Ever wondered what ancient poo looks like? Intrigued by what a Viking might have eaten for their dinner? Become an archaeological scientist is this hands-on drop-in workshop and discover the stories behind poo! You’ll meet Ele Green, who will share her collection of coprolites which you’ll be able to analyse through DNA sequences to help […]

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Learn the basics of Meccano and create a moving model to take home. This event is ideal for a parent/grandparent/adult carer and child who want to work together on a single model but is also suitable for individual adults who want to create. The workshop will be run by experienced facilitators Kathleen and Harry who […]

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Saturday 27th August 2022 The Studio, York Art Gallery 11am – 4pm. Drop in any time FREE   Inspired by the Body Vessel Clay exhibition, these workshops will focus on 3D scanning as a means of reinterpreting the relationship between object and environment. We will combine playful hand-modelling – utilising plasticine, with digital technology, to […]

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28th August, throughout the day Included in admission For one day only our Exercise Yard will be buzzing with activity with face painting from Face Paint York, balloon modelling from Artifaces & circus skills from Circus Sensible all included as part of your admission.   All ages welcome! It’s free to take part with your museum […]

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This year’s event will feature hands-on opportunities, demonstrations, workshops, talks and performance art. Perfect for the whole family! Saturday 3rd September 2022 Free entry Learn to throw on a wheel, tour the ‘Wall of Women’, draw with clay and take part in ceramic life drawing. Plus, to celebrate the current special exhibition ‘Body Vessel Clay: […]

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Interactive storytelling session for babies (newborn – walking), inspired by The Tiger Who Came To Tea About this event Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre on a storytelling adventure following the Tiger Who Came To Tea on further escapades after he leaves Sophie’s house. Using interactive storytelling, sensory games and songs, we’ll follow the Tiger from the […]

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About this event Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre on a storytelling adventure following the Tiger Who Came To Tea on further escapades after he leaves Sophie’s house. Using interactive storytelling, drama games, imaginative role play and songs, we’ll follow the Tiger from the tea table, through the jungle across the oceans and even up into space! […]

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Interactive storytelling session for babies (newborn – walking), inspired by The Tiger Who Came To Tea About this event Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre on a storytelling adventure following the Tiger Who Came To Tea on further escapades after he leaves Sophie’s house. Using interactive storytelling, sensory games and songs, we’ll follow the Tiger from the […]

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About this event Join Gemma from Hoglets Theatre on a storytelling adventure following the Tiger Who Came To Tea on further escapades after he leaves Sophie’s house. Using interactive storytelling, drama games, imaginative role play and songs, we’ll follow the Tiger from the tea table, through the jungle across the oceans and even up into space! […]

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Saturday 17th September, 9:30-10:30am Book tickets here Adult ticket: £9.95 Child (2yrs+) ticket: £7.95 Deposit payable on booking: £17.90 (deducted from final bill) Tickets include breakfast and storytelling activities. Join us for this roarsome breakfast treat at York Castle Museum. With a delicious selection of food and drinks from Sketch Cafe, and storytelling activities brought […]

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