York Museums Trust

Events - 2 Aug 16

Tommy’s Trail – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Follow the trail through the 1914 Gallery to find out about soldiers in the First World War.

50p per trail (admission applies), no need to book.

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Teenage Art School – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Inspired by the new installation Foundation Myths created by Charles Holland of Ordinary Architecture for the Artists’ Garden behind York Art Gallery, this year’s Teenage Art School explores how artists respond to a place.

Working with photography, paint and clay under the guidance of ceramic sculptor, Ken Jaquiery and artist-curator Gaby Lees, you will develop work for an exhibition in the Project Gallery at York Art Gallery (exhibition opens Thursday 11 August).

Four day course for 14 to 18 year olds. Whether art is just a hobby or something you are studying (or planning to study) at GCSE or A level, Teenage Art School will help you develop your skills as an artist.

Free – places must be booked in advance. Please call 01904 687633 or email groupbookings@ymt.org.uk.

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Make a Periscope – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Make a periscope to take down and peep over the trench wall outside in the Mill area. Self-led family activity.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Soap Sculptures – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Be inspired by our Roman jet pendants. Carve your own portrait into a mini bar of soap to take away with you. Then you can wear it or wash with it!

This activity is on daily from 1 August to 7 August at 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Included in admission, no need to book.

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Studio Drop-in: Fancy Dress Summer – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Be inspired by William Etty’s painting Preparing for a Fancy Dress Ball and dress up, draw your own portrait, design a paper costume and add your work to our collage (materials provided, suitable for all ages).

Sessions take place every day from 1 August to 31 August 2016, 11am to 1pm and 2pm to 4pm.

Free with gallery admission, no need to book.

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Tommy’s Trench – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Meet our First World War soldier and help him build a section of trench wall. Find out about the daily life of a soldier on the front and be put through your paces in a drill session. This activity takes place in our outside Mill Area.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Volunteer’s Gallery Talk – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Volunteer's Gallery Talk

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Join one of our knowledgeable volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday for a free talk from 12pm. The subject will vary but will relate to one of the displays in the museum.

Please note that as these talks are volunteer-led, we cannot guarantee that they will always take place. Please ring ahead on 01904 687687 or check with our Welcome Team on arrival in case of cancellation.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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Curator’s Talk – Batty! The Adam Gordon Collection of Bats – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 12:30 pm - 1:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Want to find out more about the collections at the Yorkshire Museum? Our knowledgeable curators regularly give free talks that provide further insight into the fantastic objects we have on display.

Today’s topic is ‘Batty! The Adam Gordon Collection of Bats‘.

Free with admission, no need to book.

We may occasionally have to change the dates or titles of talks so please phone ahead on 01904 687687 for the latest information. Please visit our Curator’s Talk page for details of future events.

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Art Shot Talks – Tue 2 Aug 2016

Art Shot Talks

Date: Tuesday 2 August 2016, 2:00 pm - 2:45 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Join our Welcome Team for our free 10 minute Art Shot talks daily 2pm- 2.45pm except for Wednesdays and Saturdays.

The subject will vary but will relate to the displays and collections currently on at York Art Gallery.

Free with admission, no need to book.

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