Sax Arts Fest is supported with funding from Arts Council England, East Suffolk Council and Saxmundham Town Council. Word Space with thanks to St John’s Church.
Free hands-on and creative workshops, led by brilliant local artists and organisations. Workshops will run throughout the day, on a drop in basis, unless otherwise stated.
Neil Hanger, Lily Hammond, Anna Ilsley, Jo Chapman, Sevanti Roy, Holly Scholfield, Liz Waugh, Jevan Watkins-Jones, Nonny Denny, Kate Rolfe, Georgia Green, Christian Aldridge, Ian Brownlie, RSPB.
Image: Sax Arts Fest 2023, Photographer – Cin Says Snap Photography.
Artist-led workshopsThe Art Station, 48 High Street, 12 – 5 pm:
Launch of Thread Count – Co-curated by Professor Freddie Robins and The Art Station. An exhibition of contemporary textile practice in two parts.
Open Studios – Come and meet our studio holders
The Old Bank, 24 High Street, 12 – 5 pm:
Thread Count – exhibition continues.
Market Hall 12 – 5 pm:
Saxmundham Now – A community photography exhibition, between 12 – 5 pm at The Market Hall.
Image: Hat Dokkaebi, by Woo Jin Too, 2022.
Thread Count more infoFun and creative activities for families with young children. Take a journey into sound in a fun family music session with artist, Ian Brownlie. Head to Saxmundham Library and enjoy a children’s illustration workshop with Kate Rolfe, plus brilliant storytellers Chris Hill, Ashley Hickson-Lovence, and students from University of Suffolk reading from their book ‘Suffolk Rebels’.
More info Check out the programme for times, and drop into a session!
Image: Sax Arts Fest 2023, Photographer – Cin Says Snap Photography.
Activities for Families
Fromus Green main stage: 12 – 7:15 pm – BBC Radio 1 and Radio Suffolk DJ, Angelle Joseph, Kitty May-Hayes, Alex Hawkins, Lara Price, Loose Change, The Pancakes, Kelci.
High Street performers: Blackshore, Ipswich Hospital Band, Rebecca Waller, Rabble Chorus, Tom Mumford, Zack Ochert
Britten Pears Arts Group A, Steve Lay, Henley King, Tumaraca and more!
Image: Angelle Joseph, Courtesy of the artist.
Book your tickets now to see PERHAPS CONTRAPTION! Saturday 8th June, 8pm at The Market Hall, Saxmundham
Book HereA diverse FREE programme of readings, poetry and discussion from writers and poets, at Sax Arts Fest, taking place in the beautiful setting of St John’s Church in Saxmundham
Featuring John Carr, Rebecca Goss, Melissa Harrison, Robert Jellicoe, and a reading of The Horse in The Furrow by George Ewart Evans, by Alex Jennings, Charlie Haylock, Barbara Ashfield, Malachy King. A SHAKE Festival production.
Authors will be available to sign their books which will be on sale in a signing gazebo within the church grounds.
Programme
A range of tasty, hot and cold snacks and meals from Saxmundham businesses, and market stall holders offering local artisan produce, including:
No.1 Bakery – homemade sandwiches and cakes, The Bell Hotel, Pita – Greek street food, Bad Boi Burritos, and more coming soon…
Including cookery demonstrations and tastings in the Queen’s Head car park, organised by SAX Community Fridge and friends.
Fromus Green, 12 – 5 pm
RSPB Young Wardens – interact and learn about your local, natural environment, through fascinating workshops and demonstrations.
Dr DNA
Queen’s Head Car Park
Sax Community Fridge will be taking over the car park to offer food and cookery demos with Chef Jason, learn more about growing your own food, tea, coffee, and fun workshops for children and families!
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Free hands-on and creative workshops, led by brilliant local artists.
What’s on and where. Plan your visit to Sax Arts Fest with our festival map and programme.
