Explore Captured Light by Dan Hussey & Honor Surie — beautiful handcrafted chairs and atmospheric Suffolk paintings

Over the past two months, we have enjoyed welcoming artist Helena Powell to Mill Tye Gallery as our Artist in Residence. During her residency, Helena has been developing her weaving practice, experimenting with techniques and materials, and working in the gallery where visitors have been able to see her process first-hand. Helena Powell working at the loom during her residency at Mill Tye Gallery. We are pleased to share this short video, made by Jacqueline Mellor, capturing

Discover the 175-year story of Bakers Mill, from Edward Baker’s purchase in 1851 to its enduring legacy and new life as part of the local community.

Discover HOUSE COLLECTIVE at Mill Tye Gallery this October, celebrating Suffolk’s landscapes, heritage and communities through art, creativity, food and conversation.

Discover Helena Powell's inspiring Summer Residency at Mill Tye Gallery. Meet the artist, watch weaving in action, explore beautiful handwoven textiles and join the community weaving project before the exhibition ends on 23 August.

Discover highlights from Roj Whitelock’s natural light portraiture workshop at Mill Tye Gallery, captured and reflected on by photographer Jacqueline Mellor.

Discover portrait painting with Chris Bennett, R.O.I. Read about our inspiring watercolour workshop and join his upcoming “Discover the Power of Pastel Portraiture” on Thursday 26th May.

Discover how students at Thomas Gainsborough School brought printmaking to life in a dynamic Pulling Prints workshop with artists from Gainsborough’s House and Mill Tye Gallery.

Mill Tye Gallery and Arts Centre welcomed visitors throughout the day on Saturday 14 March for the opening of Pulling Prints , an exhibition showcasing the work of emerging artists aged 18–25. The exhibition marks the culmination of a creative programme developed by Gainsborough’s House in collaboration with Mill Tye Gallery. Since September 2025, participating artists have taken part in a series of artist-led workshops, exploring a range of printmaking techniques and develop

Chris Bennett in conversation on The Creative Contemplation Podcast. We’re delighted to share a recent podcast recording featuring Chris Bennett , tutor on our Portrait & Figure Drawing and Watercolour Painting workshops here at Mill Tye Gallery . Chris is a practising artist whose teaching is grounded in close observation, disciplined looking and a deep respect for the traditions of figurative art. Those qualities are beautifully illuminated in a newly released episode of T

Since September, the Gainsborough's House Print Workshop has been quietly buzzing with energy, experimentation and ambition. Pulling Prints is the culmination of months of dedicated making by a group of emerging artists aged 18–25, brought together through a free creative development programme led by Gainsborough’s House, with support from Mill Tye Gallery. Left to right Back row: Maddy McCloskey, Eartha Jean, Mae Warner, Eleanor Mills, Solo Nichol Front row: Lucy Perry,

Discover the art of natural light portrait photography at Mill Tye Gallery with award-winning photographer Roj Whitelock — inspiring, creative, unforgettable.

We’re thrilled to share that Roj’s portrait ‘Phil’ has been selected for the prestigious Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize and will be exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery this November. Out of nearly 6,000 entries worldwide, only 57 portraits were chosen – and Roj’s is one of them!

We are delighted to share highlights from the final session of Eleanor Mills’ inspiring workshop series at Thomas Gainsborough School, supported by the Stour Valley Society Arts Council. This month’s art club marked a vibrant finale, with students exploring the intricate technique of batik under Eleanor’s expert guidance.

Launching this September, this Printmaking Programme at Gainsborough’s House is a unique opportunity for young adults looking to develop their creative practice outside of formal education. We’re inviting motivated individuals aged 18–25 to take part in an inspiring, hands-on printmaking experience set in the inspiring surroundings of Gainsborough’s House, Sudbury.

Sudbury Artists’ Open Studio Trail Weekend | 14–15 June 2025 Sudbury will come alive with creativity this June as the town plays host to...

In this month’s Art Club session, students took their first steps into the world of batik through an engaging wax resist activity led by Eleanor Mills. Using white wax crayons and vibrant fabric dyes, the group explored a simplified version of the traditional technique—tracing floral designs and watching as the wax repelled the dye to reveal beautiful, delicate patterns.

Our ongoing collaboration with artist Eleanor Mills and the Thomas Gainsborough School continues to inspire and delight.

Jonathan Boreham, sound artist and sound designer music inspired by Chris Bennett's painting 'The Girl in the Moon'

Max Angus Print ‘Hare and the Sweet Meadow’ draws inspiration from the beautiful landscape and passionate conservation work taking place in Great Massingham, Norfolk.