Crumbs, it’s coming up for Christmas!
Christmas is here again so why not treat yourself, a close relative, or a good friend to a unique art gift for the garden or home? If so, then we think that we can be of help.
As from the 1st December Waveney and Blyth Arts is re-opening its Sandlings Sculpture Garden at Potton Hall with a fresh selection of contemporary East Anglian sculpture and other objet d’art forms in glass, steel, bronze, stone, wood and ceramics. Prices range from tens of £s to pieces selling for considerably more which means that there’s something to suit everyone’s pocket.
Potton Hall is well worth a visit in its own right. It is open from 10am to 4pm every day (including weekends) and, apart from its own health & beauty treatments, spa and spacious grounds, there is the Yurt Bistro/Café with adjacent children’s tree house to entertain even the youngest family members.
Directions: Potton Hall is to be found on the east side of the B1125 Blythburgh to Westleton Road near Westleton village, Suffolk IP17 3EF.
If you are a 3D artist but not currently a WBA member, and would like to join our Christmas Show at the Sandlings Sculpture Garden, please contact Simon Raven on simon@thefen.org in the first instance.
BEHIND THE GLASS with Surinder Warboys
Studio visit, illustrated talk and Punjabi afternoon tea
SOLD OUT!!
3-5pm, 7 December 2024
Myglassroom in Mellis IP23 8EE
Tickets £10
Waveney and Blyth Arts is pleased to offer an opportunity for up to a dozen people to visit the workshop of one of the country’s foremost glass artists.
Surinder Warboys has been producing architectural stained glass and experimental painting on glass at her studio in Mellis near Diss since 1991. You may have seen two of her works at WBA’s recent Sandlings sculpture show at Potton Hall.
Her stained glass windows are at a number of churches in our area, including Fressingfield, Great Ashfield, Palgrave and Mellis itself. Her work has featured in many exhibitions, galleries and publications. She also teaches this very traditional yet skilfully updated art. You can see more about her at www.myglassroom.com
Ending on a high note!
The Sandlings Summer Sculpture Show enjoyed a rather special ending to our 2024 residency at Potton Hall. Most of the exhibiting artists were able to come to the ‘uninstall celebrations’, but we were also joined by a large number of friends and members of the public who were attracted by an additional element to the day’s activities – namely, a performance by Halesworth’s Harmony Choir under the baton of Janet Koralambe. Read more.
Creative Beachcombing report – an enjoyable few hours at Covehithe and Benacre.
A small but enthusiastic group met together at St Andrew’s Church, Covehithe at 11.30am. Simon shared some of his finds and creative art-e-facts with the group.
We then walked north along the clifftop until we reached the beach at Benacre where it was decided to stop and eat our picnics before getting down to business. Read more.
Trader Partner Discount Scheme
We have partnered with local businesses to bring our members various discounts. W&BA members will receive an email confirming eligibility for discount in some local shops and the date when your membership is due for renewal. Please either print this or keep the email on your phone as proof of your membership.
Please be prepared to show proof of your W&BA membership to obtain the discounts. (Some of the traders have also respectfully asked that discount is requested discreetly.)
We hope to bring other businesses in partnership with W&BA in the future. The businesses currently offering a discount to W&BA members are listed on our Trader Partner page.
An introduction to Waveney & Blyth Arts from our trustees.
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