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.
Artist-led workshopsThe Art Station, 48 High Street:
Opening of Thread Count, Part One – Co-curated by Professor Freddie Robins and The Art Station, between 12 – 5 pm at The Art Station.
Open Studios – 12 – 5 pm
The Old Bank, 24 High Street:
Opening of Thread Count, Part Two – Co-curated by Professor Freddie Robins and The Art Station, between 12 – 5 pm at The Old Bank.
The Gannon Rooms, 12 Station Approach:
Saxmundham Now – A photography exhibition, between 12 – 5 pm at The Gannon Rooms.
Image: Hat Dokkaebi, by Woo Jin Too, 2022.
More infoActivities for families led by expert artist practitioners.
Take a journey into sound in a fun family music session with artist, Ian Brownlie. Come along for a cheerful session of wonderful noise!
Check out the programme for times, and drop into a session!
Artist-led workshopsFromus Green main stage: 12 – 8 pm – BBC Radio 1 and Radio Suffolk DJ, Angelle Joseph, Chloë Lupton, Kitty May-Hayes, Alex Hawkins, and Lara Price.
High Street performers: Blackshore, Ipswich Hospital Band, Rebecca Waller, Britten Pears Arts Group A, Alex Hawkins, Lara Price, Steve Lay, Henley King, Tumaraca, Mal and Rog.
Image: Chloë Lupton, courtesy of artist. Photographer – Nathanael Banks.
Book your tickets now to see PERHAPS CONTRAPTION! Saturday 8th June, 8pm at St Johns Church 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. Word Space will focus on work which explores migration, place, heritage, particularly linked to Suffolk, and our evolving and changing landscape. Authors will be available to sign their books which will be on sale in a signing gazebo within the church grounds.
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.
Interact and learn about your local, natural environment, through fascinating workshops and demonstrations.
Free hands-on and creative workshops, led by brilliant local artists.
