6th November to Sunday 22nd November, 10am - 4pm
Suffolk Craft Society are delighted to be returning to the beautiful historic Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds this winter for our final exhibition of the year.
We’re looking forward to bringing together a wonderful collection of contemporary craft from our talented members, all showcased within the unique surroundings of this remarkable medieval building. From ceramics and textiles to jewellery, glass and more, there will be plenty to discover and enjoy.
We can’t wait to welcome you back to The Guildhall and finish the year with another celebration of beautiful, handmade craft.
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Clay and Creativity at The Guildhall
Welcoming the ceramists joining us at the Guildhall Exhibition.
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2026 Raffle
Annual Friends Raffle Celebrates Suffolk Craftsmanship
That’s a Wrap!
Our exhibition at the beautiful Ickworth Estate has now come to an end, and we’d like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to visit us. We hope you enjoyed discovering the work of our talented makers as much as we enjoyed sharing it with you.
There was certainly plenty to enjoy – from the stunning architecture and beautiful parkland to the fantastic collection of handmade crafts on display. It was a real pleasure to spend time at such a special venue and to welcome so many visitors to the exhibition. A very special thank you also to the National Trust and everyone at Ickworth for hosting us and making our summer exhibition possible. We’re incredibly grateful for their warm welcome and for the opportunity to showcase the work of our makers in such a wonderful setting. And, of course, our thanks go to all of our talented Suffolk Craft Society makers, whose creativity, skill and passion make our exhibitions so special.
Don’t worry if you missed us at Ickworth, our next event will be at The Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds later this year and we’ll be sharing more details very soon. In the meantime, you can still discover and support our makers through our online shop, where you’ll find a fantastic selection of beautiful, handmade pieces.
With both sadness and gratitude, we bid farewell to our Chair, Juliet Bowmaker, when she stepped down after four highly successful years.
Throughout her tenure, Juliet led with care, thoughtfulness and quiet diplomacy, bringing a fresh and impartial perspective that proved invaluable to the Society. Her ambition and determination helped raise the profile of Suffolk Craft Society far beyond the county, championing the quality of members’ work and forging meaningful connections along the way.
Vice Chair Liz Chester and former Secretary Sarah Woodcock reflect on Juliet’s time with the Society >>
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.
Time
Time to develop new ideas
Time to explore familiar materials in new ways
Time to combine different materials
Time to work on a larger or smaller scale
Time to get out of a rut and start anew
Time to plan a whole new body of work
The possibilities are endless