The traditional intaglio technique of aquatint etching allows images to be created with a range of tonal values. The results can be atmospheric and a bit like washes of watercolour, hence the origin of the name ‘aquatint’. In this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before...
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...
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....
We’re inviting Gainsborough’s House Members on Saturday 7 November to join us ahead of the public opening of our new exhibitions for a first look at our Autumn/Winter season. Members will have the opportunity to explore the exhibitions before they open to the public and connect with fellow Members. It’s also a chance for us to...
Throughout this course Print Workshop Technician, Heidi Sharp will guide you from start to finish through the process of mono screen printing. Taking inspiration from observational studies of still life setups and the local landscape, the workshop will take place in the Landscape Studio at Gainsborough's House. The course aims to ensure that you learn...
The traditional intaglio technique of soft ground etching allows for a softer line quality than that of hard ground etching. Using a pencil, images can be drawn onto newsprint that is placed directly on top of the grounded plate. Where the pencil applies pressure, the soft ground is pulled from the etching plate onto the...
Throughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of screen printing using an exposed silkscreen. The course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process, allowing you to feel confident in screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day, you will leave with a small edition of screen...
Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshop 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 a complimentary hot drink to keep you warm while you work. It’s the perfect way...
Look, explore, present... Gainsborough's House is excited to be teaming up with Articulation to host this year's Discovery Day in partnership with The National Gallery. – Develop your teamwork, critical thinking & public speaking skills – Meet museum professionals and like-minded peers – Discover and learn about world-class art in your local area at Gainsborough’s...
This workshop will explore the process of creating and printing intaglio photopolymer solar plates. Over the course of the day, you will learn how to prepare your images and expose and develop your plate. You will then be shown how to ink and print the plate using a traditional printmaking press. The solar plate process...
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....
