Join Katherine Jones RA, our artist-in-residence and acclaimed contemporary British artist celebrated for her unique fusion of painting and traditional printmaking for this two-day workshop. Katherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability, using familiar buildings, objects, and spaces as a starting point for layered, thought-provoking imagery. In this hands-on workshop, Katherine will share the...
An exclusive evening at Gainsborough’s House – book your tickets now Join us for a special In Conversation event with acclaimed artist Katherine Jones RA and Jo Baring, Director of The Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art. Together they will explore ideas, inspirations and the process behind Katherine's remarkable paintings and prints, currently...
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....
Discover the vibrant and versatile world of screen printing in this hands-on introductory workshop. Throughout the day, you’ll learn the essential steps of the screen-printing process and create your own unique prints to take home. We’ll guide you through each stage, from designing your image, preparing your screen and cutting paper stencils to finally printing...
with Ione Hunter-Gordon Discover the timeless art of portraiture with the rich and expressive medium of oil paint. Whether you’re a beginner eager to master the fundamentals or an experienced artist seeking to refine your technique, this workshop offers a hands-on, immersive journey into capturing the human face with depth, emotion, and character. Together, we’ll...
Join us for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printing. In this day-long workshop, you’ll explore the fundamentals of lino printing and create your own unique prints from start to finish. We’ll begin by guiding you through the design and carving process, using a variety of tools, each leaving its own distinctive mark....
Win a Guided Tour of Gainsborough's House for up to 4 people with Suffolk Big Weekend We are joining forces with Suffolk Big Weekend and giving away 2 free guided tours of Gainsborough’s House for up to 4 people! Discover the secrets behind the paintings and uncover the rich history of this beautiful, historic house....
We've joined forces with the National Saturday Club network to offer free art classes to 13–16 year olds who live, work or study in Sudbury and the surrounding areas. From Saturday 25 October 2025 to Saturday 27 June 2026, we have a rich programme of workshops lined up, facilitated by a team of highly skilled...
#DrawnTogether What is the Big Draw Festival? The Big Draw Festival is the world’s biggest celebration of drawing and it takes place across the globe every year from 1–31 October. Since its launch in 2000, The Big Draw Festival has championed drawing as a universal language and a powerful tool for learning, self-expression, and innovation....
In this session, you’ll join a group of likeminded people to create portraits & landscapes in surprising and unconventional ways – from shared mark-making to guided drawing challenges that push creativity beyond the ordinary. Alongside your visual experiments, you’ll also explore how sound and music can shape and interact with drawing. And if the mood...
Strike a pose in this special edition of The Big Draw! Tom’s Tuesday welcomes you to come together to make large, collaborative drawings using our bodies as a tool for expression. We’ll be listening to music, dancing, stretching and capturing our actions by doodling. Led by Gainsborough’s House creative team and Dance East choreographer and...
Discover the art of portraiture through playful experimentation with mono print. In this session, you’ll explore the rich, expressive possibilities of mono print techniques to create bold and surprising portraits. Working with a mix of guided exercises and collaborative approaches, you’ll find new ways to capture the essence of people beyond traditional drawing. Alongside the...
