30th March - 26th April 2026
We are delighted to announce that our first exhibition of 2026 will take place at Snape Maltings in their Gallery 21 and Dovecote Studio. The exhibition will run from Monday, 30th March to Sunday, 26th April, with maker demonstrations taking place during Snape’s Place Weekend on 11th–12th April. We hope the private view will coincide with the unveiling of the Suffolk Craft Society Bench, designed by member Tim Germain, on the Henry Moore Lawn.
This exhibition will bring together our members’ exceptional craftsmanship across a wide range of disciplines, including ceramics, jewellery, printmaking, sculpture, glass, bookbinding, woodworking and furniture making.
Visitors will be treated to the finest quality handcrafted work from across East Anglia. We are excited to see the range of handcrafted treasures our makers will create for this new venture and look forward to sharing further details over the coming weeks.
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Sculpture and basketry at Snape Maltings
Introducing the sculptors and basket makers that will be joining us at Snape Maltings
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New Chair for SCS
Seeking a new Chair for Suffolk Craft Society
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.
Suffolk in the City returns to 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, with a satellite show at Pickett London, Chelsea from 11th–17th May 2026. More details to follow...
A new project of collaboration from the Society of Designer Craftsmen along with the Suffolk Craft Society, inspired by the Pairings projects led by Alice Kettle Hon FSDC.
This initiative will bring makers from the two societies together in pairs, each from different disciplines, to share aspects of their practice, exchange ideas, and explore new perspectives. The aim is to encourage creative dialogue, spark experimentation, and inspire fresh approaches within each maker’s work.
Each pair will choose how they work together, in person or online, and may be influenced by objects from the SDC’s historic collections at the V&A. Outcomes will be exhibited at SCS and SDC exhibitions in 2026. We look forward to seeing where these creative conversations lead, please check back for further updates.
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