6th November 2026
Our national network for contemporary craft and design continues to grow, and we’re delighted to welcome another talented cohort of creative individuals to Design-Nation. Our latest intake brings together an exciting mix of emerging and established makers, with exceptional work spanning ceramics, jewellery, textiles, furniture, glass and mixed media. From distinctive material explorations and innovative…
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6th September 2026
We’ve set up a new corner of the internet for craft! Introducing ‘In The Making’ – our new home for exploring the stories, ideas and conversations from the people shaping contemporary craft and design, and how Design-Nation is building a community to support it. We’ll talk to the people making things happen across craft and…
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18th August 2026
Design-Nation Makes Its Festival of Crafts Debut at Farnham Maltings. This October, Design-Nation will make its debut at Festival of Crafts at Farnham Maltings, bringing a curated showcase of 20 contemporary makers to one of the UK’s leading celebrations of making. Taking place on 10–11 October 2026, Festival of Crafts celebrates its 30th anniversary this…
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Design-Nation is delighted to return to the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair (GNCCF) this autumn with a curated showcase of eight exceptional designer-makers from across the Design-Nation community. Taking place in Manchester, GNCCF brings together some of the most exciting contemporary craft and design from across the UK. Our showcase celebrates the diversity of materials,…
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14th August 2026
We’re delighted to announce that Design-Nation has received funding from Arts Council England, to deliver Crafted Nation. Crafted Nation will strengthen and grow our unique Cluster Hub Network, creating a more connected, resilient and inclusive national community of designer-makers. Over the next 16 months, we’ll be working towards: 20 Cluster Hubs across the UK 560…
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5th August 2026
This September, Design-Nation presents Crafted Futures, a curated selling exhibition showcasing 35 UK-based designer-makers as part of London Design Festival 2026. Celebrating exceptional contemporary craft and the power of making, the exhibition brings together outstanding makers working across ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, wood, lighting, paper, fibre and metal. Through beautifully crafted work exploring themes including…
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