Introduction to Drypoint with Chine-Collé

with Sally Weatherill Drypoint is an intaglio printmaking technique, in which an image is incised into a plate with a hard-pointed needle. Drypoint relies not only on the groove provided by the needle but on the burr that is created when scratching the surface, giving the line a fluctuating and beautiful velvety character. During this...

Stellarum Choir: California Dreamin’

  Stellarum's repertoire ranges from exquisite church music to more traditional songs and pop favourites. In the special garden at Gainsborough's House on 4 July 2024, their "California Dreamin'" programme will include songs by The Mommas and Poppas and the Beach Boys as well as some current American coral classics. Stellarum is a San Diego...

Wood Engraving Weekend with Anne Desmet RA

10am – 4pm On this two day course, you will learn the art of wood engraving from a recognised expert in the field. As well as fine line engraving on a variety of end-grain woods using a wide range of bespoke tools, Anne will teach hand burnishing on Japanese papers, printing with a press, and...

Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 6 July 2024

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....

Tom’s Tuesdays – Art in the Garden

  Be inspired by our beautiful garden at the heart of Gainsborough's House, and our amazing Florilegium exhibition. Create using natural materials, discover our geology cabinet, and have a go at drawing and collecting from nature. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All...

Introduction to Screen Printing with Paper Stencils

This event is now fully booked. with Patsy Rathbone Screen printing is a way of creating an image on paper or fabric by pushing ink through a screen mesh with areas blocked off by stencils. Stencils can be made from paper, drawing fluid, screen filler or a light-sensitive emulsion. This one-day introductory course will explore...

Tom’s Tuesdays – Colourful Collage

  Discover your inner creativity through colour and shape. Use mixed media to create eclectic collages and be inspired by the wonderful world of Arthur Lett-Haines. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied by an adult Book your space...

3–day Etching course with Jason Hicklin

10am–4pm This 3-day course is a hands-on experience, working with the three major etching, intaglio processes of hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Working on existing plates is encouraged along with working on new plates and taking these plates through to the finished print on paper. Beginner – intermediate course All materials provided Max. 8...

Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 3 August 2024

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....

Tom’s Tuesdays – Seeing with Cedric

  See the world through Cedric’s Morris’s eyes. Go on an adventure through Cedric’s landscapes and create your own. Make a model, paint a masterpiece, and discover Cedric’s love for the environment. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied...

Tom’s Tuesdays – Splendid Sculpture

  Explore our 18th century painter’s room and create your own sculptures, models, and casts. Think outside the box and create your very own 3D masterpieces using a range of materials. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied by...

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