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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 5 December 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-5-december-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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SUMMARY:Solar Plate Intaglio Photopolymer Workshop with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the process of creating and printing intaglio photopolymer solar plates.\nOver the course of the day\, you will learn how to prepare your images and expose and develop your plate. You will then be shown how to ink and print the plate using a traditional printmaking press. \nThe solar plate process (also known as photopolymer/photogravure) is a printmaking technique which uses UV light and water to etch light sensitive plates. The technique does not use any harsh chemicals and is a more environmentally friendly alternative to traditional etching. It is particularly suited to photographic images or scanned drawings\, resulting in high-quality\, detailed outcomes. \nParticipants will leave with at least one A5 plate and a series of prints created throughout the day. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn how to prepare your images and transparencies\nExpose and develop intaglio solar plates \nInk and print your plates \nCreate a small edition of prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is aimed at photographers and printmakers with some experience working with intaglio/darkroom processes\, and people looking to expand their creative practice.  \nHow to prepare\n\nPlease send two black and white images (photographs or scanned drawings) as high-quality JPEGs or TIFFs to pws@gainsborough.org. These will be printed on acetate before the workshop.\nAll materials will be provided.\n\n  \nTuesday 1 December 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & refresher course \nMembers: £108\nNon-members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/solar-plate-intaglio-photopolymer-workshop-with-rowan-collinson/
LOCATION:Print Workshop\, Gainsborough's House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Articulation: Discovery Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:Look\, explore\, present…\nGainsborough’s House is excited to be teaming up with Articulation to host this year’s Discovery Day in partnership with The National Gallery. \n– Develop your teamwork\, critical thinking & public speaking skills\n– Meet museum professionals and like-minded peers\n– Discover and learn about world-class art in your local area at Gainsborough’s House\n– Take the first step in the Articulation competition \nWhen\nWednesday 25 November\, 10am–2.15pm \nWho for\nKS5 (Year 12–13): Arts and Humanities \nWhere\nGainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk CO10 2EU. Teacher and Travel Bursaries available on request. \nLet us know if you’ll be joining\, you can sign up for the event here.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/articulation-discovery-day-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Learning
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261121T150000
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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\nBook your space 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. \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-2/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas,Events,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Exposing a Silk Screen with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course you will be guided from start to finish through the process of screen printing using an exposed silkscreen.\nThe course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small edition of screen prints designed by you.    \nThis relaxed\, supportive workshop is perfect for people who have some experience of screen printing\, eg\, working with paper stencils or mono screen printing\, 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.  \nWhat to expect\n\nLearning how to prepare your screen \nUnderstanding how to use the UV exposure unit\nExposing your print and taking a series of prints \nLearning how to reclaim your screen\n\nHow to prepare \n\nParticipants must send images ahead of the course for preparation. Any questions? Please contact heidi@gainsborough.org\nImages must be entirely black and white – not greyscale. Areas that are black will be inky\, and areas that are white will remain white. \nWear clothes that you do not mind getting ink on!\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \nThursday 19 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nIntermediate & refresher course \nMembers: £108\nNon-members: £120\nMax. 6 spaces \nBook your space now.\nTickets for all Print Workshop Courses can be cancelled up to one month beforehand. Refunds will be given after this date only if the place is re-sold. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-exposing-a-silk-screen-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Print Workshop\, Gainsborough's House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Soft Ground Etching & Chine Collé with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:The traditional intaglio technique of soft ground etching allows for a softer line quality than that of hard ground etching.\nUsing a pencil\, images can be drawn onto newsprint that is placed directly on top of the grounded plate. Where the pencil applies pressure\, the soft ground is pulled from the etching plate onto the back of the newsprint\, leaving bare areas of plate which are subsequently etched. \nChine collé is a printmaking technique that allows colour and/or texture to be added to a print. Thin paper (such as tissue paper)\, coated in glue on one side\, is placed glue side up on the inked printing plate before it is run through the press. In this way\, the image on the plate is printed onto the tissue at the same time that the tissue is glued to the printing paper. \nThe name\, chine collé comes from French. Chine translates to China (and alludes to the thin papers that were imported from there and first used in this way)\, and collé means glued or pasted. \nIn this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the soft ground wax before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nDuring the session\, you will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply the soft ground\nCreate the image\nEtch a plate in two tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\nAdd chine collé for colour\n\nAll materials are included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, tissue paper\, ink and use of studio tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\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. \n \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-soft-ground-etching-chine-colle-with-sally-weatherill/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Mono Screenprinting with Heidi Sharp
DESCRIPTION:Throughout this course Print Workshop Technician\, Heidi Sharp will guide you from start to finish through the process of mono screen printing.\nTaking inspiration from observational studies of still life setups and the local landscape\, the workshop will take place in the Landscape Studio at Gainsborough’s House. The course aims to ensure that you learn the essentials of the process\, allowing you to feel confident in mono screen printing independently in the future. At the end of the day\, you will leave with a small number of prints inspired by the prompts set up for the course.  \nYou will be supported at each step\, allowing you to develop your understanding of the design process. We are keen for participants to embrace the skill of working from observation and advise you to take inspiration from the beauty of the immediate surroundings on site and in Gainsborough’s Garden.  \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. \nWhat to expect\n\nAn introduction and overview of the mono screen-printing process\nUsing observational skills to make your mono screenprint \nLearning the basics; how to pull a print and how to mix your ink\nScreen cleaning\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and anyone looking to expand their creative practice and explore a new process. No previous printmaking experience is required. \nWednesday 11 November 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\nMax. 8 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. \nAbout Heidi\nHeidi Sharp is a Colchester based illustrator\, printmaker and art facilitator. As a printmaker and illustrator\, she focuses her interests on the beauty within the mundane; often exploring the small\, everyday moments. These are often later developed and reimagined through silkscreen or risograph. Alongside her personal practice\, she works as an Associate Artist at Colchester Makerspace\, supporting the printmaking area there. Heidi is also a Print Technician at Gainsborough’s House Print Workshop. \n \nWebsite: heidisharp.co.uk\nInstagram: @heidirosesharp
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-mono-screenprinting-with-heidi-sharp/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Monica Poole: Nature's Dark Beauty
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, Gainsborough’s House will hold the first monographic exhibition in the UK in more than 30 years dedicated to the wood engravings of Monica Poole (1921–2003).\nMonica Poole: Nature’s Dark Beauty will feature over 20 wood engravings\, showcasing the exquisite detail that has secured her place as one of the leading practitioners of the medium in the interwar and post-war years. \nThe last retrospective of her work was at the Ashmolean Museum in 1993\, 10 years before her death at the age of 82. Since then\, her reputation has continued to grow\, and her work resides in many collections across the world including the Ashmolean Museum\, the Fitzwilliam Museum\, the Victoria and Albert Museum and the British Museum among many others. \nThis exhibition will be an in-depth opportunity to see the work that was being produced during a flourishing of interest in wood-engraved books celebrating the English countryside. During this revival of wood engraving\, Poole remained rooted in the traditions of the medium\, but pushed its expressive and technical possibilities\, creating dark\, surreal and uncanny works. \n \nImage:\nMonica Poole (1921–2003)\nHerbage\, 1979\nWood Engraving\n13 x 17 cm\nThe Brown Collection
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/monica-poole/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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SUMMARY:Georg Wilson: The Ancient Pulse of Germ and Birth
DESCRIPTION:One of British painting’s most exciting new artists\, Georg Wilson (b. 1998)\, will present paintings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House collection\, its surrounding countryside and the history and folklore of the English landscape.\nWilson’s practice follows the changing seasons\, incorporating the seasonal flora and fauna of the English countryside. Her paintings imagine an alternative natural world where humans are absent. \nInspired by Gainsborough’s young love of the Suffolk countryside in which he grew up\, this exhibition will depict a version of the rural landscape that is wild and strange\, drawing on walks in the local landscape and beyond. \nThe paintings pay particular attention to native English plants and insects which are often overlooked such as dog rose\, hedge woundwort\, toads and stag beetles. Central motifs include hedgerows and moles. Collectively\, the exhibition will address the changing landscape of England’s species and the loss of biodiversity. \nThe exhibition will feature several works painted on copper\, a new medium in Wilson’s practice. \nAccessibility: This exhibition is displayed in a gallery within the Historic House that is not wheelchair accessible. Visitors who are unable to access the gallery in person can contact FrontOfHouse@gainsborough.org in advance to discuss their access needs and the reduced exhibition ticket available. You can also explore the exhibition digitally through our Bloomberg Connects guide. \n \nImage:\nGeorg Wilson (b. 1998)\nUnderling (After Gainsborough)\, 2026\nOil on panel\n50 x 60 cm\n© Georg Wilson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/georg-wilson/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Glenn Brown: Anatomy of Trees
DESCRIPTION:This autumn\, Gainsborough’s House will present a major exhibition of paintings by the internationally acclaimed contemporary artist\, Glenn Brown CBE (b. 1966).\nBeginning with a deep admiration for historical art\, Glenn Brown is renowned for incorporating art-historical references into his paintings and drawings. Alongside influences drawn from popular culture and contemporary imagery\, Brown has developed a distinctive visual language of his own; one that challenges conventional approaches to representation. \nThrough a process of transformation and reinvention\, Brown reinterprets the past to create paintings that evoke attraction and repulsion in equal measure\, as well as a sense of the uncanny and the surreal. The result is art that is at once beautiful\, unsettling\, and deeply thought-provoking. \nAnatomy of Trees will be the largest UK museum display of his work for more than 10 years\, including paintings\, drawings and sculpture made over the last decade. \n \n \nImage:\nGlenn Brown (b. 1966)\nBikini\, 2022\nOil on panel\n200 x 140.9 cm\n© Glenn Brown\nPhoto: Lucy Dawkins\, courtesy Gagosian
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/glenn-brown-brilliant-trees/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Exhibitions
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261107T163000
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SUMMARY:Members' Exhibition Preview: Autumn/Winter 2026
DESCRIPTION:We’re inviting Gainsborough’s House Members on Saturday 7 November to join us ahead of the public opening of our new exhibitions for a first look at our Autumn/Winter season.\nMembers will have the opportunity to explore the exhibitions before they open to the public and connect with fellow Members. It’s also a chance for us to say thank you for their ongoing support of Gainsborough’s House. \nNot a Member yet? Become a Member to enjoy year-round access to Gainsborough’s House\, along with invitations to special events and previews like this one. \nAlready a Member? If you haven’t received your invitation\, please get in touch with our team on 01787 372958 or email mail@gainsborough.org.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/members-exhibition-preview-autumn-winter-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 7 November 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-november-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261027T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: The Big Draw 2026
DESCRIPTION:Tom’s Tuesday: Make a Mark!\nAs part of this year’s The Big Draw Festival\, Gainsborough’s House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation\, inviting young people to get creative\, experiment with mark-making and make their mark on the museum! \nThe Kemp Room\, our former shop space\, will be transformed into a 360-degree drawing installation\, shaped by the creativity and contributions of the week’s Big Draw participants. \nTaking inspiration from the silk-lined walls of the Gainsborough Gallery\, the installation will explore Thomas Gainsborough’s techniques and subject matter\, alongside Sudbury’s rich silk heritage. \nWe’ll begin by heading outside into the autumn air to draw the 400-year-old mulberry tree\, alongside the beautiful medlar\, quince and fig trees in Gainsborough’s Garden (a weather-dependent alternative is planned). \nBack in the Kemp Room\, we’ll use our garden drawings as inspiration to experiment with mark-making\, patterns and drawing on fabric. We’ll enlarge and transform our designs onto fabric\, creating our own botanical patterns and wallpapers. \nTo finish\, we’ll hang our completed fabric panels around the room\, bringing our drawings together to create an immersive\, 360-degree installation inspired by the green silks in the Gainsborough Gallery and Sudbury’s silk-making heritage. \nCome along\, get drawing and help us transform Gainsborough’s House\, one mark at a time! \nMaterials kindly donated by Sudbury Silk Mills. \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. \nEnjoy 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 \n  \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-the-big-draw-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,The Big Draw,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261026
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261101
DTSTAMP:20261020T144924Z
CREATED:20261012T080228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261020T144924Z
UID:10004482-1792972800-1793491199@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House
DESCRIPTION:Public View: 28 & 30 October 2026\, 10am–4.30pm\nAs part of this year’s The Big Draw Festival\, Gainsborough’s House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass to create an interactive drawing installation where we invite you to take part and #MakeAMark!\nThe Kemp Room\, our former shop space on site\, will be transformed by you. We’re inviting you to contribute to the display throughout the week to make a 360-drawing installation.  \nTaking inspiration from the silk lined walls of the Gainsborough Gallery\, we will create our very own interactive version based on Thomas Gainsborough’s techniques and subject matter. From portraits to landscapes\, this week will involve drawing on fabric\, mark making on the windows and making scenes with fruit and vegetables to inspire your framed artworks! \nIf you would like to add to the scene and look at what we have been up to please come along to visit the Kemp Room for FREE\, at the entrance on Gainsborough’s street. Find out more about getting here. \nAbout Anna\nAnna Brass is an artist and filmmaker currently based in Norwich. In 2018–19 she was the Sainsbury Scholar in Painting and Sculpture at The British School at Rome; In 2020 she was a recipient of the Stuart Croft Foundation Moving Image Award; in 2026 she was shortlisted for the Mark Tanner Sculpture Award. Exhibitions include ‘Torre’\, Bankley Gallery (Manchester\, 2025); ‘…freshly as if my eye was still growing’\, APT Gallery (London\, 2023); and ‘The Studio at 4am’\, Hastings Contemporary (Hastings\, 2020). \nannabrass.com
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/the-big-draw-2026-make-a-mark-at-gainsboroughs-house/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,The Big Draw
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261019T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260701T124854Z
CREATED:20260701T124854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260701T124854Z
UID:10004455-1792404000-1792425600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Aquatint Etching with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:The traditional intaglio technique of aquatint etching allows images to be created with a range of tonal values. The results can be atmospheric and a bit like washes of watercolour\, hence the origin of the name ‘aquatint’.\nIn this course you will learn how to prepare a zinc plate and apply the aquatint rosin before progressing to image making and finally\, printing. \nDuring the session\, you will learn how to:\n\nFile plate edges\nPolish the plate\nDegrease the plate\nApply and fuse the rosin\nEtch a plate in three tones using nitric acid\nPrepare paper for printing\nInk and print the plate\n\nAll materials are included: two 10 x 15cm zinc plates\, cartridge paper\, ink and use of studio tools and equipment. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\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. \n \n 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-aquatint-etching-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261011T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260813T131915Z
CREATED:20260813T130107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260813T131915Z
UID:10004476-1791714600-1791734400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Come along and get creative with House Collective’s screenprinting activity.\nDesign and print your own artwork inspired by the HOUSE COLLECTIVE manifesto and take it home with you! \nFREE • DROP-IN • EVERYONE WELCOME \nBook your FREE space now. \nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-drop-in-screenprinting-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning,Print,Workshop
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261010T173000
DTSTAMP:20261007T083421Z
CREATED:20260813T125941Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261007T083421Z
UID:10004475-1791648000-1791653400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:HOUSE COLLECTIVE members are hosting a communal Field & Table tasting event\, celebrating local ingredients\, food\, foraging and the relationship between people and place. This social event will include communal eating and small bites\, created by the collective and local businesses. \nThe event will explore where our food comes from and how local landscapes\, traditions and communities shape what we eat. \nGather round and enjoy foraged appetisers created by the collective\, this interactive taste experience will invite you to discuss with the group\, the themes of the day whilst we explore the local area through our palette.  \nThe event will include: \n\nLocally sourced ingredients and produce\nConversations around food\, nature\, locality and heritage\nInformal discussion prompts for guests\nA HOUSE COLLECTIVE-designed zine\, created by the young people and given to attendees to take home\n\nThe event provides HOUSE COLLECTIVE members hands-on experience of menu development\, cooking\, hosting\, food heritage\, interpretation\, design and event delivery. \nMade\, hosted and designed by HOUSE COLLECTIVE members. \nSpace for 15 people – don’t miss out!\nBook your FREE space now. \nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-field-and-table-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261010T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261011T170000
DTSTAMP:20260819T111404Z
CREATED:20260813T130306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T111404Z
UID:10004474-1791628200-1791738000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Creative Display at Mill Tye Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Discover the work created by HOUSE COLLECTIVE following their explorations of the local area\, including Bulmer Brick Yard and the Roman Villa at Gestingthorpe.\nCome along to see their artwork\, creative responses and work made through workshops with local artists and makers\, Raphaella Pester and Ned Davies. \nFor more information on this display\, visit Mill Tye Gallery’s website. \nPlus\, join us for two special HOUSE COLLECTIVE workshops: \n\nSaturday 10 October 2026\, 4–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery\n\nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY\nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-creative-display-at-mill-tye-gallery/
LOCATION:Mill Tye Gallery\, 3 Cornard Mills\, Mill Tye\, Great Cornard\, Sudbury\, CO10 0GW
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261003T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261003T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T144921Z
CREATED:20260515T144921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T144921Z
UID:10004446-1791021600-1791043200@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 3 October 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-3-october-2026/
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:20260927T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260820T155629Z
CREATED:20260813T125839Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T155629Z
UID:10004473-1790506800-1790524800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE: Camera Obscura & Family Drawing
DESCRIPTION:Step inside our portable Camera Obscura and experience a fascinating 360° view of the Sudbury Common Lands.\nGrab a pencil and join HOUSE COLLECTIVE for family-friendly drawing activities inspired by the surrounding landscape\, just as artists (like Gainsborough!) have done for centuries. \nMeet us on Sudbury Water Meadows\, near Mill Hotel\, Sudbury CO10 1BD | Use what3words: ///actual.knees.hissing \nIf rain is forecast\, we will be in touch to confirm our wet-weather alternative – you’ll be invited to Gainsborough’s House Landscape Studio to explore our in-house Camera Obscura instead. \nFREE • DROP-IN • EVERYONE WELCOME \nBook your FREE space now. \nPart of the Festival of Nature\, in partnership with Suffolk Wildlife Trust. This workshop is supported by Suffolk County Council. \n       
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-camera-obscura-family-drawing/
LOCATION:Sudbury Water Meadows\, Melford Road\, Sudbury\, Suffolk\, CO10 1JT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Camera Obscura,Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260927
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261012
DTSTAMP:20260819T102018Z
CREATED:20260813T130856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260819T102018Z
UID:10004472-1790467200-1791763199@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:HOUSE COLLECTIVE × SUFFOLK WILDLIFE TRUST
DESCRIPTION:Young People Exploring Local Nature\, Heritage & Creativity\nA programme of creative events co-produced by HOUSE COLLECTIVE\, Gainsborough’s House and Suffolk Wildlife Trust.\nHouse Collective is a space for 16–25-year-olds at Gainsborough’s House\, creating events and activities inspired by our local landscape\, heritage and communities. \nCome and explore\, make\, eat\, print and discover something new! \n\nSunday 27 September 2026\, 11am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Camera Obscura & Family Drawing on the Meadows\nSaturday 10–11 October 2026\, 10.30am–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Creative Display at Mill Tye Gallery\nSaturday 10 October 2026\, 4–6pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Field & Table at Mill Tye Gallery\nSunday 11 October 2026\, 10.30am–4pm\nHOUSE COLLECTIVE: Drop-in Screenprinting at Mill Tye Gallery\n\nCome and explore your local area through…\nNATURE • HERITAGE • FOOD • PRINT • ART • COMMUNITY \nPart of the Festival of Nature programme. HOUSE COLLECTIVE is funded by Suffolk County Council. \n  \n \n          
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/house-collective-x-suffolk-wildlife-trust/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,HOUSE COLLECTIVE,Learning,Print
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260926T160000
DTSTAMP:20260925T155510Z
CREATED:20260730T131824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T155510Z
UID:10004470-1790431200-1790438400@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:New Landscapes by David Dawson: A Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Inspired by Thomas Gainsborough’s lifelong love of nature\, Gainsborough’s House continues its Art and Landscape programme this season with a celebration of Constable 250. The event coincides with the solo exhibition\, Land\, Sky\, Light: New Landscapes by David Dawson\, currently on display at Gainsborough’s House.\nThis special panel discussion explores themes at the heart of the work of contemporary artist David Dawson. A celebrated painter\, David also has an upland sheep farm based in mid-Wales\, Dawson’s practice examines the relationship between humans and animals\, our connectedness to the natural world\, and the realities of agrarian life. \nDavid will be joined by academic and writer Camilla Toulmin and Suffolk organic mixed arable and sheep farmer John Pawsey. The conversation will be chaired by Calvin Winner\, Executive Director of Gainsborough’s House. \nTickets £15 \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 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. \nEvent information\n\nThis event will be held in the Landscape Studio which is accessible via lift.\nThe Watering Place is open for refreshments before the event.\nThere will be an opportunity for Q&A after the discussion.\nDoors open at 1.45pm.\n\nBiographies\nDavid Dawson is an acclaimed contemporary painter whose exhibition of new and recent paintings is currently at Gainsborough’s House. David’s paintings capture the shifting skies and luminous atmospheres of his Welsh homeland. This part of an ongoing body of work that Dawson paints en plein air in his home country in Montgomeryshire\, Mid Wales. \nCamilla Toulmin studies how people and livestock have over centuries shaped the landscapes of savanna Africa and upland Europe. Originally an economist\, she writes on agrifood systems\, climate\, and soils\, recognising the enduring value of traditional practices\, such as transhumance. She’s a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. \nJohn Pawsey is the owner of Shimpling Park Farms Limited\, a farm that grows a range of crops and a breeding flock of sheep. He converted the farm to organic production in 1999 and since then has improved the soil and increased biodiversity while maintaining profitable food production. He is a Fellow of the Royal Agricultural Society and writes for various publications including the Farmers Weekly. \nCalvin Winner is the Executive Director of Gainsborough’s House.
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/new-landscapes-by-david-dawson-a-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Panel discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260926T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260927T160000
DTSTAMP:20260821T155644Z
CREATED:20260122T164838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260821T155644Z
UID:10004429-1790416800-1790524800@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Wood Engraving Masterclass with Anne Desmet RA
DESCRIPTION:On this two–day course\, you will learn the art of wood engraving from recognised expert\, Anne Desmet RA.\nAs well as fine-line engraving on a variety of end-grain woods using a wide range of bespoke tools\, Anne will teach hand burnishing on Japanese papers\, printing with a press\, and will introduce the creative possibilities of collage using wood engraved prints and unusual printed papers. \nThis technique suits individuals who enjoy working on a very small scale with a high level of detail. The course is suitable for beginners and/or intermediate level (those with some experience). Participants will go home with several engraved and printed blocks. \n  \n26–27 September\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break\nBeginners & refresher course  \nNon-members: £295\nPrint Workshop Members: £265.50\nMax. 8 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. \nAbout Anne\nAnne Desmet RA SWE is a specialist artist in wood engraving and mixed-media collage. Her prints have won over 40 national and international awards and are represented in museum collections worldwide. Nearly 50 solo shows over 30+ years include museum exhibitions in Italy\, Brazil and Moscow and throughout the UK including the Ashmolean\, Whitworth and Gainsborough’s House. Her latest solo show (2025–26) was at the Escher in the Palace museum\, The Hague. Her latest book Wood Engraving: A Personal Approach was published in 2025 by The Crowood Press. Instagram: @anne_desmet
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/wood-engraving-masterclass-with-anne-desmet-ra/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Courses,Events,Print making courses,Print Workshop,Summer course
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260919
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260921
DTSTAMP:20260911T145852Z
CREATED:20260911T124307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260911T145852Z
UID:10004480-1789776000-1789948799@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Open Days: 19–20 September 2026
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of one of Britain’s greatest artists at Gainsborough’s House this Heritage Open Weekend. \nEnjoy free entry to the historic house and garden\, where you can explore the very rooms in which Thomas Gainsborough lived. Discover the story of his life and art in beautifully restored eighteenth-century surroundings. Nestled among the greenery\, you can also admire a striking series of sculptures by artist Helaine Blumenfeld OBE\, adding a contemporary touch to this historic setting. \nThe Gainsborough Gallery is a highlight not to be missed\, displaying an outstanding collection of the artist’s masterpieces that bring his remarkable career to life. Visitors can also discover new perspectives on the British landscape through a series of contemporary responses by Norfolk artist Kate Giles\, created to mark the 250th anniversary of John Constable’s birth. Explore David Dawson’s striking large-scale paintings of his native countryside in Wales\, celebrating the enduring power of landscape. \nThroughout the day\, visitors can enjoy a range of free activities for all ages\, including family-friendly creative activities\, an art trail\, demonstrations of the Camera Obscura\, and opportunities to learn more about Gainsborough’s life. \nFor those wishing to extend their visit\, our major temporary exhibition\, Gainsborough\, Turner & Constable: Inventing Landscape\, will be open on the day for the special price of just £7. Purchase your exhibition add-on ticket in advance here (please note: you must select the day you plan to visit at checkout). 
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/heritage-open-days-19-20-september-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage Open Days
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260914T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260914T160000
DTSTAMP:20260910T083114Z
CREATED:20260701T084649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260910T083114Z
UID:10004454-1789380000-1789401600@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Introduction to Monotype with Sally Weatherill
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a relaxed one day workshop that’s perfect for beginners and anyone eager to explore a freer\, more spontaneous way of making art.\nMonotype printmaking is a very immediate and intuitive process in which unique prints are produced by adding and/or subtracting ink from a plate which is then printed onto paper. In this course\, two methods of the flexible and experimental medium of monotype printmaking will be introduced. \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\nGraphic\, textural or painterly results can be achieved\, depending on which monotype technique is used. Techniques can be combined; the possibilities are endless. \nAll materials will be included but feel free to bring along any textured papers or netting to use in conjunction with monoprinting. \nBeginners & refresher course\nMembers: £108\nNon-Members: £120\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 © 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/introduction-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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260905T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260905T160000
DTSTAMP:20260515T144806Z
CREATED:20260515T144806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T144806Z
UID:10004445-1788602400-1788624000@gainsborough.org
SUMMARY:Life Drawing with Sue Marsdon – 5 September 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-5-september-2026/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Art classes,Events
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Patterns & Prints
DESCRIPTION:Discover the beautiful silk patterns hidden within Gainsborough’s House!\nExplore the Sudbury Silk Room\, learn about pattern making\, and enjoy a guided tour of Thomas Gainsborough’s original home and gallery. Inspired by the stunning fabrics on display\, head to the Landscape Studio to experiment with the magical art of marbling and create your own colourful patterned paper to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \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. \nEnjoy 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 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-patterns-prints/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260818T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260818T120000
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Portrait Makers
DESCRIPTION:Meet the fascinating characters behind Thomas Gainsborough’s famous portraits.\nExplore the gallery before creating your own royal-inspired masterpiece using collage and collagraph printing techniques. Layer recycled textures\, experiment with ink\, and enjoy plenty of messy\, creative fun as you print a collection of bold and beautiful portraits to take home. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \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. \nEnjoy 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 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-portrait-makers/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260815T160000
DTSTAMP:20260514T133153Z
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SUMMARY:Introduction to Cyanotype Printmaking with Rowan Collinson
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will explore the creative potential of the cyanotype process.\nOver the course of the day you will create a series of handmade artist concertina books inspired by the beautiful Gainsborough’s House garden. \nCyanotype printmaking is an early photographic process that uses sunlight to create richly detailed blue prints without a camera. \nYou will be guided through the process\, learning how to prepare the cyanotype emulsion and coat the paper. A range of plants and flowers will be used to produce contact prints\, together with your own drawings of the garden. Taking the process a step further\, you will explore wet cyanotypes using a selection of different materials to make unique prints. Unlike conventional cyanotypes\, wet cyanotypes open up a whole range of colours with yellows\, greens and browns alongside different blue and turquoise tones. \nParticipants will leave with a series of handmade artist concertina books\, featuring a range of cyanotype printmaking techniques. \nWhat to expect\n\nLearn the basic cyanotype process\nExtend this with drawings inspired by the Gainsborough’s House garden\nExperiment with unique and abstract wet cyanotypes\nCreate a set of handmade artist concertina books from your prints\n\nWho is this for?\nThis workshop is suitable for beginners and people looking to expand their creative experience. \nHow to prepare\n\nAll materials will be provided but you can bring a selection of plants and objects to use in your prints if you’d like to.\nPlease note\, part of this workshop will take place outside.\n\n  \nSaturday 15 August 2026\, 10am–4pm with hour lunch break \nBeginners & refresher course \nMembers: £76.50\nNon-members: £85\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. \nAbout Rowan\nRowan Collinson is a photographic artist and printmaker based in East Anglia. Her work focuses on natural spaces and the connections between people and place\, particularly within the rural landscape of her local area. Sustainability is an important aspect of her practice\, and she uses natural materials to reduce the environmental impact and create work which directly engages with and responds to the land. \nRowan is a graduate of Norwich University of the Arts and her work has been exhibited across the UK\, including with the London Alternative Photography Collective at the Bristol FolkHouse. She has been published in a range of books\, zines and online platforms\, and was the featured cover artist for The Unfold Project 2025. Her first solo exhibition\, A Field Study\, will open in June 2026 at Mill Tye Gallery. \nRowan is an experienced arts educator\, and has led and facilitated workshops with Canon UK\, FolkEast and EFDSS. She works as a Print Workshop Technician at Gainsborough’s House. \n \nWebsite: rowancollinson.com\nInstagram: @rowan_collinson
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/introduction-to-cyanotype-printmaking-with-rowan-collinson/
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:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260702T103655Z
CREATED:20260702T093207Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260702T103655Z
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SUMMARY:Tom's Tuesday: Land Art
DESCRIPTION:Explore our garden and discover the inspiring sculptures of Helaine Blumenfeld.\nPaint colourful pebbles\, create your own nature-inspired artworks\, and leave your creative mark in the garden. Experiment with shape\, texture and sculpture as you discover how artists use the natural world as their canvas. \nBrowse all our Tom’s Tuesday Summer Holiday Programme 2026 sessions: \n\n21 July – You are an Artist!\n28 July – Inventing Landscapes\n4 August – Cloud Studies\n11 August – Land Art\n18 August – Portrait Makers\n25 August – Patterns & Prints\n\nMorning session only: 10am – 12pm \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. \nEnjoy 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 5–12 years\nAll children must be accompanied by an adult\nSpace for 20 children – don’t miss out!
URL:https://gainsborough.org/event/toms-tuesday-land-art/
LOCATION:Gainsborough’s House\, 46 Gainsborough Street\, Sudbury\, CO10 2EU\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Events for kids,Family workshops,Learning,Tom's Tuesday
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