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• York Museum Trust
• York Art Gallery
• York St Mary's
• York Castle Museum
• Yorkshire Museum

A day of practical drawing activities exploring the materials and techniques used by the European artists from the Renaissance to the 1700s.

£25 per person, including all materials. To book a place, telephone 01904 650333.

Sketch&Stitch: Moth Magic
23 and 24 June, 10am - 4pm

Using inspiration from moths in the Yorkshire Museum's collections, develop design ideas, begin a sketch book and create stitch sample with an experienced embroiderer. Experiment with a variety of design and stitch techniques, building towards a finished piece of textile work.

£40 per person including all materials - you may with to bring your own materials and sewing kit. To book a place, telephone 01904 650333.

Lunchtime Talks

All these talks are free and run from 12.30pm - 1pm. No booking required.

Future Plans for York Art Gallery
20 June

Art and Music
15 August

York Museums Trust Book Club
Second Saturday of the Month, 3pm - 4.30pm, various venues

A Book Club with a difference - all these books have been chosen to highlight aspects of York Museums Trust's historic collections. As well as discussing each month's book, every Book Club session includes an opportunity to handle or get close to collection objects.

Free, but please book by telephoning 01904 650333.

Books, dates and venues

The Millstone by Margaret Drabble
12 May, York Castle Museum

This Thing of Darkness by Harry Thompson
9 June, Yorkshire Museum

Life Class by Pat Barker
14 July, York Art Gallery