The Minories 2025
Posted on 28th April 2025 at 09:50
Thursday, May 1st - Sunday, May 18th. Please note that the gallery is open to the public Thursday to Sunday only.
We’re thrilled to announce the opening of our first exhibition of 2025, marking our much-anticipated return to The Minories.
From Thursday, May 1st to Sunday, May 18th, the Suffolk Craft Society will take over this historic space to showcase a vibrant and inspiring collection of work by some of the region’s finest artists and makers.
This exhibition presents a rich array of craft disciplines, encompassing ceramics, jewellery, textiles, glass, leatherwork, woodturning, and printmaking:
Ceramics - This year’s ceramicists offer a stunning exploration of texture, form, and narrative:
Sue Bruce presents handbuilt porcelain pieces, often enhanced with gold lustre for a luxurious touch.
Cathy D’Arcy, inspired by her East African childhood, brings bold, vibrant colour to her work.
Sheila Madder creates slip-cast porcelain tableware rooted in the Slow Movement and sustainable design.
Pam Schomberg merges ancient ceramics with contemporary style, producing everything from clocks to porcelain jewellery.
Mary Wyatt hand-builds expressive sculptures inspired by the sea, animals, and human movement, experimenting with raku firings to achieve unique finishes.
Glass - Two artists bring glass to life with distinct perspectives:
Lynn Foster crafts abstract, asymmetrical pieces inspired by mid-century modern design and Japanese aesthetics. Her intricate collages of cut glass are enhanced with frits, powders, and confetti.
Cathy Constable draws from the natural world around her—salt marshes and tidal estuaries—to create ethereal glass works that shift with light and form.
Textiles - The textile arts are beautifully represented with works ranging from handwoven pieces to upcycled rugs:
Liz Chester uses weaving to turn sketches and photographs into tactile works of art.
Chloe Scott blends wool, cotton, and hand-dyed yarns to create textured fabrics for home décor and fine art.
Jenny Nutbeam, inspired by the Suffolk coastline, uses traditional Japanese dye techniques on silk, velvet, and linen garments.
Valerie Jarvis, a new Society member, specializes in locker hooking—creating sustainable, textured rugs from recycled materials like denim and velvet curtains.
Printmaking - Printmakers bring a rich mix of style and subject matter:
Terry Bryan uses solarplate etching and monotypes to explore landscapes and military history.
Sally Freer captures the English countryside with intricate prints of hedgerows and winding paths.
Annabel Ridley combines abstract and figurative elements for dynamic, visually arresting compositions.
Helen Maxfield creates limited edition linocuts celebrating the natural beauty of the countryside and coast.
Jewellery
Alison Dane offers unique, lightweight designs full of colour and charm. Her use of monoprinting and staining techniques results in one-of-a-kind pieces.
Diane Levitt creates jewellery inspired by nature, using enamel, stones, and glass to evoke organic shapes and earthy palettes.
Leather, Wood, and Books
Paul Garcia, a master bookbinder, creates beautifully crafted, traditionally bound books with hand-sewn spines and intricate tooling.
Raeleen Gladwell combines traditional leatherworking with contemporary design, recently adding marbled leather to her repertoire.
Nicholas Rowe, a new member and skilled woodturner, brings locally sourced, reclaimed wood to life with finely crafted, tactile pieces.
Join us at The Minories from May 1st to 18th to explore this exciting exhibition and celebrate the incredible craftsmanship of our artists. We look forward to welcoming you!
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