In February Gainsborough’s House will be opening a display of art works, painting materials and family memorabilia by Suffolk-born artist John Constable (1776-1837). These have descended directly through Constable’s heirs and, together with additional archival material from the same collection, will remain at Gainsborough’s House on long loan. Born in East Bergholt, not far from...
To coincide with our new permanent exhibition Constable at Gainsborough’s House we are delighted to display a solo exhibition by landscape painter Julian Perry. Throughout his career, Julian has observed and recorded the changing face of the British landscape. He is inspired by and responds to environmental issues that impact the natural world. This exhibition displays Julian’s most recent...
Drop in 10am – 1pm, £2 per child, £3 per adult – includes admission to the galleries Be inspired by artist, Julian Perry’s love of trees and help create a giant tree picture. Who can match the leaf to the tree in the fastest time? Design you own tree print and much more.
Lino can be used to produce prints that are delicately layered and richly coloured. Learn how to use cutting tools and caustic soda to mark the printing plate in unique ways and to apply ink in thin layers for a more painterly effect. £200 (members £180)
Drop in 10am – 1pm, £2 per child, £3 per adult – includes admission to the galleries. Discover the eggs hidden all around our house and garden and win a chocolate treat. Create your own Easter cards.
Join us on Saturday 13 May at Gainsborough’s House as we celebrate the birth of Thomas Gainsborough. With free entry to the House, guided tours on the hour every hour from 11.0am-3.00pm, a chance for children to dress up in 18th century costume and craft activities for children, Garlanding Gainsborough is a great day out...
We are delighted to announce that artist Julian Perry will give a gallery talk of his exhibition Julian Perry: County of Elms on Sunday 28 May at 2.00pm. Join us for a fascinating tour of his work; hear about what inspires him as an artist, his creative practice and his exciting plans for the future....
Photo etching with Emma Buckmaster This method of photo etching allows you to transfer a prepared image, photographic or otherwise, onto an etching plate and to then work into it using traditional etching methods, if you choose. The course will take you through the whole process from preparing the image to etching and printing the...
Gainsborough's House Print Workshop members exhibit their work at their annual exhibition held at St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury.
Original Fine Art prints, created by our talented Gainsborough's House printmakers, will be on sale at St Peter's, Market Hill, Sudbury. Come along to see the amazing range of work produced by our members and to purchase your own original piece of art. Opening Reception Saturday 3 June 12-2pm
This course provides a sound introduction to wood engraving and is most suitable for those with some drawing experience. There is no need to have prior knowledge of printmaking. First look at specialist tools, consider mark making and how to create tones, then make a tonal sampler before engraving on to wood and printing. Every...
The market town of Sudbury in Suffolk has a surprising history. Regarded today as Great Britain’s most important centre for silk manufacture, Sudbury produces nearly 95 per cent of the nation’s woven silk textiles from its three working mills: Vanners Silk Weavers, Stephen Walters & Sons and Gainsborough Silks. Dating back to the late 1700s,...
