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SUMMARY:Family Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of the summer holidays at Gainsborough’s House\, where creativity\, discovery and family fun come together in the heart of Suffolk.\nThroughout the school break\, families are invited to enjoy Tom’s Tuesdays\, a weekly drop-in programme packed with hands-on activities inspired by art\, nature and imagination. See the full summer holiday programme here.  \nThe highlight of the season is Family Week (3–7 August 2026)\, a celebration of creative play featuring a range of events designed for all ages. \nTuesday 4 August: For our Tom’s Tuesday session ‘Cloud Studies‘ (recommended age from 5–12) we’ll be exploring Gainsborough’s Garden and experimenting with cyanotype printmaking. \nWednesday 5 August: The Suffolk Archives: Archive on Tour Trailer is visiting Gainsborough’s House! Discover the story of John Constable and have a go at some art & craft activities inspired by the Constable 250 season (suitable for ages 3–10). Find out more here.  \nFriday 7 August: We’ll be hosting a series of engaging activities for children aged 0–5\, in collaboration with MAKE PLAY… browse all the sessions here.  \nThis is your chance to explore the gallery\, gardens and all our creative spaces have to offer while making lasting summer memories together.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/family-week-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Cloud Studies
DESCRIPTION:Look up and let your imagination soar! ☁️\nJust like Constable\, you’ll study the ever-changing sky… but what shapes can you see? Turn fluffy clouds into animals\, fruit\, fantastical creatures—anything you can imagine. Begin with playful sketching exercises\, then collect leaves and plants from Gainsborough’s Garden to create magical cyanotype prints using the power of sunlight. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-cloud-studies/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T100000
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SUMMARY:Family Week: The Hold's Archive Trailer at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:This year Suffolk Archives are working with Ipswich Museums on their Constable 250 project\, celebrating the 250th anniversary of John Constable.\nThey are delivering a community outreach programme across the county using our Archives on Tour trailer which is making its way to Sudbury! \nThe trailer is fitted out with a display about Constable\, his life and work and his connections to Suffolk\, exploring some of the key locations depicted in his works. The display inside the trailer will be complemented by free family craft activities\, themed around creating art\, and the Suffolk landscape. \nFREE drop-in session\, 10am–4pm – no need to book!  \nSuitable for families and children aged 3–10 (accompanied by an adult) \n       \n© Constable 250 graphic courtesy of Ipswich + Colchester Museums.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/family-week-the-holds-archive-trailer-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T131500
DTSTAMP:20260714T141348Z
CREATED:20260714T132034Z
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SUMMARY:Constable's Garden: A Sensory Playscape at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Take part in an immersive playscape inspired by John Constable. Brought to you by Make Play and Colchester + Ipswich Museums.\nMake Play invites children aged 0-5 and their families to explore Constable’s Garden\, a brand new\, hands-on and immersive playscape inspired by the artwork of John Constable. \nChildren can wander\, crawl\, climb\, and play in a playscape full of tactile surprises inspired by our Suffolk landscape and heritage designed to engage the senses\, inspire creativity\, and support early learning. \nThese are free\, open-ended play sessions\, open to all families with children under 5. \n\nSession 1: 10 – 10.45am\nSession 2: 11 – 11.45am\nSession 3: 12.30 – 1.15pm\n\nDrop-in sessions\, no need to book! \nRecommended age 0–5 years\, older siblings may participate  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Make Play\nMake Play is an Ipswich based arts organisation creating innovative intriguing spaces and projects for children & their families. They are passionate about providing people with space and time to explore and nurture their creative potential. Make Play believe that art and creativity is essential for all of us and a powerful tool to make sense of our world. The team design and create unique colourful\, sensory play environments and projects using handmade\, recycled & repurposed materials. \n                \nConstable‘s Garden is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players\, Colchester + Ipswich Museums have been able to partner with Suffolk Community Libraries\, working with Arts Organisation Make Play\, on Constable 250 marking the 250th birthday of John Constable and exploring his art and impact. \n© Constable 250 graphic courtesy of Ipswich + Colchester Museums.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/constables-garden-a-sensory-playscape-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T100000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Land Art
DESCRIPTION:Explore our garden and discover the inspiring sculptures of Helaine Blumenfeld.\nPaint colourful pebbles\, create your own nature-inspired artworks\, and leave your creative mark in the garden. Experiment with shape\, texture and sculpture as you discover how artists use the natural world as their canvas. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-land-art/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T100000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Portrait Makers
DESCRIPTION:Meet the fascinating characters behind Thomas Gainsborough’s famous portraits.\nExplore the gallery before creating your own royal-inspired masterpiece using collage and collagraph printing techniques. Layer recycled textures\, experiment with ink\, and enjoy plenty of messy\, creative fun as you print a collection of bold and beautiful portraits to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-portrait-makers/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Patterns & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful silk patterns hidden within Gainsborough’s House!\nExplore the Sudbury Silk Room\, learn about pattern making\, and enjoy a guided tour of Thomas Gainsborough’s original home and gallery. Inspired by the stunning fabrics on display\, head to the Landscape Studio to experiment with the magical art of marbling and create your own colourful patterned paper to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-patterns-prints/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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