2pm, included in general admission Please ask a member of the team for the location of the talk on the day. Join us for a range of festive talks in the gallery as part of general admission. From talks about specific paintings to more general talks around the themes of Christmas and winter, there’s something […]

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2pm, included in general admission Please ask a member of the team for the location of the talk on the day. Join us for a range of festive talks in the gallery as part of general admission. From talks about specific paintings to more general talks around the themes of Christmas and winter, there’s something […]

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 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. – Tickets coming soon 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 […]

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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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Screen Printing Taster 18 January 2025 2pm-4:30pm £25.00 per person |*SOLD OUT* Explore the process of screen printing with paper stencils and create your own prints onto paper and cards on this taster session. We’ll take inspiration from the exhibition of Morris & Co wallpapers, creating some beautiful shapes and patterns in the designs. Perfect […]

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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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York Residents Weekend-  25 and 26 January 2025 The Yorkshire Museum will be participating in York Residents Weekend 2025. This will grant free entry to any City of York Residents, proof of address will be required upon entry. Update: online tickets are now SOLD OUT however there is a limited number of walk-ups which will […]

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York Residents Weekend-  25 and 26 January 2025   York Art Gallery will be participating in York Residents Weekend 2025. This will grant free entry to any City of York Residents, proof of address will be required upon entry. Update: online tickets are now SOLD OUT however there is a limited number of walk-ups which […]

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York Residents Weekend-  25 and 26 January 2025 York Castle Museum will be participating in York Residents Weekend 2025. This will grant free entry to any City of York Residents, proof of address will be required upon entry. Update: online tickets are now SOLD OUT however there is a limited number of walk-ups which will […]

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Sanderson: A Heritage in Design  Thursday 30 January, 2pm El Litvak-Watson, Assistant Archivist Included with gallery admission  This talk delves into the rich history of Sanderson, exploring over 160 years of British design. From its Victorian roots to the modern-day, here we look into Sanderson’s history, its enduring legacy, iconic patterns, and the dynamic interplay between […]

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