Winner of the national Finnis Scott Foundation Botanical Art Award Dr Siân Dawson inspired the idea and coordinated the illustrated catalogue of paintings called Sir Cedric Morris Florilegium. It is a book by leading botanical artists who painted the Florilegium of the unique award-winning irises bred by Sir Cedric Morris (1889–1982), artist and gardener who...
This exhibition is the first to chart the phenomenal artistic careers of Cedric Morris (1889–1982) and Arthur Lett-Haines (1894–1978), who were partners in love and art for sixty years. With over eighty loans from Tate, the National Portrait Gallery and a wealth of private collections, the range of their art becomes apparent. Morris is...
Discover your inner creativity through colour and shape. Use mixed media to create eclectic collages and be inspired by the wonderful world of Arthur Lett-Haines. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied by an adult Book your space...
10am–4pm This 3-day course is a hands-on experience, working with the three major etching, intaglio processes of hard ground, soft ground and aquatint. Working on existing plates is encouraged along with working on new plates and taking these plates through to the finished print on paper. Beginner – intermediate course All materials provided Max. 8...
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....
See the world through Cedric’s Morris’s eyes. Go on an adventure through Cedric’s landscapes and create your own. Make a model, paint a masterpiece, and discover Cedric’s love for the environment. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied...
Explore our 18th century painter’s room and create your own sculptures, models, and casts. Think outside the box and create your very own 3D masterpieces using a range of materials. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied by...
From 9am — 10am, Friday 16 August 2024 It's time for another round of Breakfast Tours! Join Pat Hardy, Keeper of Art & Place (Maternity Cover) at Gainsborough's House, to discover behind-the-scenes of our exhibition, Revealing Nature: The Art of Cedric Morris and Lett-Haines. Please arrive for a 9am start for a guided tour...
Street Photography Workshop: 19–20 August, 10am–4pm We have joined forces with Mill Tye Gallery, in Great Cornard, to offer this two day Street Photography Workshop. Photographer Simona Aru will guide you through approaches to composition, juxtaposition, humour and authenticity while capturing moments of daily life. To find out more and to book your place, please...
We believe everyone should have space to get creative and have fun. Be inspired by our galleries and join us in our very own creative space to try your hand at printmaking. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be...
10am–4pm This introductory, one-day workshop is perfect for young people who would like to try printmaking for the first time or to experiment with processes they already know. It is also an opportunity to develop ideas from sketchbooks or coursework to enhance an existing portfolio and is suitable for both beginners and those with more...
Explore East Anglia’s beautiful big skies through our Camera Obscura. Step into Gainsborough’s and Constable’s shoes and be inspired by the landscape that surrounds us. 10am–1pm, family drop-in sessions £5 per child with up to two accompanying adults Recommended age from 3–12 years All children must be accompanied by an adult Book your space...
