Photopolymer allows the transfer of sensitive drawing marks to plate and is just as successful with photographic imagery. No chemicals or acids are involved - just water! Enjoy and explore its mark making and tonal potential. Colin Gale has worked with photopolymer for over ten years. He successfully collaborated with artist Martha Parsey on Gainsborough...
16, 23, 30 November and 7 December 2018, 10.30am–12.30pm This series of talks by art historian and former Tate curator Richard Humphreys looks in detail at eight masterpieces from the great age of Romantic and Victorian art. As in his previous series looking at works by artists from Sickert to Bacon, Richard will also consider...
Become an elf in our festive workshop and make and decorate your own St Nicholas shoes. Listen to our traditional tales and discover how Thomas Gainsborough would have celebrated Christmas. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House...
We are delighted to once again be taking part in the National Lottery #ThanksToYou campaign that was initiated by Gainsborough’s House in 2016. Now in it’s third year, we are joined in this campaign by hundreds of National Lottery funded visitor attractions across the UK hosting events to thank the National Lottery players, who raise...
Create new festive decorations to add to your family tree as we celebrate the Gainsborough family at Christmas. Make mini frames and wreaths. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough's House Recommended age from 3 – 12 years...
Join exhibition curator Mark Bills, Director of Gainsborough's House, for a behind-the-scenes breakfast tour of the groundbreaking exhibition Early Gainsborough 'From the obscurity of a Country Town' (20 October - 17 February 2019)
Sundays 13, 27 January, 10, 24 February, 10, 24 March 2019 We will be working with teh wonderful collection of portraits at Gainsborough's House to explore different ways to create stitched portraits. This is your opportunity to experiment with different creative textile techniques in a small, friendly and supportive group. This course is for adults...
Join exhibition curator Mark Bills, Director of Gainsborough's House, for a behind-the-scenes breakfast tour of the groundbreaking exhibition Early Gainsborough 'From the obscurity of a Country Town' (20 October - 17 February 2019)
This lecture by Mark Bills explores Gainsborough's early life. Drawing on existing research and revealing fascinating new discoveries, Mark will discuss this important time in Gainsorough's life. Ticket price includes a glass of wine.
All this week art works are arriving ready for our new exhibition. Discover how these objects are wrapped and have a go at creating your own art works using wrapping techniques. Wrap your hand, make an origami box, wrap an object. Family drop-in sessions – no need to book Cost £2 per child and £3...
Work directly on paper, perspex or aluminium plate and try out mark making, tone and texture. Experiment with collage and enjoy using different specialist papers. The fee for Taster Days includes basic materials. Additional materials are on sale at very reasonable prices.
Michael Carlo's strong landscape based woodcuts feature expressive cutting into hardboard or ply. His approach is painterly and experimental. Michael's enthusiasm for mark making combined with his technical expertise help students achieve inspiring individual results. Michael Carlo has led many successful courses at the workshop. Educated at the Royal College of Art, his prints focus...
