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Yoga at the Gallery

Yoga at the Gallery

29 June Book tickets here £15.00 per person In the unique and creative surroundings of York Art Gallery, Chloe McKay and the Stables Yoga Centre present a series of flowing hatha yoga classes. These sessions will help you slow down, feel grounded and inspired. You’ll be guided through a series of poses to help release […]

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Monet In Conversation

Monet In Conversation

Monet In Conversation Programme, Thursdays, 2pm  – this event takes place in the Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum. Thursday 4 July – Dr Thomas Houlton (Film & Literature)  “Fugitive colour” / “A daylong obsession”: Claude Monet, Derek Jarman and the Pursuit of Colour  (Please note this session will take place in the Tempest Anderson Hall at […]

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A talk about York Art Gallery’s exhibition National Treasures: Monet in York, at Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum

A talk about York Art Gallery’s exhibition National Treasures: Monet in York, at Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum

A talk about York Art Gallery’s exhibition National Treasures: Monet in York, at Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum Monday 8 July 11am, 12 noon and 2pm Included in general admission to Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum  This event takes place at Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum, in the Burnby Hall Meeting Room A reciprocal partnership […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets 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 group, taking inspiration from […]

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Open Air Landscape Drawing

Open Air Landscape Drawing

13 July 2024 Book tickets here £20.00 per person This series of workshops are based on drawing from observation, creating an atmospheric interpretation of the landscape to represent a sense of place. Each session will have a group introduction, followed by individual support. Weather permitting, we will venture out into the gardens behind the art […]

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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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The National Waterlily Collection, a talk at York Art Gallery from Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum’s Estate Manager, Ian Murphy

The National Waterlily Collection, a talk at York Art Gallery from Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum’s Estate Manager, Ian Murphy

The National Waterlily Collection, a talk at York Art Gallery from Burnby Hall Gardens & Museum’s Estate Manager, Ian Murphy Thursday 18 July 2pm Included in general admission This talk takes place at York Art Gallery in front of the Monet painting Find out more about the national collection of waterlilies at nearby Burnby Hall […]

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Ikebana Inspired Floral Design Workshop

Ikebana Inspired Floral Design Workshop

20 July 10am-12:30pm £50.00 per person Book tickets here A modern approach to using fresh cut flowers led by floral design studio Terra Flora. Taking inspiration from our National Treasures – Monet in York exhibition, this is a Japanese inspired floral design workshop that in part teaches the main principals of ikebana (the Japanese art […]

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Summer Sketchbook Circle

1:30pm-3:30pm, Free summer session 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 group, taking inspiration from the Museum Gardens. Materials provided. These informal practical art sessions are […]

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