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...
with Karina Savage Linocut is a relief printing process in which the lino block is cut away and the remaining raised areas are inked up and printed. During this one-day course, you will learn how to plan and transfer your image onto a 15 x 15 cm lino block and how to use specialist tools...
Live music with visuals + new video game demo FREE ENTRY Join us for WaterPortals’ celebratory closing event in the Landscape Studio at Gainsborough's House. Submerge yourself in WaterPortals for the final time, and experience the premiere of a live audio visual performance by Henry Driver, there’ll also be the chance to play a demo...
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 Dr Steven Parissien in collaboration with Essex & South Suffolk Community Rail Partnership & Greater Anglia Coming of the Railway, lecture 1: 11am–12pm Exploring British Railway Stations, lecture 2: 2–3pm To help celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Gainsborough Line, Dr Steven Parissien presents two lectures: the first exploring how the coming of the...
