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SUMMARY:Helaine Blumenfeld: Tree of Life
DESCRIPTION:Thomas Gainsborough and Helaine Blumenfeld\, though separated by time\, meet in their poetic sensibility\, rhythmic fluidity of form\, in dream-like imagery and the universal language of beauty.\nWhen the art historian Michael Rosenthal described Gainsborough as “one of the most technically proficient and\, at the same time\, most experimental artists of his time“\, he could have also been describing Blumenfeld today. A master marble carver\, testing the limits of her material\, Blumenfeld creates impossibly thin\, undulating structures through a profound understanding of the boundaries of her materials. Like Gainsborough and his lightbox\, Blumenfeld’s luminous works celebrate the light within. In bronze\, she works with her foundry in Italy on innovations including experimental patinas using silver nitrate. \nHer sculptures often resemble organic\, figurative or botanical forms that hover in that tantalising zone between abstraction and figuration. For Gainsborough’s House\, there will be three sculptures in the historic garden and one overlooking from inside. \nHelaine Blumenfeld\, OBE\, is one of the most esteemed sculptors working in the UK today. Born in 1942 in New York\, she studied philosophy at Columbia University before moving to Paris to train in sculpture at the Ecole de la Grande Chaumière\, with Ossip Zadkine. Blumenfeld carves in marble and wood and casts in bronze. \n \nImage credit (above): Flight © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/helaine-blumenfeld-obe/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260729T123618Z
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SUMMARY:Gainsborough\, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape
DESCRIPTION:2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Suffolk-born artist John Constable (1776–1837).\nTo celebrate\, this exhibition explores the emergence of the tradition of landscape painting in Britain through three of its greatest exponents. \nKey works include Gainsborough’s idyllic scene\, Landscape with Cattle\, a Young Man Courting a Milkmaid (early 1770s)\, which has not been exhibited in the UK since 1952; Turner’s large-scale watercolour\, Abergavenny Bridge (1799) which has not been on public display since 1799 at the Royal Academy; and Constable’s dramatic oil sketch\, Salisbury Cathedral from the Meadows (c. 1830s)\, a variant of his ‘great Salisbury’ painting thought to be a study for the mezzotint developed with David Lucas. The exhibition culminates in John Constable’s magnificent The Leaping Horse from the Royal Academy\, in Suffolk for the first time. \nGainsborough’s House will also present temporary exhibitions and new displays of David Dawson (b. 1960) and Kate Giles (b. 1962) inspired by the artwork of Constable and his contemporaries. \nAdmission tickets can be purchased at reception when you visit\, or online in advance.  \nExhibition image © Jackie Mellor Photography \n \nImage:\nJohn Constable (1776–1837)\nThe Leaping Horse\, 1825\nOil on canvas\, 142 x 187.3 cm (Royal Academy of Arts\, London)\n© Photo: Royal Academy of Arts\, London\nPhotographer: Prudence Cuming Associates Limited
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/gainsborough-turner-and-constable/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260514T104357Z
CREATED:20260226T101454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260514T104357Z
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SUMMARY:Land\, Sky\, Light: New Landscapes by David Dawson
DESCRIPTION:Land\, Sky\, Light features fifteen of David Dawson’s (b. 1960) recent large-scale paintings of his native countryside in Montgomeryshire\, Wales\, painted en plein air.\nPainted outdoors during each season of the year\, the artist then continues to work on them in his London studio before completing them back in the Welsh countryside\, taking several years for each one. \nHaving left Wales for London where he was a student at the Chelsea School of Art and later becoming a model and assistant to Lucian Freud\, these paintings represent an artist returning to their childhood home to explore the nature and solitude of its surroundings. \nAdmission tickets can be purchased at reception when you visit\, or online in advance.  \nExhibition image © Jackie Mellor Photography \n \nImage credits:\nDavid Dawson (b. 1960)\nIn the sunken lane a silence\, 2025\nOil on canvas\n© the Artist
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/land-sky-light-new-landscapes-by-david-dawson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260729T122521Z
CREATED:20260226T101526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T122521Z
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SUMMARY:Kate Giles: Remember Tomorrow
DESCRIPTION:Suffolk-born and Norfolk residing artist Kate Giles (b. 1962) creates expressive work rooted in her native landscape\, specifically drawing on the legacy of John Constable. \nThis exhibition primarily showcases new paintings and drawings\, several of which explicitly refer to Constable’s six-footer of the Suffolk landscape\, The Leaping Horse\, which will be on display as part of the main exhibition during this season.  \nConstable described The Leaping Horse as\, ‘lively – & soothing – calm and exhilarating\, fresh – & blowing’\, and it is this dual energy\, that Giles has responded to fervently. \nAdmission tickets can be purchased at reception when you visit\, or online in advance.  \nThis exhibition continues across multiple spaces within the Historic House. \n \nExhibition images © Jackie Mellor Photography \n \n  \nImage credits:\nKate Giles (b. 1962)\nLeap (Noonday)\, 2025\nOil on linen\nPhoto: © courtesy the Artist \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/kate-giles-remember-tomorrow/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260819T102018Z
CREATED:20260813T130856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T102018Z
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SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE × SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
DESCRIPTION:Young People Exploring Local Nature\, Heritage & Creativity\nA programme of creative events co-produced by HOUSE COLLECTIVE\, Gainsborough’s House and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.\nHouse Collective is a space for 16–25-year-olds at Gainsborough’s House\, creating events and activities inspired by our local landscape\, heritage and communities. \nCome and explore\, make\, eat\, print and discover something new! \n\nSunday 27 September 2026\, 11am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Camera Obscura & Family Drawing on the Meadows\nSaturday 10–11 October 2026\, 10.30am–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Creative Display at Mill Tye Gallery\nSaturday 10 October 2026\, 4–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery\n\nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY \nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-x-suffolk-wildlife-trust/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning,Print
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T144921Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 3 October 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \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.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-3-october-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T111404Z
CREATED:20260813T130306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T111404Z
UID:10004474-1791628200-1791738000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Creative Display at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Discover the work created by HOUSE COLLECTIVE following their explorations of the local area\, including Bulmer Brick Yard and the Roman Villa at Gestingthorpe.\nCome along to see their artwork\, creative responses and work made through workshops with local artists and makers\, Raphaella Pester and Ned Davies. \nFor more information on this display\, visit Mill Tye Gallery’s website. \nPlus\, join us for two special HOUSE COLLECTIVE workshops: \n\nSaturday 10 October 2026\, 4–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery\n\nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-creative-display-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T173000
DTSTAMP:20261007T083421Z
CREATED:20260813T125941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T083421Z
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SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:HOUSE COLLECTIVE members are hosting a communal Field & Table tasting event\, celebrating local ingredients\, food\, foraging and the relationship between people and place. This social event will include communal eating and small bites\, created by the collective and local businesses. \nThe event will explore where our food comes from and how local landscapes\, traditions and communities shape what we eat. \nGather round and enjoy foraged appetisers created by the collective\, this interactive taste experience will invite you to discuss with the group\, the themes of the day whilst we explore the local area through our palette.  \nThe event will include: \n\nLocally sourced ingredients and produce\nConversations around food\, nature\, locality and heritage\nInformal discussion prompts for guests\nA HOUSE COLLECTIVE-designed zine\, created by the young people and given to attendees to take home\n\nThe event provides HOUSE COLLECTIVE members hands-on experience of menu development\, cooking\, hosting\, food heritage\, interpretation\, design and event delivery. \nMade\, hosted and designed by HOUSE COLLECTIVE members. \nSpace for 15 people – don’t miss out!\nBook your FREE space now. \nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-field-and-table-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T131915Z
CREATED:20260813T130107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T131915Z
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SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Come along and get creative with House Collective’s screenprinting activity.\nDesign and print your own artwork inspired by the HOUSE COLLECTIVE manifesto and take it home with you! \nFREE • DROP-IN • EVERYONE WELCOME \nBook your FREE space now. \nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-drop-in-screenprinting-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning,Print,Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T124854Z
CREATED:20260701T124854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T124854Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatint Etching with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION: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’.\nIn this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nDuring the session\, you will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply and fuse the rosin\nEtch a plate in three tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\n\nAll materials are included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, ink and use of studio tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery. \n \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-aquatint-etching-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261020T144924Z
CREATED:20261012T080228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T144924Z
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SUMMARY:The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Public View: 28 & 30 October 2026\, 10am–4.30pm\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 where we invite you to take part and #MakeAMark!\nThe Kemp Room\, our former shop space on site\, will be transformed by you. We’re inviting you to contribute to the display throughout the week to make a 360-drawing installation.  \nTaking inspiration from the silk lined walls of the Gainsborough Gallery\, we will create our very own interactive version based on Thomas Gainsborough’s techniques and subject matter. From portraits to landscapes\, this week will involve drawing on fabric\, mark making on the windows and making scenes with fruit and vegetables to inspire your framed artworks! \nIf you would like to add to the scene and look at what we have been up to please come along to visit the Kemp Room for FREE\, at the entrance on Gainsborough’s street. Find out more about getting here. \nAbout Anna\nAnna Brass is an artist and filmmaker currently based in Norwich. In 2018–19 she was the Sainsbury Scholar in Painting and Sculpture at The British School at Rome; In 2020 she was a recipient of the Stuart Croft Foundation Moving Image Award; in 2026 she was shortlisted for the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award. Exhibitions include ‘Torre’\, Bankley Gallery (Manchester\, 2025); ‘…freshly as if my eye was still growing’\, APT Gallery (London\, 2023); and ‘The Studio at 4am’\, Hastings Contemporary (Hastings\, 2020). \nannabrass.com
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/the-big-draw-2026-make-a-mark-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,The Big Draw
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T120000
DTSTAMP:20261015T093128Z
CREATED:20261012T131006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261015T093128Z
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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:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T145032Z
CREATED:20260515T145032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T145032Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 7 November 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \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.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-7-november-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261107T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T163000
DTSTAMP:20261009T112021Z
CREATED:20261009T112021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261009T112021Z
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SUMMARY:Members' Exhibition Preview: Autumn/Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION: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.\nMembers 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 say thank you for their ongoing support of Gainsborough’s House. \nNot a Member yet? Become a Member to enjoy year-round access to Gainsborough’s House\, along with invitations to special events and previews like this one. \nAlready a Member? If you haven’t received your invitation\, please get in touch with our team on 01787 372958 or email mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/members-exhibition-preview-autumn-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Members,Preview
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270419
DTSTAMP:20261109T165824Z
CREATED:20260720T125516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261109T165824Z
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SUMMARY:Glenn Brown: Anatomy of Trees
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, Gainsborough’s House will present a major exhibition of paintings by the internationally acclaimed contemporary artist\, Glenn Brown CBE (b. 1966).\nBeginning with a deep admiration for historical art\, Glenn Brown is renowned for incorporating art-historical references into his paintings and drawings. Alongside influences drawn from popular culture and contemporary imagery\, Brown has developed a distinctive visual language of his own; one that challenges conventional approaches to representation. \nThrough a process of transformation and reinvention\, Brown reinterprets the past to create paintings that evoke attraction and repulsion in equal measure\, as well as a sense of the uncanny and the surreal. The result is art that is at once beautiful\, unsettling\, and deeply thought-provoking. \nAnatomy of Trees will be the largest UK museum display of his work for more than 10 years\, including paintings\, drawings and sculpture made over the last decade. \n \n \nImage:\nGlenn Brown (b. 1966)\nBikini\, 2022\nOil on panel\n200 x 140.9 cm\n© Glenn Brown\nPhoto: Lucy Dawkins\, courtesy Gagosian
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/glenn-brown-brilliant-trees/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Georg Wilson: The Ancient Pulse of Germ and Birth
DESCRIPTION:One of British painting’s most exciting new artists\, Georg Wilson (b. 1998)\, will present paintings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House collection\, its surrounding countryside and the history and folklore of the English landscape.\nWilson’s practice follows the changing seasons\, incorporating the seasonal flora and fauna of the English countryside. Her paintings imagine an alternative natural world where humans are absent. \nInspired by Gainsborough’s young love of the Suffolk countryside in which he grew up\, this exhibition will depict a version of the rural landscape that is wild and strange\, drawing on walks in the local landscape and beyond. \nThe paintings pay particular attention to native English plants and insects which are often overlooked such as dog rose\, hedge woundwort\, toads and stag beetles. Central motifs include hedgerows and moles. Collectively\, the exhibition will address the changing landscape of England’s species and the loss of biodiversity. \nThe exhibition will feature several works painted on copper\, a new medium in Wilson’s practice. \nAccessibility: This exhibition is displayed in a gallery within the Historic House that is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors who are unable to access the gallery in person can contact FrontOfHouse@gainsborough.org in advance to discuss their access needs and the reduced exhibition ticket available. You can also explore the exhibition digitally through our Bloomberg Connects guide. \n \nImage:\nGeorg Wilson (b. 1998)\nUnderling (After Gainsborough)\, 2026\nOil on panel\n50 x 60 cm\n© Georg Wilson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/georg-wilson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Monica Poole: Nature's Dark Beauty
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, Gainsborough’s House will hold the first monographic exhibition in the UK in more than 30 years dedicated to the wood engravings of Monica Poole (1921–2003).\nMonica Poole: Nature’s Dark Beauty will feature over 20 wood engravings\, showcasing the exquisite detail that has secured her place as one of the leading practitioners of the medium in the interwar and post-war years. \nThe last retrospective of her work was at the Ashmolean Museum in 1993\, 10 years before her death at the age of 82. Since then\, her reputation has continued to grow\, and her work resides in many collections across the world including the Ashmolean Museum\, the Fitzwilliam Museum\, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum among many others. \nThis exhibition will be an in-depth opportunity to see the work that was being produced during a flourishing of interest in wood-engraved books celebrating the English countryside. During this revival of wood engraving\, Poole remained rooted in the traditions of the medium\, but pushed its expressive and technical possibilities\, creating dark\, surreal and uncanny works. \n \nImage:\nMonica Poole (1921–2003)\nHerbage\, 1979\nWood Engraving\n13 x 17 cm\nThe Brown Collection
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/monica-poole/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mono Screenprinting with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course Print Workshop Technician\, Heidi Sharp will guide you from start to finish through the process of mono screen printing.\nTaking 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 essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in mono screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small number of prints inspired by the prompts set up for the course.  \nYou will be supported at each step\, allowing you to develop your understanding of the design process. We are keen for participants to embrace the skill of working from observation and advise you to take inspiration from the beauty of the immediate surroundings on site and in Gainsborough’s Garden.  \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical screen-printing skills\, and all the knowledge you need to continue printing on your own. All materials and equipment are provided. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction and overview of the mono screen-printing process\nUsing observational skills to make your mono screenprint \nLearning the basics; how to pull a print and how to mix your ink\nScreen cleaning\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \nWednesday 11 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-mono-screenprinting-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261116T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Soft Ground Etching & Chine Collé with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:The traditional intaglio technique of soft ground etching allows for a softer line quality than that of hard ground etching.\nUsing 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 back of the newsprint\, leaving bare areas of plate which are subsequently etched. \nChine collé is a printmaking technique that allows colour and/or texture to be added to a print. Thin paper (such as tissue paper)\, coated in glue on one side\, is placed glue side up on the inked printing plate before it is run through the press. In this way\, the image on the plate is printed onto the tissue at the same time that the tissue is glued to the printing paper. \nThe name\, chine collé comes from French. Chine translates to China (and alludes to the thin papers that were imported from there and first used in this way)\, and collé means glued or pasted. \nIn this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the soft ground wax before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nDuring the session\, you will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply the soft ground\nCreate the image\nEtch a plate in two tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\nAdd chine collé for colour\n\nAll materials are included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, tissue paper\, ink and use of studio tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery. \n \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-soft-ground-etching-chine-colle-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Exposing a Silk Screen with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of screen printing using an exposed silkscreen.\nThe 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 prints designed by you.    \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for people who have some experience of screen printing\, eg\, working with paper stencils or mono screen printing\, and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical screen-printing skills\, and all the knowledge you need to continue printing on your own. All materials and equipment are provided.  \nWhat to expect\n\nLearning how to prepare your screen \nUnderstanding how to use the UV exposure unit\nExposing your print and taking a series of prints \nLearning how to reclaim your screen\n\nHow to prepare \n\nParticipants must send images ahead of the course for preparation. Any questions? Please contact heidi@gainsborough.org\nImages must be entirely black and white – not greyscale. Areas that are black will be inky\, and areas that are white will remain white. \nWear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on!\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \nThursday 19 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & refresher course \nMembers: £108\nNon-members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-exposing-a-silk-screen-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Print Workshop\, Gainsborough's House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshop at Gainsborough’s House\, hosted by local florist Just Anne Flowers.\nEnjoy 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 to celebrate the season and create something special. Book your spot today and make this Christmas truly magical! \nTickets £50\nMax. 10 spaces\nBook your space here.\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. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org. \nAbout Anne\nAnne has run and owned two successful flower shops over the past 12 years\, one in Sudbury and the other in Danbury. A couple of years ago\, she retired from her shops but continued her passion for flowers. She had a small studio built in her garden and thought\, “What shall I call myself\, as I’m just Anne these days?” And so\, Just Anne Flowers was born! \nNow working out of her garden studio\, Anne creates beautiful arrangements for weddings\, bouquets\, workshops\, and funerals. Surrounded by nature\, she enjoys her floral work without the day-to-day stress of running a shop. \n \nInstagram: @Just_Anne_Flowers
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/festive-wreath-making-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Events,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Articulation: Discovery Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Look\, explore\, present…\nGainsborough’s House is excited to be teaming up with Articulation to host this year’s Discovery Day in partnership with The National Gallery. \n– Develop your teamwork\, critical thinking & public speaking skills\n– Meet museum professionals and like-minded peers\n– Discover and learn about world-class art in your local area at Gainsborough’s House\n– Take the first step in the Articulation competition \nWhen\nWednesday 25 November\, 10am–2.15pm \nWho for\nKS5 (Year 12–13): Arts and Humanities \nWhere\nGainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk CO10 2EU. Teacher and Travel Bursaries available on request. \nLet us know if you’ll be joining\, you can sign up for the event here.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/articulation-discovery-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261201T160000
DTSTAMP:20260903T111931Z
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SUMMARY:Solar Plate Intaglio Photopolymer Workshop with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the process of creating and printing intaglio photopolymer solar plates.\nOver 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. \nThe solar plate process (also known as photopolymer/photogravure) is a printmaking technique which uses UV light and water to etch light sensitive plates. The technique does not use any harsh chemicals and is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional etching. It is particularly suited to photographic images or scanned drawings\, resulting in high-quality\, detailed outcomes. \nParticipants will leave with at least one A5 plate and a series of prints created throughout the day. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn how to prepare your images and transparencies\nExpose and develop intaglio solar plates \nInk and print your plates \nCreate a small edition of prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is aimed at photographers and printmakers with some experience working with intaglio/darkroom processes\, and people looking to expand their creative practice.  \nHow to prepare\n\nPlease send two black and white images (photographs or scanned drawings) as high-quality JPEGs or TIFFs to pws@gainsborough.org. These will be printed on acetate before the workshop.\nAll materials will be provided.\n\n  \nTuesday 1 December 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & refresher course \nMembers: £108\nNon-members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/solar-plate-intaglio-photopolymer-workshop-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Print Workshop\, Gainsborough's House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 5 December 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \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.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-5-december-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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SUMMARY:Gainsborough at Home
DESCRIPTION:In 2027 the National Centre for the artist Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88) – Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury\, Suffolk – will mark his tercentenary with a landmark exhibition at his birthplace\, Gainsborough at Home.\nThe exhibition will celebrate Gainsborough’s extraordinary artistic achievements with an emphasis on Suffolk—the landscapes and portraits he made in his home county and the profound influence Suffolk exerted on his art throughout his life. It will\, however\, encompass the full arc of his career and artistic development. \nStaged in award-winning new galleries\, the exhibition will bring together over 90 paintings\, prints and drawings by one of Britain’s most influential artists. \nIt will be complemented by further displays of his artwork\, personal artefacts in the adjoining house where he was born and contemporary responses by artists Claire Partington and Daniel & Clara. \nHighlights of the exhibition will be the iconic paintings\, Mr and Mrs Andrews (c. 1750) and Cornard Wood (1748)\, kindly lent by the National Gallery\, London. Both capture the woods and fields surrounding Sudbury just visible from the top floor of the museum. It will be the first time they have been publicly exhibited in Gainsborough’s hometown. \nThe National Gallery have also generously agreed to lend Portrait of the Artist with his Wife and Daughter (c. 1748)\, and the Painter’s Daughters with Cat (c. 1760–61). \nFurther key loans have been secured from Tate Britain\, the Royal Collection Trust\, The National Galleries of Scotland\, the Ashmolean Museum\, Kenwood House\, the Fitzwilliam Museum\, Colchester + Ipswich Museums\, Waddesdon Manor and a number of significant private collections. \nGainsborough at Home is an unprecedented opportunity to see a large-scale exhibition of Gainsborough’s work at his birthplace\, surrounded by the historic market town and countryside that inspired him. \nIt will be accompanied by a full programme of activities and events and happen in tandem with a major Gainsborough exhibition at Tate Britain. Further details about the season will be announced in the autumn. \nCalvin Winner\, Director of Gainsborough’s House said “Thomas Gainsborough is a much-loved artist whose paintings are rightly celebrated across the globe. His great innovation was to paint his own Suffolk landscapes rather than idealised classical scenes. Gainsborough was therefore a pioneer of the landscape art tradition in Britain. His second great innovation was to paint portraits of people as they wanted to be seen rather than in some invented classical pose. We are delighted to mark the 300th anniversary with a landmark exhibition\, here at the birthplace of this great British artist.” \nImage (detail):\nThomas Gainsborough (1727–88)\nMr and Mrs Andrews\, c. 1750\nOil on canvas\nNational Gallery\, London \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/gainsborough-at-home/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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