Flatford Nature Day
The Creative Spaces tent will be joining in with loads of outdoor learning fun at Flatford. Flatford Mill Field Centre, East Bergholt, Suffolk, C07 6UL T: 01206 297110 £3 per child passport to take part in all activities.
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Creative Nature Arger Fen
Arger Fen, Suffolk Wildlife Trust Arger Fen and Spouse's Vale, Nr Assington, Sudbury, C08 5BN £2 per child and £4 adults Please visit www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org to book your place.
Dale Devereux Barker: Exploring Printing with Lino
This course shows the potential and flexibility of printing from lino and encourages the use of a variety of methods and approaches to achieve different creative results. Working in a relaxed, positive atmosphere,a large body of work is created in an experimental and spontaneous way. The course is lively, energetic and ambitious. Dale Devereux Barker...
£318
Design and Print
Create your own printing patterns inspired by our silk exhibition. Make repeating patterns and printing blocks to design your own fabric bag. This family drop-in session costs £2 for children and £3 for adults. Admission to Gainsborough's House is included in the price. Recommended age from 4 - 12 years. Children must to accompanied by...
Jason Hicklin: Etching
This workshop explores all aspects of intaglio etching, including softground, hardground and sugarlift aquatint. Jason’s emphasis is on creative results and professional studio practice. Several techniques featured on this course are similar to those employed by Thomas Gainsborough. Jason Hicklin creates beautiful and atmospheric etchings based on the British landscape and is an enthusiast for...
£318
Costume Creations
Create colourful costumes using patterned and printed fabrics. Dress up and discover your 18th century self and take a selfie in the frame. This family drop-in session costs £2 for children and £3 for adults. Admission to Gainsborough's House is included in the price. Recommended age from 4 - 12 years. Children must to accompanied...
Creative Nature Bradfield Woods
Bradfield Woods Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Felsham Road, Bradfield St George Bury St Edmunds IP30 0AQ £2 per child £4 adults Please visit www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org to book a place
Michael Carlo: Screenprinting, a Painterly Approach
Screenprinting is a most versatile and expressive printmaking technique and offers exciting opportunities for colour work. Michael does not use photographic methods, instead he specialises in working directly on screens, using his superb sketchbooks as reference. He encourages a painterly approach and demonstrates a wealth of mark-making techniques. Michael Carlo has run highly successful courses...
£318
Sudbury Villages Festival Talks
Sold Out We are proud to host two talks from the Sudbury Villages Festival The Silk Family by Liz Trenow Silk: From China to Sudbury by Richard Humphries Tickets: £10, coffee included For more information: call 01787 372958 or mail@gainsborough.org
Warp and Weft
Weave with a multitude of materials including natural objects, fabrics, paper and yarn. Create your own mini-masterpeices and help us to make a giant Gainsborough's House weaving. This family drop-in session costs £2 for children and £3 for adults. Admission to Gainsborough's House is included in the price. Recommended age from 4 - 12 years....
Woodland Art and Craft Day
Create woodland prints in the tent and explore archaeology, weaving and more in this beautiful woodland setting Little Ropers Woodland Assington Road Bures St Mary, Suffolk C08 5JX Free event
Susan Jones: Found Objects, from Monotype to Photopolymer
Explore the possibilities of using found objects in print. Experiment with Monotype, Photopolymer and Hybrid printmaking.Take a unique monotype through to a Photopolymer plate, for opportunities to exploit both relief and intaglio as well as Hybrid prints. This busy workshop offers scope for experiment and development. Susan's prints are inspired by landscape and are infused...
£318