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SUMMARY:Dusting off the Eighteenth Century with Ian Griffiths\, Max Mara
DESCRIPTION:Join us to celebrate the opening of our new season including the launch of our exhibition\, Masterpieces from Kenwood: the Splendour of British & French Painting.\nThere have been various revivals\, but in the early 1980s\, the eighteenth century was the height of fashion. On the post-punk scene\, young people\, including Ian Griffiths\, posed and pouted like peacocks in clubs such as Blitz in London and Pip’s in Manchester. With extravagant hair\, make-up\, and costumes\, the most popular ‘looks’ were inspired by the dandies\, pirates\, and highwaymen of the eighteenth century. Spread by bands like Adam and the Ants\, Spandau Ballet\, and Bow Wow Wow\, it became a major fashion trend. \nVivienne Westwood and John Galliano continued to be inspired by the period\, their designs frequently echoing specific works by Gainsborough\, Boucher\, and others. However\, in Ian Griffiths’ visits to various fashion schools in the UK and overseas\, he has noticed that few students today reference the Baroque or the Rococo. He wonders whether historical sources like these are now regarded as dry\, dusty\, or even problematic. \nGriffiths has always been a fan of Voltaire\, particularly his picaresque novella Candide\, written in 1759 as a rebuttal of the philosophy of optimism. While searching for a muse for Max Mara’s autumn/winter 2023/24 collection\, he discovered Voltaire’s long-term lover\, Emilie du Châtelet—an eminent philosopher and scientist whose work is still consulted today. \nIn his talk\, Ian Griffiths will describe his relationship with the Age of Enlightenment\, how the Marquise du Châtelet led him back to the eighteenth century\, and how he found in the world of Gainsborough\, Kauffman\, and Boucher a source of rich inspiration. \nTickets £15\nThis event is now fully booked.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nEvent information:\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThe Watering Place café is open for refreshments before the start of this event.\n\n \nAbout Ian Griffiths\nCreative Director\, Max Mara \nIan Griffiths was born in the UK and studied Art and Design in Manchester at the time of the new wave music scene\, which has been a lifelong influence. \nHe studied Architecture initially\, then Fashion. He graduated with a first class honors degree from Manchester then joined the Masters course at the Royal College of Art in London. One of his first projects at the RCA was a competition organised by Max Mara. As a result of winning the competition\, he joined the company as a designer on graduating in 1987. He has always shared the company’s philosophy of wearable modern classics\, discrete luxury and intelligent design. \nIan began teaching at Kingston University in 1990 and was Head of Fashion at Kingston from 1992 to 2000. His aim was to develop creative talents focused on the needs of the fashion business\, building close links between industry and education. He has a strong interest in the intellectual framework of fashion and currently is a Visiting Professor at the Royal College of Art. He has been awarded Honorary Doctorates at the Royal College of Art and Manchester Metropolitan University\, and an Honorary Professorship at University of the Arts Norwich. \nIan is Creative Director of the Max Mara label with a team of designers from around the world. He believes in fusing the brands luxurious appeal with a streetsmart sense of cool. He lives between Italy\, London\, Spain and his country hideaway in Suffolk. His interests include contemporary art and culture\, music\, architecture and gardens
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/dusting-off-the-eighteenth-century-with-ian-griffiths/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 3 May 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-3-may-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250503
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20250528T115918Z
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SUMMARY:Katherine Jones RA: Fine Ladies and Gentle Men
DESCRIPTION:Katherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms.\nUsing a wide range of techniques\, her rich and layered surfaces often reflect ideas about safety and danger\, with archetypal motifs of domesticity and nature. Elected as an RA in 2022\, Jones is a widely respected lecturer in the UK and Europe. At Gainsborough’s House\, her work will be shown in the historic house offering a rich and challenging contrast to the eighteenth century collection. \nThe title Fine Ladies and Gentle Men alludes to flowers and the human conditions or characteristics associated with them (the face of a pansy or the throat of a lily\, for example). It is also a nod towards the sitters in Gainsborough’s many society portraits\, showing off – as plants do – with finery and accoutrements of status.  \nThe exhibition will showcase a combination of prints and small panel paintings with a particular focus on plant and flower forms and the embellishments employed to attract their pollinators. The 400-year-old black Mulberry Tree in the orchard garden is used as the focus of a large 4 panel print\, its branches entwined with references to Gainsborough’s House and paintings within its collection. Repeated overlapping leaf motifs are reminiscent of Sudbury’s fine decorative silk\, and the repeating renewals of nature.  \n \nImage credit (above): © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography \n  \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/katherine-jones-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
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SUMMARY:Masterpieces from Kenwood: The Splendour of British & French Painting
DESCRIPTION:This exhibition represents a unique opportunity to see masterpieces from Kenwood House featuring six by Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88)\, including two of his most iconic paintings\, Mary\, Countess Howe (c. 1764) and Lady Brisco (c. 1776).\nThis exciting exhibition also includes work by Sir Joshua Reynolds (1723–92)\, George Romney (1734–1802)\, Angelica Kauffman (1741–1807)\, Jean-Baptiste Pater (1695–1736) and François Boucher (1703–70). \nMasterpieces from Kenwood aims to promote greater engagement with historic British art and to place Thomas Gainsborough in the context of his contemporaries\, both in Britain and France. In an unprecedented collaboration with English Heritage\, Gainsborough’s House is delighted to present this exhibition of outstanding paintings on loan from the world class Iveagh Bequest\, Kenwood House\, London. \n \nImage credit: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography \n  \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/masterpieces-from-kenwood-the-splendour-of-british-french-painting/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday – Shapes and Silhouettes
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun-filled Tom’s Tuesday event where your family gets creative with the magic of silhouettes!\nOnce a popular way to tell stories in Thomas Gainsborough’s time\, this craft transforms simple cut-out shapes into playful\, backlit tales using light and shadow. \nLet your child’s imagination lead the way\, cutting shapes\, creating stories\, and enjoying a hands-on session that brings history to life in a whole new way. Come along to learn some new skills as a family. \nAdults will be working together with their children\, no previous experience necessary\, just come along and join in! \nDue to the popularity of our Tom’s Tuesday sessions\, you can now book morning or afternoon time slots: \n\n10am – 12pm\n1 – 3pm\n\n*NEW* Enjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult \nBook your space now. \nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-shapes-and-silhouettes/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250411T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250412T160000
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Screen Printing with Photo Emulsion Stencils
DESCRIPTION:with Patsy Rathbone\nScreen printing is sometimes called serigraphy or silk screen printing but all these names refer to the same basic method of creating an image on paper or fabric by pushing ink through a screen mesh with areas blocked off by stencils. \nPhoto emulsion is a light sensitive coating used to create accurate detailed stencils from drawings or photographs. \nOn this course you will create and print a multi coloured image. You will deconstruct your image into its separate colour layers and use these to create positives to expose onto the screen to make the stencils. You will prepare and expose your own images onto a screen. You will also learn how to set up the equipment\, mix inks and register each colour layer\, reconstructing the layers to create the final image on paper. By the end of the course\, you will have created a variable edition of at least 8x A4 prints. It is not necessary to come with a final image in mind as you will assisted throughout the process\, however it is useful to come with some ideas as starting points. \nCourse structure\n\nExplanation of the process and looking at examples.\nIntroduction to the equipment and how to set it up.\nIdentifying and planning the layers of the image.\nHow to create artwork suitable for making a light sensitive emulsion stencil.\nHow to prepare screens for light sensitive emulsion stencils.\nHow to put images onto the screen using a UV light exposure machine.\nHow to mix inks and importance of opacity and transparency of colours in screen printing.\nRegistration with the acetate and on the board.\nHow to flood and pull a print.\nCleaning the screen and setting up for the next layer.\nTrouble shooting.\n\nPre-course information\nAny image preparation notes will be sent prior to the course date. \nBeginner–intermediate & refresher course\nNon-members – £198\nMembers – £189\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Patsy \nPatsy Rathbone is a Cambridge-based artist working primarily in screen print on paper and textiles. She divides her time between Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, teaching at the Curwen Print Study Centre and her studio.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-screen-printing-with-photo-emulsion-stencils/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250408T150000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday – Print\, Paper & Paint
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some fun printmaking activities inspired by spring and nature.\nDrop-in and play with recycled materials\, paper and paint to create your own nature inspired print. We’ll provide the materials and some inspiration\, looking into our garden from the Landscape Studio\, you just need to bring your creativity as a family. Things may get messy! \nCome along to learn some new skills as a family. Let your child take the lead and work together as a family to explore our Collections and create. Your family will come away with new skills on how to use recycled materials to create art at home. \nAdults will be working together with their children\, no previous experience necessary\, just come along and join in! \nDue to the popularity of our Tom’s Tuesday sessions\, you can now book morning or afternoon time slots: \n\n10am – 12pm\n1 – 3pm\n\n*NEW* Enjoy a special treat on us by collecting a voucher from your session to claim a FREE child’s meal at The Watering Place café with every adult meal purchased. \nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult \nBook your space now. \nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-print-paper-paint/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250405T160000
DTSTAMP:20250321T163453Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 5 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nThis event is now fully booked!\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-5-april-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250328T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250328T130000
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SUMMARY:Defining Portraits workshops: Paint & the Portrait
DESCRIPTION:with Ione Hunter-Gordon\nPart of the ‘Defining Portraits’ Art Class workshops\, session 3\nUnleash your creativity and refine your skills with our hands-on drawing workshops. Each session offers a unique approach to developing your artistic expression\, using different techniques and subject matter. Sign up for a single session or all three—you’re sure to flourish as an artist either way! \nEnjoy a morning at Gainsborough’s House in the fantastic Landscape Studio; explore painting with a limited palette as you work from a live model. Perfect for developing your understanding of colour\, tone\, and expressive brushwork. \nWhether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out\, these workshops are an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills\, discover new inspirations and learn different ways of working. \nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n£60 a person \nMax. 10 spaces – THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED.\nAll materials will be provided. \n \nAbout Ione\nIone trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy from 2011–14. Here\, she immersed herself in the traditional methods of drawing and painting inspired by the techniques of nineteenth-century artists. After completing her studies\, she had the privilege of teaching at the Florence Academy of Art. Upon moving back to London\, she continued to work as an instructor at the London Atelier of Representational Art. \nIone’s work has been exhibited in London\, Italy and America. She continues to paint portraits and landscapes in and around her home in Sudbury\, Suffolk.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/defining-portraits-workshops-paint-the-portrait/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Courses,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250322T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250322T170000
DTSTAMP:20260123T104312Z
CREATED:20250131T135610Z
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SUMMARY:EA Festival: Lynn Barber at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Join EA Festival and Gainsborough’s House as we welcome renowned journalist and memoirist\, Lynn Barber\, to Gainsborough’s House for a fireside chat with her agent and publisher\, Clare Conville.\nThe occasion of her talk is the publication of A Little Art Education\, her newest book of interviews featuring some of Britain’s leading artists\, including Grayson Perry\, Phyllida Barlow\, Lucian Freud\, David Hockey\, Maggi Hambling\, Tracey Emin. It should come as no surprise that the book’s subjects possess personalities as outsized and vivid as their artworks. But then again\, Lynn is one of the best interviewers of all time… \nTickets £22 – this event is now fully booked!\nBook your tickets through the EA Festival website. \n \nAbout Lynn\nLynn Barber was born in 1944\, and studied English at the University of Oxford. She began her career in journalism at Penthouse\, and progressed to the Independent on Sunday\, the Observer\, the Telegraph\, and the Sunday Times\, as well as Vanity Fair. She has won six British Press Awards and published two volumes of her celebrated interviews\, Mostly Men (1991) and Demon Barber (1998). An Education (2010)\, Lynn’s memoir about her schoolgirl affair with a con man\, was made into an Oscar-nominated film of the same title in 2010\, with a screenplay by Nick Hornby\, starring Carey Mulligan and Peter Sarsgaard. A Curious Career\, published in May 2014\, continued the story of her life as a journalist and interviewer. A Little Art Education\, published in 2023\, documents her fascination with art and artists. \nAbout A Little Art Education\nDespite failing O-Level Art\, and with a self-proclaimed lack of skill and knowledge of the subject\, Lynn has devoted much of her illustrious career to observing art and the people who make it. From the trials and tribulations of being a juror for the 2006 Turner Prize to dining at the Hotel Meurice with Salvador Dalí’s ocelot\, and her enduring friendships with David Hockney and Tracey Emin\, this beautifully illustrated book documents Lynn’s unusual and inspiring journey from curious outsider to finding her place among some of the most admired artists of the last hundred years.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/ea-festival-lynn-barber-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Talks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
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SUMMARY:Learning to Mokulito Print with Natasha Marshall
DESCRIPTION:10am – 4pm\nMokulito is a technique developed in Japan in the 1970’s by Osaka Schisi – the term Mokulito means ‘Wood Lithography’. \nOn this 2-day course you will learn all about this wonderful technique and will explore the unique character and potential of this form of lithography. You will create your own two printing plates on day 1 and print with these on day 2. \nYou can also combine Mokulito with Woodcut by cutting into your board\, enabling you to get contrasting lines and textures. It is a beautiful printing technique\, so it will be a lively\, energetic\, creative and ambitious couple of days. This is not a precise medium\, expect the unexpected! \nMokulito printing is a type of lithographic process and like all lithography\, it is based on the fact that grease and water do not mix. Using greasy materials\, you create areas on the wood where the greasy printing ink stays but it is repelled by the water in the non-image areas – this is how a print is created. An additional technique that can be used in Mokulito printing to enhance the wood grain\, is to add watercolour just before printing\, you may want to have a go at this yourself too! \nBeginner – intermediate course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 6 spaces \nNon-members – £240 \nMembers – £228 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nCourse information\nIt would be good to bring sketches or photographs of ideas you would like to draw onto your printing plate. We will provide all the materials you need for doing this\, but coming with creative ideas could help with the success of your finished work at the end of the two days. The wood plates we are going to be working on are A4. \nSearch for Mokulito images to inspire you and give you some ideas of what you want to draw on your plates – Natasha also has images of her own work on her website. Don’t forget to wear old clothes in case you get printing ink on anything! \nAbout Natasha\nNatasha Marshall\, Artist and Designer: A trained Textile Designer\, her love of pattern and colour comes through in all her work. Natasha is passionate about Mokulito printing\, as she loves the play between the wood grain\, her drawings and colours. Through pushing the printing technique\, she loves the depth of layers and deep colours she is creating in her work. Her Mokulito prints are next being shown at the Woolwich Contemporary Print Fair in November 2024. Her creative work has sold all around the world during her 28 year career since graduating from Glasgow School Of Art. \n \nwww.nminterior.co.uk\nInstagram: @NMInterior
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/learning-to-mokulito-print-with-natasha-marshall/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250316T160000
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SUMMARY:#ThanksToYou2025: FREE weekend
DESCRIPTION:Experience Gainsborough’s House for Free! \nJoin us for a special free weekend at Gainsborough’s House… Discover the world of one of Britain’s greatest artists as you explore his family home as well as inspiring modern galleries\, engage in creative activities\, and experience our captivating temporary exhibitions—each exploring identity through art\, people\, fashion photography and theatre. \nWhat’s on:\n\nWhole-site access – Wander through the historic house and discover our stunning new galleries.\nCamera Obscura demonstrations – See this fascinating optical device in action and learn about its history.\nFamily-friendly art & craft activities – Get creative with hands-on workshops inspired by Gainsborough’s work in the Landscape Studio.\nVolunteer insights – Meet our passionate volunteers\, ready to share stories and behind-the-scenes details.\nConfectionary tasting in our shop – Delight in an exquisite selection of ethically-sourced chocolates… we promise not to keep count of how many pieces you try!\nLive music in our café – Enjoy the soulful melodies of local performers\, and take advantage of a 10% discount when you return for your next visit to The Watering Place.\nFun photo opportunities – Dress up with themed props\, snap a selfie in our painting frame with a wonderful Gainsborough landscape as your backdrop – don’t forget to share using #GHArtyAdventures\nExclusive giveaway – Come along to enter our prize draw for your chance to win a hamper of Gainsborough’s House goodies worth £100!\n\nDon’t miss this fantastic opportunity to experience Gainsborough’s House all for free. Bring your friends and family for a memorable weekend of art\, history\, and creativity. \nTag us in your photos and be part of the celebration with us!  \nFollow us on Instagram @GainsboroughsHouse #GainsboroughsHouse #GainsboroughFreeDays #ThanksToYou #SudburySuffolk \n \nWhat you need:\nOne National Lottery ticket (physical or digital)\, scratchcard\, or Instant Win Game will give access to one adult and any accompanying children under the age of 18. \n\nProof of purchase of a National Lottery game* can be either hard copy ticket or digital.\n\n*The date of draw / purchase is not relevant.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/thankstoyou2025-free-weekend/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250308T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250308T213000
DTSTAMP:20250224T155405Z
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UID:10004353-1741456800-1741469400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Classic Quiz with Live Music – The Watering Place café
DESCRIPTION:Come join us at The Watering Place café for a night of fun\, music\, and brain-teasing questions.\nTest your knowledge on a variety of topics while enjoying live music performances from Hannah Mizon who will keep you entertained throughout the evening. Bring your friends and form a team to compete against others for this exciting quiz night. Prizes await the winners\, so make sure to bring your A-game! \nReservations can be made by email or telephone; 07858223244 \nFind out more about Stellar Catering and their upcoming events here.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/classic-quiz-with-live-music-the-watering-place-cafe/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Café,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250301T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250301T160000
DTSTAMP:20250224T161547Z
CREATED:20241202T112342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250224T161547Z
UID:10004335-1740823200-1740844800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 1 March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nThis event is now fully booked!\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-1-march-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250228T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250228T130000
DTSTAMP:20260123T103810Z
CREATED:20241127T101727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T103810Z
UID:10004330-1740736800-1740747600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Defining Portraits workshops: Charcoal & the Portrait
DESCRIPTION:with Ione Hunter-Gordon\nPart of the ‘Defining Portraits’ Art Class workshops\, session 2\nUnleash your creativity and refine your skills with our hands-on drawing workshops. Each session offers a unique approach to developing your artistic expression\, using different techniques and subject matter. Sign up for a single session or all three—you’re sure to flourish as an artist either way! \nEnjoy a morning at Gainsborough’s House in the fantastic Landscape Studio as we experience the challenge and reward of drawing a live model. This session focuses on dynamic observation\, proportions\, and capturing the essence of form. \nWhether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out\, these workshops are an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills\, discover new inspirations and learn different ways of working. \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n£60 a person \nMax. 10 spaces\nAll materials will be provided. \n \nAbout Ione\nIone trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy from 2011–14. Here\, she immersed herself in the traditional methods of drawing and painting inspired by the techniques of nineteenth-century artists. After completing her studies\, she had the privilege of teaching at the Florence Academy of Art. Upon moving back to London\, she continued to work as an instructor at the London Atelier of Representational Art. \nIone’s work has been exhibited in London\, Italy and America. She continues to paint portraits and landscapes in and around her home in Sudbury\, Suffolk.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/defining-portraits-workshops-charcoal-the-portrait/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Courses,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250221T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250222T160000
DTSTAMP:20250115T103138Z
CREATED:20241219T153247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T103138Z
UID:10004337-1740132000-1740240000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatint Etching
DESCRIPTION:with Sally Weatherill\nThe 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’. \nIn this two-day course\, you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nYou will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply and fuse the rosin\nEtch a plate in three tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\n\nMaterials included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, ink and use of Print Workshop tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course – THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. \nNon-Members – £198\nMembers – £189\nMax. 6 spaces \nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.  \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist working in both paint and print. Her themes include transience and memory often explored through the palimpsest.  \nSally studied art history and textile design in the US before moving to the UK where she set up a studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. She worked as a successful textile designer and weaver for over 20 years before pursuing an MA in Fine Art at the City and Guilds of London Art School. She is currently a Print Fellow at CGLAS. 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-aquatint-etching/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250218T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250218T130000
DTSTAMP:20250110T120330Z
CREATED:20250110T120330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T120330Z
UID:10004343-1739872800-1739883600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday – Get Creative at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:The Image of the Artist & Colourful Collage\nCreate a self-portrait from your own image—be inspired by our The Image of the Artist exhibition and the work of Thomas Gainsborough. What makes you who you are? Grab some paper\, pens and crayons and get ready to explore identity. \nCollage a Gainsborough Landscape—get creative with shapes and make a Gainsborough inspired collage. Make your very own Gainsborough-inspired collage. Take a closer look at nature and be creative with shapes and colours as you cut and stick together your own masterpiece! \nCome along to learn some new skills as a family. Let your child take the lead and work together as a family to explore our Collections and create. Your family will come away with new skills on how to make a self-portrait or ideas for making collages at home. \nAll materials will be provided\, all sourced sustainably. Adults will be working together with their children\, no previous experience necessary\, just come along and join in! \n10am–1pm\, family drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-get-creative-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Camera Obscura,Events,Family workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250217T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250217T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T103419Z
CREATED:20241210T114316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T103419Z
UID:10004334-1739797200-1739808000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Styling & Fashion Photography workshop
DESCRIPTION:Strut into the World of Fashion Photography with Sophie Ellen\nJoin us for a vibrant and playful workshop inspired by our latest exhibition Picture Perfect. This immersive session delves into the art and technique of fashion styling and photography. \nExplore the intersection of style and storytelling as you master key elements of composition\, lighting\, and creative direction. Whether you’re honing your skills or igniting a new passion\, this workshop offers the perfect blend of inspiration and hands-on practice. \nThis workshop will involve hands-on exploration of fashion styling through props\, set design and accessories. *Please bring along any cool clothing and accessories you can (sunglasses\, shoes\, bags\, hats\, headwear\, etc.) to bring your own fashion identity through to the imagery. \nLet your creativity shine as you bring bold visions to life in a dynamic\, interactive environment. Don’t miss this chance to capture fashion through your unique lens! \n£25 a ticket\nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \nMax. 10 spaces\nAll equipment needed will be provided – please bring any fashion props* you wish. \n \nAbout Sophie\nSophie Ellen is an award-winning fashion and portrait photographer\, published and exhibited internationally. Alongside this\, Sophie is a lecturer in photography and fashion communication with over 10 years teaching experience. \nSophie’s photographic portfolio includes commercial clients\, fashion magazine editorial\, hair & beauty campaigns and fashion designer look books. Sophie also executes personal projects fusing her fashion aesthetic and personal stories\, with imagery experimental across digital\, analogue and polaroid.  \nSophie’s work has been exhibited in the Houses of Parliament\, in Barcelona at FotoNostrumGallery and on a large billboard in London. She was awarded as a Winner in the Portrait of Britain competition and categories within the Julia Margaret Cameron awards. Sophie has been published in a variety of magazines including Harper’s Bazaar (online)\, Bricks Magazine and A.R.T Magazine. \nEvent cover image photograph: © Sophie Ellen
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/styling-fashion-photography-workshop/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Courses,Events,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250207T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250207T100000
DTSTAMP:20250110T170058Z
CREATED:20241217T124441Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T170058Z
UID:10004332-1738918800-1738922400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Tour – 7 February 2025
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin Mahaut de La Motte\, Assistant Curator at Gainsborough’s House\, to discover the story behind our exhibition\, John Macfarlane & the Art of Theatrical Designs. \nPlease arrive for a 9am start for a guided tour of the exhibition followed by hot drinks & croissants. \nBooking essential\nLimited tickets available!\n£15 per person\, Quince Friends go free. \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/breakfast-tour-7-february-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast tour,Events,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250201T160000
DTSTAMP:20250113T115408Z
CREATED:20241023T093635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250113T115408Z
UID:10004326-1738404000-1738425600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 1 February 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person – THIS EVENT IS FULLY BOOKED. \n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-1-february-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250131T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250131T130000
DTSTAMP:20260123T102009Z
CREATED:20241127T101529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T102009Z
UID:10004329-1738317600-1738328400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Defining Portraits workshops: Charcoal & the Masters
DESCRIPTION:with Ione Hunter-Gordon\nPart of the ‘Defining Portraits’ Art Class workshops\, session 1\nUnleash your creativity and refine your skills with our hands-on drawing workshops. Each session offers a unique approach to developing your artistic expression\, using different techniques and subject matter. Sign up for a single session or all three—you’re sure to flourish as an artist either way! \nEnjoy a morning at Gainsborough’s House in the fantastic Landscape Studio as we recreate the timeless beauty of an Old Master’s work using charcoal. Guided by a black-and-white photocopy\, you’ll learn shading\, texture\, and composition techniques. \nWhether you’re an experienced artist or just starting out\, these workshops are an exciting opportunity to enhance your skills\, discover new inspirations and learn different ways of working. \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n£60 a person \nMax. 10 spaces\nAll materials will be provided. \n \nAbout Ione\nIone trained at the Florence Academy of Art in Italy from 2011–14. Here\, she immersed herself in the traditional methods of drawing and painting inspired by the techniques of nineteenth-century artists. After completing her studies\, she had the privilege of teaching at the Florence Academy of Art. Upon moving back to London\, she continued to work as an instructor at the London Atelier of Representational Art. \nIone’s work has been exhibited in London\, Italy and America. She continues to paint portraits and landscapes in and around her home in Sudbury\, Suffolk.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/defining-portraits-workshops-charcoal-the-masters/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Courses,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250124
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250126
DTSTAMP:20241212T094319Z
CREATED:20241112T155900Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241212T094319Z
UID:10004328-1737676800-1737849599@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:2–day Beginners' Etching course with Jason Hicklin
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis 2-day course is a hands-on experience\, working with the three major etching\, intaglio processes of hard ground\, soft ground and aquatint. Please bring ideas along with you to work on new plates and take these plates through to the finished print on paper. \nBeginner & refresher course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces – this course is now fully booked!\nNon-members – £240\nMembers – £228 \nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.  \nAbout Jason\nJason Hicklin has been working with and teaching the etching process for over thirty years and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993. \nHe is Head of Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School and oversees the print room at Gainsborough’s House\, he is represented by Eames Fine Art and has work in numerous public and private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/2-day-etching-course-with-jason-hicklin/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241227
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241231
DTSTAMP:20260123T101324Z
CREATED:20241217T133633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T101324Z
UID:10004336-1735257600-1735603199@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Find Out for a Fiver at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:This festive season\, explore the entirety of Gainsborough’s House for just £5!\nFrom Friday 27 – Monday 30 December 10am–4pm\, our special promotion invites you to discover exhibitions of international appeal\, local history and heritage\, and beautiful surroundings at an unbeatable price. \nAlready a Member? This is the perfect chance to share your love of Gainsborough’s House with visiting family and friends. Enjoy a memorable day out together\, making the most of this special offer while introducing your guests to inspiring culture for just £5 each. Remember\, 18’s and under go FREE too! \nWhether you’re an art enthusiast\, a local resident\, or simply curious\, this is an exciting opportunity to experience Gainsborough’s House in a festive\, welcoming atmosphere. \nPlan your visit today and make memories that last a lifetime.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/find-out-for-a-fiver/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241211T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241211T100000
DTSTAMP:20241028T160817Z
CREATED:20241024T152253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T160817Z
UID:10004323-1733907600-1733911200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Breakfast Tour – 11 December 2024
DESCRIPTION:  \nFrom 9am — 10am\, Wednesday 11 December 2024 \nJoin Dr Patricia Hardy\, Keeper of Art & Place (Maternity Cover) at Gainsborough’s House\, to discover the story behind our exhibitions\, Image of the Artist: Portraits from the Royal Academy & Picture Perfect: A Century of Fashion Photography from the National Portrait Gallery. \nPlease arrive for a 9am start for a guided tour of both exhibitions followed by hot drinks & croissants. \nBooking essential\nLimited tickets available!\n£15 per person\, Quince Friends go free. \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/breakfast-tour-11-december-2024/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast tour,Events,Tours
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241207T160000
DTSTAMP:20241023T092803Z
CREATED:20241023T092723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241023T092803Z
UID:10004324-1733565600-1733587200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 7 December 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join Sue Marsdon with the life drawing group on the first Saturday of every month.\nEnjoy 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. \nA perfect way to refine and refresh your life drawing skills! \nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold.  \n£25 per person\n10am–4pm (with an hour lunch break)\nPlease bring your preferred drawing materials. \nThis event takes place in the Hills Room. This space is only accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any concerns about accessibility\, please contact us at mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-7-december-2024/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gainsborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/LifeDrawing2.png
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241206
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241209
DTSTAMP:20241112T143124Z
CREATED:20240923T141231Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241112T143124Z
UID:10004321-1733443200-1733702399@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:3–day Etching course with Jason Hicklin
DESCRIPTION:10am–4pm\nThis 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. \nIntermediate – experienced level course\nAll materials provided\nMax. 8 spaces\nNon-members – £324\nMembers – £312 \nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold.  \nAbout Jason\nJason Hicklin has been working with and teaching the etching process for over thirty years and was elected a member of the Royal Society of Painting and Printmakers in 1993. \nHe is Head of Printmaking at the City and Guilds of London Art School and oversees the print room at Gainsborough’s House\, he is represented by Eames Fine Art and has work in numerous public and private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/3-day-etching-course-with-jason-hicklin/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241130T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241130T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T101140Z
CREATED:20240927T154831Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T101140Z
UID:10004319-1732975200-1732982400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making Workshop – afternoon
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshops at Gainsborough’s House\, hosted by local florist Just Anne Flowers.\nEnjoy an afternoon of creativity as you craft a beautiful wreath for your home. All materials are provided\, plus you’ll be treated to mince pies and a glass of fizz while you work. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season and create something special. Book your spot today and make this Christmas truly magical! \nTickets £50\nTo book your space\, please see here.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled up to one week beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the ticket is re-sold. \n \nAbout Anne\nAnne has run and owned two successful flower shops over the past 12 years\, one in Sudbury and the other in Danbury. A couple of years ago\, she retired from her shops but continued her passion for flowers. She had a small studio built in her garden and thought\, “What shall I call myself\, as I’m just Anne these days?” And so\, Just Anne Flowers was born! \nNow working out of her garden studio\, Anne creates beautiful arrangements for weddings\, bouquets\, workshops\, and funerals. Surrounded by nature\, she enjoys her floral work without the day-to-day stress of running a shop. \n \nInstagram: @Just_Anne_Flowers
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/festive-wreath-making-workshop-afternoon/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241129T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241129T210000
DTSTAMP:20260123T101030Z
CREATED:20241107T090227Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T101030Z
UID:10004327-1732899600-1732914000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:A Festive Evening at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Kick start the holiday season with a special evening at Gainsborough’s House Shop & The Watering Place café!\nWe’re joining the festivities with Sudbury Town during the Christmas Light Switch-On\, why not pop down to see us? \nJoin us on Friday 29 November for late-night shopping and warm treats. Enjoy a complimentary hot chocolate from The Watering Place café with your redeemable voucher\, and automatically enter our prize draw for a chance to win an exclusive gift! \nSavour delicious food and drink samples in our Shop and\, for Members of Gainsborough’s House\, a 10% discount is available to use for your Christmas shopping all weekend long (Saturday and Sunday included; usual Shop opening hours apply over the weekend: 10am–4pm). Become a Member from £45 a year – enjoy free admission to our Museum & Galleries year-round! \nMark your calendar for a night of festive cheer\, shopping\, and seasonal delights! \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/a-festive-evening-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gainsborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/GHatChristmas2023-scaled-e1730477205976.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241127T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241127T123000
DTSTAMP:20240904T145834Z
CREATED:20240904T145834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240904T145834Z
UID:10004316-1732703400-1732710600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Warm Welcome Coffee Club – 27 November
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Gainsborough’s House Warm Welcome Coffee Club 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 volunteers from different roles across the site. \nThis is a safe space for volunteers to share knowledge\, engage in meaningful conversations\, and enhance personal well-being through the support of our volunteer community. Whether you’re a current volunteer or considering joining our team\, the WWCC provides the perfect opportunity to learn more about volunteering at Gainsborough’s House in a relaxed and welcoming setting. \nNew feature: To help break the ice and ease into conversations\, we are introducing optional craft activities to each session. These simple\, fun activities are designed to provide a creative outlet and a relaxed way to engage with others. Participation is entirely optional\, so feel free to join in or just enjoy the coffee and conversation. \nIf you’ve been thinking about volunteering and would like to know more\, this is an ideal opportunity to discover how you can get involved. Newcomers are encouraged to let us know they’re coming by contacting Catherine King at catherine@gainsborough.org. We look forward to welcoming you. \nAdditional information: The Hills Room is accessible via stairs and a stair lift. If you have any accessibility concerns or specific requirements\, please reach out to Catherine King in advance at catherine@gainsborough.org. \nExplore other WWCC dates here and mark your calendars for future gatherings. We can’t wait to see you!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/warm-welcome-coffee-club-27-november/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Volunteering
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SUMMARY:The Image of the Artist: Portraits from the Royal Academy
DESCRIPTION:The exhibition considers the role of the artist by exploring images of Royal Academicians past and present which are going on display from the collection of the Royal Academy. The works show how artists have sought either to reveal or disguise their identities\, in both cases controlling how their image is presented. From the founding members of the Royal Academy such as Thomas Gainsborough RA and the huge group work by Henry Singleton\, 1795 of forty Academicians to portraits of Patrick Proctor RA\, Jean Cooke RA and David Hockney RA\, this rich and thought-provoking exhibition provides an insight into the lives and identities of Britain’s leading and celebrated artists. \n \nImage credit:\n(Detail)\nThomas Gainsborough\, R.A. (1727–88)\nSelf-portrait of Thomas Gainsborough\, R.A.\nc. 1787\nOil on canvas\n© Royal Academy of Arts\, London; photographer: Prudence Cuming Associates Limited. \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/the-image-of-the-artist-portraits-from-the-royal-academy/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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