8th November 2025
To mark 25 years of championing excellence in British craft and design, Design-Nation presents Beneath the Surface: Material and Meaning — a powerful and poetic exhibition exploring how materials hold stories, memories, and emotion. Opening at The Hub in Sleaford on 6 December 2025, the exhibition brings together the work of leading Design-nation members from … Continued
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5th November 2025
As leaves fall from the trees, temperatures drop and the nights draw in, we welcome to the warmth of the Design-Nation hearth yet another lovely group of designer-makers as new members. These twenty-eight talents are established and emerging, recent graduates and long established, with a wealth of experience and inspiration to charm craft enthusiasts everywhere. … Continued
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29th October 2025
This autumn, Design-Nation took contemporary craft on a nationwide journey – from the historic Victoria Baths in Manchester to the stunning Regency Townhouse in Brighton, and the creative heart of Lincolnshire at The Hub. Three inspiring exhibitions showcased the breadth, skill and imagination of 66 Design-Nation members: The Beauty of Becoming | 13 September – … Continued
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29th August 2025
Design-Nation is delighted to return to the Great Northern Contemporary Craft Fair in Manchester this October with a special showcase: Material Conversations. This exhibition brings together a vibrant group of artists working across ceramics, textiles, and jewellery. While rooted in tradition, their practices draw inspiration from nature, architecture, technology, travel, memory, and heritage. Together, they highlight … Continued
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28th August 2025
Acclaimed artists and designers to showcase their work in a unique Brighton venue. Design-Nation’s South Cluster Hub will exhibit their work at the Regency Town House this October, showcasing the best in contemporary design and art – in a beautiful Grade I listed period setting. The exhibition will comprise a bold and striking collection of … Continued
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27th August 2025
In a world that often values speed, perfection, and polished results, The Beauty of Becoming offers something different. This inspiring exhibition invites you to discover the quiet magic of making and the beauty that lives in imperfection and change. Featuring the work of 16 associate and graduate members of Design-Nation, the exhibition explores how creativity thrives through … Continued
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