Derbyshire Makes Festival - Heanor

Learn to transform everyday objects and second hand items into things of wonder thanks to an all-star team of local makers, repairers and creative up-cyclers, hosted by mischief makers Maison Foo. Join Val & Friends in the Community Living Room for brews, banter and preloved fashion tips as they bring comedy and community connection to the Market Place alongside a good dose of cosy community stories in the listening lounge.

Step into a world of playful sound making at the Infinite Wellbeing Community Centre, where Makers in Residence Sian Watson Taylor and Rachel Scanlon invite you to meet a band of Musical Monsters. With live performances and relaxed craft tables, expect a joyful, welcoming space for all ages to listen, play, join in and make some noise. Watch the award-winning film The Nettle Dress, hear from local growers, farmers and makers, and get hands on making with local, natural fibres. Or, head out onto the streets for a town-wide pattern-spotting trail inspired by the decorative brickwork that wraps around Heanor’s historic buildings. Derbyshire Makes in Heanor turns the whole town into an open air gallery of craftsmanship and creativity.

Programmed by Make / Shift