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SUMMARY:Careeriosity: Museums & Galleries Careers Event
DESCRIPTION:Build a Museum – Behind the Scenes at Gainsborough’s House\nJoin us for a drop-in half-day session exploring careers in museums and galleries\, inspired by the autumn/winter exhibition season at Gainsborough’s House\, including: \n\nLove & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk\nHumphrey Ocean: Home\nHannah Brown: Song for Autumn\n\nLed by the Gainsborough’s House Learning Team\, this interactive session offers insight into the wide range of roles involved in running a museum\, from curation and collections care to marketing\, learning\, and visitor services. Participants will engage in hands-on activities and behind-the-scenes experiences designed to illuminate the pathways into working within the cultural sector. \nUp to 20 participants\nExpress your interest in attending: menta.org.uk/our-events/careeriosity/ \n  \n \nWorkshop schedule: \n\n\n1pm – Welcome & Introductions\nMeet the Gainsborough’s House team and discover different museum career paths. Kick things off with our quick-fire “Who Does What?” quiz to match roles with job descriptions! \n1.15pm – Guided Site Tour\nExplore the galleries\, education spaces\, historic House\, visitor areas\, shop\, and café. Use your Career Tracker worksheet to note which roles and spaces interest you most. \n2pm – Mapping the Museum: Who Makes it Happen?\nWork together to map out how an exhibition goes from concept to opening day. Learn about curation\, marketing\, operations\, learning\, and retail — with short films and team bios to bring each role to life. \n2.30pm – Build a Mini-Museum\nGet creative! In small groups\, design a mini museum space based on your tour. Use provided materials to plan\, design\, and ‘build’ your own display — then combine your ideas to create a full museum model. \n3.15pm – Finale: Group Discussion\nShare your ideas and reflections with your peers and the museum team \n**Please note all under 18s are to be accompanied by an adult** \nImage credit: © Gainsborough’s House | Anne Purkiss
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/careeriosity-museums-galleries-careers-event/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260217T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: What is a Modern Landscape? – 17 February
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, hands-on art session where children explore what a modern landscape looks like today.\nThe workshop begins with a visit to our exhibition\, Humphrey Ocean: Home\, where children will create sketches inspired by his paintings of cars\, houses\, streets\, and everyday surroundings. Using these ideas\, the group will work together to create a collaborative modern city\, built from recycled materials. \nChildren will design cardboard skyscrapers\, trees\, roads\, and buildings to construct an exciting metropolis full of imagination. Alongside the 3D city\, participants will also create 2D architectural-inspired artworks\, experimenting with techniques such as frottage – a playful rubbing process using found textures\, inspired by Surrealist artists and automatic drawing methods. \nThis a creative family art workshop that encourages creativity\, teamwork\, and imaginative thinking while introducing children to contemporary art practices in a relaxed and enjoyable environment. Perfect for curious young artists and creative families! \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* 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. \n\nMorning session only: 10am–12pm\n\nFamily drop-in sessions\n£5 per child with up to two accompanying adults\nRecommended age from 3–10 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult \nImage: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-what-is-a-modern-landscape-17-february/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260207T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:In Conversation: Humphrey Ocean with Calvin Winner
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring afternoon with acclaimed artist Humphrey Ocean in Conversation with Calvin Winner\, executive Director of Gainsborough’s House.\nTogether they will delve into the ideas\, influences and processes behind Ocean’s celebrated paintings\, on view in our exhibition from 15 November – 22 March. \nAs part of the event\, there will also be a special screening of a short documentary film by Raphael Chipperfield\, offering a unique insight into Humphrey Ocean’s life and work. \nThis is a rare chance to hear first-hand about Ocean’s creative journey in an intimate setting\, with lively discussion\, a captivating film\, and fresh insights into one of Britain’s most distinctive contemporary artists. \nThe event takes place in our stunning Landscape Studio\, overlooking the historic house and the rooftops of Sudbury town. The Watering Place café will be open for refreshments before and after – making this the perfect cultural outing. \nPlaces are limited – early booking is highly recommended. \nTickets £15\nBook your space now.\nTickets for this Event can be cancelled or transferred to another event up to one week beforehand. Changes to your booking after this date can only be made if the ticket can be re-sold. \n \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the conversation.\nDoors open at 2.45pm.\n\nAbout Humphrey\nHumphrey Ocean RA is a distinguished British artist whose work has been shown at major institutions including the National Portrait Gallery\, Tate Liverpool\, Whitechapel Gallery\, Dulwich Picture Gallery\, and the Royal Academy of Arts. Recent exhibitions are Das Bild und sein Buch at Christine König Galerie\, Vienna\, 2024; Sometimes I wonder at Vivienne Roberts Projects\, London 2025. His etching Black Love Chair was used on the cover of Paul McCartney’s album Memory Almost Full. He has work in collections including British Council\, British Museum\, Victoria & Albert Museum\, National Portrait Gallery\, Government Art Collection and The Whitworth\, University of Manchester. He lives and works in London.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/in-conversation-humphrey-ocean-with-calvin-winner/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260207T160000
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 7 February 2026
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 learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-7-february-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251231
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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 Saturday 27 – Tuesday 30 December 2025\, 10am–4.30pm\, 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. \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/find-out-for-a-fiver-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251206T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251206T160000
DTSTAMP:20250909T154004Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 6 December 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 learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-6-december-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251129T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251129T150000
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SUMMARY:Festive Wreath Making Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Get into the Christmas spirit with our Festive Wreath Making Workshop 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 a complimentary hot drink to keep you warm 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\nMax. 10 spaces\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. \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. \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/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251128T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260123T115755Z
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SUMMARY:Late Night Shopping 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 28 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! \nMark your calendar for a night of festive cheer\, shopping\, and seasonal delights… \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/late-night-shopping-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251126T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251126T110000
DTSTAMP:20260123T114759Z
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SUMMARY:Stanley Spencer Breakfast Tour – 26 November 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover the story behind our exhibition\, Love & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk.\n\nLed by our Keeper of Art and Place\, Emma Boyd\, this special Breakfast Tour will introduce you to one of Britain’s greatest twentieth-century painters. The exhibition\, presented in partnership with the Stanley Spencer Gallery\, brings together major loans from Tate and other public collections\, alongside rarely-seen works from private lenders. Don’t miss your exclusive chance to hear all about the artist and his works from one of the exhibition’s curators.  \n\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. \n\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/stanley-spencer-breakfast-tour-26-november-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast tour,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251122T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251122T170000
DTSTAMP:20260123T114725Z
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SUMMARY:EA Festival: A book talk about Turner & Constable with Nicola Moorby
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday 22 November\, Gainsborough’s House and EA Festival present art historian Nicola Moorby in conversation about her new book Turner and Constable: Art\, Life\, Landscape (Yale University Press\, 2025).\nAs Britain marks the 250th anniversaries of J.M.W. Turner (2025) and John Constable (2026)\, Moorby revisits the entwined lives and public encounters of these two masters of landscape. \n\n\nAs different in temperament and background as they were in style and career\, the two men have historically been portrayed as rivals. According to a famous incident at the Royal Academy Exhibition of 1832\, Turner added a striking red spot (later shaped into a buoy) to his seascape Helvoetsluys\, which hung next to Constable’s The Opening of Waterloo Bridge. This bold adjustment has traditionally been interpreted as an attention seeking act\, designed to upstage Constable who reputedly declared\, “He has been here\, and fired a gun”. Yet was this a rivalry tinged with respect? Moorby re-examines this and other interactions\, and explores how\, despite their differences\, these two men pushed the boundaries and reshaped the role of landscape art in Britain. \n\nTickets £20\nBook your tickets through the EA Festival website. \n \nAbout Nicola\n\nNicola Moorby is an art historian and curator specialising in nineteenth- and early twentieth-century British art. Author of Turner and Constable\, she is Curator of Historic British Art\, 1790–1850 at Tate\, teaches on the Short Courses programme at the Courtauld Institute of Art and lectures widely. \n\nAbout Turner & Constable: Art\, Life\, Landscape\nBorn just fourteen months apart\, one in London and the other in rural Suffolk\, J. M. W. Turner and John Constable went on to change the face of British art. \nThe two men have routinely been seen as polar opposites\, not least by their peers. Differing in temperament\, background\, beliefs\, and vision\, they created images as dissimilar as their personalities. \nYet in many ways they were fellow travellers. As children of the late eighteenth century\, both faced the same challenges and opportunities. Above all\, they shared common cause as champions of a distinctively British art. Through their work\, they fought for the recognition and appreciation of landscape painting—and in doing so ensured their reputations were forever intertwined and interlinked. \nNicola Moorby offers us a fresh perspective on two extraordinary artists\, uncovering the layers of fiction that have embellished and disguised their greatest achievements. For Turner & Constable is not just a tale of two artists; it is also the story of the triumph of landscape painting.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/ea-festival-a-book-talk-about-turner-constable-with-nicola-moorby/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251120T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251120T203000
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music with The Gainsborough Quartet
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a magical evening of music and art at Gainsborough’s House\, where timeless beauty meets modern flair.\nSet in the heart of our elegant gallery\, this special evening features a live performance by the acclaimed Gainsborough Quartet\, whose programme is inspired by the life and legacy of Thomas Gainsborough (1727–88). \nThe evening begins with classical selections performed in the stunning Gainsborough Gallery\, surrounded by the artist’s evocative portraits and landscapes. After a short interval with refreshments and light canapés in The Watering Place café\, the quartet returns for the second half; expect a bold and playful set that blends period style with modern favourites – a fresh take on classical flair. \nWhat to expect\n\n6.30pm – Arrival and welcome (bar open for refreshments)\n7pm – Part 1: Classical performance in the Gainsborough Gallery\, inspired by Gainsborough’s world\n7.30pm – Complimentary drink (fizz\, beer\, soft drink) and light canapés in The Watering Place café\n8pm – Part 2: A modern twist on classical elegance\n\nSpaces are limited! Book now to enjoy an unforgettable evening where music\, art and atmosphere come together in perfect harmony. \nA celebration of art—powered by your support. Funds raised through these events go towards sustaining our museum and gallery. Your contribution is deeply valued.  \nTickets £45 \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 \nAbout the Gainsborough Quartet\nThe Gainsborough Quartet is a well-established and active ensemble\, renowned for its warm\, expressive\, and vibrant performances. Their extensive repertoire is presented at distinguished venues such as Holkham Hall in Norfolk and the London International Festival of Early Music at Blackheath Halls. They appear regularly in concert and are frequently engaged for weddings\, memorial services\, corporate events\, and educational workshops throughout Suffolk\, Norfolk\, Cambridgeshire\, Essex\, and London. Collectively\, the quartet’s members—Greg\, Helen\, Cal and Melanie—are accomplished freelance musicians who have performed for notable figures including Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II\, Lady Diana Spencer\, and former Prime Minister Tony Blair. \nFind out more about the Gainsborough Quartet here: https://www.gainsboroughquartet.co.uk
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/an-evening-of-music-with-the-gainsborough-quartet/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Café,Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20251119T103056Z
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SUMMARY:Hannah Brown: Song for Autumn
DESCRIPTION:Hannah Brown (b. 1977) is a contemporary artist based in east London whose work centres on the psychology of the English landscape.\nShe tends to focus on quiet\, overlooked corners of terrain that she knows intimately\, which are often either hemmed in by urban development or are about to be developed. An exhibition of her recent work will be on display in the historic house – displayed across two rooms. \n \n \nImage (detail):\nHannah Brown (b. 1977)\nDay for Dusk (Coast Path) 2\n2025
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/hannah-brown-song-for-autumn/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260323
DTSTAMP:20251119T101822Z
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SUMMARY:Humphrey Ocean: Home
DESCRIPTION:Humphrey Ocean (b. 1951)\, Home\, brings together paintings and drawings\, spanning three decades\, inspired by familiar but unassuming motifs that help define modern places.\nHe has long been concerned with the detail of design within his own lifetime: the horizontal window\, road signs\, cars\, concrete\, a bungalow\, all the human and haphazard incident that has happened and we have allowed to happen. The exhibition includes new work as he continues his engagement with the fabric of the built environment. \n  \n \nImage:\nHumphrey Ocean RA (b. 1951)\nBrockley\, Sunday\n2023\nOil on canvas\n© the Artist
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/humphrey-ocean-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260330
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SUMMARY:Love & Landscape: Stanley Spencer in Suffolk
DESCRIPTION:Gainsborough’s House is partnering with Stanley Spencer Gallery to present a major exhibition of the works of one of England’s greatest twentieth-century painters\, Sir Stanley Spencer (1891–1959).\nThe exhibition will include major loans from Tate\, Aberdeen Art Gallery\, Leeds Museums and Galleries\, and other public lenders\, as well as rarely-seen works from private collections. Stanley Spencer is one of the most important and original artists in twentieth-century British art. He lived for most of his life in his native village of Cookham\, which played a large part in the subject matter of his paintings. \nSpencer’s art was rooted in both his relationships and deep sense of place. Drawing on new research\, this exhibition will explore Spencer’s personal relationships and artistic development through his visits to Suffolk in the 1920s and 1930s. Spencer married fellow artist\, Hilda Carline\, in Wangford\, Suffolk. The couple were joined on their honeymoon by Stanley’s brother Gilbert\, who had introduced them. The previous year\, Hilda\, her brother–the artist Richard Carline–and Stanley had all stayed in Wangford\, where their artistic practice and personal relationships developed in tandem. \nThis major exhibition curated in collaboration with the Stanley Spencer Gallery will focus on the artist’s work in Suffolk\, where he married Hilda Carline in 1925\, and returned to a decade later.  \nPart of the exhibition will be on display at the Stanley Spencer Gallery\, Cookham\, Berkshire from 2 April – 1 November 2026. \n  \n \nImage (detail):\nStanley Spencer (1891–1959)\nSouthwold\, 1937\nOil on canvas\nAberdeen Art Gallery\n© Aberdeen City Council (Aberdeen Archives\, Gallery & Museums) \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/stanley-spencer/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251108T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251108T160000
DTSTAMP:20250909T153840Z
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 8 November 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 or transferred to another event up to one week beforehand. Changes to your booking after this date can only be made if the ticket can be 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 learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-8-november-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251106T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260318T163703Z
CREATED:20250904T103824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T163703Z
UID:10004399-1762452000-1762459200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Handmade Christmas: Lino Print Card Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Perfect for beginners or anyone looking to refresh their skills\, we’ll be designing\, carving and printing Christmas cards to take home and impress your friends & family with.\nWe’ll provide all the materials you need\, including card designs however if you would like to bring your own designs along\, please do! \nLimited to 8 spaces to ensure that you have plenty of space\, use of the 2 relief presses & lots of guidance and support throughout the workshop. At the end of the evening\, you’ll be able to take home your very own set of Christmas cards ready to send! \nBeginners & refresher course\n£45 per person\nMax. 8 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. \n \nAbout Rebecca Reilly\nRebecca Reilly is a self-taught printmaker and painter based in North Essex. After dreaming of a creative career\, she took the leap in July 2024 to pursue her dream and left her corporate 8-5 job behind. \nShe is strongly inspired by nature & wildlife and creates work that she helps will spread the beauty\, love & joy she finds in the natural world. Currently working from her home and from Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, she is creating work to commission and her own collection. \nEarlier this year\, she founded ‘Sip & Squiggle’ creative workshops to help spread her love & passion for creativity and the wellbeing that it can bring. She is also working with ‘ Art & Sip’ and is delivering workshops across the Colchester & Chelmsford area. \nRebecca is exhibiting work created at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop at the Leontia Gallery’s Vanitas Exhibition in London and the Navistitch Autumn Exhibition in Manningtree. \n© Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/handmade-christmas-lino-print-card-workshop/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251101T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112400Z
CREATED:20250919T160251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112400Z
UID:10004405-1762016400-1762030800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Big Draw Light Projection in Gainsborough’s Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the dazzling finale of The Big Draw Festival 2025 at Gainsborough’s House.\nThroughout the week\, young people have been experimenting with drawing\, sound and movement—now their creations come alive in an extraordinary light projection display that will transform our historic garden into a glowing canvas of colour\, music and celebration. \nEnjoy the spectacle\, soak up the atmosphere\, and stay for refreshments as The Watering Place café opens late for the occasion. \nThis unforgettable evening of art and community is presented in partnership with Tom Hobden and CLIP. \nFREE ENTRY\, drop-in
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/big-draw-light-projection-in-gainsboroughs-garden/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Café,Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112332Z
CREATED:20250904T104749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112332Z
UID:10004398-1761818400-1761825600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:The Big Draw: Session 3
DESCRIPTION:Step into a workshop where language becomes a visual playground.\nYou’ll explore text and typeface as creative tools – cutting\, layering\, and collaging words and letters into bold\, experimental compositions. Through playful exercises\, you’ll discover how text can move beyond communication to become pattern\, and image in its own right. \n\n\nAlongside the visual work\, you’ll experiment with sound – exploring how sound and music can sit alongside and amplify your creations. And for those curious to push the experiment further\, there’ll be an opportunity to step behind the decks and try your hand at DJing. \nSee all of our Big Draw sessions for 2025. \n\nCreative workshops for 11–16 year olds—kids only!\n£5 per child \n\n\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/the-big-draw-session-3/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112306Z
CREATED:20250904T104736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112306Z
UID:10004397-1761732000-1761739200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:The Big Draw: Session 2
DESCRIPTION:Discover the art of portraiture through playful experimentation with mono print.\nIn this session\, you’ll explore the rich\, expressive possibilities of mono print techniques to create bold and surprising portraits. Working with a mix of guided exercises and collaborative approaches\, you’ll find new ways to capture the essence of people beyond traditional drawing. \nAlongside the printmaking\, you’ll experiment with sound and music\, exploring how rhythm and atmosphere can influence the way portraits are experienced. The DJ decks will also be set up if you fancy giving that a whirl! \nSee all of our Big Draw sessions for 2025. \n\nCreative workshops for 11–16 year olds—kids only!\n£5 per child \n\n\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/the-big-draw-session-2/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112235Z
CREATED:20250904T104733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112235Z
UID:10004402-1761645600-1761652800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: The Big Draw 2025
DESCRIPTION:Strike a pose in this special edition of The Big Draw!\nTom’s Tuesday welcomes you to come together to make large\, collaborative drawings using our bodies as a tool for expression. \nWe’ll be listening to music\, dancing\, stretching and capturing our actions by doodling. Led by Gainsborough’s House creative team and Dance East choreographer and videographer Tom Hobden\, we will be moving in soundscapes\, dancing\, having fun and recording our happenings throughout the session. Taking inspiration from the classic portraiture of Thomas Gainsborough and combining the latest sound and movement technology\, this will accumulate into a collaborative artwork which will be projected in the Gainsborough’s garden on the Saturday 1 November 2025. \nJoin us\, move and get messy! (Please wear clothes you’re happy to get involved in art marking) \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*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. \n\nMorning session only: 10am–12pm\n\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
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-the-big-draw-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251027T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251027T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112149Z
CREATED:20250904T104730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112149Z
UID:10004396-1761559200-1761566400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:The Big Draw: Session 1
DESCRIPTION:In this session\, you’ll join a group of likeminded people to create portraits & landscapes in surprising and unconventional ways – from shared mark-making to guided drawing challenges that push creativity beyond the ordinary.\nAlongside your visual experiments\, you’ll also explore how sound and music can shape and interact with drawing. And if the mood takes you\, you’ll even have the chance to step behind the decks and try your hand at DJing. \nSee all of our Big Draw sessions for 2025. \n\n\nCreative workshops for 11–16 year olds—kids only!\n£5 per child \n\n\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/the-big-draw-session-1/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260123T112108Z
CREATED:20250904T104700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112108Z
UID:10004395-1761523200-1761868799@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:The Big Draw Festival at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:#DrawnTogether\nWhat is the Big Draw Festival?\nThe Big Draw Festival is the world’s biggest celebration of drawing and it takes place across the globe every year from 1–31 October. Since its launch in 2000\, The Big Draw Festival has championed drawing as a universal language and a powerful tool for learning\, self-expression\, and innovation. The Big Draw Festival is made up of thousands of drawing activities that connect people of all ages with schools\, galleries\, museums\, libraries\, heritage sites\, village halls\, refugee organisations\, outdoor spaces\, artists\, scientists\, designers\, illustrators\, inventors and each other. \nJoin us for the Big Draw Festival at Gainsborough’s House\, where we celebrate this year’s theme Drawn Together through a series of creative workshops. Throughout the week we will be teaming up with award winning music social enterprise CLIP and Creative Director\, Tom Hobden to deliver exciting workshops to guide you through playful exploration of drawing\, sound and digital projection. \nEach session stands alone\, but together they build towards a spectacular showcase event in Gainsborough’s Garden\, filled with light\, sound\, music\, food and celebration on Saturday 1 November 2025—come ready to experiment\, connect\, and discover new ways of making art together. \nEach workshop is two hours\, and you can book one\, two or all three… \nCreative workshops for 11–16 year olds—kids only!\n£5 per child \n \nSession 1: Monday 27 October\, 10am–12pm\n\n\n\n\nIn this session\, you’ll join a group of likeminded people to create portraits & landscapes in surprising and unconventional ways – from shared mark-making to guided drawing challenges that push creativity beyond the ordinary. \n\n\nAlongside your visual experiments\, you’ll also explore how sound and music can shape and interact with drawing. And if the mood takes you\, you’ll even have the chance to step behind the decks and try your hand at DJing. \n\n\nBook your space for Session 1. \n\n\n\n\n\nSession 2: Wednesday 29 October\, 10am–12pm\n\n\nDiscover the art of portraiture through playful experimentation with mono print. In this session\, you’ll explore the rich\, expressive possibilities of mono print techniques to create bold and surprising portraits. Working with a mix of guided exercises and collaborative approaches\, you’ll find new ways to capture the essence of people beyond traditional drawing. \nAlongside the printmaking\, you’ll experiment with sound and music\, exploring how rhythm and atmosphere can influence the way portraits are experienced. The DJ decks will also be set up if you fancy giving that a whirl! \nBook your space for Session 2.\n\nSession 3: Thursday 30 October\, 10am–12pm\n\n\n\nStep into a workshop where language becomes a visual playground. You’ll explore text and typeface as creative tools – cutting\, layering\, and collaging words and letters into bold\, experimental compositions. Through playful exercises\, you’ll discover how text can move beyond communication to become pattern\, and image in its own right. \n\n\nAlongside the visual work\, you’ll experiment with sound – exploring how sound and music can sit alongside and amplify your creations. And for those curious to push the experiment further\, there’ll be an opportunity to step behind the decks and try your hand at DJing. \nBook your space for Session 3. \n\n\n\n\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. \nA message from the Director of The Big Draw\, Matilda Barratt\, on The Big Draw Festival 2025 Theme\, ‘Drawn Together’: \nWhat better way to mark The Big Draw’s 25th anniversary than with a theme that celebrates the power of creativity and collaboration? For a quarter of a century\, The Big Draw has championed drawing as a tool for communication\, expression\, and understanding — helping individuals and communities come together and connect. \nDrawing is a universal language that transcends barriers\, bringing us closer and enabling us to communicate in ways that words cannot. ‘Drawn Together’ serves as a reminder that the simple act of making a mark can build bridges\, forge bonds\, and create shared experiences. \nWe can’t wait to see how you bring ‘Drawn Together’ to life in 2025—let’s make this anniversary year one to remember! \nMatilda Barratt\nDirector\, The Big Draw
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/the-big-draw-festival-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251025
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTSTAMP:20260415T094438Z
CREATED:20240808T131010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260415T094438Z
UID:10004309-1761350400-1782604799@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:National Saturday Club
DESCRIPTION:We’ve joined 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.\nFrom Saturday 25 October 2025 to Saturday 27 June 2026\, we have a rich programme of workshops lined up\, facilitated by a team of highly skilled and knowledgeable practitioners currently working and teaching in the creative industries. \nAs a Club member you will attend weekly Saturday workshops that will take place between 10am–12pm at Gainsborough’s House. These will offer a fantastic opportunity to develop new skills\, gain confidence in your own ideas and meet lots of like-minded people your own age with creativity and experimentation at the core of everything you do. \nTo sign-up for our Art&Design Club\, please see here. \nIf you’d like more information about the Club and how it works; please contact Charlie Dixon charlotte@gainsborough.org \n \nhttps://gainsborough.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/ArtDesign_SQUARE.mp4\n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/national-saturday-club/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251018
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251020
DTSTAMP:20260123T111826Z
CREATED:20250903T145131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111826Z
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SUMMARY:Suffolk Big Weekend
DESCRIPTION:Win a Guided Tour of Gainsborough’s House for up to 4 people with Suffolk Big Weekend\nWe are joining forces with Suffolk Big Weekend and giving away 2 free guided tours of Gainsborough’s House for up to 4 people! \nDiscover the secrets behind the paintings and uncover the rich history of this beautiful\, historic house. Led by one of our expert volunteer gallery guides\, your group will enjoy a personal journey through Gainsborough’s life\, his family home\, and his remarkable artistic legacy. \nWhat’s included in the prize: \n\nA private guided tour for up to 4 people\nFull access to Gainsborough’s House\nEntry to all current and temporary exhibitions\nA fascinating day out immersed in art and history!\n\nWhether you’re an art lover\, history buff\, or simply looking for a unique day out with family or friends — this is a prize not to be missed. T&Cs apply. \nSign up to the ballot now.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/suffolk-big-weekend/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251015T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111755Z
CREATED:20250709T145720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111755Z
UID:10004389-1760522400-1760544000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Lino Printing with Frin Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a hands-on introduction to the art of lino printing.\nIn this day-long workshop\, you’ll explore the fundamentals of lino printing and create your own unique prints from start to finish.  \nWe’ll begin by guiding you through the design and carving process\, using a variety of tools\, each leaving its own distinctive mark. You’ll learn how to ink your lino block and print your design using a traditional relief press.  \nThroughout the day\, you’ll be inspired by a selection of both traditional and contemporary lino prints\, helping you develop your own ideas and personal style. Whether you choose to create a bold standalone image or experiment with multi-layered prints\, this workshop is designed to encourage creativity at every step.  \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-members: £99\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.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-lino-printing-with-frin-arnold/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251012T150000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111709Z
CREATED:20250812T091048Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111709Z
UID:10004391-1760176800-1760281200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:2–day Oil Portrait Painting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:with Ione Hunter-Gordon\n\nDiscover the timeless art of portraiture with the rich and expressive medium of oil paint. Whether you’re a beginner eager to master the fundamentals or an experienced artist seeking to refine your technique\, this workshop offers a hands-on\, immersive journey into capturing the human face with depth\, emotion\, and character. \n\n\nTogether\, we’ll explore the essential elements of portrait painting including facial proportions and structure\, colour mixing\, brushwork\, and the subtle play of light and shadow. Working with a live model\, you’ll be guided step by step through the process of creating an ‘alla prima’ (wet-on-wet) oil portrait. \nWhat to expect from this two-day workshop:\n\nFacial proportions & structure – build a strong foundation for realistic portraits\nColour mixing & brush techniques – bring warmth and personality to your work\nLight & shadow – create depth and sculptural form\n\n\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£140 a person \nMax. 10 spaces\nAll materials will be provided; canvas\, paintbrushes\, paint & mixing mediums. \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/2-day-oil-portrait-painting-workshop/
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:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111639Z
CREATED:20250704T141620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111639Z
UID:10004387-1759917600-1759939200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Screenprint with Frin Arnold
DESCRIPTION:Discover the vibrant and versatile world of screen printing in this hands-on introductory workshop.\nThroughout the day\, you’ll learn the essential steps of the screen-printing process and create your own unique prints to take home. \nWe’ll guide you through each stage\, from designing your image\, preparing your screen and cutting paper stencils to finally printing your design. You’ll explore this very agile screen-printing stencil technique to see how each choice can create bold\, striking results. \nWhether you choose to make a single-colour print or experiment with layering multiple colours\, you’ll have the freedom to explore and play. As part of the session\, we encourage you to bring your own image resources\, drawings and creative inspiration and will support you to develop your own creative direction and personal style. \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for beginners and anyone looking to build their creative confidence. You’ll leave with multiple finished prints\, practical screen-printing skills\, and all the knowledge you need to continue printing on your own. All materials and equipment are provided\, just bring your ideas! \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-members: £99\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.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-screenprint-with-frin-arnold/
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:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20250606T095252Z
CREATED:20250606T095252Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250606T095252Z
UID:10004369-1759572000-1759593600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 4 October 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 learning@gainsborough.org. \nExtra information\n\nThis is a quiet drawing session.\nAccess to the Hills Room (black door) from Weavers Lane – between our Shop and The Watering Place café.\nA small table and chairs will be provided for propping drawing boards up and holding your materials. If you prefer working with an easel\, please bring this with you.\nThe Hills Room will be open from 9.45am to set up in advance.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/life-drawing-with-sue-marsdon-4-october-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:20250927T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T190000
DTSTAMP:20250827T100949Z
CREATED:20250709T100627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T100949Z
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SUMMARY:Katherine Jones RA In Conversation with Jo Baring
DESCRIPTION:An exclusive evening at Gainsborough’s House – book your tickets now\nJoin us for a special In Conversation event with acclaimed artist Katherine Jones RA and Jo Baring\, Director of The Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art. Together they will explore ideas\, inspirations and the process behind Katherine’s remarkable paintings and prints\, currently on display in her exhibition Fine Ladies and Gentle Men here at Gainsborough’s House. \nThis is a unique opportunity to gain insight into Katherine’s creative journey – from the development of her intricate small panel paintings to the narratives woven through her striking large-scale prints. \nEnjoy an informal and engaging evening of discussion and discovery\, all set against the stunning backdrop of the rooftops of Sudbury from our beautiful Landscape Studio. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThere will be a pop-up bar for refreshments.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the conversation.\nDoors open at 5.30pm.\n\nThese events help fund the future of the gallery. By booking today\, you’re supporting vital exhibitions programmes\, and the care of our collection. We’re grateful for your generosity.  \nTickets – £15\nPrint Workshop Members – £10 \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. \nCover image: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography \nSupported using public funding by Arts Council England with thanks to The Golsoncott Foundation \n \nAbout Katherine Jones RA\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using 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. \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nAbout Jo Baring\nJo Baring is an art historian who is passionate about making art accessible to all. \nHer popular podcast series Sculpting Lives was The Guardian’s ‘Podcast of the Week’ and was picked as a leading arts podcast by The Times\, The Royal Academy and The Evening Standard. She is the editor of Revisiting Modern British Art which was called ‘a game-changer’ and writes for museums and national publications. Jo has given talks at Oxford and Cambridge Universities\, the Tate\, the Royal Academy and the Pinacoteca di Brera\, Milan amongst many other places. She has judged numerous art prizes including ING Discerning Eye\, ARTiculation and Write about Art. She has written and presented two films on artist Elisabeth Frink for Heni Talks and appeared on BBC One’s Fake or Fortune. \nIn 2023 she was elected as the Frankland Visitor to Brasenose College\, Oxford. She is the Director of the Ingram Collection of Modern British & Contemporary Art and a former Director of Christie’s UK. A graduate of the Courtauld Institute of Art and Oxford University\, Jo works with charities and schools to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to fall in love with art.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/katherine-jones-ra-in-conversation-with-jo-baring/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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SUMMARY:Collagraph Masterclass 2-day Workshop with Katherine Jones RA
DESCRIPTION:Join Katherine Jones RA\, our artist-in-residence and acclaimed contemporary British artist celebrated for her unique fusion of painting and traditional printmaking for this two-day workshop.\nKatherine’s work explores the tension between safety and vulnerability\, using familiar buildings\, objects\, and spaces as a starting point for layered\, thought-provoking imagery. \nIn this hands-on workshop\, Katherine will share the dynamic technique of Collagraph printmaking using fine texture to build a range of line and tone on the surface of the plate. The workshop will give a rare insight into the technique and the unique methods of inking that bring Jones’ powerful editions to life.   \nWhat to expect\n\nA behind the scenes look at Katherine’s collagraph methods.\nGuided plate-making: Work alongside Katherine as you design\, build\, and refine your own collagraph plates.\nPrinting techniques masterclass: Learn how to ink and print your plates\, and experiment with combining collagraph\, simple relief printing\, and Chine Collé for rich\, multi-layered results.\nIncludes all materials.\n\nWho is this for?\nThis masterclass is ideal for artists with some previous experience of collagraph printmaking\, or those looking to refresh and deepen their skills with guidance from a master of the medium. \nHow to prepare\nPlease bring along some loose sketches or ideas for compositions you’d like to explore during the workshop. \nDon’t miss this inspiring opportunity to develop your printmaking practice under the guidance of one of Britain’s most celebrated printmakers. Spaces are limited—book your place today! \n26–27 September\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course \nTwo-day course: £295\nMax. 6 spaces – ONE SPACE LEFT! \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. \nCover image credit: ©RA/Anne-Katrin Purkiss \nSupported using public funding by Arts Council England with thanks to The Golsoncott Foundation \n \nAbout Katherine Jones RA\nKatherine Jones is a contemporary printmaker and painter who brings together complex narratives based on literary influences and natural forms. Using 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.  \nJones is currently a visiting lecturer in Fine Art Printmaking at universities and colleges across the United Kingdom and Europe. She was elected as a Royal Academician in 2022. Public collections include the V&A prints and drawings Collection\, The Ashmolean Museum\, Yale University Library and The House Of Lords. \nPhoto: © Gainsborough’s House | Jackie Mellor Photography
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/collagraph-masterclass-2-day-workshop-with-katherine-jones-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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