Big Draw® - Art Group Sketching Days
Art comes to Sutton Hoo! Join artists from Quayside Artists from Woodbridge and the Ipswich Art Society as they bring Sutton Hoo's historic and natural wonders to life through a variety of creative media.
- Booking not needed
- Free event (admission applies)
As part of the Big Draw® Festival, Sutton Hoo is delighted to welcome members of Quayside Artists from Woodbridge and the Ipswich Art Society to explore the site's historic and natural wonders through a range of art media. Artists from both groups will be working across the site and will be happy to discuss their art and inspiration with visitors while they create their artwork.
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This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
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- Accessibility
Most areas will be wheelchair accessible, but unfortunately due to bumpy terrain, not all areas will be suitable for wheelchairs.
- Meeting point
After seeing the Visitor Welcome team for your admission, the two art societies will be set up around the site.
- Suitability for children
Suitable for adults.
- Other
Quayside Artists will be onsite on Wednesday 14 October Ipswich Art Society will be onsite Monday 19 October
Upcoming events
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Big Draw® - Hoo’s Up for Drawing?
Relax in the Discovery Room in Tranmer House where you can enjoy some mindful drawing activities as we celebrate the Big Draw® Festival.
Anglo-Saxon costume demonstration
Meet our historic costume volunteers as they demonstrate the craft skills of the Anglo-Saxons and how they created clothing and accessories using natural materials.
Sketching for the Terrified
Join us at Sutton Hoo for an art workshop with a difference: this is for those who fear that they can’t draw, but who’ve always wanted to have a go!