Cyndi Speer, Carol Pask and J. McCaughan Art Exhibition
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21st - 25th May
10:00 - 16:00
Where:
The Meadow Room, behind Blackthorpe Barn
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
Pricing:
Free to enter; artworks for sale
Exhibition by Suffolk Artists
This beautiful exhibition brings together the work of three talented Suffolk-based artists, Cyndi Speer, Carol Pask and Mac McCaughan, whose creative practices span painting, ceramics, textiles and metalwork.
Cyndi will be showcasing a selection of her original dreamlike oil paintings, mixed media collages and giclée prints, as well as greetings cards, with each piece reflecting her deep connection to the natural world.
Carol will be presenting her striking sculptural ceramics alongside her Land to Cloth textile range, featuring hand-dyed, hand-knitted and woven wool accessories made from native British sheep breeds.
Mac McCaughan will be exhibiting his beautifully-crafted metalwork that blends traditional blacksmithing techniques with contemporary design, often reflecting natural forms, combining strength and elegance in forged steel.
The whole collection celebrates the richness of creative practice rooted in craftsmanship, storytelling and connection to place, and is a treat not to be missed!
All works will be available for purchase from the artists themselves.
The exhibition will be held in the Meadow Room, behind the sunken garden outside Roots Café.
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About the artists
Carol Pask
I am a ceramic artist working in stoneware clay, combining traditional methods to create sculptural pieces which are often fused with metal, wood or slate. My work sways from abstract to the more literal, shapes and images are distilled into non-representational interpretations with just the essence remaining in the finished work. No glazes are used, colour and patterns are created through smoke firing where I seek a balance between the controlled structure of the work and the chaos of the firing, bringing unpredictability and individuality to each piece.
My Land to Cloth textiles only use pure wool from native British breeds of sheep, mainly Bluefaced Leicester and Shetland. Much of the wool is hand dyed in my Suffolk studio using colours inspired by the countryside and coast before being hand knitted or woven into scarves and hats.
W: carolpask.com
E: [email protected]
IG: @carol.pask
Cyndi Speer
I grew up in the beautiful county of Suffolk and am a full time professional artist. I work from my lovely studio, located at the bottom of my garden where I have the great pleasure to be surrounded by my two dogs, trees and birdsong. This wonderful environment allows me to become totally absorbed in my painting, and is undoubtedly an influence upon my work.
Although my work is mainly in oils, I feel liberated in the sense that I can experiment with many different materials, including the use of metallic leaf or spray paint. As an artist, I am continually imagining new works whose hues and patterns are nature inspired but depicted in my own subconscious way. Besides being drawn to our local landscape of Suffolk, my eyes are continuously open to wherever I may be, ever conscious of colour, contour and movement.
I have exhibited widely throughout Suffolk in various galleries and exhibition venues, and have gone on to sell locally, nationally and internationally.
W: cyndispeer.co.uk
E: [email protected]
IG: @CyndiSpeer
John “Mac” McCaughan
Rooted in a make-do-and-mend upbringing, I approach metalwork with a strong belief in both function and form. My work ranges from practical tools to one-off decorative pieces, each handcrafted with care, precision and a respect for traditional techniques. I take pride in collaborating with customers to create bespoke items reflecting their individual needs. For me, metalwork is not just about shaping steel, it’s about problem-solving, storytelling and creating something built to last.
W: jwmac.co.uk
E: [email protected]
IG: @j.w.h.mccaughan
Where to Find Us
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
There is plenty of free parking available.
Accessible parking is available near the entrance to the Café/Shop area.
Please Note: The car park closes when the Roots Café closes and the entrance gates are locked after this time.
Blackthorpe Barn is situated just south of Junction 45 of the A14, three miles east of Bury St Edmunds, in the village of Rougham.
Look out for the entrance gates to a long tree-lined avenue at the White House junction, with the Barn on the right of the avenue.
Blackthorpe Barn’s black and white signs direct visitors from local roads.
The Meadow Room can be found behind the old thatched Barn and behind Roots Café.
What3Words for the Meadow Room: hands.dunk.drums
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