Sun 21 June: Sculpture • Ceramic • Basketry

£45.00

The mini-bus for this trip will leave from Charleston Lewes, near Lewes Station, on Sunday 21 June / 10am - 5pm

This immersive, small-group experience will take you straight into the working studios of some of the region's most talented craftspeople. These curated journeys offer something you won't find anywhere else: real conversations with real makers in the spaces where their work comes to life.

The first (very special) stop will be to Sophie Coryndon’s Sussex studio. Her extraordinary sculptural wall hangings cannot be defined by a single material or category, but emerge from historical inspirations and bespoke techniques and have to be seen to be believed..

Then we will head further into the countryside of the Sussex Weald to meet ceramicist Thea Thompson at The Waldron - the ancient barn where she works on her craggy sculptural vessels informed by landscape and technique.

In the afternoon, the Safari will head to Dominic Parrette’s workshop and yard. Dominic is a Sussex based basketmaker specialising in organically woven willow forms and traditional frame baskets, including the endangered craft of Sussex Trug making.

You will be joined by a knowledgable guide and there will be a chance to buy lunch at The Gun Brewery Tap in Gun Hill, or you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Spaces on each Safari are deliberately limited to 8 people to keep the experience special.

The mini-bus for this trip will leave from Charleston Lewes, near Lewes Station, on Sunday 21 June / 10am - 5pm

This immersive, small-group experience will take you straight into the working studios of some of the region's most talented craftspeople. These curated journeys offer something you won't find anywhere else: real conversations with real makers in the spaces where their work comes to life.

The first (very special) stop will be to Sophie Coryndon’s Sussex studio. Her extraordinary sculptural wall hangings cannot be defined by a single material or category, but emerge from historical inspirations and bespoke techniques and have to be seen to be believed..

Then we will head further into the countryside of the Sussex Weald to meet ceramicist Thea Thompson at The Waldron - the ancient barn where she works on her craggy sculptural vessels informed by landscape and technique.

In the afternoon, the Safari will head to Dominic Parrette’s workshop and yard. Dominic is a Sussex based basketmaker specialising in organically woven willow forms and traditional frame baskets, including the endangered craft of Sussex Trug making.

You will be joined by a knowledgable guide and there will be a chance to buy lunch at The Gun Brewery Tap in Gun Hill, or you are welcome to bring a picnic.

Spaces on each Safari are deliberately limited to 8 people to keep the experience special.

What makes a Studio Safari unmissable?
Intimate access: Step into private studios, watch makers at their benches, and ask the questions you've always wondered about.
Curated routes: Each Safari is thoughtfully designed to showcase a mix of disciplines, from ceramics and textiles to metalwork and furniture, all within a single inspiring day.
Stories behind the craft: Discover the techniques, inspirations, and happy accidents that shape each maker's practice.

Who is it for?
Whether you're a collector seeking your next piece, a maker looking for inspiration, or simply curious about how beautiful things get made.
You will leave with a new understanding and maybe even a few purchases?!