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SUMMARY:New Landscapes by David Dawson: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Thomas Gainsborough’s lifelong love of nature\, Gainsborough’s House continues its Art and Landscape programme this season with a celebration of Constable 250. The event coincides with the solo exhibition\, Land\, Sky\, Light: New Landscapes by David Dawson\, currently on display at Gainsborough’s House.\nThis special panel discussion explores themes at the heart of the work of contemporary artist David Dawson. A celebrated painter\, David also has an upland sheep farm based in mid-Wales\, Dawson’s practice examines the relationship between humans and animals\, our connectedness to the natural world\, and the realities of agrarian life. \nDavid will be joined by academic and writer Camilla Toulmin and Suffolk organic mixed arable and sheep farmer John Pawsey. The conversation will be chaired by Calvin Winner\, Executive Director of Gainsborough’s House. \nTickets £15 \nThese events help fund the future of the gallery. By booking today\, you’re supporting vital exhibitions programmes\, and the care of our collection. We’re grateful for your generosity. \nTickets for this Event can be cancelled or transferred to another event up to one week beforehand. Changes to your booking after this date can only be made if the ticket can be re-sold. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThe Watering Place is open for refreshments before the event.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the discussion.\nDoors open at 1.45pm.\n\nBiographies\nDavid Dawson is an acclaimed contemporary painter whose exhibition of new and recent paintings is currently at Gainsborough’s House. David’s paintings capture the shifting skies and luminous atmospheres of his Welsh homeland. This part of an ongoing body of work that Dawson paints en plein air in his home country in Montgomeryshire\, Mid Wales. \nCamilla Toulmin studies how people and livestock have over centuries shaped the landscapes of savanna Africa and upland Europe. Originally an economist\, she writes on agrifood systems\, climate\, and soils\, recognising the enduring value of traditional practices\, such as transhumance. She’s a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. \nJohn Pawsey is the owner of Shimpling Park Farms Limited\, a farm that grows a range of crops and a breeding flock of sheep. He converted the farm to organic production in 1999 and since then has improved the soil and increased biodiversity while maintaining profitable food production. He is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society and writes for various publications including the Farmers Weekly. \nCalvin Winner is the Executive Director of Gainsborough’s House.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/new-landscapes-by-david-dawson-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
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SUMMARY:Wood Engraving Masterclass with Anne Desmet RA
DESCRIPTION:On this two–day course\, you will learn the art of wood engraving from recognised expert\, Anne Desmet RA.\nAs 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 will introduce the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. \nThis technique suits individuals who enjoy working on a very small scale with a high level of detail. The course is suitable for beginners and/or intermediate level (those with some experience). Participants will go home with several engraved and printed blocks. \n  \n26–27 September\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Anne\nAnne Desmet RA SWE is a specialist artist in wood engraving and mixed-media collage. Her prints have won over 40 national and international awards and are represented in museum collections worldwide. Nearly 50 solo shows over 30+ years include museum exhibitions in Italy\, Brazil and Moscow and throughout the UK including the Ashmolean\, Whitworth and Gainsborough’s House. Her latest solo show (2025–26) was at the Escher in the Palace museum\, The Hague. Her latest book Wood Engraving: A Personal Approach was published in 2025 by The Crowood Press. Instagram: @anne_desmet
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/wood-engraving-masterclass-with-anne-desmet-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Summer course
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260911T145852Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T145852Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days: 19–20 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of one of Britain’s greatest artists at Gainsborough’s House this Heritage Open Weekend. \nEnjoy free entry to the historic house and garden\, where you can explore the very rooms in which Thomas Gainsborough lived. Discover the story of his life and art in beautifully restored eighteenth-century surroundings. Nestled among the greenery\, you can also admire a striking series of sculptures by artist Helaine Blumenfeld OBE\, adding a contemporary touch to this historic setting. \nThe Gainsborough Gallery is a highlight not to be missed\, displaying an outstanding collection of the artist’s masterpieces that bring his remarkable career to life. Visitors can also discover new perspectives on the British landscape through a series of contemporary responses by Norfolk artist Kate Giles\, created to mark the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth. Explore David Dawson’s striking large-scale paintings of his native countryside in Wales\, celebrating the enduring power of landscape. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can enjoy a range of free activities for all ages\, including family-friendly creative activities\, an art trail\, demonstrations of the Camera Obscura\, and opportunities to learn more about Gainsborough’s life. \nFor those wishing to extend their visit\, our major temporary exhibition\, Gainsborough\, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape\, will be open on the day for the special price of just £7. Purchase your exhibition add-on ticket in advance here (please note: you must select the day you plan to visit at checkout). 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/heritage-open-days-19-20-september-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Open Days
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T083114Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Monotype with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed one day workshop that’s perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore a freer\, more spontaneous way of making art.\nMonotype printmaking is a very immediate and intuitive process in which unique prints are produced by adding and/or subtracting ink from a plate which is then printed onto paper. In this course\, two methods of the flexible and experimental medium of monotype printmaking will be introduced. \nDuring this inspiring session you will:\n\nExperiment with textured papers and stencils to create beautifully layered prints.\nExplore the subtractive method – where an image is formed by removing ink from the plate.\nPrint your work using a relief press for professional results.\n\nGraphic\, textural or painterly results can be achieved\, depending on which monotype technique is used. Techniques can be combined; the possibilities are endless. \nAll materials will be included but feel free to bring along any textured papers or netting to use in conjunction with monoprinting. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-monotype-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T144806Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 5 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-5-september-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260825T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260825T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T111134Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Patterns & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful silk patterns hidden within Gainsborough’s House!\nExplore the Sudbury Silk Room\, learn about pattern making\, and enjoy a guided tour of Thomas Gainsborough’s original home and gallery. Inspired by the stunning fabrics on display\, head to the Landscape Studio to experiment with the magical art of marbling and create your own colourful patterned paper to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-patterns-prints/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T103712Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Portrait Makers
DESCRIPTION:Meet the fascinating characters behind Thomas Gainsborough’s famous portraits.\nExplore the gallery before creating your own royal-inspired masterpiece using collage and collagraph printing techniques. Layer recycled textures\, experiment with ink\, and enjoy plenty of messy\, creative fun as you print a collection of bold and beautiful portraits to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-portrait-makers/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T133153Z
CREATED:20260514T132948Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cyanotype Printmaking with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the creative potential of the cyanotype process.\nOver the course of the day you will create a series of handmade artist concertina books inspired by the beautiful Gainsborough’s House garden. \nCyanotype printmaking is an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create richly detailed blue prints without a camera. \nYou will be guided through the process\, learning how to prepare the cyanotype emulsion and coat the paper. A range of plants and flowers will be used to produce contact prints\, together with your own drawings of the garden. Taking the process a step further\, you will explore wet cyanotypes using a selection of different materials to make unique prints. Unlike conventional cyanotypes\, wet cyanotypes open up a whole range of colours with yellows\, greens and browns alongside different blue and turquoise tones. \nParticipants will leave with a series of handmade artist concertina books\, featuring a range of cyanotype printmaking techniques. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn the basic cyanotype process\nExtend this with drawings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House garden\nExperiment with unique and abstract wet cyanotypes\nCreate a set of handmade artist concertina books from your prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and people looking to expand their creative experience. \nHow to prepare\n\nAll materials will be provided but you can bring a selection of plants and objects to use in your prints if you’d like to.\nPlease note\, part of this workshop will take place outside.\n\n  \nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-cyanotype-printmaking-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T103655Z
CREATED:20260702T093207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T103655Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Land Art
DESCRIPTION:Explore our garden and discover the inspiring sculptures of Helaine Blumenfeld.\nPaint colourful pebbles\, create your own nature-inspired artworks\, and leave your creative mark in the garden. Experiment with shape\, texture and sculpture as you discover how artists use the natural world as their canvas. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-land-art/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260807T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260807T131500
DTSTAMP:20260714T141348Z
CREATED:20260714T132034Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141348Z
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SUMMARY:Constable's Garden: A Sensory Playscape at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Take part in an immersive playscape inspired by John Constable. Brought to you by Make Play and Colchester + Ipswich Museums.\nMake Play invites children aged 0-5 and their families to explore Constable’s Garden\, a brand new\, hands-on and immersive playscape inspired by the artwork of John Constable. \nChildren can wander\, crawl\, climb\, and play in a playscape full of tactile surprises inspired by our Suffolk landscape and heritage designed to engage the senses\, inspire creativity\, and support early learning. \nThese are free\, open-ended play sessions\, open to all families with children under 5. \n\nSession 1: 10 – 10.45am\nSession 2: 11 – 11.45am\nSession 3: 12.30 – 1.15pm\n\nDrop-in sessions\, no need to book! \nRecommended age 0–5 years\, older siblings may participate  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout Make Play\nMake Play is an Ipswich based arts organisation creating innovative intriguing spaces and projects for children & their families. They are passionate about providing people with space and time to explore and nurture their creative potential. Make Play believe that art and creativity is essential for all of us and a powerful tool to make sense of our world. The team design and create unique colourful\, sensory play environments and projects using handmade\, recycled & repurposed materials. \n                \nConstable‘s Garden is made possible with The National Lottery Heritage Fund. Thanks to National Lottery players\, Colchester + Ipswich Museums have been able to partner with Suffolk Community Libraries\, working with Arts Organisation Make Play\, on Constable 250 marking the 250th birthday of John Constable and exploring his art and impact. \n© Constable 250 graphic courtesy of Ipswich + Colchester Museums.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/constables-garden-a-sensory-playscape-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260805T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260805T160000
DTSTAMP:20260714T141106Z
CREATED:20260714T140140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141106Z
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SUMMARY:Family Week: The Hold's Archive Trailer at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:This year Suffolk Archives are working with Ipswich Museums on their Constable 250 project\, celebrating the 250th anniversary of John Constable.\nThey are delivering a community outreach programme across the county using our Archives on Tour trailer which is making its way to Sudbury! \nThe trailer is fitted out with a display about Constable\, his life and work and his connections to Suffolk\, exploring some of the key locations depicted in his works. The display inside the trailer will be complemented by free family craft activities\, themed around creating art\, and the Suffolk landscape. \nFREE drop-in session\, 10am–4pm – no need to book!  \nSuitable for families and children aged 3–10 (accompanied by an adult) \n       \n© Constable 250 graphic courtesy of Ipswich + Colchester Museums.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/family-week-the-holds-archive-trailer-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260804T120000
DTSTAMP:20260714T141116Z
CREATED:20260702T093202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141116Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Cloud Studies
DESCRIPTION:Look up and let your imagination soar! ☁️\nJust like Constable\, you’ll study the ever-changing sky… but what shapes can you see? Turn fluffy clouds into animals\, fruit\, fantastical creatures—anything you can imagine. Begin with playful sketching exercises\, then collect leaves and plants from Gainsborough’s Garden to create magical cyanotype prints using the power of sunlight. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-cloud-studies/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260803
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260808
DTSTAMP:20260714T141123Z
CREATED:20260714T140951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T141123Z
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SUMMARY:Family Week 2026
DESCRIPTION:Make the most of the summer holidays at Gainsborough’s House\, where creativity\, discovery and family fun come together in the heart of Suffolk.\nThroughout the school break\, families are invited to enjoy Tom’s Tuesdays\, a weekly drop-in programme packed with hands-on activities inspired by art\, nature and imagination. See the full summer holiday programme here.  \nThe highlight of the season is Family Week (3–7 August 2026)\, a celebration of creative play featuring a range of events designed for all ages. \nTuesday 4 August: For our Tom’s Tuesday session ‘Cloud Studies‘ (recommended age from 5–12) we’ll be exploring Gainsborough’s Garden and experimenting with cyanotype printmaking. \nWednesday 5 August: The Suffolk Archives: Archive on Tour Trailer is visiting Gainsborough’s House! Discover the story of John Constable and have a go at some art & craft activities inspired by the Constable 250 season (suitable for ages 3–10). Find out more here.  \nFriday 7 August: We’ll be hosting a series of engaging activities for children aged 0–5\, in collaboration with MAKE PLAY… browse all the sessions here.  \nThis is your chance to explore the gallery\, gardens and all our creative spaces have to offer while making lasting summer memories together.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/family-week-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family Week,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260801T160000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 1 August 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-1-august-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260730T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260730T190000
DTSTAMP:20260730T100728Z
CREATED:20260429T155012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260730T100728Z
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SUMMARY:Constable's Year: Susan Owens In Conversation
DESCRIPTION:If you’ve ever stood in front of a painting and wanted someone brilliant to help you understand why it moves you\, Susan Owens is exactly the person you need in the room. An evening in her company promises to be anything but ordinary.\nFormerly Curator of Paintings at the Victoria & Albert Museum\, Susan Owens has spent her career asking the questions that make art history feel alive. She is the kind of scholar who doesn’t just catalogue the past but finds the hidden threads that run through it. \nHer books have ranged across the full sweep of British art and imagination: from Spirit of Place\, an exploration of the deep bond between British artists\, writers\, and their landscape\, to The Story of Drawing: An Alternative History of Art (Yale University Press\, 2024)\, which was awarded the Apollo Book of the Year\, confirming her place among the most gifted and original writers on art working today. \nOn this special evening\, Susan will be in conversation with Executive Director\, Calvin Winner to share stories about Constable – the painter who transformed how we see the English landscape – and her major new book Constable’s Year: An Artist in Changing Seasons (Thames & Hudson\, 2026). \nDrawing on her experience on working on the landmark V&A exhibition Constable: the Making of a Master\, expect fresh insights into one of the nation’s most beloved artists\, and the world that shaped him. \nWhether you come as a lover of Constable\, a follower of her writing\, or simply someone who enjoys a brilliant mind talking about the things that matter to them\, this is an evening that will leave you seeing the world a little differently. \nTickets £15\nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled or transferred to another event up to one week beforehand. Changes to your booking after this date can only be made if the ticket can be re-sold. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the talk.\nDoors open at 5.45pm\n\nA celebration of art… powered by your support. Funds raised through these events go towards sustaining our museum and gallery. Your contribution is deeply valued. \nAbout Susan Owens\nDr Susan Owens\, formerly Curator of Paintings at the V&A\, is an independent scholar. She has published widely on nineteenth-century British art and culture and has a particular interest in drawing and landscape. \nSusan’s work with the V&A’s drawings resulted in The Art of Drawing: British Masters and Methods Since 1600 (V&A\, 2013). While researching the book she was seconded to the Courtauld Gallery as Guest Curator to work on their collection of British drawings\, subsequently returning to curate the exhibition Jonathan Richardson by Himself (2015); Susan is currently assembling a database of Richardson’s self-portraits. With Nicholas Tromans she curated the Watts Gallery exhibition Christina Rossetti: Poetry in Art and edited an accompanying book (Yale University Press\, 2018).
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/constables-year-a-talk-by-susan-owens/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260729T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260729T160000
DTSTAMP:20260729T154445Z
CREATED:20260514T133255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T154445Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Jigsaw Linocut with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Join printmaker Heidi Sharp to delve into the world of linocut through ‘jigsaw’ processes.\nThroughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of jigsaw linocut. The course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in jigsaw lino printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small edition of lino prints designed by you. \nYou will be supported at each step\, allowing you to develop your understanding of the design process and how to break up a single block into multiple colours\, figuring out how best to build line and texture within your image\, and understanding how to effectively ink up and print your block. We are keen for participants to embrace their creative individuality and would encourage you to bring some source imagery/sketchbook to work from\, or you are welcome to take inspiration from the surrounding garden/buildings. \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical lino printing skills\, and a developed understanding of how to create a multi-coloured piece with just one block. All materials and equipment are provided\, just bring your ideas! \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction and overview of the jigsaw linocut process\nDesigning and planning your image\nCarving your designs\nLearning the basics; how to carve your lino\, how to ink up your block\, how to print your work\nBest practice for cleaning up at the end of your printing session\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \n  \nWednesday 29 July 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-jigsaw-linocut-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260728T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260728T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T093502Z
CREATED:20260701T155000Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T093502Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Inventing Landscapes
DESCRIPTION:Take a journey through our Inventing Landscape exhibition and discover how artists transformed the world around them.\nInspired by John Constable’s famous quote: “I paint my own places best”\, you’ll sketch your surroundings before exploring the David Dawson exhibition to create a beautiful concertina landscape. In the Landscape Studio\, bring your artwork to life with watercolours inspired by the dramatic skies and colours of J.M.W. Turner. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-inventing-landscapes/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260724T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260724T160000
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SUMMARY:Pinhole Photography with Plant-Based Developers with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:Join photographic artist and printmaker Rowan Collinson for an exploration into the creative potential of pinhole photography.\nReturning to the art of photography at its most basic form\, these images have a timeless\, ethereal quality and beautifully reflect this gentle and slow approach to photography. A pinhole camera is a lightproof box with a tiny hole through which light passes\, projecting an inverted image onto light-sensitive material such as photographic paper or film. \nTaking inspiration from Gainsborough’s Garden and the surrounding landscape\, this workshop will introduce you to all aspects of pinhole photography. You will learn how to make your own pinhole camera from recycled materials\, which will then be used throughout the day. You will be shown how to make a photographic developer using plant-based material rather than chemicals\, and guided through the process of exposing and developing your pinhole photographs. \nParticipants will leave the workshop with at least one handmade camera and a set of prints. \nWhat to expect\n\nCreate handmade pinhole cameras from a range of recycled materials\nLearn how to make a plant-based developer and set up the trays for developing\, washing and fixing the photographs\nExpose your photographs and learn how to develop and fix them in the darkroom\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous photographic experience is needed. \nHow to prepare\n\nThere is no need to prepare anything ahead of time.\nAll materials will be provided. You can bring an aluminium can or small box to make into a camera\, if you’d like to.\nPlease note\, part of this workshop will take place outside.\n\nFriday 24 July 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/pinhole-photography-with-plant-based-developers-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260722T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260726T170000
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SUMMARY:RHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026: The Thomas Gainsborough Garden
DESCRIPTION:Gainsborough’s House is thrilled to partner with award-winning garden designer\, Frederic Whyte\, to display The Thomas Gainsborough Garden at the inaugural RHS Sandringham Flower Show in 2026.\nThis garden celebrates the birthplace and work of Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88)\, launching the tercentenary celebrations of the artist’s birth in 2027. \nInspired by the historic garden at Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury\, Suffolk\, it is conceived as a living canvas and represents a journey into the artist’s cultural landscape of pastorals and portraits\, opulence and simplicity. \nThe plot will also feature an artist studio\, emulating Gainsborough’s historic House\, where Norwich artist Kate Giles will be exhibiting her work\, reflecting the exhibition she is currently showing at the museum\, Remember Tomorrow. \nPreview the garden line-up here. \nRHS Sandringham Flower Show 2026\nVenue: Sandringham Estate\, Norfolk\, PE35 6AB\nDates: 22 – 26 July 2026 \nOpening times:\nWednesday 22 – Saturday 25 July\, 10am–6pm\nSunday 26 July\, 10am–5pm\nTickets: rhs.org.uk/sandringham
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/rhs-sandringham-flower-show-2026-the-thomas-gainsborough-garden/
LOCATION:Sandringham Estate\, Sandringham Estate\, Norfolk\, PE35 6AB\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260721T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260721T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T093430Z
CREATED:20260701T154130Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: You are an Artist!
DESCRIPTION:Step into the shoes of a real artist!\nDiscover the Remember Tomorrow exhibition by Kate Giles and explore the beautiful historic rooms of Gainsborough’s House. Inspired by expressive brushstrokes and the techniques of great artists\, you’ll create your own landscape painting in our Landscape Studio. Work together on a giant collaborative drawing or make your own large A3 artwork inspired by the view from the window. Finish by becoming an art conservator\, restoring an old masterpiece with your own creative twist! \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEnjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out! \nCover image: (detail) Kate Giles (b. 1962). Willowleap II\, 2025. Oil on linen.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-you-are-an-artist/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260718T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260719T163000
DTSTAMP:20260625T080403Z
CREATED:20260625T080403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T080403Z
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SUMMARY:Helaine Blumenfeld at Gainsborough's House: Public View
DESCRIPTION:Gainsborough’s House is delighted to welcome back acclaimed artist\, Helaine Blumenfeld (b. 1942) to unveil five new marble sculptures for this special weekend exhibition\, open to the public on Saturday 18 and Sunday 19 July.\nPlease note there will be a private viewing (by invitation only) from 2–4pm on Saturday 18 July during which time access will be restricted to ticket holders only. \nCome and experience the greatness of these newly carved monuments overlooking Blumenfeld’s current exhibition\, Tree of Life\, in Gainsborough’s Garden. \nImage credit:\nHelaine Blumenfeld (b. 1942)\nRENEWAL\n2026\nMarble\n© courtesy the Artist & Hignell Gallery
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/helaine-blumenfeld-at-gainsboroughs-house-public-view/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260711T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260712T160000
DTSTAMP:20260122T164814Z
CREATED:20260122T164814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260122T164814Z
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SUMMARY:Screenprint Masterclass with Adam Bridgland
DESCRIPTION:Adam Bridgland is a British contemporary artist and printmaker known for witty\, nostalgic works blending typography and graphic art. A Royal College of Art graduate\, he exhibits internationally and features in major collections like the British Museum and V&A.\nExplore the creative potential of screen printing with artist and printmaker Adam Bridgland. This practical two-day workshop introduces a range of screen printing techniques\, guiding you to produce your own vibrant\, original prints on paper to take home. \nWhat to expect\n\nOverview of the screen printing process\, with a look at examples of Adam’s work\nA live demonstration covering equipment setup and safe studio practice\nImage planning and drawing your design onto Tru Grain for photo screen preparation\nExposing and washing out your photo screen\nPrinting fundamentals: how to pull prints\, ink mixing\, flooding the screen\, and registration\nScreen cleaning and preparing for subsequent prints\nFurther experimentation using colour\, layering\, and overlays\nIntegrating monoprint techniques with your photo screen to produce varied\, one-off prints\nFeedback\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for both curious beginners and passionate art lovers looking to experiment and create. \nHow to prepare\nNo pre-course preparation is required\, however it is good to come with ideas\, or images of work that you like to use as inspiration. \n  \n11–12 July\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Adam\nAdam Bridgland is a contemporary artist living and working in Cambridgeshire. Combining nostalgia and wit\, Adam’s typographic works reflect a shared British memory and identity. His naive style references childhood paint by number sets and colouring books\, instilling in his works an overriding sense of youthful joy. \nAfter studying Print and Photomedia at Norwich School of Art and Design\, Adam then went on to graduate from the Royal College of Art in 2006 with a Masters in Fine Art. Adam received his first major commission from Commissions East in 2009\, and has since had a successful career exhibiting his work across the world. His artwork is held in the collections of The British Museum and the V&A\, and he has completed a series of projects for companies such as YouTube\, Comme Des Garcons\, Soho House and Unilever.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/screenprint-masterclass-with-adam-bridgland/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260704T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T144312Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 4 July 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-4-july-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260628T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T145759Z
CREATED:20260122T164845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145759Z
UID:10004426-1782554400-1782662400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Collagraph Masterclass with Katherine Jones RA
DESCRIPTION:Join Katherine Jones RA\, acclaimed contemporary British artist celebrated for her unique fusion of painting and traditional printmaking for this two-day workshop.\nKatherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability\, using familiar buildings\, objects\, and spaces as a starting point for layered\, thought-provoking imagery. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Katherine will share the dynamic technique of Collagraph printmaking using fine texture to build a range of line and tone on the surface of the plate. The workshop will give a rare insight into the technique and the unique methods of inking that bring Jones’ powerful editions to life.   \nWhat to expect\n\nA behind the scenes look at Katherine’s collagraph methods.\nGuided plate-making: Work alongside Katherine as you design\, build\, and refine your own collagraph plates.\nPrinting techniques masterclass: Learn how to ink and print your plates\, and experiment with combining collagraph\, simple relief printing\, and Chine Collé for rich\, multi-layered results.\nIncludes all materials.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for artists with some previous experience of collagraph printmaking\, or those looking to refresh and deepen their skills with guidance from a master of the medium. \nHow to prepare\nPlease bring along some loose sketches or ideas for compositions you’d like to explore during the workshop. \nDon’t miss this inspiring opportunity to develop your printmaking practice under the guidance of one of Britain’s most celebrated printmakers. Spaces are limited—book your place today! \n  \n27–28 June\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Katherine\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using a wide range of techniques\, her rich and layered surfaces often reflect ideas about safety and danger\, with archetypal motifs of domesticity and nature. Elected as an RA in 2022\, Jones is a widely respected lecturer in the UK and Europe.  \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nPhoto: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/collagraph-masterclass-with-katherine-jones-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260620
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTSTAMP:20260605T143421Z
CREATED:20260605T143421Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T143421Z
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SUMMARY:Gainsborough's House at First Light Festival 2026
DESCRIPTION:Our Nomadic Camera Obscura is visiting First Light Festival on 20–21 June 2026!\nStep inside the Camera Obscura tent with Gainsborough’s House and experience a unique 360-degree view of First Light and the beautiful beach at Lowestoft. A fascinating predecessor to modern photography\, the Camera Obscura was used by artists well as scientists. Our team will be on hand to demonstrate how it works and to share more about our museum & art gallery in the heart of Sudbury. \nYou can also find us in the art marquee\, where we’ll be running hands-on screenprinting workshops. Create your own tote bag featuring playful Thomas Gainsborough-inspired graphics\, perfect for carrying with you around the festival and sharing the spirit of artist. \nThis festival and event are free however some activities are bookable. \nAbout First Light\nFirst Light marks the first sunrise of midsummer on the UK’s most easterly shores with a celebratory weekend of unique performances and events under the solstice sun. Set amongst the golden sands and lush gardens of Lowestoft’s South Beach\, First Light Festival’s outdoor programme is free\, unticketed and for all.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/gainsboroughs-house-at-first-light-festival-2026/
LOCATION:First Light Festival\, South Beach\, Lowestoft\, NR33 0QG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Camera Obscura,Events,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260606T160000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 6 June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-6-june-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260526T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260526T120000
DTSTAMP:20260514T132240Z
CREATED:20260514T132240Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Tom's Tiny Town – 26 May
DESCRIPTION:Discover Gainsborough’s House through a new lens with choreographer and dancer Tom Hobden. An imaginative workshop exploring projection\, performance\, miniature worlds\, and the idea of home.\nThe session begins with a guided tour of the historic house where Thomas Gainsborough grew up\, focusing on the Painting Room and Silk Room. Through storytelling\, drawing\, movement\, and performance\, participants will imagine: \n“What might have been seen through the windows of Tom’s house?” \nParticipants will take part in creative drawing exercises while Tom interacts with AI-enhanced portraits inspired by the house and its history. \nBack in the Landscape Studio\, participants will build their own miniature 3D homes inspired by the tour. Together\, these creations will form a collaborative “Tiny Town”; a miniature world explored through light\, shadow\, projection\, and performance. \nUsing projected imagery\, torches\, and reflective materials\, participants can place themselves within imagined scenes\, experimenting with day and night environments and discovering how movement transforms a space. \nQuestions we will be exploring throughout the workshop include: \n\nWhat kind of people were the Gainsborough family?\nHow might they have moved through the house?\nWhat stories could these rooms tell?\nWhat happens when we project ourselves into miniature worlds?\n\nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n* Enjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \n\nMorning session only: 10am–12pm\n\nSpaces for 20 children\nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–10 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-toms-tiny-town-26-may/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260517T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T133720Z
CREATED:20260122T164849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T133720Z
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SUMMARY:Polymer Photogravure Masterclass with Theadora Ballantyne-Way
DESCRIPTION:Theadora creates surreal\, dystopian worlds where dreams and reality quietly collide. Using photomontage\, painting\, and printmaking\, she allows familiar objects to shift into new\, often celestial identities.\nJoin Theadora Ballantyne-Way in this two-day Masterclass on polymer photogravure and relief – delve into this fascinating process as you produce incredible original prints showing both depth and richness. Experience printing your own work using a great palette of tones from deep velvety blacks through to subtle mid-tone greys and shimmering highlights and whites. \nParticipants will learn how to create and prepare their own images for platemaking from drawing to photography and see the platemaking process through from exposing to developing their plate in water. Following the platemaking stage\, they will learn the fundamentals of intaglio and relief printmaking adding and wiping and rolling ink\, preparing paper and using a professional press to print a small edition. \nWho is this for?\nThis course is suitable for all levels of printmaking including complete beginners. \nHow to prepare\n\nParticipants must send images ahead of the course for preparation. Any questions? Please contact jilly@gainsborough.org\nImages for relief must be of very high contrast – black areas will print\, areas that are white will not.\nWear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on!\n\n  \n16–17 May\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Theadora\nTheadora Ballantyne-Way’s artwork is partly informed by electronic club culture and her previous occupation as a visual jockey (VJ)\, producing collaborative live\, visual performances. Working primarily in printmaking and photomontage\, her artistic practice is heavily influenced by the Surrealist movement and the concept of animism – the belief that objects possess a distinct spiritual essence or soul. Her current work investigates the evocative Coco de Mer\, a rare seed of a palm tree\, native to the Seychelles and often explored in themes of mystery and transformation. \nB-Way’s work has been widely exhibited in the UK\, including the International Original Print Exhibition at Bankside Gallery\, London\, and the Royal Academy of Arts Summer Exhibition\, London\, on several occasions. She has also exhibited in Kyoto\, Japan with Goldsmiths University in 2019 and won first prize at the Royal Birmingham Society of Artists Print Prize in 2022. Her work has been included in publications including Printmaking Today and is held in several notable collections including the V&A Museum\, London. Theadora is also the director of Argento Editions\, a fine art studio where she works with internationally renowned artists to realise their printmaking ambitions.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/polymer-photogravure-masterclass-with-theadora-ballantyne-way/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260514T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260514T110000
DTSTAMP:20260410T114808Z
CREATED:20260410T114808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T114808Z
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SUMMARY:Gainsborough\, Turner & Constable Breakfast Tour – 14 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thomas Gainsborough’s birthday to discover the story behind our exhibition\, Gainsborough\, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape in celebration of Constable 250 in 2026.\n\nLed by our Keeper of Art and Place\, Emma Boyd\, this special Breakfast Tour will introduce you to three of Britain’s greatest landscape painters. The exhibition features key works like Gainsborough’s idyllic scene\, Landscape with Cattle\, a Young Man Courting a Milkmaid (early 1770s)\, Turner’s large-scale watercolour\, Abergavenny Bridge (1799) and Constable’s majestic ‘six-footer’ oil painting\, The Leaping Horse (1825). Don’t miss your exclusive opportunity to discover the development of British landscape art as we know it today from the exhibition’s curator.  \n\nPlease arrive for a 9am start for a guided tour of the exhibition\, followed by hot drinks & croissants. \nBooking essential\nLimited tickets available – don’t miss out!\n£15 per person\, Member Plus (and Quince Members) go free. \n\nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/gainsborough-turner-constable-breakfast-tour-14-may-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast tour,Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20251202T165356Z
CREATED:20251202T104006Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251202T165356Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 2 May 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-2-may-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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