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Thomas Gainsborough and Helaine Blumenfeld, though separated by time, meet in their poetic sensibility, rhythmic fluidity of form, in dream-like imagery and the universal language of beauty. When the art historian Michael Rosenthal described Gainsborough as "one of the most technically proficient and, at the same time, most experimental artists of his time", he could... 
2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the birth of the Suffolk-born artist John Constable (1776–1837). To celebrate, this exhibition explores the emergence of the tradition of landscape painting in Britain through three of its greatest exponents. Key works include Gainsborough’s idyllic scene, Landscape with Cattle, a Young Man Courting a Milkmaid (early 1770s), which has... 
Land, Sky, Light features fifteen of David Dawson’s (b. 1960) recent large-scale paintings of his native countryside in Montgomeryshire, Wales, painted en plein air. Painted outdoors during each season of the year, the artist then continues to work on them in his London studio before completing them back in the Welsh countryside, taking several years... 
Suffolk-born and Norfolk residing artist Kate Giles (b. 1962) creates expressive work rooted in her native landscape, specifically drawing on the legacy of John Constable. This exhibition primarily showcases new paintings and drawings, several of which explicitly refer to Constable’s six-footer of the Suffolk landscape, The Leaping Horse, which will be on display as part... 
Young People Exploring Local Nature, Heritage & Creativity A programme of creative events co-produced by HOUSE COLLECTIVE, Gainsborough’s House and Suffolk Wildlife Trust. House Collective is a space for 16–25-year-olds at Gainsborough's House, creating events and activities inspired by our local landscape, heritage and communities. Come and explore, make, eat, print and discover something new!... |
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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.... |
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Discover the work created by HOUSE COLLECTIVE following their explorations of the local area, including Bulmer Brick Yard and the Roman Villa at Gestingthorpe. Come along to see their artwork, creative responses and work made through workshops with local artists and makers, Raphaella Pester and Ned Davies. For more information on this display, visit Mill...
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HOUSE COLLECTIVE members are hosting a communal Field & Table tasting event, celebrating local ingredients, food, foraging and the relationship between people and place. This social event will include communal eating and small bites, created by the collective and local businesses. The event will explore where our food comes from and how local landscapes, traditions... |
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Come along and get creative with House Collective's screenprinting activity. Design and print your own artwork inspired by the HOUSE COLLECTIVE manifesto and take it home with you! FREE • DROP-IN • EVERYONE WELCOME Book your FREE space now. Come and explore your local area through... NATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART... |
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The traditional intaglio technique of aquatint etching allows images to be created with a range of tonal values. The results can be atmospheric and a bit like washes of watercolour, hence the origin of the name ‘aquatint’. In this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before... |
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Public View: 28 & 30 October 2026, 10am–4.30pm As part of this year's The Big Draw Festival, Gainsborough's House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation where we invite you to take part and #MakeAMark! The Kemp Room, our former shop space on site, will be transformed by you.... |
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Tom’s Tuesday: Make a Mark! As part of this year’s The Big Draw Festival, Gainsborough’s House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation, inviting young people to get creative, experiment with mark-making and make their mark on the museum! The Kemp Room, our former shop space, will be transformed... |
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