What's On
Find out what's happening for Derbyshire Makes.
MARCH 2025
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Derbyshire Makes Festival - Heanor
A celebration of all things handmade in Heanor

Reimagine, Transform and Create Anew: A Weekend of Fun with Waste!
Get ready to dive into the world of creativity and reimagine waste as something generous, generative, and transformative

Listening Lounge
Sink into a sofa, pop on a pair of headphones and listen to stories that celebrate the extraordinary power of everyday making in our local communities

Dare to Dream workshops
Join artist Karen Logan to repurpose and reinvent old textiles to create banners and flags to dream a better future

The Makory
Look out for The Makory, a mobile maker space on wheels

MAKE Room Workshop
A place for thinking about how we can all connect with Nature

Hands-on Heanor
Furthest from the Sea are inviting families to get creative together

Embroidered Stories with Lise Bennett
Join artist Lise Bennett to embellish our giant embroidered map of Amber Valley with your stories and stiches

Hubbub Theatre in Residence
Chillout tunes from our Hubbub DJ’s and creative activities all day

Heanor Community Craft Fair
Artisan crafts and foods from local suppliers

Community Living Room - Val & Trev Radio
Drop into ‘Val & Friends Community Living Room’ for a spot of mischief, making and mayhem

Festival Flock with Michelle Reader
Create your own bird from recycled materials with artist Michelle Reader