Friday, May 26, 2006

Suffolk Open Studios at Blackthorpe Barn

Blackthorpe Barn is much easier to get to these days - it's just off the new A14 Rougham junction. I cycled past it yesterday and discovered an Art and Craft Exhibition was on, so I went back later when it was open to have a look. It was well worth going to - lots of great Arts and Craft work, very well laid out. And I found something to buy for my sister's birthday, too.

Suffolk Open Studios started in 1991 when a group of artists decided to open their doors and invite people to see them at work in their own studios. This year they've got 100 members from all over Suffolk (including one or two from just outside the borders).

This is their Showcase Exhibition, which officially launches the 2006 SOS experience. All the artists who are opening their studios are taking part, giving an opportunity to see examples of their work and decide which studios you would like to visit next month.

As their Directory says:
Visiting studios is FREE and will prove not only a cultural experience, but one that will take you around our beautiful county in high summer and in good company.
That sounds very tempting.

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