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...
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...
From 9am — 10am, Wednesday 4 September 2024 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 of both exhibitions followed by hot drinks &...
A Lesson in Art and Life, the Colourful World of Cedric Morris and Arthur Lett Haines celebrates the long relationship of the two men and their enjoyment of life through gardening, cooking and painting. Join us for an evening with Hugh to find out where his interest in the world of Cedric and Lett...
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....
Gainsborough's House is looking forward to welcoming visitors free of charge for Heritage Open Days 2024. Come and join us on Saturday 14 & Sunday 15 September to explore all we have to offer in the traditional House and New Galleries. This is a fantastic opportunity to see the great art of Gainsborough, along with...
Join Dr Siân Dawson, curator of The Iris Florilegium of Sir Cedric Morris, for an afternoon tour to discover behind-the-scenes of the botanical art exhibition. Booking essential, please buy your tickets for Friday 20 September here. A confirmation will be sent to your email once the booking is successful. Limited tickets available! £15 per...
Draw. Make. Create. Get creative and join us in this free family workshop as part of the national Art History Festival 2024. Draw inspiration from Thomas Gainsborough's world-famous paintings, be inspired by the Suffolk landscape, along with exploration of the works of other famous landscape artists who have captured their local environment further afield. You...
Come and join us at Gainsborough’s House for the re-launch of our popular Warm Welcome Coffee Club! The WWCC offers a warm, friendly, and inclusive space for our volunteers to connect, share experiences, and support one another. Drop in anytime between 10.30 am–12.30 pm to enjoy a cup of coffee and meet with fellow...
‘Intriguing, gripping, moving – this deserves to be HUGE.’ — MARIAN KEYES ‘Unfolds like a great piece of theatre… The more I read, the harder it became to put down.’ — BOBBY PALMER Join us for an evening with the Author of This Family, Kate Sawyer. Come along for a glass of wine and a...
We are joining 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 5 October 2024 to Saturday 28 June 2025, we have a rich programme of workshops lined up, facilitated by a team of highly...
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....
