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We could tell you about Mill Tye Gallery’s picturesque setting next to the River Stour and on the outskirts of historic Sudbury. About it being in the Dedham Vale, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). About Gainsborough and Constable’s association with the town and area. About the weaving industry and 95% of Britain’s silk fabrics still being produced here.

But we want to talk about the gallery. The space. The art. The craft. The printmakers and craftspeople. Peter, the founder and his mission.

We should mention your visit to Mill Tye too. What you can expect to see. How you might be inspired. Your opportunity to invest in works by emerging talent. Or even just your purchase of a few cards - or handmade chocolate - to help the gallery to support young artists. Everything helps.

Mill Tye Gallery

and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye,

Great Cornard, Sudbury,

Suffolk CO10 0GW

T: 01787 376 796

(24hrs Answer phone)

E: milltye@icloud.com

 

Opening Times:

The art gallery and gift shop is open Thursday to Sunday 11:00am to 4:00pm

The art studio is open Tuesday to Thursday for private art classes and workshops. On Mondays we are only open by appointment. Please contact us if you wish to have a Private Viewing of an exhibition.

Parking:

Parking is in the car park before the level crossing as you turn into Mill Tye. The gallery has three visitors spaces. The gallery is a short walk opposite the Mill pond, before the river, in the old Bakers Mill building.

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Our Story

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Peter Rumsey
at the Mill
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The Shop

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Exceptional Arts
and Crafts
Drawing and Painting
at the Mill

A six week art course with Wendy J. Allen MA

Dates: Tuesday 13 July to 17 August 2021

Price: £90* per person

Light refreshments included.

*Takes place every week on a Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:30 for a total of 6 sessions.

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Monotype Printing Workshop with Evelyn Polk

Thursday 11 March

10am to 4pm

Price: £48 per person

(Includes all your materials and light refreshments)

for art & ideas...
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Mill Tye Shoot and Share Facebook Group. A great place to showcase your latest photographs. Plus get tips from professional photographers.

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focus on...
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Cathy D’Arcy is a Sudbury based Ceramicist and printmaker. She works with porcelain rolled into slabs which are then formed into vessels, figures, animals and tiles.  READ MORE
Cathy's 'Lockdown Warriors' feature on the galleries shop.
workshops...
Learn a New Skill at the Mill. Photography Workshops
with Jackie Mellor
Start September 2021

 

At the Mill Tye Gallery we provide a comfortable and safe environment to learn, with like-minded people. Each class is led by Jackie Mellor who is a professional photographer and is limited to four participants only providing a quality group experience and exceptional value for money.

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 about 

art day...
The Art Challenge' 
(Challenge yourself and have fun with art).
Tuesday 16 November 2021

 

This is a day to do things you may not have done before or things you don't think you'll ever be able to do!

We will use acrylic paints, all kinds of drawing media, collage and a variety of mark-making tools. There will be options to draw or paint from a costume model and/or a still life arrangement or to work abstractly, playing with colour, tone, line and contrast using paint, drawing, collage and even crazy monoprinting.

Or all of the above.

 

Wear old clothes, come and make a mess, we're not making masterpieces - we're discovering possibilities!

Bring your lunch and have fun. 

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 Winter opening  
 hours: 

Friday, Saturday
and Sunday
11am to 4pm

 

Please note: On Mondays we are open by appointment only for Private Viewings.

Please contact us for more information. 

Telephone 01787 376796

The Mill Tye Gallery is set by the idyllic River Stour in Great Cornard, just outside the centre of the historic market town of Sudbury, Suffolk. The historic mill building has spectacular views across the river Stour and water meadows for several miles beyond. 

Here at Mill Tye Gallery, we host regular exhibitions of local contemporary artists, printmakers, sculptors and potters. Our aim is to celebrate new talent and provide a platform for undiscovered artists from across the region.

Set in an area of outstanding natural beauty, the Stour Valley has been infamously portrayed by artists John Constable and Thomas Gainsborough, and as such, the area is renowned as a hub for talented creatives. We are now delighted to be playing our part in the Suffolk art scene.

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” 

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The Endangered
Species Collection

 

Kieran Page talks about his latest project, a new collection of work, produced in lockdown, featuring 22 portraits of Endangered Species from across the world.

Pick up a FREE ip4 magazine at the gallery!

WATCH VIDEO

limited editions...
Please note we run workshops at the gallery in the week. On Mondays we are only open by appointment.

If you would like to purchase a piece that you have seen at a previous exhibition please call 01787 376 796 and leave a message. We will contact you to arrange a date for a Private Viewing.

Telephone 01787 376796

buy...
Dominic Upson Salt Pigs

 

When filled with salt, the salt pig is a stylish accessory for any kitchen, keep it nearby while cooking so you can easily dip your figures in and season as you go. All of Dominics work is completely unique, thrown and finished by hand in his studio in Suffolk.

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Admission to Mill Tye Gallery
and Arts Centre is FREE.

The Mill Tye Gallery is home to the works of local printmakers as well as contemporary artists, sculptors, potters and weavers.

 

If you would like to purchase a piece that you have seen at a previous exhibition please call 01787 376 796 and leave a message. We will contact you to arrange a date for a Private Viewing.

Telephone 01787 376796

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workshops...
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 Thursday to Sunday 
 11:00am - 4:00pm 

Admission to Mill Tye Gallery
and Arts Centre is FREE.

The Mill Tye Gallery is home to the works of local printmakers as well as contemporary artists, sculptors, potters and weavers.

 

If you would like to purchase a piece that you have seen at a previous exhibition please call 01787 376 796 and leave a message. We will contact you to arrange a date for a Private Viewing.

Telephone 01787 376796

Drawing and Painting
at the Mill

A six week art course with Wendy J. Allen MA

Dates: Tuesday 20 September to Tuesday 25 October 2022.

Price: £90* per person

Light refreshments included.

*Takes place every week on a Tuesday from 9:30 to 12:30 for a total of 6 sessions.

“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” 

Pablo Picasso 

sticky lemon

Sticky Lemon backpacks and pencil cases are made from recycled PET bottles and are super smart!

workshops

Christmas Silk

Painting Workshop

with Valerie Weavers

Tuesday 5th December 2023

Time: 10:00 am to 1:00 pm

Choose either a Silk Scarf or a Silk Card and create that special gift for Christmas.

Silk Card Option: Price £40 

Silk Scarf Option: Price £45

 

We provide tea, coffee, biscuits and mince pies.

BOOK NOW

SPACES ARE LIMITED

ON OUR COURSES.  

Includes light refreshments. Pre-booking is essential.

Mill Tye Gallery

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye

Great Cornard, Sudbury

Suffolk CO10 0GW

United Kingdom

Email: milltye@icloud.com

 

Tel: 01787 376 796 

(24hrs answerphone)

Opening Times:

Gallery Spaces and gift shop open Thursday to Sunday

11:00am to 4:00pm The Gallery Spaces and gift shop are temporarily closed for a Winter Break. Opens March 2023.

The art studio is open Tuesday to Thursday for private art classes and workshops.

On Mondays we are only open by appointment.

Parking:

Parking is free, in the car park before the level crossing as you turn into Mill Tye. The gallery has three visitors spaces only. The gallery is a short walk opposite the Mill pond, before the river, in the old Bakers Mill building.

Enquiries:

All enquiries should be sent to milltye@icloud.com

 

Mill Tye Gallery does not accept unsolicited artist applications.

PLEASE NOTE: If you would like to purchase any item that you have seen at a previous exhibition please email us. We will contact you to arrange a date for a Private Viewing.

Mill Tye Gallery

and Arts Centre

3 Cornard Mills, Mill Tye,

Great Cornard, Sudbury,

Suffolk CO10 0GW

T: 01787 376 796

(24hrs Answer phone)

E: milltye@icloud.com

 

Opening Times:

The art gallery and gift shop is open Thursday to Sunday 10:30am to 4:00pm

The art studio is open Tuesday to Thursday for private art classes and workshops. On Mondays we are only open by appointment. Please contact us if you wish to have a Private Viewing of an exhibition.

Parking:

Parking is in the car park before the level crossing as you turn into Mill Tye. The gallery has three visitors spaces. The gallery is a short walk opposite the Mill pond, before the river, in the old Bakers Mill building.

art classes

Autumn Drawing and Painting at the Mill.

A four week art course with Wendy Allen MA 

Starts Tuesday 5th September

Takes place every week on Tuesday from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm, starting on Tuesday 5th September, 2023, ending on Tuesday 26th September, 2023. A total of 4 sessions at £20 each. 

Cost: £80 BOOK

Beginners Lino-cut Printing 

Learn how to design, carve and print your own unique lino-cut prints under the guidance of local artist Beth Knight. All necessary materials and tools will be provided.

Thursday 7th September 2023

Time: 9:30am to 1pm

Cost: £54 inc light refreshments.

SPACES ARE LIMITED

ON OUR COURSES.  

Includes light refreshments. Pre-booking is essential.

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