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Suffolk Craft Society Summer Exhibition

Join us as we open up our West Wing Gallery to an new exhibition in partnership with the Suffolk Craft Society.

  • Booking not needed
  • Free event (admission applies)

This year we are welcoming the Suffolk Craft Society back to Ickworth for the 3rd time to showcase their Summer Exhibition in the West Wing Gallery. This year’s exhibition takes inspiration from the theme ‘Collectors’ and showcases a selection of contemporary artworks by talented local artists. The Suffolk Craft Society was formed in 1970 to promote the value and importance of contemporary crafts and to support individual craftspeople in the creation of their work. The Society supports around 90 makers with a wide variety of craft skills, some of which will be exhibiting at Ickworth this summer. During the exhibition there will be the opportunity to meet the artists and purchase original pieces from the show, to find out more about the work of the Suffolk Craft Society you can visit their website: The Suffolk Craft Society - Friends & Makers of Craft, Suffolk UK.

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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.

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The basics

Accessibility

The West Wing Gallery is accessible via the West Wing Lift or the main staircase in West Wing.

Meeting point

Head to the West Wing Gallery

Suitability for children

Children welcome, please ensure they are under close supervision at all times.

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