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Haunted Halloween Tour – ADULTS ONLY (SOLD OUT)

Haunted Halloween Tour – ADULTS ONLY (SOLD OUT)

Haunted Halloween Tour – Adult ONLY (SOLD OUT)31 October and 1 November6 pm – 7.30 pm£15 per ticket – Book NowYork Castle Museum  For those thrill-seeking adults, enter York Castle Museum’s prison if you dare, for an afterhours spooktacular tour on All Hallows Eve. Visitors can step back in time with the York Castle Prison Gaoler […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

8th November, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets for November will become available approximately a month in advance. Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough. Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly […]

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Introduction to Drawing – Drawing the Head

Introduction to Drawing – Drawing the Head

Saturday 11th November 10am-12pm Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) £15 per person per session Book here   Drawing workshops are an excellent opportunity for beginners and advanced artists alike to refine their skills and improve their artistry. These workshops provide a supportive environment where participants can learn from our experienced […]

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Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Book exhibition tickets here Join artist Jo Blaker for an anarchic celebration of breaking the rules of drawing. Each session Jo will help you to break a different drawing rule through experimental, playful and exciting activities to help you find […]

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse

Life Drawing – Model as Muse

Join us at York Art Gallery for life drawing workshops; whether you are a regular participant, would like to hone your skills, or try life drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Book exhibition tickets here Join artist Ellie Robinson for a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to explore the art of drawing. Each session will have a playful theme that is accessible to all ages and abilities; from drawing with light […]

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Introduction to Lino Printing

Introduction to Lino Printing

Saturday 2nd December 10am-1pm Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) £35 per person including refreshments Book tickets here   Learn the art of Lino printing and create your own unique festive greeting cards and prints in a three-hour workshop guided by artist Megan Dobbyn. Lino cut is a traditional relief printing […]

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Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas

Green Father Christmas Saturday 2 December Father Christmas will be at York Castle Museum every weekend throughout December until Christmas Eve, with performances throughout the day. A figure the Victorians may have known well, Father Christmas at the Castle Museum will be the green-clad, white-bearded man known for bringing fun and jollity to Christmas, talking […]

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Art for Wellbeing

Art for Wellbeing

10.30am – 12.30pm, free Art activities to release your creative energy! Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space, this 2 hour workshop gives opportunity for discovery and time to explore a variety of art materials and inspiring themes designed to promote wellbeing. Enjoy the company of others, creating art with gentle […]

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