Derbyshire Makes is a new, three-year programme of cultural activity across the county, an inspiring celebration of making in all its forms. It launches with a free festival, an annual event taking place in the spring across six distinct local Hubs. Threading its way between these will be the Museum of Making’s mobile makerspace, The Makory – while a mass making project will invite thousands of people to get stuck in from anywhere in the county. Inspired by Derbyshire’s unique relationship with making, each year will build on the last.

Each hub will host a weekend of activities designed to inspire participants to explore cultural heritage, local stories, and making practices.

Hub Locations & Dates -The hub weekends will take place over six weeks in March and April 2025 in the following locations:

• Chesterfield 28th – 29th March with artist Verity Foster
• Heanor 5th & 6th April with artist Verity Foster
• Cromford 12th & 13th April with Gordon MacLellan
• Glossop 15th & 16th April with Tim Campbell
• Bolsover 19th & 20th April with artist Sophie Gresswell
• Swadlincote 26th & 27th April with artist Jenny Stevenson

Images (c) Richard Tymon