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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 13 Nov 2024
Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 13 November 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 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 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.(Please book separately for each session).

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 17 Nov 2024
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 17 November 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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 guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.  For adults (16+ only) and running one Sunday each month, there is no need to book for this workshop, session will start at 10:30am and run for approximately 2 hours, it is a practical art session which is suitable for all abilities.

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The Art of Wallpaper, Morris & Co Gallery Late – Thu 21 Nov 2024

Date: Thursday 21 November 2024, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

21 November 2024
6pm-9pm
£18.00 (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)
Explore our latest exhibition ‘The Art of Wallpaper; Morris & Co’ after hours.
Join artist Jade Blood in a live screen printing drop-in workshop and be inspired by our alternative tour of the Morris & Co exhibition.
Enjoy the beautiful exhibition accompanied by a live DJ set. Delicious Morris Wallpaper inspired cocktails will be available from York Art Gallery’s cafe, Sketch.
This event is 18+

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Tote Bag or Tea Towel Woodblock Printing – Sat 30 Nov 2024
Tote Bag or Tea Towel Woodblock Printing

Date: Saturday 30 November 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

30 November 2024
10:30am-3:30pm
£55.00 per person (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)
During this workshop you will learn the art of block printing onto fabric from creating a design, carving onto a wooden block and printing techniques for fabric. You’ll then print your chosen design onto an organic cotton tote bag or tea towel to take away with you along with your unique printing block to continue printing at home.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Aidan is a textile printer and maker based in Yorkshire with a goal to create fabrics and pieces for the home which last and are loved for a whole lifetime. Through her work she believes that the creative process and things we have in our home should be kind to the planet and celebrate a slower way of making and consuming of products celebrating craftmanship and the handmade.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 1 Dec 2024
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 1 December 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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 guidance from artist Griselda Goldsbrough.  For adults (16+ only) and running one Sunday each month, there is no need to book for this workshop, session will start at 10:30am and run for approximately 2 hours, it is a practical art session which is suitable for all abilities.

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Repeat Pattern Lino Printing – Sat 7 Dec 2024
Repeat Pattern Lino Printing

Date: Saturday 7 December 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Repeat Pattern Lino Printing
7 December 2024
10am-1pm
£20.00 per person (Includes general admission to the gallery)
Tickets coming soon
Learn how to create and print a repeating motif, inspired by the wallpaper designs of Morris & Co. In this half-day workshop we will look at how repeating elements can be used to build up a larger design. We will begin by drawing out a design and transferring it to lino beforehand carving and printing with water-based inks.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary.
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
About the artist
Becky Long-Smith is a multi-disciplinary artist and educator with an interest in print. As well as making her own work, Becky runs print workshops for children and currently teaches a printmaking evening class for adults. Her favourite print medium is lino, she enjoys taking inspiration from nature to develop abstract prints and graphic forms.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Dec 2024
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 14 December 2024, 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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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 18 Dec 2024
Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 18 December 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 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 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.(Please book separately for each session).

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 8 Jan 2025
Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 8 January 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 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 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.(Please book separately for each session).

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 11 Jan 2025
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 11 January 2025, 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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