04.03.2026
Derbyshire Makes Swadlincote is back 10.00am – 4.00pm on Saturday 25 April 2026, for another free, fun-filled day of making to the heart of Swad – and five other hubs across Derbyshire.
Meet local makers, try hands-on workshops, explore brand-new exhibitions, watch live demos, and enjoy performances across Swadlincote town centre. This year’s festival celebrates how our past, present and future are woven together, from mining and pottery to textiles, flax and sustainable craft inspired by the National Forest.
Have a go on the pottery wheel with Derek Harbinson, take part in textile workshops in the Town Hall, make your own Bretby Pottery sunburst logo at the Magic Attic, or explore Lamplight: an interactive story trail centred on our mining heritage. There really is something for everyone!
https://www.derbyshiremakes.co.uk/whats-on/swadlincote/derbyshire-makes-festival-swadlincote-2
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