The Makers Exchange | Craft Market & The Ideas Exchange | Devizes at Devizes Corn Exchange

The Makers Exchange

The Makers Exchange is a new craft event celebrating outstanding regional makers.

Across the weekend the historic Devizes Corn Exchange will become a lively marketplace of contemporary craft, bringing together some of the South West’s most skilled designer-makers.

Visitors will discover beautifully presented stands of ceramics, textiles, woodwork, jewellery, clothing and homewares, all designed and made by the makers themselves.

Alongside the marketplace there will be live demonstrations and creative workshops, offering visitors the chance to see tools, materials and process in action and to learn more about the skill behind each piece.

Whether you come to browse, to meet the makers or to find something exceptional to take home, The Makers Exchange promises a vibrant weekend celebrating the creativity of the region.

The Ideas Exchange

Friday 22 May | 6.30–9pmThe Peppermill Hotel, Devizes

The Makers Exchange begins with a special evening event for artists, makers and creative people.

The Ideas Exchange is an informal gathering featuring a talk and demonstration from knitwear designer and farmer Katie Allen of Cotmarsh Farm. Katie will share insights into her work and the journey from fleece to finished knitwear.

The evening will include time for conversation and networking with others working across the creative industries.

Many thanks to Original Glory for their support of this event.

For more information and to book your tickets head here.

Key Information

The Makers Exchange Market

Saturday 23 May Sunday 24 May 10.30–4.30 Devizes Corn Exchange

Entry £2 Children free (on the door only)

Tea, coffee and homemade cake available throughout the weekend.

Throughout the weekend

Many more makers will be demonstrating their techniques including, The Guild of Traditional Upholsterers, The Spinners, Weavers and Dyers Guild, Aimée Alice Payton lampshade maker, Hannah Cantellow print maker, and many more.

You can have a go yourself at spinning and weaving, or the experiment with the magical cyanotype printing process.

Live Demonstrations

There will be many demonstrations throughout the weekend will include:

Katie Allen (Katie Cotmarsh) – Knitwear Designer & Farmer, Cotmarsh Farm near Marlborough

Katie Allen, also known as Katie Cotmarsh, creates distinctive knitwear inspired by her flock of sheep and the rhythms of life on her Wiltshire farm. She will open the Makers Exchange weekend as speaker at The Ideas Exchange, sharing the journey from fleece to finished knitwear.