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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
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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
DTSTAMP:20260226T101613Z
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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
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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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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251101T210000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112400Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251030T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251030T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112332Z
CREATED:20250904T104749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112332Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112306Z
CREATED:20250904T104736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112306Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251028T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260123T112235Z
CREATED:20250904T104733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112235Z
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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
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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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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251027
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251031
DTSTAMP:20260123T112108Z
CREATED:20250904T104700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T112108Z
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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
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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
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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
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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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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251008T160000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111639Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20251004T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20250606T095252Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250927T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T190000
DTSTAMP:20250827T100949Z
CREATED:20250709T100627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250827T100949Z
UID:10004386-1758996000-1758999600@gainsborough.org
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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250927T160000
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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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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111448Z
CREATED:20250910T121851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111448Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Open Weekend 2025
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Open Days 2025 at Gainsborough’s House\nWe are joining in the festivities for Heritage Open Day with free entry to the historic house and garden. Explore the very rooms where Thomas Gainsborough lived and worked\, discover his story in beautifully restored eighteenth-century surroundings\, and enjoy the tranquil historic garden featuring contemporary sculptures by Helaine Blumenfeld OBE. \n\nDon’t miss the Gainsborough Gallery\, home to his masterpieces\, alongside striking contemporary works by Katherine Jones RA. Families can enjoy creative activities\, an art trail\, and a fascinating Camera Obscura demonstration. \nFor those who want more\, the special Masterpieces from Kenwood exhibition will be open for just £7—a rare chance to see remarkable works from one of London’s finest collections. \n\nA day of art\, history\, and inspiration – something for everyone!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/heritage-open-weekend-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20250901T155937Z
CREATED:20250709T091725Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Drypoint & Chine Collé with Raphaella Pester
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the rich\, tactile beauty of drypoint printmaking in this fun and hands-on workshop — perfect for beginners or anyone looking to expand their creative printmaking skills.\nDrypoint is an expressive intaglio technique that produces wonderfully velvety lines\, deep textures\, and striking\, atmospheric effects. In this friendly\, supportive session\, you will: \n\nCreate your own drypoint plate— drawing directly onto acetate using a drypoint needle.\nLearn how to ink your plate and apply colour using the painterly à la poupée method.\nAdd delicate layers of colour and texture with chine collé.\nPrint your artwork on an etching pressfor professional-quality results.\n\nThroughout the day\, you’ll be inspired by examples of classic and contemporary drypoint prints\, helping you develop your ideas and experiment with bold designs\, fine lines\, or richly layered textures—whatever excites you most! \nBy the end of the workshop\, you will take home a series of unique prints and the skills and confidence to continue exploring drypoint on your own. \nWe’ll provide all materials (A6 and A5 acetate plates)\, but feel free to bring along sketches\, photos\, or ideas to work from. \nSpaces are limited — book your place today and experience the joy of drypoint! \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £90\nNon-Members: £99\nMax. 6 spaces \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW FULLY BOOKED!\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 artwork by Print Workshop Member © Gillian Chaplin \nAbout Raphaella\nRaphaella Pester’s practice is based on themes of memory\, preservation\, and nature. She investigates these themes through a geometric language of abstraction\, often using painting\, printmaking and craft-based processes. Her current work references the coastal landscape\, primarily using hand gathered pigments to help form an understanding of our relationship to the natural world. \nRaphaella completed a BA at Norwich University of the Arts in 2016 and an MFA at The Slade School of Fine Art in 2023. She has a background in teaching and the traditional crafts industry. Now a practicing artist\, she attends Gainsborough’s House print studio to support her artistic outcomes. Her work has been exhibited across the UK and is held in a number of private collections.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-drypoint-chine-colle/
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:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250913T113000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111345Z
CREATED:20250314T144923Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111345Z
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SUMMARY:Masterpieces from Kenwood Brunch Tour – 13 September 2025
DESCRIPTION:Introducing our new Brunch Tour series – a delightful twist on our beloved Breakfast Tours!\nJoin us for a special Brunch Tour with our Keeper of Art and Place\, Emma Boyd\, as we uncover the story behind our exhibition\, Masterpieces from Kenwood: The Splendour of British & French Painting. \nExplore the Timothy & Mary Clode Gallery\, showcasing British artworks of the eighteenth century—including works by Thomas Gainsborough—alongside the Sudbury Gallery\, comprising exquisite French paintings from the same era. \nFollowing your tour\, treat yourself to a freshly prepared brunch at The Watering Place café – the perfect way to kick-start your weekend. No need to choose your brunch option during booking; simply select your favourite when you arrive at the café. Relax\, recharge and savour one of these delightful options\, served with a hot drink or refreshing fruit juice of your choice: \n\nEggs Benedict\nEggs Florentine \nAvocado on Toast\n\n\nGF options available. \nPlease arrive for a 9.30am start for a guided tour of the exhibition. \nBooking essential\nLimited tickets available!\n£22 per person\, includes guided tour and brunch \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/masterpieces-from-kenwood-brunch-tour-13-september-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Breakfast tour,Events,Tours
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250912T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250912T160000
DTSTAMP:20250807T095659Z
CREATED:20250709T091134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T095659Z
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SUMMARY:Induction to Monotype with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. \nJoin us for a relaxed\, hands-on one day workshop that’s perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore a freer\, more spontaneous way of making art.\nMonotype is an immediate and intuitive printmaking technique where no two prints are alike\, and every mark you make brings surprising results. \nDuring this inspiring session you will:\n\nExperiment with textured papers and stencils to create beautifully layered prints.\nExplore the subtractive method – where an image is formed by removing ink from the plate.\nPrint your work using a relief press for professional results.\n\nWhether you are drawn to bold\, graphic shapes or soft\, painterly textures\, you’ll have plenty of opportunity to play\, combine techniques\, and discover endless creative possibilities. We will also look at examples of traditional and contemporary monotypes to spark your imagination. \nAt the end of the day\, you will take home a series of unique prints and the skills and confidence to continue experimenting on your own. This is a perfect session for beginners or anyone looking to loosen up and enjoy a more spontaneous approach to making art. \nWe will be working on plates that are 15 x 15cm so feel free to prepare stencils (photocopy paper works best). All materials are provided\, just bring yourself and maybe your sketchbook and textured papers\, feathers\, or netting to try out. \nSpaces are limited – book now and unleash your creativity. \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. \nCover image artwork © Sally Weatherill \nAbout Sally\nSally Weatherill is an abstract artist whose work in paint and print invites viewers to reflect on themes of transience\, memory\, and the layered traces of time. Her pieces often explore the idea of the palimpsest — where marks\, textures\, and images build up\, fade\, and re-emerge\, creating rich\, complex surfaces that hint at what lies beneath. \nOriginally from the US\, Sally studied art history and textile design before moving to the UK\, where she established her studio on the Essex/Suffolk border. For over two decades\, she enjoyed a successful career as a textile designer and weaver before returning to fine art to complete an MA at the City & Guilds of London Art School. \nSally now shares her passion for printmaking as a Print Fellow at City & Guilds and as a print technician at Gainsborough’s House. Her work reflects a deep love of process\, material\, and the quiet power of layered imagery.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/induction-to-monotype-with-sally-weatherill/
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:20250911T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111258Z
CREATED:20250314T144648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T111258Z
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SUMMARY:Downton to Gatsby: Jewellery and Fashion from 1890 to 1929
DESCRIPTION:This lecture offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on the artistry and historical significance of jewellery in period drama\, blending Andrew’s personal experiences with a broader exploration of the era’s luxurious craftsmanship and fashion.\nFor the series and film Downton Abbey\, Andrew was commissioned to make many jewels for the main characters. This inspired him to create a talk about his involvement with the production\, as well as describing the unique period within which the production was set. Clothes and jewellery are often seen as two entirely separate and distinct fields of design\, but this is very far from the case. Andrew illustrates the close relationship between them\, as well as highlighting the many clients and patrons who ordered such magnificence. \nIn this lecture\, Andrew talks about his involvement in the series and film\, together with guiding you through the extraordinary decades and events between 1890 and 1929\, where the great couturiers collaborated with the finest of jewellers to produce gowns and jewels of outstanding quality and glittering opulence. Along with this\, Andrew will bring many of the actual jewels that he made for the film and series for you to see up close. \nTickets £15 – THIS 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.\nThere will be a pop-up bar for refreshments.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the lecture.\nArrive promptly for a 6.30pm start.\n\nImage: Maggie Smith as Violet Crawley © courtesy Andrew Prince – photography by Catherine \n \nAbout Andrew Prince\nAndrew Prince’s love for jewellery began in childhood — by age five\, he was already crafting pieces from beads and copper wire. His passion deepened after visiting exhibitions at the Victoria and Albert Museum and handling historic jewels by Fabergé and Giuliano. \nAt 16\, Andrew started working on Bond Street with antiques expert Ian Harris\, learning to value jewellery for its design rather than its price. Later\, working with jeweller Elizabeth Gage\, he explored rare gems and refined his craft. His bold\, extravagant pieces caught the attention of Vogue’s Isabella Blow\, leading to high-profile commissions and magazine features. \nAndrew’s work expanded to Harrods\, and his costume jewellery — inspired by Victorian designs using crystals and glass — became sought after by clients like Michael Jackson and Shirley Bassey. He believed jewellery should be about beauty\, not cost\, saying\, “If it has to be locked up\, it’s a worry.” \nHis talent led to commissions for films like The Young Victoria\, Downton Abbey\, and Cinderella. Today\, he lectures globally at institutions like the Victoria and Albert Museum and Christie’s\, sharing his deep knowledge and passion for jewellery history and design.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/downton-to-gatsby-jewellery-and-fashion-from-1890-to-1929/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Lectures,Talks
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260316
DTSTAMP:20260320T132529Z
CREATED:20250529T123903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260320T132529Z
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SUMMARY:Pulling Prints: FREE Printmaking Programme
DESCRIPTION:Empowering Emerging Creatives\, aged 18–25\nLaunching this September\, this Printmaking Programme at Gainsborough’s House is a unique opportunity for young adults looking to develop their creative practice outside of formal education. We’re inviting motivated individuals aged 18–25 to take part in an inspiring\, hands-on printmaking experience set in the inspiring surroundings of Gainsborough’s House\, Sudbury. \nPulling Prints is open to those not enrolled in arts education between September 2025 and April 2026\, and who are keen to explore artistic development through studio practice\, collaboration\, and exhibition opportunities.  \nSessions run on Sunday mornings during term time (with breaks over academic holidays) from 7 September 2025 to 29 March 2026. Participants will work in the professional Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop\, explore our permanent and temporary exhibitions\, learn from visiting artists\, and connect with a supportive peer group. The programme will culminate in a group exhibition at the Mill Tye Gallery\, including a Private View\, a fantastic chance to showcase your work and build creative networks in Suffolk.  \nWhether you’re building a portfolio for higher education\, developing new skills\, or seeking experience in exhibiting your work\, this programme offers a valuable platform for your creative journey.  \nNo previous printmaking experience is required—just enthusiasm\, commitment\, and a willingness to learn. All materials are provided\, and participation is completely free\, however you must arrange your own transport. \nSupported by Suffolk County Council.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/youth-printmaking-programme/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Learning,Print making courses,Print Workshop
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 6 September 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-september-2025/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250826T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250826T150000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111221Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Textile Printing
DESCRIPTION:Our fabrics need sprucing up! Can you help?\nAs our Tom’s Tuesday summer finale\, we will be taking inspiration from our Masterpieces from Kenwood exhibition by designing our own block-printed fabrics. This session will begin with a visit to the exhibition to see the luscious fabrics worn by the figures in the paintings. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2025 sessions: \n\n22 July – Concertina Landscapes\n29 July – Monoprint Portraits inspired by Gainsborough\n5 August – Cyanotype & our portable Camera Obscura\n12 August – Paper Marbling & Book Binding\n19 August – String Prints\n26 August – Textile Printing\n\nChoose a time slot that suits you: \n\n10am – 12pm\n1 – 3pm\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. \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 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-textile-printing/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250819T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250819T150000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111156Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: String Prints
DESCRIPTION:Come together\, we’re getting expressive with string!\nThe humble piece of string will become our opportunity for expression\, as we make string prints inspired by the local landscape that Gainsborough loved. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2025 sessions: \n\n22 July – Concertina Landscapes\n29 July – Monoprint Portraits inspired by Gainsborough\n5 August – Cyanotype & our portable Camera Obscura\n12 August – Paper Marbling & Book Binding\n19 August – String Prints\n26 August – Textile Printing\n\nChoose a time slot that suits you: \n\n10am – 12pm\n1 – 3pm\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. \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 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-string-prints/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops,Learning
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250812T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250812T150000
DTSTAMP:20260123T111125Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Paper marbling & book binding
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get creative with paper and paint!\nDuring this session\, we will be creating vibrant\, patterned marbled paper using traditional techniques. You will then be able to transform your paper into a small book for you to take home with you. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2025 sessions: \n\n22 July – Concertina Landscapes\n29 July – Monoprint Portraits inspired by Gainsborough\n5 August – Cyanotype & our portable Camera Obscura\n12 August – Paper Marbling & Book Binding\n19 August – String Prints\n26 August – Textile Printing\n\nChoose a time slot that suits you: \n\n10am – 12pm: This slot is now fully booked.\n1 – 3pm\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. \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 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-paper-marbling-book-binding/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family workshops,Learning
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