Calendar of Events
Dichroic Glass Jewellery Making
Available on 12 May or 7 July 2012 with Suzanne Campbell. £70 course fee including all glass, tools and kiln firing.
As a qualified jeweller with over twenty years teaching experience, Suzanne will guide you through a step by step programme showing you how to create your own unique pieces of fused glass jewellery. By the end of the day you will have a number of thoughtfully designed pieces ready for firing in Suzanne’s kiln. Your fused glass cabochons can easily be made into stylish pendants, beautiful beads, brooches, earrings or cufflinks.
This class is designed to be a fun and creative day as well as a stepping stone to an exciting new hobby. The emphasis is on making lovely things and developing your own unique style.
This beginners one day course is suitable for those with no previous artistic knowledge.
Numbers are limited to ten to allow for individual tuition.
A selection of jewellery findings (necklace chains, earwires, bails etc) will be available for purchase on the day from Suzanne. If you require findings please budget approximately £20.
Your fired glass may be collected from Snape Maltings or sent to you (please pre-pay P+P) two weeks after your course.
Bookings now being taken. Telephone 01728 688303
Regular Guided Walks
Everyone is welcome to enjoy walks along the Alde Estuary following the choice of footpaths on both river banks from the Maltings.
A Snape Warren Circuit
Join us for a wonderful guided walk to explore the landscape and wildlife of the beautiful River Alde valley. You’ll discover an extraordinary estuary, amazing marshes and a heavenly heath – all in the space of two hours! Find out how the landscape we see today has been shaped by centuries of human activity and see some of the wildlife that lives in this special place. Each walk starts and finishes at Snape Maltings and last approximately two hours.
A walk in the footsteps of St Botolph
Join us for a leisurely guided walk to St Botolph’s Church Iken, along the tranquil southern shore of the River Alde. Discover some of the secrets of this ancient landscape and hear tales of Saints and Saxons, Vikings and mythical monsters. We’ll also look for some of the amazing wildlife to be found along the river.
Walks are £5 per person and please allow approximately 2 hours. For bookings please click through to our bookings page
May Farmers’ Market
Come and enjoy one of Suffolk’s finest food markets, a wonderful array of fresh produce and delicious artisan products all under one roof.
Countryfile visits Snape
The crew from BBC Countryfile have been filming around the Maltings ready for broadcast on Sunday 29th April at 6.45pm on BBC1.
The team filmed the buildings and a piece with Emma Green, local artist and our Gallery curator. Emma and presenter Ellie used oils to paint the river and the expansive Suffolk sky whilst standing on the river wall (as per my picture). Then Ellie went on to interview Pat Lord, who has lived at the Maltings for over 70 years of her life followed by a piece with Aldeburgh Young Musicians.
Regular Guided Walks
Everyone is welcome to enjoy walks along the Alde Estuary following the choice of footpaths on both river banks from the Maltings.
A Snape Warren Circuit
Join us for a wonderful guided walk to explore the landscape and wildlife of the beautiful River Alde valley. You’ll discover an extraordinary estuary, amazing marshes and a heavenly heath – all in the space of two hours! Find out how the landscape we see today has been shaped by centuries of human activity and see some of the wildlife that lives in this special place. Each walk starts and finishes at Snape Maltings and last approximately two hours.
A walk in the footsteps of St Botolph
Join us for a leisurely guided walk to St Botolph’s Church Iken, along the tranquil southern shore of the River Alde. Discover some of the secrets of this ancient landscape and hear tales of Saints and Saxons, Vikings and mythical monsters. We’ll also look for some of the amazing wildlife to be found along the river.
Walks are £5 per person and please allow approximately 2 hours. For bookings please click through to our bookings page
Classic Vehicle Run
This will be held on the Frontage at Snape Maltings From 10AM.
Easter Food Course for Children
Mike Keen from the Brewery Tap, Ipswich is conducting a children’s Pizza and Pasta Making Workshop on Tuesday 10th April 2012.
Sessions will run from 10am-12pm and 2pm-4pm. Tickets are £10 per child including all food ingredients.
This tasty and creative workshop is a fantastic activity for all children aged 8 years and older. Children will love getting their hands (and faces) mucky learning how to make pasta and decorating their own pizzas.
Regular Guided Walks
Everyone is welcome to enjoy walks along the Alde Estuary following the choice of footpaths on both river banks from the Maltings.
A Snape Warren Circuit
Join us for a wonderful guided walk to explore the landscape and wildlife of the beautiful River Alde valley. You’ll discover an extraordinary estuary, amazing marshes and a heavenly heath – all in the space of two hours! Find out how the landscape we see today has been shaped by centuries of human activity and see some of the wildlife that lives in this special place. Each walk starts and finishes at Snape Maltings and last approximately two hours.
A walk in the footsteps of St Botolph
Join us for a leisurely guided walk to St Botolph’s Church Iken, along the tranquil southern shore of the River Alde. Discover some of the secrets of this ancient landscape and hear tales of Saints and Saxons, Vikings and mythical monsters. We’ll also look for some of the amazing wildlife to be found along the river.
Walks are £5 per person and please allow approximately 2 hours. For bookings please click through to our bookings page
Easter Farmers’ Market
Come and enjoy one of Suffolk’s finest food markets, a wonderful array of fresh produce and delicious artisan products all under one roof.
Easter Craft for Children
Get crafty this Easter by booking your children into a craft session at Snape Maltings.
They will create about four different Easter based craft items using paint, glue, paper and scissors. Eggs and Easter animals will be high on the list of things to be created!
We will take pre bookings, which will guarantee your child a space -or just turn up on the day. Please remember we may be busy so you may have to wait for a free space if you haven’t booked.
Under 5’s will have a craft table too but parental supervision is necessary. Their table will be full of fun craft as well, including pens and paint!
All the crafts will be supervised by experienced staff and led by Sticky Steph (enhanced CRB checked). Over 5’s may be left at the workshop, but parents must stay within the vicinity.
Sessions starting from 10am (approximately 2hrs per session). £10 per child. Reservations in advance are recommended and are non-refundable.
