Learn how to transfer an image on acetate to an etching plate. With this flexible method, use drawings, collage and photographs, or make a starting point for traditional etching. You will learn all stages from preparing images to etching and printing the plate. As well as demonstrating printmaking and exhibiting widely, Emma has been a...
A significant private collection goes public for the first time. Gainsborough’s House is delighted to announce an exhibition of a private collection that will be shown in public for the first time. With major paintings from the golden age of British painting it shares with a new audience works by Gainsborough, Constable, Turner and Lawrence....
Gainsborough’s House and Rural Coffee Caravan are working together to promote happy and healthy lives through a series of art workshop and coffee mornings offering support and advice for the elderly. The workshops are particularly aimed at people living in rural isolation who would like to spend a morning of creative activity in a warm...
Learn the art of wood engraving from a recognised expert in the field. As well as fine line engraving on end-grain boxwood, Anne will show hand burnishing on Japanese papers, printing with a press and the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. Anne is a specialist in wood engravings,...
A workshop looking at the possibilities of found objects in print. Explore and experiment with Monotype, Photopolymer and Hybrid printmaking. Take unique Monotype through to a Photopolymer plate, a safe, light sensitive medium enabling both relief and intaglio from your monotypes, to create editions. A broad spectrum of technical possibilities, with plenty of scope for...
Take a global view of art and make some exciting and colourful artworks of your own from North and South, East and West. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
Join us for a book signing of Simon Edge's latest book A Right Royal Face Off "A humorous approach seemed all the more fitting given that the events of A Right Royal Face-Off, which will be published in July 2019, take place in the Georgian era. This was the age of fops, dandies and courtesans,...
This course is now fully booked. Reserves only Exploring all aspects of intaglio etching, including softground, hardground, and sugarlift acquatint, Jason actively fosters creative results and professional practice in his popular workshop. Jason creates beautiful atmospheric etchings based on the British landscape and is an enthusiast for all aspects of etching. Trained at Central St...
Go BIG and help us to make a GIANT painting. Create HUGE bugs to take home. Try painting with our fantastically long brushes. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
Explore screen printing with photo stencils. Work on different scales and surfaces and enjoy colour, text and image. Create an exciting visual language with mark making and layering. These techniques are compatible with digital processes and are rapid, safe and fun to use. Annabel studied at St. Martin’s and Camberwell Schools of Art. Her own...
Create tiny secrets and minimasterpieces. How small can you make a sketchbook? What minuscule art work could you fit in a matchbox? Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years Must...
Join us for an exhibition of original prints by members of Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. The Pond Gallery, Snape Maltings, Snape. Works on display include framed and unframed prints demonstrating printmaking process including etching, mono print , silkscreen, engraving, collograph and lithography will be available for sale. NB Wednesday 21st August 10.00am - 4.00pm
