September Art Trail

A stroll through Sudbury’s creative side...
Saturday 19 September & Sunday 20 September 2026
Studios & venues open 10:30am – 4:30pm

Discover Sudbury’s Creative Side
This September, Sudbury’s creative community comes to life as artists open the doors to their studios and small groups gather at creative hubs across the town and surrounding area. Together, they form an inviting art trail, giving visitors the chance to wander from one venue to the next, discover new work and meet the artists behind it.

From paintings and prints to textiles, ceramics and traditional crafts, there will be plenty to see and explore. Some artists will also be demonstrating their skills, offering a glimpse into the creative process and the stories behind their work.

A special stop along the trail is Mill Tye Gallery & Arts Centre, where visitors can see Captured Light: Paintings & Chairs from Suffolk by Dan Hussey and Honor Surie — an exhibition celebrating the character, light and landscape of Suffolk through painting and design.

The Art Trail also forms part of Sudbury’s Heritage Open Days, bringing together the town’s artistic and historic character. It’s an opportunity to explore creative spaces while discovering more of Sudbury’s fascinating heritage — including the stories and buildings that make the town so special.

With studios, galleries and hubs opening their doors, there’s no set route to follow. Simply choose your starting point, take a stroll through Sudbury and see where the trail leads you. Whether you’re a regular visitor to local art or simply curious to discover something new, there’s plenty to enjoy along the way.

Explore the Art Trail

Saturday 19th September & Sunday 20th September
Studios & venues open 10:30am – 4:30pm

There’s no set route — choose where you’d like to begin and make the Art Trail your own.

1. YORK ROAD

29 York Road, Sudbury CO10 1NF
T: 07970 978180
• Peter Greenhill Mixed Media

2. SALTERS HALL
2 Salters Hall, Stour Street, Sudbury CO10 2AX
T: 07776 268955
• Anne Lowe Acrylics & Mixed Media

3. PRIORY GATE
57 Friars Street, Sudbury CO10 2AG
T: 01787 373877

• Kate Perkins Printmaking & Collage
• Sally Freer Printmaking
• Caryn Noad Paintings

4. RANSOMS
Red House Lane, off Meadow Lane, Sudbury
T: 01787 374260
• Jane Ford Mixed Media
• Moira Fraser Steele Watercolour Painting
• Shuna Clarkson Oil Painting & Mixed Media

5. THE ART & FRAMING CENTRE
8 Friars Street, Sudbury CO10 2AA
T: 01787 310900
• Emily Fox Mixed Media

Come and see the work on display and enjoy a visit to this much-loved local framing and art destination.

6. ACTON LANE
Firbank, Acton Lane, Sudbury CO10 1QN
T: 07795 951836
• Val Bright-Jones Paintings

7. MILL TYE GALLERY & ARTS CENTRE
3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, CO10 0GW
(Old ‘Bakers Mill’) T: 01787 376796
• Dan Hussey Handmade Furniture
• Honor Surie Paintings

CAPTURED LIGHT
Paintings & Chairs from Suffolk
An exhibition by Dan Hussey and Honor Surie

Mill Tye Gallery & Arts Centre will be open throughout the Art Trail weekend, offering visitors the opportunity to enjoy Captured Light — Paintings & Chairs from Suffolk alongside the Art Trail.

Art Trail leaflets will also be available at Mill Tye Gallery, making it an ideal place to pick up your leaflet and plan your creative journey.

You're Invited to Our Midsummer Art Exhibition! 🌸

Join Jane Ford & Moira Fraser Steele for a wonderful weekend of art at our Studio Open.

DATE: Saturday 27th & Sunday 28th June
TIME: 10.30am – 4.30pm

Find us at Red House Lane (off Meadow Lane)
Sudbury, Suffolk CO10 2AA

Come and browse a beautiful collection of original artwork, meet the artists, and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with coffee, tea and homemade cake.

We'd love to see you there – everyone is welcome!

September Art Trail

Two weekends of creativity in the heart of Sudbury
Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September
Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September
Art Hubs and Studios open 10:30am – 4:30pm

A Stroll Through Sudbury’s Creative Side
This September, Sudbury will be alive with colour, craft, and conversation. Over two weekends, local artists are joining forces in welcoming hubs across the town — so you can wander between them, discover something new at every stop, and meet the makers behind the work.

From vibrant oil paintings to intricate textiles, playful prints to traditional crafts, the Art Trail is a chance to see art in action. Many artists will be demonstrating their skills, so you can watch creativity unfold before your eyes — and perhaps take home a piece that speaks to you.

Highlights include mixed-media showcases at Salters Hall, prints and crafts at Priory Gate, watercolours and oils at Ransoms, contemporary works at the Art & Framing Centre, and a special textiles exhibition by Eleanor Mills at Mill Tye Gallery & Arts Centre in Great Cornard.

With each hub just a short walk from the next, and Sudbury’s historic streets as your backdrop, the Art Trail is the perfect way to spend a September day.

Explore Sudbury’s creative side this September!
Artists are gathering in special hubs around the town so you can wander between them, see inspiring work, watch demonstrations, and meet the makers.

1. SALTERS HALL — Bold & Bright

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September

2 Salters Hall, Stour Street, Sudbury

T: 07776 268955

• Anne Lowe Acrylics & Mixed Media

• Lorna Hoey Acrylic Painting, Pastels

2. PRIORY GATE — Prints, Paintings & Crafts

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September

57 Friars Street, Sudbury T: 01787 373877

• Kate Perkins Printmaking & Collage

• Sally Freer Printmaking

• Caryn Noad Painting

• Carol Webb Painting, Mixed Media & Acrylics

• Sue Marsdon Traditional Crafts

• Karoline Wells & The C’Art Group Mixed Media

• Liz de Alwis Painting (Guest artist)

3. THE ART & FRAMING CENTRE — Contemporary & Colourful

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September

and Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September

8 Friars Street, Sudbury T: 01787 310900

• Emily Fox Mixed Media

• • Peter Greenhill Painting

4. RANSOMS — Oils & Watercolours

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September

Red House Lane, off Meadow Lane, Sudbury

T: 01787 374260

• Jane Ford Mixed Media

• Moira Fraser Steele Watercolour Painting

• Shuna Clarkson Oil Painting & Mixed Media

5. MILL TYE GALLERY & ARTS CENTRE — Textiles & More

Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September

and Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard (Old ‘Bakers Mill’)

T: 01787 376796

• • Eleanor Mills Textiles

PLAN YOUR CREATIVE JOURNEY

Choose your starting hub, and enjoy a gentle art-filled walk through Sudbury. Bring friends, take your time, and make the most of this chance to meet the artists who help make our town such a creative place.

Artist open Saturday 20 & Sunday 21 September •
Artist open Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 September • •

Follow the walking trail to visit artists’ studios in and around Sudbury.
14th and 15th June 2025

Members of Suffolk Open Studios living in and around Sudbury will be opening their studios as part of an Art Trail over the weekend of 14th and 15th June 2025 including ceramics, drawings, paintings, prints, sculpture and textiles. It is a brilliant opportunity for you to see artists and makers at work in their studios, talk to them about what inspires them and to buy their art direct. You can also visit the Mill Tye Gallery, a 20 minute walk via the Gainsborough Trail, from Sudbury town centre, which specialises in screen and lino-cut prints.

Sudbury Artists’ Open Studio Trail 14 - 15 June 2025

Studios open from 10:30am to 5pm

Anne Lowe 112 Painting/Acrylics/Mixed Media
2 Salters Hall, Stour Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AX T: 07776 268955

Caryn Noad 133 Painting
9 Corporal Lillie Close, Sudbury, CO10 2TL M: 07903 903965 www.carynnoadart.com

Cathy D’Arcy 49. Ceramics/Pottery/Printmaking
Corner House, Straw Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AT  T: 07780 977318 www.cathydarcy.com

Ch-Alice 33. Art/Craft/Holistic Therapy
11 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, CO10 2EU T: 07528 773209. www.ch-alice.co.uk

Ilona Johnson 98 Painting/Mixed Media
34 Plough Lane, Sudbury, CO10 2AU. T: 07866 975751 www.ilonajohnsonart.com

Judith Glover 80 Painting/Mixed Media/Ceramics
‘Greyfriars’ 40 Friars Street, Sudbury, CO10 2AG  T: 01787 829878 www.judithglover.com

Lesley Galpin 73 Watercolour/Mixed Media/Painted Furniture
90 Waldingfield Road, Sudbury, CO10 2PY  T: 07773 165206 IG: @galpinlesley

Peter Day 143 Sculptor - Rain-E-Days
Alpha Villa, 9 Melford Road, Sudbury, CO10 1JS  T: 07913 909617  www.rainedays.co.uk

Peter Greenhill 85 Painting
29 York Road, Sudbury, CO10 1NF  T: 07970 978180  www.EMFactory.de

Val Bright-Jones 23 Painting
Firbank, Acton Lane, Sudbury, CO10 1QN  T: 07795 951836 IG: @valbrightjones

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre 123  Meet Terry Flower June Artist in Residence
Modern and Contemporary Art, Glass and Ceramics
3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye, Great Cornard, Sudbury CO10 0GW  T: 01787 376796
For Exhibitions, Art Classes, Workshops and more, visit www.milltyegallery.co.uk