26th March 2026
Creative Futures: Skills for Sustainable Practice A new professional development programme in partnership with Barbican Creative Hub, Lincoln We’re delighted to launch our first exclusive professional development programme in collaboration with Barbican Creative Hub in Lincoln. Creative Futures: Skills for Sustainable Practice is a carefully curated series designed for designers, makers, and creative professionals looking…
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16th March 2026
In spring 2026, we launch an exciting NEW collaboration with Yorkshire Sculpture Park, as part of their biannual MADE showcase. 20 renowned craftspeople and members of Design-Nation will be displayed in YSP’s main visitor centre, and all work will be for sale: Alma Boyes, Beverley Sommerville, Elizabeth Sinkova, Bekky May, Caroline Brogden, Hannah Heys, Jade…
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24th February 2026
We are delighted to present a collaborative exhibition by 15 professional and associate members from Design-Nation’s Nottinghamshire Cluster Hub. ‘Growth’ will tour to TWO venues in the Midlands this spring. Exhibiting artists: • Barinder Designs • Debbie Barber • Denise Coupland • Hannah Lane • Jan Garside • Jane Frost • Jayne Middlebrook • Jill Riley • Kate Bajic • Mary Johnson •…
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20th February 2026
You’re invited… Date & Time: Thursday 12 March 2026, 7.00–9.30pm Venue: The Hub, Sleaford Hosted by: Andrew Tanner – Creative Industry Lead, Design Author & Voluntary Brand Ambassador for Design-Nation Preston Fitzgerald – Collector, Curator & Brand Ambassador for Design-Nation Clare Edwards – Director, Design-Nation & The Hub Evening Reception Highlights: Drinks and Canapés Reception After Hours Tour, Talk…
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19th January 2026
We are delighted to present work by 14 professional, graduate. and associate members from Design-Nation’s North West Cluster Hub. Exhibiting artists: Nerissa Cargill Thompson • Toby Cotterill • Helen Foot • Juliette Hamilton • Anne Haworth • Tone von Krogh • Dan Morrison • Rachel Peters • Elizabeth Sinkova • Beverley Sommerville • Aneliya Soyanova…
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15th January 2026
The Cultural Enterprises Conference and Trade Show has featured in Design-Nation’s calendar of events since 2019 and we’re excited to be showcasing 10 fantastic designer makers at the 2026 show. It takes place at ICC Birmingham, 9-11 February. Spanning a range of craft disciplines including textiles, jewellery, ceramics and print, our exhibitors are looking forward…
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