Dates: Friday 27 October 2023–Sunday 21 April 2024, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Open throughout Season of Drawing for self-led activity

Our drawing studio at York Art Gallery is a welcoming space for people to create, learn, and share their artwork. It is a space for people of all ages and skill levels to be inspired by our Season of Drawing exhibitions and have a go at drawing! You can try sketching your surroundings, drawing from reference photos or still-life objects, or experimenting with different mediums such as pencils, markers, or paints.

You can expect a range of drawing materials, equipment and prompts to help boost your creativity. Twice a month we will be joined by experienced drawing artists who will offer guidance, support and super fun ways to get involved. For more info on these activities look at the YAG events page.

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Date: Wednesday 6 December 2023, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

6th December, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here.

Tickets for December 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 the collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month as follows: 24th May, 7th June, 19th July, 6th Sept, 11th Oct, 8th Nov, 6th Dec in 2023, 10th Jan, 21st Feb and 20th March 2024. (please book separately for each session).

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Date: Saturday 9 December 2023, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Saturday 9th December -SOLD OUT

10am-12pm

Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

£15 per person per session

Book here- Season of Drawing: Introduction to Drawing

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 Rob Oldfield.

Over five sessions, you will explore different subjects. In the first three workshops, the focus will be on the parts of a figure, namely heads, hands, and feet. The subsequent workshops will concentrate on still-life, where one workshop will be dedicated to natural forms, and another will be focused on man-made forms. Join all five sessions or just one.

The workshops are structured in a way that allows participants to work at their own pace and level, while also receiving guidance and feedback from the instructor.

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Date: Saturday 9 December 2023, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm

Suitable for all ages and abilities

Included in exhibition entry cost

Book exhibition tickets here

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 in drawing!

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Full list of upcoming dates for ‘Drop in Drawing Studio Workshops’

Saturday 9th December – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 23rd December – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 6th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 20th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 3rd February – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 17th February – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 2^nd March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 16th March  – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 30th March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 13th April – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

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Date: Saturday 9 December 2023, 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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 drawing for the first time, these regular two-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

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Date: Saturday 16 December 2023, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Saturday 16th December

10am-1pm

Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

£35 per person including refreshments

Book here

Learn the art of Lino printing and create your own unique festive greeting cards and prints in a three-hour workshop guided by artist Megan Dobbyn.

Lino cut is a traditional relief printing technique where you carve your own design into Lino and print using water-based printing inks. In this workshop, you will be provided with all the necessary materials and Megan will assist you throughout the process and help you to be inspired by festive and winter-themed prints and designs.

By the end of the workshop, you will have produced one linocut plate and had the opportunity to print your own greeting cards and prints.

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Date: Saturday 23 December 2023, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm

Suitable for all ages and abilities

Included in exhibition entry cost

Book exhibition tickets here

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 in drawing!

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Full list of upcoming dates for ‘Drop in Drawing Studio Workshops’

Saturday 23rd December – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 6th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 20th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 3rd February – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 17th February – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 2^nd March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 16th March  – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 30th March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 13th April – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

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Date: Saturday 6 January 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop-in between 11am and 3pm

Suitable for all ages and abilities

Included in exhibition entry cost

Tickets will become available soon

Join artist Ellie Robinson for a fun, relaxed, and creative environment to explore the art of drawing. Each session will have a playful theme that is accessible to all ages and abilities; from drawing with light to audio drawing, every session will be an opportunity to unlock your creativity!

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Full list of upcoming dates for ‘Drop in Drawing Studio Workshops’

Saturday 6th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 20th January – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 3rd February – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 17th February – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 2^nd March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 16th March  – Let’s Get Creative – A Playful Drawing Workshop

Saturday 30th March – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

Saturday 13th April – Drawing Rules (and how to break them)

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Date: Wednesday 10 January 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10th January, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here.

Tickets for January 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 the collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month as follows: 24th May, 7th June, 19th July, 6th Sept, 11th Oct, 8th Nov, 6th Dec in 2023, 10th Jan, 21st Feb and 20th March 2024. (please book separately for each session).

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Date: Saturday 13 January 2024, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Saturday 13th January

10am-12pm

Ages 16+ (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

£15 per person per session

Book here- Season of Drawing: Introduction to Drawing

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 Rob Oldfield.

Over five sessions, you will explore different subjects. In the first three workshops, the focus will be on the parts of a figure, namely heads, hands, and feet. The subsequent workshops will concentrate on still-life, where one workshop will be dedicated to natural forms, and another will be focused on man-made forms. Join all five sessions or just one.

The workshops are structured in a way that allows participants to work at their own pace and level, while also receiving guidance and feedback from the instructor.

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