The National Gallery: A Growing Collection, a talk by Sir Gabriele Finaldi, Director at National Gallery Wednesday 25 February 2026 | 6.30pm – 7.30pm £15 per person | Book Now Tempest Anderson Hall, Yorkshire Museum Come and listen to this fascinating talk as part of the Friends of York Art Gallery lecture series. Sir Gabriele […]
Dive into Woodblock Printing Friday 27 February 2026 | Drop-in between 11am – 4.30pm Tickets £7 pp | Booking not required Celebrate the opening of Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print by creating your own A5 monochrome Prussian print using traditional materials and techniques, guided by artist Andy Green. Drop-in activity in the […]
Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring Saturday 28 February 2026 10.30am-1.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ |£55 per person | Sold out Learn the basics of silversmithing as you design and make your own silver ring, this is a wrap ring so there is no soldering involved in the workshop. After choosing from […]
The Great Wave Print Party Saturday 28 February 2026 | 2pm – 5pm £50 pp| Sold Out Suitable for ages 16+ Create your very own version of Hokusai’s iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa in this creative workshop led by woodblock laser-carver Andy Green. Using authentic Japanese materials and techniques, Andy will guide you through […]
Art for Wellbeing Sunday 22 March 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ | Included in general admission | Booking not required 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 […]
Sketchbook Circle Wednesday 25 March 2026 | 1.30pm – 3.30pm Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person* | Sold Out *General admission to York Art Gallery is included. Pick up a pencil – draw and discover! Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this 2-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda […]
Carving the Wave: Lino Cut Printmaking Workshop Saturday 28 March 2026| 10.30 and 14.00 Suitable for ages 10+|£7 per person*| Sold Out Design, carve and print your own lino block in this art-led workshop inspired by The Great Wave and the dynamic compositions in Making Waves: The Art of Japanese Woodblock Print. Admits one participant aged […]
Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics Saturday 28 March 2026, 10.30am- 4.00pm Suitable for 16+ | £55 per person | Book here Join us for a full-day ceramics workshop, where history and hands-on creativity come together in an inspiring and relaxed setting. Guided by ceramicist Emily Stubbs, you’ll learn a range of handbuilding techniques – including […]
‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson Wednesday 1 April 2026 | 12 noon – 12.30pm Included in general admission | Book Tickets Join Eleanor Jackson, curator of the Making Waves exhibition, to learn about the history behind York Art Gallery’s newly acquired print, […]
Life Drawing – Model as Muse Saturday 11 April 2026, 2pm – 4pm Adult only (18+) | £15 per person* | Sold Out *General admission to York Art Gallery is included. 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 […]