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Tales from the Trail

Tales from the Trail

17 February 2024 Included in general admission Performances throughout the day Book general admission here Do you know your grocer’s from your greengrocer’s? Hardware from haberdasher’s? Confectioner’s from chemist’s? ……. ( hope so!) Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping with our Kirkgate characters. Pick up a copy of our free Time Travellers Trail at […]

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Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Join artist Jo Blaker for an anarchic celebration of breaking the rules of drawing. Each session Jo will help you to break a different drawing rule through experimental, playful and exciting activities to help you find more enjoyment and freedom […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

21st February, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets for February 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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Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Let’s Get Creative – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm Suitable for all ages and abilities Included in exhibition entry cost Join artist Jo Blaker for an anarchic celebration of breaking the rules of drawing. Each session Jo will help you to break a different drawing rule through experimental, playful and exciting activities to help you find more enjoyment and freedom […]

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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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International Women’s Day Ceramics Talk

International Women’s Day Ceramics Talk

‘Wall of Women’ Talk and Q&A with Curator.  Friday 8th March 2024, 11:30am Included in general admission    *This is a 20-minute talk followed by a 10-minute Q&A*   This International Women’s Day, join curator of ceramics Dr Helen Walsh for an introduction to York Art Gallery’s ‘Wall of Women’ display in the Centre of […]

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Introduction to Drawing – Still Life with Natural Form

Introduction to Drawing – Still Life with Natural Form

Saturday 9th March 10am-12pm Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult) £15 per person per session Book here Drawing workshops are an excellent opportunity for beginners and advanced artists alike to refine their skills and improve their artistry. These workshops provide a supportive environment where participants can learn from our experienced instructor […]

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

20th March, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. Tickets for March 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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Get creative in the Castle Museum

Get creative in the Castle Museum

Running daily during museum opening hours. Included in general admission. Be inspired while exploring the museum and get creative in our activity spaces. Our self-led activity spaces will be filled with creative and crafty materials for you to enjoy throughout the school holidays.

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Saturday 23 March 2024 Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission. Ever wanted to visit a Viking? Run into a Roman? Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter? Meet a Medieval Storyteller? …. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year! This is YOUR […]

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