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When:
Date:
Time:
26th Jun
18:00 - 20:30
Where:
Roots Cafe,
Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HZ
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Ticket
per person £57
Each person attending requires a ticket
Create, Connect & Graze
Join us for our all new Canvas Club, a relaxed and creative evening of painting, sharing plates and sipping fizz all guided by artist Sarah Day of Day Design.
Settle in for an experience that’s as much about great food as it is about creativity. Throughout the evening, you’ll enjoy a delicious selection of tapas-style dishes, perfect for grazing as you paint, chat, and unwind.
During the session, Sarah will guide you step-by-step through creating your own colourful Lobster artwork using acrylic paints. With demonstrations and support throughout, you’ll build confidence while enjoying the process in a welcoming, social setting.
Your ticket includes a glass of fizz (alcoholic or non-alcoholic) and a curated selection of tapas plates, designed to be enjoyed alongside the workshop.
No prior painting experience is required just an interest in creativity and a willingness to have a go.
What will I do?
- Learn basic acrylic painting techniques and brush skills
- be guided step-by-step to create a Lobster painting
- Enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere while your paint
- Take home your finished artwork
Who is this workshop suitable for?
- People aged 16 and over
- Beginners, no experience necessary
- Anyone with an interest in creativity and trying something new
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How it Works
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Come to Blackthorpe Barn and park in one of the free car parks
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Make your way to the Roots Café
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Enjoy the guided painting class & tapas
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing
What is provided
- All painting materials (canvas, paints, brushes and equipment)
- Step-by-step guidance from artist Sarah
- One glass of fizz (alcoholic or non-alcoholic)
- A selection of tapas-style plates
- Take home a finished Lobster artwork
Refund & cancellation policy
If you need to cancel a workshop
If you are unable to attend your booked workshop and notify us at least 7 full days in advance of the workshop date, we can offer a refund or a transfer to the same workshop on an alternative date, providing there are places available or a course is planned for the future.
If cancellation is within 7 full days of your workshop unfortunately we are unable to offer a refund. We do appreciate that sometimes unforeseen circumstances may mean that you can’t attend so we are happy for you to send along a friend to take your place. We will need their name and contact details prior to the workshop.
Our right to cancel a workshop
All our workshops have a minimum attendance level and may be cancelled if too few bookings are received. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone workshops at any time. Should we need to cancel a workshop, we will give you as much notice as possible of the cancellation. You will receive a full refund or, if you prefer, a transfer to an alternative available course, space permitting. Unfortunately, we cannot accept any liability for travel or other costs.
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, unless your workshop goes beyond this time in which case the gates will be locked once the workshop finishes.
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.
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ArtWorks @artworkseast opens to the public today, Saturday 12 September, in the beautiful thatched Blackthorpe Barn
📅 12th – 27th September
🕙 10am – 4pm daily
🎟️ Free entry and free parking
📍Rougham Estate, SatNav: IP30 9HZ
We look forward to seeing you!
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Now in its 26th year, this much-loved exhibition brings together 28 established artists from across East Anglia
for a two-week show of beautiful contemporary art in one of Suffolk’s most special settings.
Over 300 artworks are on display
from abstract paintings and botanical illustrations to ceramics, sculpture and mixed media.
There is such a wide variety of work, everyone will find something to enchant them
and everything is available to buy.
The Private View on Friday evening was well attended
and from now on, every day, there is at least one artist demonstrating their work in the Barn.
At the weekends there are two artists working here each day,
so come along and “Meet the Artist”!
The exhibition is open for just over 2 weeks, until Sunday 27th September
and it’s free to enter, with free parking too.
With Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Lifestyle shop just next door
there are plenty of reasons to come and visit this brilliant exhibition!
We’re hiring at Roots Café!
We’re looking for a Café Supervisor to join our small, passionate team at Rougham Estate.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys hospitality, loves working with people and can keep things running smoothly when the café gets busy.
You’ll work closely with our Café Manager, helping to lead the team, oversee day-to-day service, maintain high standards and make sure every customer receives a warm welcome.
If you have experience in a café, restaurant, farm shop or similar environment, and you’re a natural leader who’s happy to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.
£14.15 per hour
Full-time, permanent
Based at Roots Café, Rougham Estate
Free on-site parking and staff discounts
Interested? Find out more and apply via Indeed on link in our bio.
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Don’t miss our penultimate Plant Pop-Up of the season!
Chris from @watsons_plants will be back at Blackthorpe Barn this weekend, Friday 11th and Saturday 12th September, with a great selection of quality plants and plenty of expert advice.
If you’re thinking about giving your garden a refresh for autumn, this is a great chance to speak to Chris about what to plant, where to plant it and how to keep your garden looking its best as the seasons change.
The Plant Pop-Up is free to visit and there’s no need to book. You’ll find Chris just outside Roots Café and the Rougham Estate Shop, from 10am–4pm.
And with just one more Plant Pop-Up after this one, don’t miss out!
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A little change to be aware of if you’re visiting us from Friday 11 September.
Our summer car park will be closing for the season, so parking will move back to the area directly in front of Blackthorpe Barn.
As autumn approaches, we’re also starting to turn our attention to the next season here at Rougham Estate, with Christmas planning and preparations getting underway behind the scenes…
The Estate never really stands still!
Please follow the signs when you arrive and we look forward to welcoming you.
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ArtWorks @artworkseast is back at Blackthorpe Barn, opening next Saturday, 12th September.
Now in its 26th year, this much-loved exhibition brings together 28 established artists from across East Anglia for two weeks of beautiful contemporary art in one of Suffolk’s most special settings. From abstract paintings and botanical illustrations to ceramics, sculpture, mixed media and much more, there are over 300 artworks to discover and everything is available to buy.
Come and meet the artists, watch them create their art and take part in the Mini Artworks Prize Draw.
📅 12th – 27th September
🕙 10am – 4pm daily
📍 Blackthorpe Barn, Rougham Estate, SatNav: IP30 9HZ
🎟️ Free entry and plenty of free parking
🍰 Roots Café nearby, open every day
We’re looking forward to welcoming you!
#RoughamEstate #ArtworksEast #SuffolkArt #EastAnglianArtists #BuryStEdmunds
Join us for a day of weaving, nature and quiet creativity at Blackthorpe Barn.
This September, come and learn from textile artist Caroline Hyde-Brown and enjoy a beautiful day of making.
The Wild Weave workshop guides you through the art of weaving with wild grasses and freshly grown flowers on a mini hand-held loom. No experience needed, just a love of nature and a willingness to slow down and make something with your hands.
You’ll choose your raw materials from a posy prepared by Caroline, learn to weave and by the end of the day you’ll have your very own unique piece of wild art to take home and display.
Caroline will also share her knowledge of foraging, medicinal herbs and how the hedgerow has inspired her own practice, making this day as much about the stories behind the craft as the making itself.
📅 10am-4pm on Saturday 26th September
📍 The Meadow Room, Blackthorpe Barn
🎟️ £75 per person
Limited places - book on our website, link in profile.
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As we head back to school and autumn starts to creep in, it’s hard to believe that our Pick Your Own Pumpkin Patch opens in just a month!
The pumpkins are growing nicely, as you can see, and we’re busy getting everything ready for another brilliant pumpkin season here at Rougham Estate.
It won’t be long until the fields are full of pumpkins and you can come and pick your perfect one.
Who’s already looking forward to pumpkin season?
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There are a couple of irresistible new specials at Roots Café this week!
Salad of the week:
Maple and sage roasted root vegetables with candied pecans, herby ciabatta croutons, crumbled Suffolk blue cheese and a maple and orange dressing.
Brunch Dish
Eton mess French toast topped with end-of-summer berries, strawberry granola, coulis, meringue and a white chocolate glaze.
Both of these temptations are on the menu this week only!
Come and enjoy at Roots Café, open daily 9am - 4pm
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