The Suffolk Craft Society - Friends & Makers of Craft, Suffolk UK

Suffolk in the City now open at London Craft Week

11th - 17th May 2026

We’re delighted to be back with a vibrant showcase of outstanding Suffolk Craft Society makers, curated by our patron Trevor Pickett. From time-honoured techniques to bold new ideas, the show will offer a compelling snapshot of Suffolk’s thriving craft scene at its very best. Join us at Pickett London, Mayfair from 11th–17th May 2026. More details here >>

Farewell to SCS Chair Juliet Bowmaker

With both sadness and gratitude, we bid farewell to our Chair, Juliet Bowmaker, as she steps down after four highly successful years.

Throughout her tenure, Juliet led with care, thoughtfulness and quiet diplomacy, bringing a fresh, impartial perspective that proved invaluable to the Society. Her ambition and determination helped raise the profile of the Suffolk Craft Society far beyond the county, championing the quality of members’ work and building meaningful connections along the way.

Vice Chair Liz Chester and former Secretary Sarah Woodcock reflect on Juliet’s time with the Society >>

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Suffolk in the City at London Craft Week
Suffolk in the City 2026 is open
We are delighted to return to London Craft Week with Suffolk in the City, our second exhibition as part of this internationally celebrated festival.

SCS Seeking a new Chair

With sadness and gratitude we bid farewell to our current Chair, Juliet Bowmaker as she steps down after four highly successful years. We are now seeking a new Chair to take on the leadership of one of the most prominent arts organisations in the East of England. This is a voluntary position, usually held for a three year period. The role requires leadership and management qualities but also enthusiasm for quality crafts and preferably knowledge of the creative sector. It offers the opportunity to hold a high-profile role in an active and well known craft society and become the face of Suffolk Craft Society in the East of England and beyond. The role is supported by an active Committee and can be tailored to fit the skills of an incoming candidate. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, a Job Description can be found here or from the Secretary. Please contact the Secretary for more information about this exciting opportunity.

Crossing Crafts

The Suffolk Craft Society is delighted to be part of an exciting collaborative project with the Society of Designer Craftsmen, inspired by the Pairings initiative led by Alice Kettle Hon FSDC.

Bringing together makers from both societies across different disciplines, the project encourages the exchange of ideas, exploration of new perspectives and the development of fresh, creative approaches. An inspiring preview of the work was shared at the Celebrating Collaboration event in April, offering an early glimpse into this evolving partnership, which will culminate in exhibitions in 2026.

We look forward to sharing further updates as these creative conversations unfold >>