As the Spring Exhibition comes to a close this weekend, the Sail Loft is about to shift quite dramatically. Over the past few weeks, the gallery has been full - around 50 artists, a huge mix of materials, colour and ideas, and a constant sense of movement as work has changed and evolved. From next week, that all changes - we go wild! Enjoy this news and read all about what's happening at NaviStitch and in the Sail Loft Gallery

Let's start with some rather lovely news this week - Manningtree has been named the East regional winner in The Times Best Places to Live guide. I was actually interviewed by The Times radio team last week (and sworn to secrecy!), so there's’s been a quiet little excitement behind the scenes - and such a joy to now be able to share it. Enjoy this news and read all about what's happening at NaviStitch and in the Sail Loft Gallery

The Sail Loft Gallery is about to step fully into spring mode, with the Spring Exhibition opening this week and the gallery filling with fresh work from a wonderful group of artists and makers. Alongside that, there are also a few new workshop announcements and creative plans taking shape - so here’s a little update

There’s a lot happening at NaviStitch this week: Valentine’s Day, the final days of the Pre-Loved Art Sale, Spring Exhibition deadlines, and a new exhibition just around the corner. And alongside all of that, I’m sharing something new I’ve been quietly working on…

Looking back at 2025… and a creative hello to 2026! Here’s a little New Year update from NaviStitch - a chance to pause, look back at a wonderfully creative year, and share what’s coming up as we head into 2026.

Here's what's happening in our creative space, the Sail Loft, the NaviStitch shop, and on Manningtree High Street over the coming weeks...