with Dick Humphreys Modern Life: Re-Inventing the Portrait from Whistler to Bacon Take a close look at the extraordinary and often eccentric world of British portraiture during the twentieth century, a period of enormous change in all areas of life, with Dick Humphreys. Embracing painting, sculpture, and photography, the talks include major works by artists...
This event is now fully booked. with Karina Savage Cyanotype is one of the earliest photographic processes and was developed by Sir John Herschel in 1841. The process was adopted by engineers and architects as a way of producing copies of drawings – hence the term ‘blueprint’ – but was also used by artists throughout...
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, 10:30am–12:30pm. This is a space that allows volunteers to meet with one another, especially those from different roles across the site. It is a safe...
From 9–10am, Friday 17 May 2024 It's time for another Breakfast Tour... this time with a twist! Join Katherine Field, Curator of the Philip de László: Master of Elegance exhibition at Gainsborough's House for an exclusive tour of the exhibition in the Timothy & Mary Close Gallery and Sudbury Gallery. Discover behind-the-scenes and hear directly...
with Ione Smedemark Part of the 'Draw like de László' Art Class series, session 2 Enjoy a morning at Gainsborough's House in the wonderful Landscape Studio painting the portrait from life utilising Philip de László’s (1869–1937) colour palette. We will be building upon what was taught in the first “Draw like de László” workshop (on...
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, 10:30am–12:30pm. This is a space that allows volunteers to meet with one another, especially those from different roles across the site. It is a safe...
"This historical and politically prescient comedy will have you chuckling long after the last page. It’s at once hilarious and painfully believable" — THE LADY Join us for an evening with the Author of Anyone for Edmund?, Simon Edge. Come along for a glass of wine and a special evening at Gainsborough's House. Copies of...
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....
‘A heartbreaking, heartwarming novel full of love, romance, sadness, fear, strength, bravery and family values.’ — NETGALLEY REVIEWER Join us for an evening with the Author of The Secret Sister, Liz Trenow. Come along for a glass of wine and a special evening at Gainsborough's House. Copies of the book will be available for the...
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, 10:30am–12:30pm. This is a space that allows volunteers to meet with one another, especially those from different roles across the site. It is a safe...
with Ione Smedemark Part of the 'Draw like de László' Art Class series, session 3 Gainsborough's House welcomes you to its stunning Landscape Studio to enjoy a morning of painting the figure from life (clothed). We will be focusing on gesture and colour theory using de László’s colour palette and techniques. Book your space now....
Join Sandra de Laszlo for an exclusive Afternoon Tour of the exhibition, Philip de László: Master of Elegance. A personally guided tour by a member of the de Laszlo family. Sandra de Laszlo is married to Damon de Laszlo, one of the artist’s 7 grandsons. She is Founding Editor of the de László Catalogue...
