Native Makers is a platform and community for creative people powered by Real art make print at Ocean Studios.
We provide support for creative entrepreneurs through makers markets, workshops and coaching.
Native Makers Markets celebrate the artistry and sustainability of craft. For nearly 10 years Native Makers events have showcase talented makers who prioritise originality, diversity, and sustaining creative practices and process. Each market features unique, handcrafted products made by hand mindfully with materials and processes reflecting a commitment to creativity and environmental responsibility.
In 2022, Real Ideas proudly inherited Native Makers from our long-term collaborator and supporter, Rosie Drake-Amery. Since then, we’ve been dedicated to continuing the vibrant momentum that Rosie and her team established. Our mission is to sustain this dynamic platform for the future, while evolving to meet the ever-changing needs of the creative community.
The experience for our visitors is just as important the experience for our makers, we believe that our markets should be free and open to all, with creative demonstrations and activities, making sure we work with collaborators to showcase making initiatives to insure our events are a family friendly day out, fuelled by delicious locally-sourced food and artisan coffee.
Across the year, our markets draw in over 100 makers from across the South West, and beyond highlighting the breadth of knowledge and making expertise regionally. We provide opportunities for start-ups, students, graduates and charities to insure you can get a foot on the market platform in a positive and supportive community.
We’re always working to develop our platform for makers, and to date our programme mostly originates from our Plymouth base, from late 2024 - 2025 you’ll start to see us popping up in new spaces, creating new events to support makers and our local communities.
Native Makers links closely to the wider Real Art Make Print programme, developing workshops, demonstrations and activities to inspire emerging makers.
ABOUT REAL ART MAKE PRINT
Real Art Make Print (RAMP) supports artists and makers, from early-stage to established practitioners, with access to specialist printmaking facilities, flexible studio space, and supportive programme of creative events and workshops including Print in Action and Native Makers.
Find out more about real art make print, events, workshops and activities over at ramp.realideas.org
‘Native Makers events have the most relaxed, friendly and approachable feel. I knew it was the right place for my first market. Instantly you feel a part of such a creative and warm group of people. Your hand is held every step of the way and you feel lifted up by the staff and fellow stall holders. It's a supportive, magical place!’ - MAKER
