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The Canvas Club: Paint your own Sunflower
Key details
When:
Date:
Time:
16th Aug
14:00 - 17:00
Where:
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field
Elderstub Lane, Rougham, Bury St Edmunds.
Just south of Junction 45 of the A14,
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds
Detailed directions with the map below
For your SatNav, use the postcode: IP30 9HX
Pricing:
Ticket
per person £45
Each person attending requires a ticket
Ticket booking closes at 5pm on 15th August
Paint a sunflower in the sunflower field
Sunflowers are such joyous and uplifting flowers – why not come and join us at the Rougham Sunflower field for an afternoon of painting your own sunflowers! Enjoy a relaxing time outdoors being guided by artist Sarah Day of Day Design.
Imagine sitting in a field of sunflowers on a summer’s day, the Suffolk sky stretching out above you, a paintbrush in your hand and your very own sunflowers to capture on canvas – all very van Gogh. This painting workshop offers you a chance to slow down and create something beautiful you can be proud of and hang on your wall. You may well surprise yourself!
You don’t need any previous experience and no artistic confidence is required. Sarah will gently guide you through every brushstroke and lead you, step-by-step, into creating your own colourful sunflower artwork using acrylic paints. With demonstrations and support throughout, you’ll build confidence while enjoying the process in a welcoming, social setting.
By the time the afternoon draws to a close you’ll have your own original painting to take home, along with memories of one of those times that reminds you just how good it feels to be outside, doing something with your hands, in the company of lovely people.
What will I do?
- Learn basic acrylic painting techniques and brush skills
- Be guided step-by-step to create a sunflower painting
- Enjoy a relaxed social atmosphere while you paint outdoors in the sunflower field
- Take home your finished artwork
What’s included?
- Everything you need for the painting is included
- Canvas, paints, brushes
- 1 or 2 sunflowers from our field
- A cocktail or mocktail
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
Other Information
While you are here the Roots&Co kiosk will be open at the field for you to purchase snacks, cakes and drinks, or bring some nibbles and drinks with you.
The sunflower field will be open to the public during this event.
If the weather is bad on the day, the event will be moved to a dry location.
Some of the images shown in the gallery below are from the Cherry Blossom workshop held in Roots Café.
Important information
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How it Works
01
Come to the Rougham Sunflower field
Postcode for your SatNav: IP30 9HX
02
We suggest you arrive around 15 minutes before the start of the workshop
This gives you time to meet the other participants, order your cocktail or mocktail and have a wander through the sunflowers to pick the 1 or 2 you would like to paint.
03
Enjoy the guided painting workshop
Surprise yourself with what you can create and feel just a little bit like Vincent van Gogh
04
Take home your finished work of art and your sunflowers
Feel proud at what you have created and pleased at having spent a summer’s day outdoors
05
If you would like to take home any further sunflowers, these will be charged at the usual rate
£2 each
£8 for 5 stems
£12 for 10 stems
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Tag us @roughamestate if you post your picture on social media - we'd love to see it!
What to bring
- Wear comfortable clothing for painting
- An apron or overall
- You may want to bring gloves to hold the sunflowers; the stems can be prickly
- If the weather is bad the workshop will take place under cover
- Snack and drinks, if you wish
What is provided
- All painting materials (canvas, paints, brushes and equipment)
- Step-by-step guidance from your lovely tutor, Sarah
- Up to 2 sunflowers for you to paint
- Take home you finished sunflower 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.
Rougham Sunflower and Pumpkin Field, south of A14, Junction 45
Elderstub Land, Rougham,
Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
SatNav: IP30 9HX
There is ample parking on grass in the same field as the Sunflowers.
The sunflowers and pumpkins are in a new field for 2026.
The field is just east of Bury St. Edmunds, easily accessible from the A14 and clearly sign-posted from Junction 45.
From J45, A14 Eastbound Carriageway:
- turn left (first exit) on the roundabout at the end of the A14 slip road
- go under the A14 bridge
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
From the J45, A14 Westbound Carriageway:
- turn right at the end of the A14 slip road
- at the T junction turn right, by the white house and entrance to Blackthorpe Barn
- follow this lane for about half a mile until you reach Elderstub Lane on the left
- turn left down Elderstub Lane and the entrance is about 150yds on the right
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There’s more to enjoy at Rougham Estate this Christmas!
We’ve been busy making sure there’s plenty of space, food and comfort for everyone visiting us during the festive season.
Our outdoor catering hut, Roots & Co, is now open, serving extra treats and refreshments, and our new giant tipi is up, providing additional covered seating where you can take a break, enjoy something delicious and soak up the atmosphere.
And while you’re here, don’t miss our potted Christmas trees, now available to buy, alongside all the festive inspiration waiting to be discovered in our Christmas Shop.
Whether you’re visiting for a spot of Christmas shopping, meeting friends for a bite to eat or making a day of it with family, there’s plenty to enjoy.
We’ve got Christmas covered at Rougham Estate!
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It’s time! This Saturday, Blackthorpe Barn opens its doors for the 35th year of the Rougham Estate Arts & Crafts Fair, and this is when Christmas truly begins.
Around 50 independent designer-makers are travelling from across the country to be here, filling the Barn with the most beautiful handmade work.
Paintings, ceramics, jewellery, textiles, sculpture and so much more; every piece made by hand, by someone who has poured their heart into their craft.
Come and buy directly from these makers and support small independent businesses this Christmas.
35 years of makers, of creativity and of finding the most wonderful things under one thatched roof.
We can’t wait to welcome you!
Open each weekend until 12-13 December, with a different mix of makers each week.
Season tickets: £10 online, for all 10 days (£12 on the door)
Day tickets: £2.50 online (£3 on the door)
Children 15 and under, free entry.
Assistance dogs only.
The Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door.
Plenty of free parking.
Just off J45 of the A14, 3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds.
Showcased here and coming this weekend:
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#artisanmade #designermaker #suffolkdaysout #suffolkchristmas #christmasmarket
Have you ever wondered how Christmas at Rougham Estate first began?
You may have noticed the Christmas story as you enter the shop, and this is a true story…
Long before it became a Christmas tradition for thousands of visitors, it started with one family’s love of the festive season.
Back in 1948, a young Danish woman called Bus brought a little of the Christmas she had grown up with to her new home in Suffolk. She wanted to recreate the warmth, candlelight and special feeling of a traditional Danish Christmas.
Little did she know that those family celebrations would plant the seeds of something much bigger.
Over the years, the tradition grew, bringing together beautiful Christmas trees, independent makers, festive shopping and the special atmosphere that so many people return for every year.
And while much has changed since 1948, that original feeling of Christmas - the warmth, the magic and the joy of sharing it with others, always remains at the heart of Rougham Estate.
Discover the full story behind the Christmas you know and love, and find out how it all began by visiting our website or using the QR code.
#roughamestate #christmasstory
It began with an early start and a rather misty morning as two very special Christmas trees made their way from Rougham Estate into Bury St Edmunds town centre.
For years, we have been proud to gift the trees to the town as a little way of giving something back to the community we are part of.
There is something lovely about knowing they will soon be lit up, bringing a little Christmas magic to the town centre and creating memories for families and visitors throughout the festive season.
A huge thank you to Vince Marshall Transport for helping us deliver them safely.
If you visit the town centre, we hope you enjoy them. ☺️
#roughamestate #christmastrees
**A notice for all dog walkers visiting Rougham Estate**
As our sheep begin arriving next week, we’re asking everyone walking their dogs across the Estate to be particularly mindful of the livestock.
The sheep will be grazing on our overwinter cover crops as part of the Estate’s ongoing land management.
We love welcoming dog walkers and want everyone to continue enjoying the footpaths and open spaces, but it is essential that dogs are kept on a lead at all times when near livestock. This is a legal requirement, and livestock worrying is being taken increasingly seriously, with significant penalties for owners whose dogs chase or attack sheep.
Please also be aware that the sheep are contained within electric fencing. Please do not touch the fencing, as it is live and will give you an electric shock.
Thank you for helping and understanding.
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Only one week to go!🎄
The Rougham Estate Arts&Crafts Fair opens next Saturday, and we can’t wait. About 50 independent makers from around the country will be gathered under the beautiful newly-thatched roof of Blackthorpe Barn, bringing with them paintings, ceramics, jewellery, sculpture, metalwork, woodwork, weaving and so much more.
You can see a few of them here, with their work.
Every piece has been designed and made by hand, by artisans who have spent years - in many cases, decades - honing their skills and perfecting their craft.
These are not gifts you’ll find anywhere else. They’re one of a kind, made with real care, love and intention, and when you buy one you’re directly supporting the person who created it.
If you’ve been looking for a Christmas craft market worth travelling to, a place to find truly unique Christmas gifts, or simply somewhere beautiful to spend time getting into the Christmas spirit, this is it.
Whether you’re shopping for someone special or treating yourself, you’ll find something here that you won’t find on the high street. And it’s so much more fun shopping person to person rather than being dazed by spending more time in front of a screen!
Open every weekend from 14th November to 13th December, with a different mix of makers each weekend, there’s always something new to discover.
Season ticket, entry for all 10 days: £10 online, £12 on the door
Day tickets: £2.50 online, £3 on the door.
Children 15 and under, free.
Assistance dogs only.
Plenty free parking.
3 miles east of Bury St Edmunds, just south of A14,J45
With the famous Rougham Estate Christmas Shop and Roots Café just next door, why not come and explore.
This is the most beautiful way to do your Christmas shopping. 🛍️
🔗 Link in bio for more details and to find out when each maker is with us.
Shown here:
@kate_wrigglesworth @ceramicobsessions @hiroceramics @helenmaxfield @artistcaz @birdfeedertree @muted_palette @matthewread42 @madeleine_tapp_art_textiles @myrtleberry_designs @whimsymerribee @peter.dibble.basketmaker @the_baadninishweaver @makeroftinyglassstuff @rhianwinslade @hannahdowdingfurniture @clairepirieceramics
Have you noticed anything different?
There’s even more to discover every day as you step into our Christmas Shop here at Rougham Estate.
We’ve expanded the entrance with even more Christmas delights, creating an extra festive welcome as you make your way inside. And make sure you look up!
Christmas has well and truly arrived!
So come and see what’s new and step inside our Christmas story.
Open Monday–Saturday, 9.30am–5pm, open 9.30am - 4pm on Sundays.
We look forward to seeing you ☺️
#RoughamEstate #ChristmasAtRougham #ChristmasInSuffolk
Make this Christmas a little more unique, make something beautiful and create memories along the way.
Our festive workshops at Rougham Estate are a chance to take time out, try something new and make decorations that will become part of your Christmas for years to come.
From weaving willow stars and making your own Christmas wreath to creating beautiful fused glass decorations, there’s a lovely choice of workshops still available.
Whether you come with friends, family or enjoy a little creative time to yourself, you’ll be guided by talented makers and have something special to take home at the end.
Forget buying everything ready-made this year. Make it yourself, make it personal and make some lovely Christmas memories.
Places are limited and some workshops are already fully booked, so book early to avoid missing out.
Find out more by visiting our website ☺️
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