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SOS Summer Exhibition – Stewarding Sign-up (Holton Lodge Barn Gallery)

The SOS members’ Summer Exhibition at the Holton Lodge Barn Gallery, Halesworth, will run from Thursday 21st August to Sunday 31st August 2025, 10am-4pm. As always, we need your help […]

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Evocative Landscapes, Rooted in Place Lorna Hoey’s work is shaped by contrast – the high, open skies of Suffolk set against the rugged coastline and patchwork fields of her native Northern Ireland. Using pastel, acrylic and pen and wash, she creates expressive, atmospheric landscapes inspired by time spent sketching out on the water meadows and walking the local paths. Nature is her starting point, but her finished pieces often evolve through imagination – rich with texture, mood and season. Now based in Sudbury, Lorna draws on her experience as both artist and teacher, and finds inspiration in the Suffolk tradition of observation and mark-making – particularly the powerful work of Harry Becker. Her work nay be exhibited at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, running from 21–31 August 2025. You can also find her on Facebook or explore more Suffolk artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #SuffolkLandscapes #PastelAndAcrylic #LornaHoeyArt #SuffolkOpenStudios
Movement, Metal and the Magic of Shadow Spadge Ho Movement, Metal and the Magic of Shadow Spadge Hopkins works in steel and copper – shaping sculptures that shift with the light, catch the breeze, or spin on subtle motors. From Anglo Saxon-inspired forms to dogs, birds and rock legends, his creations move between concept and craft, drawing on decades of artistic experimentation and a life immersed in design, engineering and music. Whether it’s a large cormorant beside the River Deben or a delicate kinetic piece inside your home, Spadge’s work plays with contrast – volume and void, shine and shadow, control and chaos. You may be able to see his work in person at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August. Explore more at spadgehopkins.co.uk or follow him on Instagram. Discover more artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #MetalSculpture #KineticArt #SpadgeHopkins #SuffolkOpenStudios
Jill Hodgson – Art in Plaster, Paint and Cement Jill Hodgson – Art in Plaster, Paint and Cement Jill Hodgson creates textured plaster and paint pictures, cement sculptures and bold abstract forms – artwork that shifts between landscape, texture and form. Her creative journey spans over two decades, with regular exhibitions across Suffolk. Combining her experience as an interior designer with a mixed media practice, Jill also takes on private commissions tailored to complement individual spaces. You may catch Jill’s work this summer at the Suffolk Open Studios Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, running from 21–31 August. Visit her Facebook page Art in Plaster or head to her blog: grhartist.blogspot.com. #PlasterAndPaint #JillHodgsonArt #SuffolkArtists
🦋 Carolyn Hinchliffe – Nature in Full Colour 🦋 Carolyn Hinchliffe – Nature in Full Colour Carolyn Hinchliffe’s paintings celebrate the richness of the natural world – bold botanicals, vivid birds and butterflies, all captured in striking detail and vibrant acrylics. Originally trained in textiles and printmaking, Carolyn’s artistic eye is finely tuned to pattern and colour. Her work often zooms in on the delicate textures of a petal or the shimmer of feathers – those fleeting moments that might otherwise go unnoticed. Although she’s not opening her studio this summer, you may catch her work at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at the beautiful Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August. Discover more artists at www.suffolkopenstudios.org #InspiredByNature #CarolynHinchliffeArt #SuffolkArtScene
🍵 hiro ceramics – Clay, Ritual and Everyday J 🍵 hiro ceramics – Clay, Ritual and Everyday Joy hiro ceramics creates stoneware pieces designed to elevate the everyday – lemon squeezers, moss pots, candlesticks and bird feeders made with presence, purpose and playfulness. Influenced by time spent in Japan, hiro’s work weaves ritual and reflection into functional forms. Each piece is made with recycled clay, custom tools, and a sense of curiosity – encouraging those who use them to pause, reconnect, and enjoy the moment. You may find work by hiro ceramics at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August 2025. Follow her on Instagram at hiroceramics to see more behind the scenes. #MindfulMaking #hiroceramics #CeramicArt
Steve Higton – Coastlines, Light and Legacy Ste Steve Higton – Coastlines, Light and Legacy Steve Higton paints with the soul of someone who truly knows the sea. From atmospheric skies to still creeks and boats at low tide, his oil paintings capture the ever-changing character of the East Anglian coast. Originally from Nottingham, Steve’s path to professional painting wasn’t linear – a corporate career came first, but art never left his side. A chapter living in Utah reignited his focus, and on returning to Suffolk in 2008, he committed fully to the easel. Now based in Stradbroke, Steve draws constant inspiration from the landscape and the artistic heritage of East Anglia. You can see his work this summer at the Suffolk Open Studios Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August. To find out more, visit shigtonart.co.uk or follow him on Instagram @stevehigton. #EastAngliaArt #SeascapePainting #SteveHigtonArt
Mita Higton – Colour, Texture and a Sense of Pla Mita Higton – Colour, Texture and a Sense of Place Mita Higton’s mixed media paintings are vibrant, expressive and inspired by the East Anglian landscape. Layering watercolour, gouache, ink and pen with wildflowers, grasses, fabric and collage, her work captures the spontaneous beauty of nature. Born in India, Mita brings a deep sense of colour and rhythm to her art. She began painting at 40 and has followed an intuitive, self-taught path ever since – creating striking, atmospheric pieces that evoke joy and curiosity. Her work will be on display at the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August 2025. Explore more at artsumitra.co.uk or find her on Facebook: Mita Higton Art. #MixedMediaArt #EastAngliaArtist #MitaHigtonArt
Hepworth Art Club – A Community of Creativity F Hepworth Art Club – A Community of Creativity Founded accidentally in 2015, Hepworth Art Club is a group of 20 artists who meet weekly to create, connect and share ideas. With an ethos of inclusivity and creativity, the group explores a variety of media – often inspired by suggested themes, guest tutors or personal projects. Visitors to their events are treated to friendly conversation, artists at work, and of course free tea, coffee and biscuits. Their collective work will also be part of the Suffolk Open Studios Summer Exhibition at Holton Lodge Barn, 21–31 August. For more, visit www.suffolkopenstudios.org #HepworthArtClub #ArtCommunity #SuffolkArtists
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