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Sakura Studio Gallery
Pod 6-8, Stonham Barns Park
Pettaugh Road
Stonham Aspal
Suffolk
IP14 6AT
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Welcome to Sakura Studio Gallery!
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My name is Albany Tripp and I am the owner of this small art space.
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I first started out painting and designing jewellery and small sculptural works and I was able to take the opportunity to start building the business while I was on maternity leave with my first son. I took part in various fairs and events after volunteering at a local art space in Diss, leading me to start planning to make my life long dream a reality.
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Sakura Studio Gallery first opened its doors in February 2023, and I am overjoyed at how it has grown to support small artists and craft businesses throughout East Anglia. The support this space has received had been overwhelming, with us coming runner up in the 2023 Muddy Stilletos Awards in the New Start-Up category at just 3 and a half months old, and then going on to be named runner up for Best Rural Start Up and win Best Creative Start Up in East of England in the 2024 Start-Up Awards, competing for the national title at IdeasFest in Tring, Hertfordshire!
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With the support of our artists in-store and our visitors, we hope to continue to grow and support the local art community for years to come 💗
Our Artists
Previous Artists
Tiny Pink Cottages
Ingot 47
James Collier Pargetting
Shirley White
Maya Media
Keeley Chapman Ceramics
Sara West Ceramics
Hooked on Happiness
Upcoming Fairs
2025 - ​
- 7th December - Bungay Christmas Street Market
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Upcoming Events
2026 -
- TBC - Fibre and Textile Art Exhibition
- July 19th (TBC) - Arts Festival, Stonham Barns Park
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Previous Events
2025 -
- May 25th to June 7th - Beyond the Window (Landscape Artists Exhibition)
2024 -
- 24th May to 2nd June - Through Our Eyes - An Exhibition in support of Suffolk Sight
2023 -
-August 12th to 26th - Young Artists Showcase
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Publications
2025 -
Jul 31st
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Jul 2nd
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Jul 1st
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Apr 24th
Apr 21st
Apr 9th
​Apr 2nd
Mar 8th
Feb 24th​
2024 -
Dec 5th
Jun 3rd
May 14th
Apr 30th
Apr 24th
Apr 13th
Apr 11th
Apr 4th
Jan 9th ​
2023 -
May 19th
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- Sakura Studio Gallery named 2025 East of England Rural StartUp of the Year, Diss Express
- Sakura Studio Gallery named winner and put forward to national finals, Holiday Park Homes News
- Sakura Studio Gallery named winner and put forward to national finals,
Stonham Barns News
- Sakura Studio Gallery in running for two business awards, Diss Express
- Suffolk art gallery in regional finals of UK StartUp Awards, EADT
- Stonham Barns Park Business Shortlisted, Stonham Barns News
- Stonham Barns Park Business Shortlisted, Holiday Park Homes News
- Spring Craft Market returns to Stonham Barns, Stowmarket Mercury
- Spring Craft Market Brings Creatives, Holiday Park Homes​
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- Through Our Eyes Exhibition, Suffolk Sight Autumn/Winter24
- Sakura Studio Gallery founder blown away after award win, Diss Express
- Sakura Studio Gallery Wins Start Up Award, EADT
- Through Our Eyes Exhibition, Suffolk Sight Spring/Summer24
- Sakura Studio Gallery in the running for 2 business awards, Diss Express
- Sakura Studio Gallery in Stonham Aspal nominated for awards, EADT
- Albany's Studio Start Up makes the shortlist, FolkFeatures
- Stonham Barns sees boost from new customers, IpswichStar
- Sakura Studio Gallery Expands, EADT​
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- Muddy Awards Finalists, Suffolk News
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About the owner : Albany Tripp
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I enjoy being able to experiment with a range of techniques and mediums, with nature being very much my focus.
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Growing up, I have always had a passion for creativity, though I never found myself leaning towards any one medium in particular. I was always encouraged by my family, as I was surrounded by other creative people. My Grandad had enjoyed painting landscapes and my Mum could often be found sketching something.
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During school, I studied art and photography, going on to do a pre-degree in art and design and then Fine Art.
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Some of my work hints at East Asian and Japanese styles, which I feel is likely influenced by my own family background - I am part Indonesian and my partner is from the Philippines, and we frequently use Tagalog and English in our household as we have small children.
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Since July 2022, I have really started to pour myself into my art and creative outlets... in between working and raising a child, it is my way of keeping (somewhat) sane!
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I have done some sculpting over the years, including some Japanese-style ponds with blossom trees and fish, but more recently I have been experimenting with polymer clay to create miniature detailed sculptures and jewellery. You can still very much see the East Asian influences in many of the designs, such as the small Koi pieces, but I also find myself being able to try my hand with other styles and designs, including floral jewellery, bees and more.
Blog . . .
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Expanding the Studio!!
Our studio space in Pod 7 has been up and running now since February 2024 and now we're expanding it!
Last year we were so proud to be able to support many local artists and creators and begin hosting regular workshops and classes and now our studio is having to grow just to keep up with you all!
We love supporting our local artists and creators, and encouraging creativity in those wanting to try their hand at something new, experiment or grow within their own creative practice!
So far 2025 has been jam packed with sessions but we are always looking to add even more variety to our classes - any artists who would like to enquire about using our space can do so submitting this form
Check out some of our upcoming workshops below or visit to our Workshops and Events page to see view our calendar with all events booked so far.​​
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Introducing Cuppa and Craft Mornings....
Join us for our weekly Cuppa and Craft Social Studio mornings – a relaxed and friendly space where you can enjoy a cuppa, connect with others, and get creative!
Each session offers a new craft to try, or feel free to bring along your own project to work on with other like minded creatives.
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​​​Sakura Studio Gallery was named a regional finalist for the second year in a row in the 2025 Start Up Awards in not 1... but 2!!! categories
Creative Start Up of the Year​ and Rural Start Up of the Year in the East of England
East Anglian Daily Times (21st April 2025)
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​Our 2024 charity exhibition: Through Our Eyes was a smashing success!
With over 120 pieces donated by various artists across East Anglia, including many who live with sight loss/vision impairment​, we were able to raise £472 for local charity Suffolk Sight CIO over the short 10 day exhibition!
Many of the artists who took part have now offered up their works as donations to our permanent collection of works to continue to raise money for Suffolk Sight!
View the collection > Through Our Eyes
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Sakura Studio Gallery WON East of England Creative StartUp of the Year 2024!!
We are going to Ideas Fest in Tring (Hertfordshire) on Thursday 12th September for the UK Final to receive our regional award and compete against other regional winners for the 2024 UK Creative StartUp of the Year​
East Anglian Daily Times (14th May 2024)
Diss Express (3rd June 2024)
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​Introducing Workshops!
Our studio space in Pod 6-7 is up and running with a whole variety of classes, workshops, demos and exhibitions!
We love to support our local artists and creators, as well as encouraging creativity in those wanting to try their hand at something new, experiment or grow within their own creative practice!
Check out some of our upcoming workshops below or visit to our Workshops and Events page to see view our calendar with all events booked so far.
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​​​Sakura Studio Gallery was named a regional finalist in the 2024 Start Up Awards in not 1... but 2!!! categories!
Creative Start Up of the Year​ and Rural Start Up of the Year in the East of England
Folk Features (11th April 2024)
East Anglian Daily Times (13th April 2024)
Diss Express (24th April 2024)
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​We've expanded!
East Anglian Daily Times (9th January 24)​​​​​
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Sakura Studio Gallery was runner-up for Best New Lifestyle Start-Up across Suffolk and Cambs for 2023 Muddy Awards with Muddy Stilettos at just 3 months old!