Sunday 1 September 10:30-4pm drop-in sessions throughout the day (no booking required)    Experience wild Britain and immerse yourself in the Mesolithic in these hands-on workshops led by the team at Into Wilderness. Using natural materials and primitive techniques you’ll be introduced to the skills and crafts of our early ancestors, discovering ways of life […]

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1:30pm-3:30pm, Free summer session 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 group, taking inspiration from the Museum Gardens. Materials provided. These informal practical art sessions are […]

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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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 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person Book tickets here. 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 group, taking inspiration from […]

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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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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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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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