Step into the shoes of a real artist! Discover the Remember Tomorrow exhibition by Kate Giles and explore the beautiful historic rooms of Gainsborough's House. Inspired by expressive brushstrokes and the techniques of great artists, you'll create your own landscape painting in our Landscape Studio. Work together on a giant collaborative drawing or make your...
Take a journey through our Inventing Landscape exhibition and discover how artists transformed the world around them. Inspired by John Constable's famous quote: "I paint my own places best", you'll sketch your surroundings before exploring the David Dawson exhibition to create a beautiful concertina landscape. In the Landscape Studio, bring your artwork to life with...
Make the most of the summer holidays at Gainsborough’s House, where creativity, discovery and family fun come together in the heart of Suffolk. Throughout 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. ...
Look up and let your imagination soar! ☁️ Just 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...
This year Suffolk Archives are working with Ipswich Museums on their Constable 250 project, celebrating the 250th anniversary of John Constable. They are delivering a community outreach programme across the county using our Archives on Tour trailer which is making its way to Sudbury! The trailer is fitted out with a display about Constable, his...
Take part in an immersive playscape inspired by John Constable. Brought to you by Make Play and Colchester + Ipswich Museums. Make 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. Children can wander, crawl, climb, and play in a...
Explore our garden and discover the inspiring sculptures of Helaine Blumenfeld. Paint 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. Browse all our Tom's Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: 21...
Meet the fascinating characters behind Thomas Gainsborough's famous portraits. Explore 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. Browse all our Tom's Tuesday...
Discover the beautiful silk patterns hidden within Gainsborough's House! Explore 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...
Step inside our portable Camera Obscura and experience a fascinating 360° view of the Sudbury Common Lands. Grab a pencil and join HOUSE COLLECTIVE for family-friendly drawing activities inspired by the surrounding landscape, just as artists (like Gainsborough!) have done for centuries. Meet us on Sudbury Water Meadows, near Mill Hotel, Sudbury CO10 1BD | Use what3words: ///actual.knees.hissing...
Public View: 28 & 30 October 2026, 10am–4.30pm As part of this year's The Big Draw Festival, Gainsborough's House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation where we invite you to take part and #MakeAMark! The Kemp Room, our former shop space on site, will be transformed by you....
Tom’s Tuesday: Make a Mark! As part of this year’s The Big Draw Festival, Gainsborough’s House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation, inviting young people to get creative, experiment with mark-making and make their mark on the museum! The Kemp Room, our former shop space, will be transformed...
