We're still collecting donations
On the 19th January 2024 we'd raised £4,957 with 82 supporters in 69 days. But as every pound matters, we're continuing to collect donations from supporters.
Dartmoor Makers CIC Launch Fundraiser
by Dartmoor Makers in Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom
Total raised £5,216
raised so far93
supportersDartmoor Makers is a not-for-profit community pottery studio & creative workspace where people can connect through the act of making.
by Dartmoor Makers in Newton Abbot, Devon, United Kingdom
Dartmoor Makers CIC
Creating community
Who we are…
Dartmoor Makers is a not-for-profit community pottery studio and multi-disciplinary creative workspace, working for social change through creative experiences. We want to change the world through art and craft, make a happier, healthier community and build an ethical and environmentally conscious business.
What we offer…
High quality, affordable educational and therapeutic workshops and a state-of-the art open access ceramics studio and multidisciplinary workspace - the first on Dartmoor!
Who it’s for…
EVERYONE!!!
Join us and help us to unite the community and improve wellbeing and creative life experiences for all.
Why what we're doing is special...
By providing a place to make and connect we are working towards combating some of the difficulties of our time, including reducing loneliness and social isolation, fostering a sense of wellbeing and belonging and strengthening our community and resilience through a more connected and creative life.
How we share the love…
Standard membership is tiered to income so we can subsidise access for low-income individuals and families. The money generated by our membership, courses and makers incubator space will go back into the community allowing us to run affordable, subsidised therapeutic workshops and 1-1 sessions for:
- Those with mental health conditions
- Children and youth groups
- Children and adults that are recovering from trauma
- Those experiencing loneliness or isolation
- Those who have been referred to us as part of social prescribing
- Please do get in touch if you think we have left anyone out!
Be part of our journey…
You can access our studios in the following ways:
- Studio membership
- After school / weekend / holiday clubs
- Workshops and educational courses
- Children's birthday parties
- Creative drop-ins
- Supporter membership
- Become part of our time exchange team!
Support our work…
We couldn't do this without you!!! If you would like to see this enterprise succeed then we need your support. Take a look at our rewards - there is something for everyone from children's craft clubs to gift vouchers or full membership. Our aim is to fully equip the pottery studio and creative workspace offering a small but perfectly formed ceramics workshop and multi-disciplinary creative workspace that can be accessed by all.
The money we raise through our Crowdfunding campaign help pay for the following:
- Four new Shimpo throwing wheels and height adjustable stools
- A new single phase top loading kiln
- Building modifications including shelving, clay trap, clay processing space, kiln installation
- Website with booking function
- Advertising and marketing
- Furniture such as tables, chairs and stools
- Tools such as knives, turning tools, banding wheels
- Materials such as clay, glazes, oxides, slips
- Equipment such as clay bins, wooden bats, kidneys, sponges, rolling pins
- Running costs such as insurance, electricity, broadband, premises rent and wages
- And most importantly a tea and coffee station for hot drinks and tea breaks
If we reach our target any money on top of this will allow us to do the following:
- Subsidise studio membership and workshops for those that would not otherwise be able to afford it
- Receive social prescribers referred to us by the NHS
- Work with vulnerable adults and children
- Collaborate with local charities and organisations to offer free or subsidised classes to those who are most in need
- Put on free community events
For a full breakdown of start-up costs please get in touch.
Where to find us...
We are the proud tenants of two newly built, well-insulated studio spaces in Bellacouch Meadow, Chagford. We'd love to welcome you into our cosy space so pop in and say hello. Follow the link below to take you to our front door!
https://w3w.co/donates.glance.poem
Meet the team...
Dartmoor Makers was set up by Hatt Reiss, Kit Moore and Nicky Scott, all of whom wanted to create a place where the creative community of Dartmoor could come together and bring about real social change. Collectively, the team have decades of experience in education and have a broad skillset in arts and craft including ceramics, photography, design, and fibre craft.
Rewards
This project offered rewards
£10 or more
£10 Gift Voucher
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.
£20 or more
£20 Gift Voucher
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.
£40 or more
Pottery Membership (Part-time) per month
Discounted part-time membership giving you 4 hours per week of studio time for just £10 per week! (Full price £55). We are hoping to be fully equipped by February 24. This package is for those with previous pottery experience/ have completed a 4-week course. This is a 12 month commitment. We will be in touch to set up a direct debit. Please allow 1 hr of your first visit for induction. Contact us for tiered memberships.
£45 or more
Kids Craft Club x 5 weekly sessions
Afterschool/weekend/holiday Kids craft club sessions. Usually £10 per 1 hours session. Predicted start date: Mid January 24. All our team are experienced educators and DBS checked. *A range of times and dates will be made available subject to a successful crowdfunding campaign.
£45 or more
Children's pottery club (x3 sessions)
(usually £54) We are excited about starting these weekend taster sessions for our creative youngsters. We have lots of fun sessions planned from 'Making your own monster' to pencil holder pinch pots. Each session will run for 1.5 hours. We will fire your little one's creations and arrange for you to collect them when they are ready.
(Suitable for absolute beginners.)
All our team are experienced educators and have been DBS checked.
£45 or more
Adults Pottery Taster session
This two-hour session will introduce you to pinch pots and basic hand building. There will be a variety of sessions to attend and make everything from jewellery pots to soap dishes. We will glaze and fire your creations and arrange collection. (Times and dates tba with weekday and weekend options available). Please keep an eye on our social media for times and dates. Full price sessions = £50 per session grab a bargain and support our work!
£50 or more
£50 Gift Voucher
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher has been created with our taster session in mind. However it can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.
£76 or more
Pottery Membership (Full-time) per month
Discounted membership giving you 8 hrs a week of studio time for £19 per week! We are hoping to be fully equipped by February 2024. This package is for those with previous pottery experience or who have completed a 4-week course. This is a 12 month commitment. We will be in touch to set up a direct debit. Please allow 1 hr of your first visit for induction. Full price = £95. Please contact us re tiered memberships.
£100 or more
£100 Gift Voucher
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.
£100 or more
Children's birthday party (up to 10 children)
An arty party for your little one to celebrate their birthday or special event in their life. Duration 1 hour. £100 is our basic package which includes music and making. Please contact [email protected] to discuss specific / additional requests - subject to additional costs.
£150 or more
4 week beginners hand-building course
No pottery experience required - this course is for absolute beginners. We will take your through basic hand-building techniques and you will make several pieces which will be fired for you to take home. Weekday and weekend options available. Full price outside of crowdfunder = £175 per person. Grab a bargain and support our work! Times and dates tba.
£150 or more
£150 Gift Voucher (handbuilding)
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher has been created with our hand-building 4-week course in mind. However it can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.
£175 or more
4 week beginners throwing course
No pottery experience required - this course is for absolute beginners. We will take your through basic throwing techniques and you will make several pieces which will be fired for you to take home. Weekday and weekend options available. Full price outside of crowdfunder = £195 per person. Grab a bargain and support our work! Times and dates tba.
£175 or more
£175 Gift Voucher (beginners throwing)
The perfect Christmas present for the creative in your life. Paper vouchers can be collected from our studios. Please contact [email protected] to arrange. This voucher has been created with our 4-week throwing course in mind. However it can be redeemed against any of our products to the same value or less. Cash change cannot be given but credit can be transferred or topped up.