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Christopher Milham

Pink Sky
Christopher Milham
Modern contemporary artist working in oil, acrylic, watercolour.
Chris's paintings are modern contemporary, inspired by the Suffolk coastline and landscape. He paints as a full time artist at his studio.
Website
Christopher Milham Artist website
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 28/29 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Claire Fernig

Claire from Spinnaker Glass
Claire Fernig
From traditional leaded windows to delicate fused-glass jewellery.
Working with lead, copper foil and fused-glass techniques from a small studio based in Felixstowe, Suffolk.
Tuition
Yes
Website
https://www.spinnakerglass.co.uk/
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Claire Fuller

Claire Fuller
Claire Fuller
Abstract and hand built ceramics.
Hand built ceramics. I work with the clay to create individually shaped tactile pieces.
June 2025 Opening Dates
Not opening

Clare Gaylard

Flamework
Clare Gaylard
Sculpting molten glass in the flame.
I sculpt Murano glass in an intense flame to create wearable art. Flamework (Lampwork) is the tabletop version of glassblowing.
Tuition
Yes
Website
http://www.claregaylard.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Come Hither Gallery

The gallery in the garden of 1 Hither House
Come Hither Gallery
Probably the smallest art gallery in Suffolk!
A gallery full of East Anglian art. This summer hosting a special exhibition to coincide with Suffolk Open Studios.
Website
Come Hither Gallery
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025, 21/22 June 2025, 28/29 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Cressida Pye

Blue Glow
Cressida Pye
Artist working primarily in digital print and paper.
My interests lie in visual perception and the figure-ground relationship.
Website
https://www.cressidapye.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
Not opening

David Elliott Stained Glass

David Elliott Stained Glass
David Elliott Stained Glass
Stained, fused, mosaics and traditional painted glass
Stained glass panels in traditional and contemporary original designs.
Tuition
Yes
Website
https://davidelliottstainedglass.co.uk
June 2025 Opening Dates
28/29 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

David Gillingwater EAGMA

David Gillingwater EAGMA
David Gillingwater EAGMA
Portraits, still life and landscapes in oil paint
David produces portraits in oils, both formal and informal. Also know for his still life and local Suffolk landscape in oil paint.
Tuition
Yes
Website
https://www.portraitsinoilpaint.co.uk
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

David Spiller

David Spiller
David Spiller
Painting, ink and wash, mixed media innovations.
Landscape, seascape, rivers and beaches in a range of media.
Website
http://www.dgspiller.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025, 21/22 June 2025, 28/29 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Dawn Wylie

Max. - Oil painting 30cm x 30cm
Dawn Wylie
Makes paintings and drawings of things she loves.
Dawn paints from the heart. The paintings she makes are of things she loves, whether a place, an animal, or a wonderful reminder.
Website
https://www.instagram.com/_createdbydawn_?igsh=OHl5bzhkZ2JpNTl3&utm_source=qr

Deborah Francis

Deborah Francis
Deborah Francis
Acrylic painting, pen and ink drawings.
Acrylic painting, pen and ink drawings. With an interest in still life, subject matter includes ceramics, glass, flowers and fruit.
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025

Dee Nicholson

Ginkgo Silk Scarf
Dee Nicholson
Textile artist specialising in landscapes and shibori.
My inspiration is nature and landscapes including the Norfolk and Suffolk coastline. I specialise in shibori using woad and indigo.
June 2025 Opening Dates
14/15 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

De Marie Ceramics

Quality with luxurious style
De Marie Ceramics
Pottery and ceramic jewellery
From scrumptious mugs and innovative soap dishes to elaborate statement jewellery pieces.
Tuition
Yes
Website
http://www.demarieceramics.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
14/15 June 2025, 21/22 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Denise Ann

Denise Ann
Denise Ann
Abstract artist in the Waveney Valley
Abstract artist working with mixed media. Inspired by nature walks and the coast.
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Denise Franklin

Fragments III
Denise Franklin
Oil, Cold Wax & Mixed Media
Working with oil, cold wax, mixed media creating textures and depth within multilayered surfaces. Abstract and semi abstract landscape/seascape.
Website
https://www.denisefranklinartist.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
14/15 June 2025, 21/22 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Diana Kazemi

Landscape bowl
Diana Kazemi
Wheel thrown domestic ware in stoneware and porcelain
Fine domestic ware in both stoneware and porcelain clays made on the wheel. A small range of ceramic jewellery.
Tuition
Yes
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025, 14/15 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Diana Mckenna

Otter in a Spin (Lino print, 30 x 45cm)
Diana Mckenna
Experimental work inspired by a love of nature
Working with various materials, drawing is my first love, I enjoy colour using paint and pastels, Lino and silk-screen printmaking on paper and fabric.
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025

Dominica Yannaghas

The Green Jug and Brown Teapot
Dominica Yannaghas
Painter of Flowers/Still life
Expressive and joyful oil-paintings of flowers, exploring the seasons and the ebb and flow of life. Workshops offered.
Tuition
Yes
Website
https://www.dominicayannaghas-artist.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
21/22 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Donna Goymer ART

Donna Goymer ART
Donna Goymer ART
Contemporary Landscape Artist
I am inspired by the narrative of the landscape. I explore this through printmaking and painting.
Website
http://www.donnagoymerart.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
14/15 June 2025

Dr Mary Heller

Townscape
Dr Mary Heller
Amateur painter working mainly with abstract impressionism
I like to convey my impression of the subject, rather than an accurate representation.
Website
GoDaddy
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Eleanor Usher

Eleanor Usher
Eleanor Usher
Abstract, still life painting in oils and pastel
Drawing in colour with pastels and painting with oils, combining abstract patterns with still life and discovering patterns in landscape.
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Elizabeth Coventry

Chair and cushion and handmade sketch books
Elizabeth Coventry
Fabrics for the home created from botanical paintings.
Bespoke curtain fabrics, upholstery, cushions and handmade Japanese bound sketch/note books created from my original botanical art works.
Website
Elizabeth M H Coventry, Botanical Artist
June 2025 Opening Dates
14/15 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Emma Buckmaster

Ceramic dish
Emma Buckmaster
Printmaker and Potter
Ceramics decorated with glazes made from local materials and drawings and etchings of trees and the landscape.
Website
http://www.emmabuckmaster.com
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Esther Day

Loved & Home
Esther Day
Oil and acrylic painter.Spiritual. Coastal.
Acrylic and oil painter specialising in conceptual work that speaks into our holistic wellbeing and spirituality.
Website
http://www.kadoshsoulspace.co.uk
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes

Esther Keeble

Peace
Esther Keeble
Watercolour and oil painting
Watercolour and oil paintings inspired by the everyday, such as local landscapes, homelife and animals.
June 2025 Opening Dates
Not opening
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LayerTree – Sculpting Wood with Steam and Imagin LayerTree – Sculpting Wood with Steam and Imagination LayerTree brings a modern sensibility to the ancient art of steam bending – reshaping wood through heat and moisture into elegant, functional forms. From lighting and furniture to garden pieces and giftware, every piece is designed with precision, purpose and a strong respect for the material. Founded by product designers Myles and Madeleine, this husband-and-wife team has spent over a decade refining their approach. Sustainability is built into every bend – steam bending is a low-energy, low-waste method that preserves the integrity of the wood without carving it away. Alongside their finished pieces, LayerTree also runs hands-on experience days, sharing their specialist knowledge and helping others create beautifully bent wood objects of their own. For a wider look at creative craft across the region, the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a great place to start. Explore more at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #LayerTree #SteamBending #SustainableDesign #SuffolkMakers #ContemporaryCraft
Kate Laydon – Quiet Moments in Oil and Acrylic Kate Laydon – Quiet Moments in Oil and Acrylic Kate Laydon’s paintings explore the gentle beauty of everyday subjects – still life arrangements, soft-hued flowers, and landscapes that balance observation with mood. Working mainly in oil, with some acrylic, her pieces carry a subtle energy rooted in careful composition and colour. Influenced by artists such as Ben Senior, Tim Patrick and Richard Diebenkorn, Kate’s work reflects a love of structure and form, while leaving space for atmosphere and feeling. Her studies at City Lit and the Royal Drawing School have helped shape an approach that is both thoughtful and instinctive. For those drawn to thoughtful, contemporary painting, the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is the perfect place to see what local artists are creating. Find out more at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #KateLaydon #OilPainting #StillLifeAndLandscape #SuffolkArtScene
Liesel Lawrence – Form, Fire and Function Liese Liesel Lawrence – Form, Fire and Function Liesel Lawrence creates ceramics that sit at the intersection of purpose and artistry – high-fired stoneware pieces that are as tactile as they are thoughtful. Her work spans domestic ware, hand-built sculptural forms and occasional raku firings, often finished with light glazes over multi-coloured surfaces. Trained originally as a sculptor in Hamburg and later at Camberwell School of Art, Liesel brings a sculptor’s eye to the ceramic form – whether she’s throwing a useful vessel or building something more abstract and expressive by hand. Working from her studio in Suffolk, she exhibits through Anglian Potters and Suffolk Open Studios, continuing a long-standing practice that values both utility and imagination. For those curious about the range of ceramics being made in the region, the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a great opportunity to explore. Find more Suffolk makers at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #LieselLawrence #SuffolkCeramics #StonewareAndRaku #FunctionalCraft
Tracy Laudat – Abstract Works That Invite Reflec Tracy Laudat – Abstract Works That Invite Reflection Tracy Laudat’s paintings are driven by intuition – rich with movement, texture and colour that speak more to feeling than to form. Working in acrylics, she plays with the interaction of opaque and translucent layers, allowing her compositions to shift and shimmer with depth. Originally from London and now based in Suffolk, Tracy began painting during the COVID lockdown as a personal and therapeutic escape. What began as a quiet outlet soon evolved into a confident and evolving abstract practice – one that invites each viewer to interpret her work in their own way. Her paintings are known for their fine details and subtle embellishments – visual moments that pull you in the longer you look. Tracy regularly exhibits and takes part in creative events across the region, which she shares via her website and social media. For anyone looking to explore local creativity, the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a great place to start. Find out more at www.suffolkopenstudios.org or follow Tracy’s work online. #TracyLaudat #ContemporaryAbstract #AcrylicArt #SuffolkArtist
Sally Ladbrooke – Colourful Conversations with t Sally Ladbrooke – Colourful Conversations with the Landscape Sally Ladbrooke works in layers – of media, colour and meaning. Drawing from plein air sketches made in her garden or out in the Suffolk landscape, she transforms those moments into mixed media pieces that burst with life and texture. Using watercolour, acrylic inks, oil pastels and the occasional fragment of gelli-printed tissue, Sally builds compositions that are bold yet thoughtful. Still life subjects are a recurring theme – but never still. Colour and composition work together to inject energy into every piece. She’s an active member of several local art groups and enjoys the shared inspiration that comes from working alongside others – whether tackling the same subject or simply exchanging ideas. If you’re curious to explore the vibrant and varied art being made in the county, the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a brilliant place to start. See more at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #SallyLadbrooke #MixedMediaArt #SuffolkLandscape #StillLifeReimagined
The Kirins – A Life in Collaboration The Kirins The Kirins – A Life in Collaboration The Kirins are a West Suffolk-based artist couple whose shared practice blends drawing, watercolour, ink and chance. After first meeting at art college in London in the 1980s, their paths crossed again decades later – leading not just to marriage, but to a creative partnership grounded in trust, openness and artistic curiosity. Their collaborative works explore themes ranging from architecture and human interaction to reimagined classical narratives. There’s a gentle boldness to what they do – layering styles, switching hands, and embracing the unexpected. While their individual voices remain distinct, their joined practice brings something new and often surprising to life. Exhibiting together since 2016, The Kirins are represented by Bell Fine Art and London Contemporary Art. They’ve also supported cultural institutions and charities through their art – seeing creativity and community as naturally intertwined. The Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a perfect place to explore artists working together, individually – and everything in between. Discover more at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #TheKirins #CollaborativeArt #SuffolkArtists #DrawingAndBeyond
Belinda King – Rhythm, Light and the Landscape W Belinda King – Rhythm, Light and the Landscape Within Belinda King’s landscapes are not about place so much as feeling – shifting skies, layered hills, the rhythm of trees in silhouette. Working mainly in oils and acrylics, her colourful, stylised paintings are shaped by mood, memory and imagination rather than precise geography. Having trained at St Martins School of Art in the 1960s, Belinda’s career has spanned printmaking, painting and teaching. She was a founding member of Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop and has exhibited widely, with a recent solo show Landscape Unlocked at Burgh House in Hampstead. Now based in Assington, Belinda continues to explore the emotional power of landscape – using quick pencil sketches as a starting point for work that often edges towards abstraction. Teaching remains part of her creative rhythm, with private drawing and painting classes held locally. The Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn (21–31 August) is a great way to explore what local artists are making now – from traditional to experimental, expressive to abstract. You can see more of Belinda’s work at belindakingartist.co.uk or follow her on Instagram at @belindakingartist #BelindaKingArt #LandscapePainting #SuffolkArtScene #OilAndAcrylic
Suffolk Open Studios Late Summer Exhibition – co Suffolk Open Studios Late Summer Exhibition – coming soon! 📅 21–31 August 2025 📍 Holton Lodge Barn, near Halesworth 🆓 Free entry – all welcome! We’re excited to invite you to the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition – a vibrant celebration of local art in a beautiful rural setting. Featuring original work from painters, printmakers, ceramicists, sculptors and more, this is the perfect chance to discover new artists, get inspired, and maybe even take home a unique piece of art. Art, inspiration, countryside views – what more could you want? Please help us spread the word! If you’re a Suffolk Open Studios member or art lover, we’d love you to share this post on your own social channels and invite your followers to come along. Let’s make this summer showcase a huge success! #SuffolkOpenStudios #ArtExhibition #SupportLocalArtists
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