio’ show special.

Cosy up in Val’s listening lounge for a bit of community crafting and connecting and listen to stories that celebrate the extraordinary power of everyday making in our local communities.

Add yourselves to our Community Makers Gallery to tell us what you love to make and get involved with our Big Community Skills Share on Sunday 6 April - a chance to share your skills and learn from your neighbours.

On Saturday 5 April and Sunday 6 April get hands on with Upcycling Workshops led by local artists and creatives repurposing old household items, textiles and resources. Learn new skills with Swanwick Men’s Shed and make your very own wooden bird box to take home. Look out for The Makory, a mobile maker space on wheels, inviting families to hop on board for free making workshops hosted by local artists in collaboration with Derby Museums.

Furthest from the Sea will be programming pop-up performances and activities over the weekend including families getting creative together and adding their handiwork to community art project Hands-On Heanor.

There will be free family friendly activities at Infinite Wellbeing Community Centre. An accessible space hosted by Hubbub Theatre with chillout tunes from Hubbub DJs and creative workshops all day including crafting, percussion, drumming, puppet making, movement and games.

On Saturday drop-in to Heanor Community Fair at St. Lawrence Church for a treasure trove of fabulous artisan crafts and foods from local suppliers. And don’t miss Heanor’s weekly outdoor market that will be operating alongside the event across both days offering fresh produce, unique handmade goods and seasonal stalls.

Check out the individual event listings for more details.

Programmed by Make/Shift.