James Gillray: Characters in Caricature

Gainsborough's House 46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, United Kingdom

James Gillray (1756–1815) was Georgian Britain’s funniest, most inventive and most celebrated graphic satirist. His work transcends his own time and has continued to influence his successors of the modern...

In Conversation with Rebecca Salter & Thomas Marks

  Join the artist Rebecca Salter, President of the Royal Academy, and writer and critic Thomas Marks, as they discuss Rebecca’s current exhibition, In View: Rebecca Salter at Gainsborough’s House....

Valentine’s Steak Night – Evening Meal

  Join us for a sizzling and romantic evening at The Watering Place café in Sudbury, Suffolk. Indulge in a delectable feast of mouthwatering steaks, cooked to perfection and just...

Tom’s Tuesdays – Salter’s Monochrome World

Discover Rebecca Salter’s mesmerising lines, prints, and patterns. Have a go at mark-making, printing, and more. Inspired by In View: Rebecca Salter at Gainsborough's House. 10am–1pm, drop-in session Standard admission...

Sip & Paint at The Watering Place

Join us for a fun-filled evening of creativity in The Watering Place café at Gainsborough's House. Get ready to unleash your inner artist as you sip on your favourite drinks...

Saturday Art Club – 24 February 2024

A monthly art club for children aged 7–11 run by practising artists. Be inspired by our galleries and explore a wide variety of art techniques. Come along to make friends,...

Life drawing with Sue Marsdon – 2 March 2024

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...

Warm Welcome Coffee Club – 13 March

The Warm Welcome Coffee Club (WWCC) takes place in the Hills Room to enable Gainsborough’s House Volunteers access to a warm and social space. Drop in and say hello from,...

Philip de László: Master of Elegance

  A special exhibition curated by the De Laszlo Archive Trust. De László was already one of the most famous portrait painters in Europe when he decided to settle in...

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