Dates: Thursday 17 October 2024–Thursday 14 November 2024, 2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

A talk from G.F Smith paper

Thursday 17 October 2024, 2pm
Josh Williams from G.F Smith paper
Included with gallery admission 

As a brand, G.F Smith Paper have spent decades thinking about colour, what it can signify, the ideas it invokes, and how it makes us feel.

To broaden their scope further, they teamed up with music and sound design studio in the summer of 2023, setting them the unusual task of developing a soundscape inspired by the 55 colours of their Colorplan range.

The result, a distinct sound to reflect each of the 55 colours, used to compose pieces of music that now sit on a 12″ vinyl album exploring the music of colour

To create the cover art for this landmark piece, G.F Smith turned to the new generation of creative talent currently enrolled in their 2nd and 3rd years at the BA (Hons) Graphic Design course, challenging the students to turn their creativity towards the exploration of colour filtered through the lens of sound.

Josh Williams from G.F Smith paper will be delivering a talk on this fascinating project, which blurs the lines between colour, sound, and design.

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Dates: Saturday 19 October 2024–Saturday 2 November 2024, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Explore the amazing world of Roman Britain at the Yorkshire Museum this October half term (19th October – 2 November 2024). The Totally Chaotic History Museum Trail from Kids in Museums and Walker Books celebrates the release of hit historian Greg Jenner’s new book, Totally Chaotic History: Roman Britain Gets Rowdy, with expert interruptions from Dr Emma Southon and illustrations by Rikin Parekh. 

Discover intriguing objects, give yourself a Roman name and design your own Roman outfit. Complete the activity sheet to receive your Totally Chaotic History sticker!

Design your own mosaic and share your drawing on Twitter/X or Instagram with the hashtag #TCHMuseumTrail and tag @kidsinmuseums for a chance to win a copy of the book and a Double Art Pass plus Kids donated by Art Fund. Find out more on the Kids in Museums website: https://bit.ly/TCHromanbritain

The trail is included in general admission Book now

Please note the Yorkshire Museum is closed on Mondays.

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Date: Wednesday 23 October 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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Date: Tuesday 29 October 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen.

Included in general admission 

We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!

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Date: Wednesday 30 October 2024, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

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

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Date: Thursday 31 October 2024, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Cooking Demonstration in the Castle Kitchen.

Included in general admission 

We’re excited to be opening the Castle Kitchen on various dates throughout October and November where we will be making traditional soul cakes, ready for All Souls Day on 2 November!

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Date: Thursday 31 October 2024, 10:00 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

31 October 2024

10:30am-3:30pm

Included in general admission

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Date: Friday 1 November 2024, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

After Hours Ghost Count 6pm – 7pm
Friday 1 November 2024
£8 per person
Book here

If you want to make a special trip just to count the ghosts, join us after hours on Friday 1 November! You’ll have one hour to find and count the York Ghosts.

Please note this ticket only provides access to our Victorian Street ‘Kirkgate’ for this specific event and not the whole of York Castle Museum. You cannot use this ticket to re-enter York Castle Museum at a later date. There are 2 timeslots available – please click here for the 7.30pm – 8.30pm slot. 

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Date: Friday 1 November 2024, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

After Hours Ghost Count 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Friday 1 November 2024
£8 per person
Book here

If you want to make a special trip just to count the ghosts, join us after hours on Friday 1 November! You’ll have one hour to find and count the York Ghosts.

Please note this ticket only provides access to our Victorian Street ‘Kirkgate’ for this specific event and not the whole of York Castle Museum. You cannot use this ticket to re-enter York Castle Museum at a later date. There are 2 timeslots available – please click here for the 6pm – 7pm slot. 

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