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....
Join us for an inspiring afternoon with acclaimed artist Humphrey Ocean in Conversation with Calvin Winner, executive Director of Gainsborough’s House. Together they will delve into the ideas, influences and processes behind Ocean’s celebrated paintings, on view in our exhibition from 15 November – 22 March. As part of the event, there will also be...
Join us for a fun, hands-on art session where children explore what a modern landscape looks like today. The workshop begins with a visit to our exhibition, Humphrey Ocean: Home, where children will create sketches inspired by his paintings of cars, houses, streets, and everyday surroundings. Using these ideas, the group will work together to...
Build a Museum – Behind the Scenes at Gainsborough's House Join us for a drop-in half-day session exploring careers in museums and galleries, inspired by the autumn/winter exhibition season at Gainsborough’s House, including: Love & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk Humphrey Ocean: Home Hannah Brown: Song for Autumn Led by the Gainsborough’s House Learning Team,...
Artist Hannah Brown, whose exhibition Song for Autumn is on display at Gainsborough’s House until 22 March 2026, will lead a full-day masterclass combining photography and acrylic painting. The day includes: A guided tour of Hannah Brown's exhibition An artist Q&A A visit to the local Sudbury landscape to gather photographic reference material Image-making using...
Artist Raphaella Pester will guide participants through a full day of drypoint printmaking in Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. The session focuses on patterns found in nature and landscape, themes Raphaella explores through geometric abstraction in her own work across printmaking, and other processes. The day includes: A visit to the Gainsborough’s House Garden to gather...
with Ione Hunter-Gordon Explore the timeless beauty of an Old Master’s work as you learn essential techniques in shading, texture, and composition using charcoal. Guided by a black-and-white reference, this hands-on session gives you the tools to bring classic masterpieces to life in your own style. Perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, this workshop...
Join exhibition curator Dr Amy Lim for an introduction to the exhibition Love & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk (15 November 2025–22 March 2026). Organised in partnership with the Stanley Spencer Gallery, this is the most ambitious exhibition in a decade dedicated to Sir Stanley Spencer, one of the greatest painters of twentieth-century Britain. Although...
National Lottery Open Week: Free Day at Gainsborough’s House Thanks to National Lottery players, Gainsborough’s House is delighted to offer FREE admission for one special day*. This is a wonderful opportunity to explore the historic birthplace of Thomas Gainsborough and discover our outstanding permanent collection. Visitors can enjoy Gainsborough’s masterpieces alongside works by his contemporary John Constable, one...
A vibrant exhibition of original printmaking by artists aged 18–25, developed through a free creative programme led by Gainsborough’s House and supported by Mill Tye Gallery. Discover bold, experimental work from participants who explored traditional and contemporary printmaking techniques in a series of artist-led workshops. This final exhibition brings together fresh ideas, strong voices,...
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....
The Gainsborough Quartet is a celebrated ensemble known for its warm, expressive, and vibrant performances. With a repertoire of timeless classical music, they bring each piece vividly to life, captivating audiences with nuance and artistry. Set in the elegant Gainsborough Gallery, this special evening offers the perfect environment to immerse yourself in music. Surrounded by...
