John Macfarlane, graduate from Glasgow School of Art, is an international stage and costume designer. He worked on designs for both operas and ballets. Among his most famous designs are the new Swan Lake for The Royal Ballet, Frankenstein for The Joffrey Ballet in Chicago, and Tosca for New York’s Metropolitan Opera. The exhibition at...
This exhibition showcases the role that fashion plays in defining culture. These portraits have been captured by some of the world’s most celebrated fashion photographers such as Cecil Beaton, Irving Penn, Norman Parkinson and Miles Aldridge. The subjects are all style icons over the last hundred years including The Beatles, Twiggy and Lily Cole. Fashion...
The exhibition considers the role of the artist by exploring images of Royal Academicians past and present which are going on display from the collection of the Royal Academy. The works show how artists have sought either to reveal or disguise their identities, in both cases controlling how their image is presented. From the founding...
The Gainsborough's House Warm Welcome Coffee Club offers a warm, friendly, and inclusive space for our volunteers to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Drop in anytime between 10.30 am–12.30 pm to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet with fellow volunteers from different roles across the site. This is a safe space...
Kick start the holiday season with a special evening at Gainsborough's House! We're joining the festivities with Sudbury Town during the Christmas Light Switch-On, why not pop down to see us? Join us on Friday 29 November for late-night shopping and warm treats. Enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate from The Watering Place café with your...
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshops at Gainsborough's House, hosted by local florist Just Anne Flowers. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity as you craft a beautiful wreath for your home. All materials are provided, plus you'll be treated to mince pies and a glass of fizz while you work....
10am–4pm This 3-day course is a hands-on experience, working with the three major etching, intaglio processes of hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Working on existing plates is encouraged along with working on new plates and taking these plates through to the finished print on paper. Intermediate – experienced level course All materials provided Max....
Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month. Enjoy a full day of life drawing at Gainsborough's House with lots of different poses throughout the day. While Sue will suggest some poses and techniques, this session is untutored, and therefore best suited to those with some drawing experience....
From 9am — 10am, Wednesday 11 December 2024 Join Dr Patricia Hardy, Keeper of Art & Place (Maternity Cover) at Gainsborough's House, to discover the story behind our exhibitions, Image of the Artist: Portraits from the Royal Academy & Picture Perfect: A Century of Fashion Photography from the National Portrait Gallery. Please arrive for...
Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month. Enjoy a full day of life drawing at Gainsborough's House with lots of different poses throughout the day. While Sue will suggest some poses and techniques, this session is untutored, and therefore best suited to those with some drawing experience....
Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month. Enjoy a full day of life drawing at Gainsborough's House with lots of different poses throughout the day. While Sue will suggest some poses and techniques, this session is untutored, and therefore best suited to those with some drawing experience....
10am – 4pm Mokulito is a technique developed in Japan in the 1970’s by Osaka Schisi - the term Mokulito means ‘Wood Lithography’. On this 2-day course you will learn all about this wonderful technique and will explore the unique character and potential of this form of lithography. You will create your own two printing...
