This exhibition focusses on the early life and art of Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88). It explores how Gainsborough made his first steps in the art world from the inspiration of the landscape surrounding his hometown of Sudbury, through his training in London in the 1740s, to his return to Suffolk around 1748. This is a particularly...
The Big Draw at Gainsborough's House celebrates happy accidents Turn our accidental spills into hidden masterpieces, plant a mystery seed and create a pot of happy flower accidents, have a go at blindfold drawing, and take part in our family mystery drawing challenge. £2 per child and £3 per adult Includes admission to all the...
This course features experiment with a printmaking method that does not require presses or chemicals and is ideal for a home studio. Working on softwood blocks, there is scope to achieve the typically subtle colour effects achieved in this process. Jude Lockie is a specialist in the art of Japanese Woodblock printing, working in Japan...
Walk like an artist and get creative with activities in the landscape that inspired Constable and Gainsborough. 10am – 12 with free entry to Gainsborough’s House afterwards £2 per child, £3 per adult Meet by the Mill Hotel, Walnut Tree Lane, Sudbury CO10 1BD. Very easy walk, wheelchair accessible, Length – under a mile.
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)
