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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Collaborative Family Wallpaper workshop 28 September 2024 10.30am-3.30pm Included in general admission Join us for a family-friendly drop-in session, where you will have the chance to learn more about hand-printed wallpaper by getting stuck in! Help us create a roll of wallpaper, inspired by William Morris and the skilled workers of the Arts and Crafts […]

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Influences: Morris Wallpapers Before, During and After Mary Schoeser, Exhibition Curator Thursday 3 October, 1.30pm Included with gallery admission  Against the backdrop of the exhibition, The Art of Wallpaper: Morris & Co. in Context, this talk takes us on a tour of Willliam Morris’s influences. You will see his impact on others in his lifetime […]

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Kick off Black History Month 2024 with us to celebrate our 70 Objeks and Tings exhibition with Museumand and Irie Soundsystem. Book now Join us for a night of beats from Irie Vibes on our Victorian Street! This is part of our programme for Black History Month 2024, and along with DJ sets from Irie […]

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William Morris Inspired Lino Printing 5 October 2024 10am-1pm £20.00 per person (book here includes general admission to the gallery)  In this half-day workshop, we will take inspiration from the wallpaper designs of Morris & Co. Transform a hand-drawn design into a print and produce a limited edition mini print run of your own. We […]

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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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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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Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen. Included in general admission  We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!   

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Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen. Included in general admission  We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!  

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Lampshade Woodblock Printing 19 October 2024 10am-4pm £55.00 per person (Book here) This is a full day workshop where you’ll be getting your hands stuck into creating and printing your own unique lampshade lead by printer and maker Aidan Liggins. You’ll learn the basics of block printing onto fabric from composition, carving and printing techniques. […]

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