“Conversation is the currency of family learning”
Minda Borun, Franklin Institute Science Museum. Come and start a conversation with your family at Gainsborough’s House.
Tom’s Tuesdays
Run from 10am to 1pm during the school holidays. Tom’s Tuesdays are fun, interactive drop-in sessions for all the family.
- No need to book – just drop in between 10am and 1pm
- £2 per child and £3 per adult
- Includes admission to all the galleries at Gainsborough’s House
- Recommended age – 3 to 103!
- All children must be accompanied by an adult
For the next Tom’s Tuesday, look at our events page.
Saturday Art Clubs
Vibrant art clubs for members aged 7-12 and 13-16:
- Discover alongside practicing artists and experienced tutors
- Work with a wide range of media
- Create amazing prints in our fantastic printmaking studio
- Make new friends in these fun, creative sessions
- Be inspired by our collection of Thomas Gainsborough works and temporary exhibitions.
Artsmart for 7-12 year olds, 10.30am-12.30pm
A fun and friendly club offering a wide variety of exciting art techniques and media including painting, drawing, collage, printmaking and 3D. Discover the work of famous artists and their working practices.
10 weekly sessions per term – £75
Taster sessions are available at £7.50 per session
Art in the Afternoons for 13-16 year olds, 2-4pm
Develop your art skills including perspective, composition and design. Use a wide range of media including acrylics, collage, mixed media, graphite and a variety of printmaking processes.
5 fortnightly sessions per term – £37.50
Taster sessions are available at £7.50 per session
Further information and bookings
T: 01787 372958 or E: mail@gainsborough.org
Exploring Gainsborough’s House
The Tom’s Trunk storybook is available to buy in our shop and borrow from reception for your visit.
Accompanying this, a range of Tom’s Trunk activities will shortly be available to download in our discovery section or to borrow from reception.
