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Screen Printing Taster – Sat 18 Jan 2025
Screen Printing Taster

Date: Saturday 18 January 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Screen Printing Taster

18 January 2025
2pm-4:30pm
£25.00 per person (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)
Explore the process of screen printing with paper stencils and create your own prints onto paper and cards on this taster session. We’ll take inspiration from the exhibition of Morris & Co wallpapers, creating some beautiful shapes and patterns in the designs. Perfect for complete beginners in screen printing, or those with some experience who would like to explore the process further.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Taught by West Yorkshire based artist and printmaker Kirstie Williams.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 19 Jan 2025
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 19 January 2025, 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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Sanderson: A Heritage in Design  – Thu 30 Jan 2025
Sanderson: A Heritage in Design 

Date: Thursday 30 January 2025, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sanderson: A Heritage in Design 

Thursday 30 January, 2pm
El Litvak-Watson, Assistant Archivist
Included with gallery admission 

This talk delves into the rich history of Sanderson, exploring over 160 years of British design. From its Victorian roots to the modern-day, here we look into Sanderson’s history, its enduring legacy, iconic patterns, and the dynamic interplay between tradition and innovation that has shaped its story.

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Screen Printing Taster – Sat 1 Feb 2025
Screen Printing Taster

Date: Saturday 1 February 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Screen Printing Taster

1 February 2025
2pm-4.30pm
£25.00 per person (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)
Explore the process of screen printing with paper stencils and create your own prints onto paper and cards on this taster session. We’ll take inspiration from the exhibition of Morris & Co wallpapers, creating some beautiful shapes and patterns in the designs. Perfect for complete beginners in screen printing, or those with some experience who would like to explore the process further.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Taught by West Yorkshire based artist and printmaker Kirstie Williams.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 8 Feb 2025
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 8 February 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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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 9 Feb 2025
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 9 February 2025, 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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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 12 Feb 2025
Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 12 February 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here.  – Tickets coming soon

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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Screen Printing and Bookbinding – Sun 16 Feb 2025
Screen Printing and Bookbinding

Date: Sunday 16 February 2025, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Screen Printing and Bookbinding

16 February 2025
10.30am-4pm
£55.00 per person (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)

Spend a day exploring the exciting process of screen printing with paper stencils, along with some exposed and pre-prepared imagery. Take inspiration from our Morris & Co wallpapers exhibition to create some prints onto paper which will then be used as book covers. You’ll spend the afternoon learning some simple bookbinding techniques to create your own small notebooks using your hand printed papers. Perfect for complete beginners in screen printing, or those with some experience who would like to explore the process further.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Taught by West Yorkshire based artist and printmaker Kirstie Williams.

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Creative Family Thursday (February Half Term) – Thu 20 Feb 2025
Creative Family Thursday (February Half Term)

Date: Thursday 20 February 2025, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

20 February 2025

10:30am-3:30pm

 

Included in general admission (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)

 

Artist run creative workshops inspired by our exhibition The Art of Wallpaper William Morris & Co. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays for a drop in creative workshop. In October half term we will be making William Morris inspired decorative plates
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 8 Mar 2025
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 8 March 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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