Photopolymer allows the translation of sensitive drawing marks to plate and is equally successful with photographic imagery. No chemicals or acids are involved - just water! Enjoy and explore its mark making and tonal potential. Colin Gale has over ten years experience working with photopolymer. He recently collaborated with artist Martha Parsey on Gainsborough Girls,...
Our apologies, this course has been cancelled. Using sketchbooks and drawings, Zoë records her travels and impressions in a widely exhibited series of etchings. Zoë often works on steel, using line and tone for atmosphere and effect. Zoë Rubens is a sculptor and printmaker who incorporates her plates into 3D work. Her enviable list of...
Walk like an artist and get creative with activities in the landscape that inspired Constable and Gainsborough. 10am – 12 with free entry to Gainsborough’s House afterwards £2 per child, £3 per adult Meet by the Mill Hotel, Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1BD. Very easy walk, wheelchair accessible, Length – under a mile.
Become an elf in our festive workshop and make and decorate your own St Nicholas shoes. Listen to our traditional tales and discover how Thomas Gainsborough would have celebrated Christmas. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House...
Create new festive decorations to add to your family tree as we celebrate the Gainsborough family at Christmas. Make mini frames and wreaths. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
Sundays 13, 27 January, 10, 24 February, 10, 24 March 2019 We will be working with teh wonderful collection of portraits at Gainsborough's House to explore different ways to create stitched portraits. This is your opportunity to experiment with different creative textile techniques in a small, friendly and supportive group. This course is for adults...
All this week art works are arriving ready for our new exhibition. Discover how these objects are wrapped and have a go at creating your own art works using wrapping techniques. Wrap your hand, make an origami box, wrap an object. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3...
Get inspired by Nicole Farhi’s sculptures and create your own clay heads and hands. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years Must be accompanied by an adult
Get ready for Easter by making an egg-collecting basket and a festive hat. Have a go at our early egg hunt to receive an Easter treat. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3...
Come and experience the outside appear inside our amazing camera obscura. Create your own mini-camera, make a kaleidoscope and experiment with light. Join us on: Saturday 6 July – Marvellous Meadows Day 11am to 4pm – Foxearth Meadows FREE Sunday 14 July – Bures Music Festival 12 to 6pm – for ticket information visit buresmusicfestival.com...
Take a global view of art and make some exciting and colourful artworks of your own from North and South, East and West. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
Go BIG and help us to make a GIANT painting. Create HUGE bugs to take home. Try painting with our fantastically long brushes. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
