An inspiring recent workshop led by Susan Jones explored the exciting possibilities of Monotypes. Over three days, participants experimented with transfer drawing, painterly methods, texture, found objects, ghost and shadow printing, stencils and layering to create unique and vibrant images….
Newly Appointed Architects Present an Exciting Vision
The very first public exhibition to showcase the transformational £8.5m redevelopment of Gainsborough’s House in Sudbury will be held on Wednesday 3rd May 2017 between 3.30pm and 7.30pm at St Peter’s Church, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EH. The “Reviving an…
Heritage Lottery Fund Success
We are delighted to report that the Heritage Lottery Fund has earmarked Gainsborough’s House £4.73 million, including a development grant of £280,700, towards a £7.5 million project to transform the Museum into a national centre for Thomas Gainsborough and one…
My Favourite Gainsborough by Christopher Le Brun
Thomas Gainsborough’s Romanic Landscape. I first saw this large painting when I was elected as a Royal Academician in 1996. I remember it hanging in the General Assembly room at Burlington House to the right of the fireplace. It felt…
Artist’s Studio Museum Network
Across Europe there are around 200 small museums established in the former homes or studios of visual artists. In January 2016 Watts Gallery – Artist’s Village in Guilford, Surrey established the Artist’s Studio Museum Network to bring single-artist museums, house…
