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The Weighbridge Studio

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The Weighbridge Studio
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Four artists - ceramics-paintings-prints-sculpture
Andrew, Meggan and Amie Haslen, joined by Susie Scott, create an eclectic range of artworks at the heart of Suffolk.
Biography/Details

Andrew, Meggan and Amie all live and work at College Farm in Preston St Mary. Meggan and Amie run a framing business from here, with Susie joining the team in 2024. All four are artists - together they form The Weighbridge Studio.

Andrew Haslen is an internationally acclaimed wildlife painter, printmaker, sculptor and author who has appeared on TV and radio. He co-owned The Wildlife Art Gallery in Lavenham for thirty years before concentrating on his art full-time. He is a long-serving member of the Society of Wildlife Artists. After being diagnosed with Parkinson’s, he has had to adapt his way of working which brought sculpting back into his practice while his painting has become even more free and expressive. Andrew’s favourite subjects are the more colourful of our native birds like kingfishers, woodpeckers and finches. Hares also play a big part in Andrew’s work, having hand-reared three - giving him the opportunity to produce a body of work that culminated in the publication The Winter Hare.

Amie Haslen is a painter and printmaker drawing inspiration from the land; in particular her garden, nearby wildflower meadow and woodland. As well as depicting the larger landscape, its smaller creatures are a constant source of inspiration too - from butterflies and moths, to bees and bugs! Amie makes sketches on location using them as reference when developing finished works in the studio. Capturing the vitality of the place and its inhabitants is pivotal to Amie. Whether painting or printmaking, she always builds up layers of colour and texture to create dramatic, expressive images. Being outside and observing the insects as they weave through the sculptural plants and flowers brings great joy, as does working in a landscape that she knows well and loves dearly.

Meggan Haslen is a ceramist, who enjoys throwing colourful stoneware items. She likes designing functional, tactile pots for everyday use. Ideas come from her interest in the countryside and her love of geometrical patterns. No two firings are ever the same, and it is with wonder that she opens the kiln. Meggan has always had a creative career. Starting as a scientific illustrator, moving on to being a painter specialising in animal portraits, building a signwriting studio, and then becoming a picture framer. Whilst she continued to run her picture-framing business, she started pottery lessons and soon became hooked.

Pottery is now without doubt her biggest passion. Glaze-making and the continual journey of learning and experimenting provides a constant delight. She loves the feel of clay in her hands and is at home throwing on the wheel or hand building; creating bowls, mugs, plates and jugs. Making patterns using sgraffito and mishima is the newest venture, a search for the perfect balance of fun and functional. The avenues of exploration are endless, and she is never happier than pottering about in her pottery.

Susie Scott describes herself as a ‘maker’ of abstract works that shift in tandem with everyday life. She draws inspiration from ephemeral moments - the traces and trails of our times - and her fascination with the in-betweenness of things in both nature and the human condition.

Susie lives, works and walks in the beautiful wilds of Suffolk, obliquely weaving recurring thoughts, words and observations into the abstract layers of her work. Her choice of materials and processes - as well as the physical act of making - shift in response to the world around her and become integral to the narrative. Whether using cyanotype processes, upcycled materials for sculptural projects, paper clay for ceramic works or combining drawing and collage with mixed media painting – she always aims to invite alternative perspectives and conversations about the world we share today.

We very much look forward to welcoming you to our open studio this June!

andrewhaslen.com

amiehaslen.com

Susie's instagram @susie_artist and new website coming soon!

Meggan's instagram @meggan.meggan15

Website
https://amiehaslen.com/470-2/
Facebook Page
https://www.facebook.com/amie.haslen
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/susie_artist/
June 2025 Opening Dates
7/8 June 2025
Studio Address
College Farm, Church Lane, Preston St Mary, Sudbury, Suffolk
Postcode
CO10 9NQ
Studio Directions
Down lane to left of church signposted College Farm only, house on LHS
Wheelchair Access?
No
Visit by Appointment at Other Times?
Yes
Social Media Sharing
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Ruth McCabe’s work is rooted in her relationship Ruth McCabe’s work is rooted in her relationship with landscape – particularly the quiet, often fragile edges of the Suffolk coast. Her contemporary abstracts in oil, watercolour and collage explore the emotional undercurrents of place, shaped not just by light and line, but by stillness, solitude, and the inner world we bring to what we see.

A former psychotherapist, Ruth brings a rare depth of awareness to her creative practice. Her process is intuitive and patient – staying with the uncertainty until form and feeling begin to align. In her words, “The onlooker is invited to relate to what they see, through what they feel.”

Her watercolours have gained national recognition, with work exhibited at the Mall Galleries and Bankside Gallery in London, and collected internationally. 

Ruth is also exhibiting selected pieces at the Holton Lodge Barn Late Summer Exhibition – a wonderful opportunity to experience her work in person.

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Amanda Marks brings her deep love of wildlife and Amanda Marks brings her deep love of wildlife and storytelling into her vibrant felt and pastel artworks – each piece celebrating the magic of the natural world. Often accompanied by poems or short narratives, her creations invite you to pause, look closely, and feel a little wonder.

With a life shaped by adventure – from paddling a canoe down the Congo to crossing India’s living root bridges – Amanda’s travels have long influenced her creativity. Now based in Otley, she draws inspiration from her Suffolk surroundings, creating tactile wool paintings and vivid soft pastel pieces that reflect her reverence for nature and the wild.

You’ll find her work on display as part of the Late Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn – open today and well worth a visit.

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Mabel & Co brings together weaving, letterpress an Mabel & Co brings together weaving, letterpress and pottery from their restored studio near Orford. With a Hattersley loom salvaged from the Isle of Lewis and century-old printing presses, every piece tells a story of patience, heritage and quiet beauty.

You can see a glimpse of their work this August at the Holton Lodge Barn Late Summer Exhibition – alongside a wide mix of work from Suffolk Open Studios members.

Find them at mabeland.co or pop into their Orford shop, open daily 10–4.
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Living near the Suffolk coast, Ruth Lyne draws dai Living near the Suffolk coast, Ruth Lyne draws daily inspiration from her surroundings – the shifting skies over Felixstowe, the winding paths by the Deben and Orwell. Her work doesn’t aim to replicate these scenes but instead expresses how they feel – through texture, tone and movement.

Working with acrylics on canvas, paper and wood, Ruth paints intuitively using scrapers and spreaders rather than brushes. She’s recently begun layering gelli-plate monoprints of seedheads and stems into her work – adding delicacy and rhythm to her already expressive mark-making.

After years as a jeweller and glass artist, painting has become Ruth’s main creative outlet. Her work is currently on show at the Holton Lodge Barn Late Summer Exhibition – a perfect place to discover it up close.

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If you’re out and about near Halesworth, do pop If you’re out and about near Halesworth, do pop into Holton Lodge Barn – it’s a beautiful space filled with vibrant, varied work from artists across Suffolk.

Whether you're looking to discover new names, find something special for your walls, or just soak up a bit of creative inspiration, it’s well worth a visit.

📍 Holton Lodge Barn, The Street, Holton, IP19 8PN
🕙 Open daily, 21–31 August, 10am–4pm
💫 Free entry – all welcome

If you're a Suffolk Open Studios member or simply an avid art lover, we’d really appreciate your help spreading the word – please feel free to share this post or create your own to encourage visitors. Every share helps!

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✨ What a night! ✨ The Private View at Holton ✨ What a night! ✨

The Private View at Holton Lodge Barn took place last night and was brilliantly attended. The photos don’t quite capture the atmosphere – our social media manager was far too busy welcoming visitors and helping with sales to take many!

If you’re at a loose end this bank holiday weekend (or anytime next week), do pop in. The barn is a stunning setting and the exhibition has been so thoughtfully curated – it’s absolutely worth a visit.

📍 Holton Lodge Barn, near Halesworth
🗓 Open daily, 10am–5pm, until Sunday 31 August

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If you’re at a loose end this afternoon or fancy If you’re at a loose end this afternoon or fancy something a bit different after work, you’re very welcome to pop along to our Private View at Holton Lodge Barn.

It’s a relaxed, informal chance to see the exhibition before the crowds – filled with beautiful paintings, ceramics, sculpture and prints by a lovely group of Suffolk artists.

Expect creativity, conversation, and maybe even a glass of something cold while you browse.

No need to book – just come along and say hello.

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NOW OPEN – Holton Lodge Barn Summer Exhibition a NOW OPEN – Holton Lodge Barn Summer Exhibition
at Holton Lodge Barn, near Halesworth

21–31 August | Open daily 10am–4pm

Step into a beautiful barn full of original Suffolk art. From vibrant seascapes and atmospheric landscapes to sculpture, ceramics, prints and mixed media, this group exhibition brings together a rich variety of work from talented local artists.

Whether you're looking for something unique for your home or just fancy a relaxed wander in a stunning rural setting, we’d love to welcome you.

Free entry – parking on site – work for sale.

Keep an eye out for artist spotlights and behind-the-scenes glimpses over the coming days!

#SuffolkArt #HoltonLodgeBarn #ArtExhibition #SuffolkCreatives #SupportLocalArtists
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