Recruiting a new Chair for the Suffolk Craft Society
An exciting opportunity to lead the Society through its next phase of development
We are looking for someone with a passion for the creative arts, ideally including crafts, and with vision and motivational skills. The Chair should enjoy working with the wide variety of makers and key stakeholders, and act as the Society’s ambassador. You will chair the Committee which runs the Society, a majority of which are makers. The role is voluntary and unremunerated and for a three-year term which may be extended by mutual consent. The current Chair is retiring from the post at the end of March 2022.
Online Shop Now Open!
We have been working away behind the scenes to bring you an easy way to buy our Makers' work online, and now it's ready to be revealed.
You can browse what they have to offer "department store" style and easily find that special gift or item for your home, or alternatively you can see what your favourite Maker has for sale.
So for those missing our events and looking for ease in browsing and acquiring the best of Suffolk craftsmanship, just follow the links below >>
Welcome to the Suffolk Craft Society
From its foundation in 1970, The Society’s objective of promoting excellence in designer craft-making and supporting the work of Suffolk based and affiliated craft-makers has been constant. Initially a small group of ceramicists led the way in the formation of the SCS and under its first Chairman, Commander John Jacob, the Society met at Snape Maltings.
John Chipperfield the veteran and much-admired ceramicist, was a founder member and still exhibits as an Honorary Member. Over the years several hundred talented makers across a whole range of craft disciplines have been elected to membership. Many have gone on to forge successful careers in their field. If you care about nurturing and supporting great craft skills, please consider becoming a Friend, or get in touch if you are interested in becoming a maker in the society.
Looking back at our 2021 Exhibitions After a necessarily very quiet year in 2020, the Society was pleased to put on three exhibitions across the county in 2021, featuring a wide range of our talented makers and providing a much needed opportunity to meet with our customers and Friends With our traditional home in Aldeburgh no longer available to us, we were able to try new venues in different towns. We were at the Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings in June, a brand new gallery space at the Longshed, Woodbridge in July, and the Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds in November You can see photos of these exhibitions in our News and Events section here>> Remember to check back there regularly to see where we will be next year, and in the meanwhile don't forget our online shop
Latest News & Events
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The Friends of SCS Raffle 2021 - Winners announced
The Friends of the Suffolk Craft Society are again holding their annual raffle. There are five exciting prizes from our Makers. Tickets price £1 (£5 per book) are available at the shows in 2021 with the draw date 24 November.
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Exhibition at the Guildhall, Bury St Edmunds, Sat 13th - Sun 21st Nov
Our last live exhibition of the year, at the Guildhall in Bury St Edmunds.
You can follow us on Facebook and Instagram for regular showcasing of our makers’ inspiring work and for new SCS events and developments.
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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