The open weekend is produced by Tate's retail and community teams, showcasing an edit of craft-based products by London's emerging talent. Featured crafts include handmade ceramics, textiles, jewellery, bags and contemporary home accessories.
The programme is free and booking is not required.
Saturday 30 November
11.00–16.00, Maker Stalls
- Marmor Paperie
- Eunmi Kim
- Moe Asari
- Peter & Fiona Moffat Pauli
- Salt Studios
- Batch.works
- The Super Sparrow
- Archipelago Textiles
11.00-16.00, Live Demonstrations
- Ceramic bauble marbling with Marmor Paperie
- Pottery-making with Eunmi Kim
- Crafting a clay jug with Moe Asari
- Weaving with Peter & Fiona Moffat Pauli
- Marbling jesmonite with Salt Studios
- 3D printing with Batch.works
13.00-13.30, Talk: Making it in London
Annie Warburton, Chief Executive, Cockpit Arts
Behind the scenes at Cockpit Arts. Hear the story of London’s leading studios for designers and makers and how craft became cool.
14.30-15.00, Talk: Insights from the makers
Lilly Mandarano & Doreen Gittens
Hear from two makers about their work and practice.
Sunday 1 December
11.00-16.00, Maker Stalls
- Graen Studios
- Dust London
- Georgia Bosson
- Saher Oliver Samman
- Daniela Rubino
- AR Ceramics
- Sotis Studio Ceramics
- Archipelago Textiles
11.00-16.00, Live Demonstrations
- Weaving with Archipelago Textiles
- Ceramics with AR Ceramics
- Jesmonite casting with Daniela Rubino
- Pottery-making with Sotis Studio Ceramics
- Leather crafting with Saher Oliver Samman
11.30-12.00, Talk: The Power of Craft
Nicky Dewar, Learning & Skills Director, Crafts Council
Nicky Dewar highlights the power of craft and its influence on the UK's economy and diverse communities - the driving force behind the Crafts Councils work to champion learning, participation, talent development, innovation and research.
13.00-13.30, Talk: Insights from the makers
Graen Studios & Dust London
Hear from makers about their work and practice.
14.30-15.00, Masterclass: Studio demonstration with Georgia Bosson
Discover the process behind the product with designer Georgia Bosson when she transports her studio to The Tate Modern. This masterclass will guide you through her design process from initial ideas, through to sampling and finally creating a screen-printed product.