EVENT
The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House
Gainsborough's House | Sudbury
✂️Crafts & DIY Workshops·🎉Festivals & Special Events
About this event
As part of The Big Draw Festival, Gainsborough's House is teaming up with artist Anna Brass on an interactive drawing installation "where we invite you to take part and #MakeAMark!"
What to expect:
- Monday 26 to Saturday 31 October 2026, throughout the week
- The Kemp Room, the former shop space, becomes a 360-degree drawing installation made by visitors
- Inspired by the silk-lined walls of the Gainsborough Gallery and Gainsborough's portraits and landscapes
- Drawing on fabric, mark making on the windows and making scenes with fruit and vegetables
- Free to visit - entrance on Gainsborough Street
- Part of the family workshop programme
More Details
Booking
Walk-in
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Pricing
Free entry
Location
Get directionsExplore the life and works of celebrated 18th-century painter Thomas Gainsborough in his restored childhood home and museum.
What this place offers
ToiletsFoodPushchair friendlyAccessible
Last updated: 17 Oct 2026
Frequently asked questions about The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House
Is The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House free to attend?
Yes, The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House is free to attend.
When does The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House take place?
The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House runs from Monday, 26 October 2026 to Saturday, 31 October 2026.
Where is The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House held?
The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House is held at Gainsborough's House in Sudbury.
Is The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House indoor or outdoor?
The Big Draw 2026: Make a Mark at Gainsborough's House is held indoors, so it's a great option whatever the weather.
