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...
This festive season, explore the entirety of Gainsborough's House for just £5! From Friday 27 – Monday 30 December 10am–4pm, our special promotion invites you to discover exhibitions of international appeal, local history and heritage, and beautiful surroundings at an unbeatable price. Already a Member? This is the perfect chance to share your love of...
10am–4pm This 2-day course is a hands-on experience, working with the three major etching, intaglio processes of hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Please bring ideas along with you to work on new plates and take these plates through to the finished print on paper. Beginner & refresher course All materials provided Max. 8 spaces...
with Ione Hunter-Gordon Part of the 'Defining Portraits' Art Class workshops, session 1 Unleash your creativity and refine your skills with our hands-on drawing workshops. Each session offers a unique approach to developing your artistic expression, using different techniques and subject matter. Sign up for a single session or all three—you're sure to flourish as...
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 Mahaut de La Motte, Assistant Curator at Gainsborough's House, to discover the story behind our exhibition, John Macfarlane & the Art of Theatrical Designs. Please arrive for a 9am start for a guided tour of the exhibition followed by hot drinks & croissants. Booking essential Limited tickets available! £15 per person, Quince Friends go...
Strut into the World of Fashion Photography with Sophie Ellen Join us for a vibrant and playful workshop inspired by our latest exhibition Picture Perfect. This immersive session delves into the art and technique of fashion styling and photography. Explore the intersection of style and storytelling as you master key elements of composition, lighting, and creative direction....
The Image of the Artist & Colourful Collage Create a self-portrait from your own image—be inspired by our The Image of the Artist exhibition and the work of Thomas Gainsborough. What makes you who you are? Grab some paper, pens and crayons and get ready to explore identity. Collage a Gainsborough Landscape—get creative with shapes and make...
with Sally Weatherill 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 two-day course, you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply...
with Ione Hunter-Gordon Part of the 'Defining Portraits' Art Class workshops, session 2 Unleash your creativity and refine your skills with our hands-on drawing workshops. Each session offers a unique approach to developing your artistic expression, using different techniques and subject matter. Sign up for a single session or all three—you're sure to flourish as...
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....
