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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: The Big Draw 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tom’s Tuesday: Make a Mark!\nAs 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! \nThe Kemp Room\, our former shop space\, will be transformed into a 360-degree drawing installation\, shaped by the creativity and contributions of the week’s Big Draw participants. \nTaking inspiration from the silk-lined walls of the Gainsborough Gallery\, the installation will explore Thomas Gainsborough’s techniques and subject matter\, alongside Sudbury’s rich silk heritage. \nWe’ll begin by heading outside into the autumn air to draw the 400-year-old mulberry tree\, alongside the beautiful medlar\, quince and fig trees in Gainsborough’s Garden (a weather-dependent alternative is planned). \nBack in the Kemp Room\, we’ll use our garden drawings as inspiration to experiment with mark-making\, patterns and drawing on fabric. We’ll enlarge and transform our designs onto fabric\, creating our own botanical patterns and wallpapers. \nTo finish\, we’ll hang our completed fabric panels around the room\, bringing our drawings together to create an immersive\, 360-degree installation inspired by the green silks in the Gainsborough Gallery and Sudbury’s silk-making heritage. \nCome along\, get drawing and help us transform Gainsborough’s House\, one mark at a time! \nMaterials kindly donated by Sudbury Silk Mills. \n \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. \n\nMorning session only: 10am–12pm\n\nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult \n  \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-the-big-draw-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,The Big Draw,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T100000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T103712Z
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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:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T120000
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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:20260804T100000
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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;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
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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:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Inventing Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through our Inventing Landscape exhibition and discover how artists transformed the world around them.\nInspired 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 watercolours inspired by the dramatic skies and colours of J.M.W. Turner. \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-inventing-landscapes/
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:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: You are an Artist!
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of a real artist!\nDiscover 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 own large A3 artwork inspired by the view from the window. Finish by becoming an art conservator\, restoring an old masterpiece with your own creative twist! \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! \nCover image: (detail) Kate Giles (b. 1962). Willowleap II\, 2025. Oil on linen.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-you-are-an-artist/
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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