York Museums Trust

Events

Season of Drawing – Drawing Studio – Fri 27 Oct 2023

Season of Drawing - Drawing Studio

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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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 20 Mar 2024

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 20 March 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

20th March, 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here.

Tickets for March 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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Get creative in the Castle Museum – Sat 23 Mar 2024

Get creative in the Castle Museum

Dates: Saturday 23 March 2024–Sunday 7 April 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Running daily during museum opening hours.
Included in general admission.
Be inspired while exploring the museum and get creative in our activity spaces.
Our self-led activity spaces will be filled with creative and crafty materials for you to enjoy throughout the school holidays.

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum – Sat 23 Mar 2024

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Date: Saturday 23 March 2024, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Saturday 23 March 2024
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.
Ever wanted to visit a Viking?
Run into a Roman?
Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter?
Meet a Medieval Storyteller?
…. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year!
This is YOUR invitation to ….
…….. MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE!
Suitable for all ages.
Short stories and object handling throughout the day. Times will be advertised at the Museum on the day.

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Tales from the Trail – Sat 23 Mar 2024

Tales from the Trail

Date: Saturday 23 March 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 23 March 2024

Performances at intervals throughout the day.

Included in general admission

Tales from the Trail

Do you know your grocer’s from your greengrocer’s?
Hardware from haberdasher’s?
Confectioner’s from chemist’s? ……. ( hope so!)
Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping with our Kirkgate characters. Pick up a copy of our free Time Travellers Trail at the ticket desk so you can get involved too!
Information
Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate at various times during the days to interact with each other and with the visitors. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate, all belonging within our Time Travellers museum trail.

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Make a Star Carr Headdress! – Sat 23 Mar 2024

Date: Saturday 23 March 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

23 March 2024
10:30am-3:30pm
Drop in anytime
Included in general admission
Star Carr Camp at the Yorkshire Museum
After visiting our exciting new exhibition Star Carr: Life after the ice, get creative and immerse yourself further in Mesolithic life. Throughout the Easter holidays discover artist-led workshops, sensory play, and self-led activities in our family friendly Star Carr Camp.
Make a Star Carr Headdress  
Make your own Star Carr headdress in this artist run workshop. Discover and be inspired by these 11,000-year-old unique objects and have a go at creating your own headdress to wear.  
All activities are in our Finds Lab on the first floor of the museum and included in museum admission. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Tales from the Trail – Wed 27 Mar 2024

Tales from the Trail

Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Wednesday 27 March 2024

Performances at intervals throughout the day.

Included in general admission

Tales from the Trail

Do you know your grocer’s from your greengrocer’s?
Hardware from haberdasher’s?
Confectioner’s from chemist’s? ……. ( hope so!)
Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping with our Kirkgate characters. Pick up a copy of our free Time Travellers Trail at the ticket desk so you can get involved too!
Information
Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate at various times during the days to interact with each other and with the visitors. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate, all belonging within our Time Travellers museum trail.

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery – Wed 27 Mar 2024

Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday
Wednesday 27 March 2024
Tickets will become available to book soon
Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session.
Session 1
10.15am – 11am
Session 2
11.30am – 12.15 pm
Suitable for 1 – 5 year olds
Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited!
With the power of imagination, you might find yourselves swinging through a magical garden, jumping over mesmerising mountains or even swimming in a great ocean. All from the comfort of York Art Gallery.
The sessions will include games, singing and an interactive story.
Children must be always accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.
Story Craft Theatre is a children’s theatre company created by Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emily Bruce. After setting up in 2018 they have hosted birthday parties, events and classes throughout the UK. Partnerships have included Castle Howard, National Trust, Rural Arts, Rowntree Park, Theatre 41 and York Theatre Royal.

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Creative Family Wednesday: Star Carr Special! – Wed 27 Mar 2024

Date: Wednesday 27 March 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

27 March 2024
10:30am-3:30pm
Drop in anytime
Included in general admission
Star Carr Camp at The Yorkshire Museum
After visiting our exciting new exhibition Star Carr: Life after the ice, get creative and immerse yourself further in Mesolithic life. Throughout the Easter holidays discover artist-led workshops, sensory play, and self-led activities in our family friendly Star Carr Camp.
Creative Family Wednesdays: Star Carr Special! 
Artist run creative workshops inspired by our new Star Carr exhibition. Join us with all the family on Wednesdays during the school holidays. Drop in any time, no need to book.  
All activities are in our Finds Lab on the first floor of the museum and included in museum admission. Participating children must be accompanied by an adult.

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Creative Family Thursdays – Thu 28 Mar 2024

Creative Family Thursdays

Date: Thursday 28 March 2024, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets.
Artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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