Members Remembered
The Suffolk Craft Society was founded in 1970 to champion the value of contemporary crafts and to support the talented individuals who create them. Over the years, we’ve had the privilege of knowing, encouraging, and working alongside many remarkable craftspeople. As time passes, we sadly say goodbye to some of these friends. This space is dedicated to remembering and honouring their lives and contributions.
In Memory of Miranda Campbell
(d. April 2025)
Miranda Campbell was a talented book artist known for her beautiful handmade books and sculptural book art, inspired by nature, walking meditations, and the quiet connections between people and place.
Using traditional bookbinding techniques and found natural materials, Miranda created deeply thoughtful works that combined storytelling with texture and form. She held an MA (Distinction) in Art, Design and the Book from The Minories in Colchester, and was an active member of the Suffolk Craft Society and the Society of Bookbinders, where she also edited the Single Fold newsletter for the East Anglian region.
Her work was exhibited in the UK and the USA, and she was a regular contributor to the Suffolk Craft Society exhibitions. Miranda will be remembered for the depth, care, and quiet beauty she brought to her craft.
In Memory of Donald Simpson (1926–2023)
We are saddened by the passing of Donald Simpson, a founder member of the Suffolk Craft Society, who died on 15 January 2023 aged 96.
Trained at Colchester School of Art, Donald was a gifted artist-craftsman known for his work in wood, stone, and slate. His commissions included church furniture, sculpture, heraldry, and letter cutting.
A long-time Suffolk resident, he designed the Society’s original logo and helped shape its early exhibitions. His legacy includes the Queen’s Silver Jubilee presentation case and a carved four-poster bed for P.D. James.
We extend our sincere condolences to his family—Marie, Anna, and Peter.