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Who we are

The Design and Making Centre (DMC) was founded in 1986 to foster designing and making in Cornish schools. The DMC has continued to grow; it is now an award winning technology centre, providing resources nationally and worldwide for all key stages.

The Centre has received generous support from Cornwall LEA, the Gatsby Charitable Trust, NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts), DATA (Design and Technology Association) and the Belling Charitable Foundation.

What we do

We provide:
  • a vision of Design and Technology
    - centred around creativity and innovation
  • advice and support for all teachers
  • easy to use planning strategies
  • illustrated teaching resource packs
  • 'best value' materials and equipment
  • training for teachers and support staff
  • loan service of equipment for Cornish schools