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Gallery Tales – Wed 8 Apr 2026
Gallery Tales

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm
Suitable for ages 2-8 | £7 per child* | Book Now
Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! This interactive storytelling adventure, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery, is designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.
This Easter Holiday, there’ll be a different tale each week inspired by our Making Waves exhibition.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking. 
We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anyone attending; hot drink and cake £6.00, lunch and a drink £12.00.
*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

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Creative Families – Wed 8 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Wednesday 8 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Creative Families
Wednesday 8 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on in an artist-led creative workshop inspired by the fascinating story of botanist Catherine ‘Kit’ Rob and the natural world.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 9 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Thursday 9 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Creative Families – Thu 9 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Thursday 9 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Creative Families 
Thursday 9 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and creative with inks and stamps in an artist-led workshop exploring our new exhibition, Making Waves.

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Creative Families – Fri 10 Apr 2026
Creative Families

Date: Friday 10 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Creative Families
Friday 10 April 
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Get hands-on and create something wonderful in an artist-led workshop inspired by our exhibition Sugar, Skill and Shiftwork. 

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Ride the Wave: Family Relief Printing – Fri 10 Apr 2026
Ride the Wave: Family Relief Printing

Date: Friday 10 April 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Ride the Wave: Family Relief Printing
Friday 10 April 2026
10.30am – 3:30pm 
Included in general admission
Explore the magic of Japanese Woodblock Printing in this artist-led workshop with printmaker Becky Long-Smith. Using foam and card to create your own unique printing plates, you’ll experiment with bold shapes, swirling seas and dramatic crests before printing your design in rich Prussian blue; the famous pigment that gives Hokusai’s Great Wave its power and depth.

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Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector – Fri 10 Apr 2026
Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector

Date: Friday 10 April 2026, 11:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at the Yorkshire Museum: Mary Anning the Fossil Collector
Friday 10 April
Drop in between 11am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Join History Riot for an interactive storytelling experience where you’ll meet Mary Anning, a palaeontologist (fossil collector), and discover highlights of the exhibition through stories, music, games and laughter. 

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 11 Apr 2026
Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 11 April 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 4pm
Suitable for all ages | Included in general admission
Come watch live Hot Cross Bun baking demonstrations throughout the day, a traditional Easter treat. There’ll be samples of both modern and Victorian recipes and don’t forget to pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available so you can try making them yourself at home!

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 11 Apr 2026
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 11 April 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Life Drawing – Model as Muse
Saturday 11 April  2026, 2pm – 4pm
Adult only (18+) | £15 per person* | Book Tickets Here
*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.
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 2-hour immersive Saturday sessions, led by York based artist and tutor Rob Oldfield, are a wonderful way to experience life drawing in a supportive and friendly environment.

Rob himself has modelled for life classes for many years, as well as teaching life drawing to his students. As workshop leader, Rob encourages, advises and listens, so come along and take advantage of his skills and experience.

Each month alongside our live model muse, there will be an appropriate reproduction of a work specially selected from the Art Gallery collection which we will reference to potentially inspire our activity.

Life Drawing Workshops take place on the second Saturday of each month, tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

Important information:

Our Life Drawing sessions are suitable for adults only. By booking, you are confirming that you are over 18. Proof of age may be required.

Basic drawing materials will be supplied, but please feel free to bring your own too.

If you’re more than 15 minutes late for your workshop, unfortunately we may not be able to guarantee entry. This is to ensure that participants have the best experience.

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Sketch Cafe Workshops: Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials – Sun 12 Apr 2026
Sketch Cafe Workshops: Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials

Date: Sunday 12 April 2026, 4:00 pm-6:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sketch Cafe Workshops
Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials
Sunday 12 April | Sketch Cafe | 4pm – 6pm
£30 per person | Book Tickets Here 

Introduction to Intaglio printmaking with recycled materials

Learn how to use everyday items including tetra paks and fruit netting to create your own beautiful handmade prints with artist Susan Bradley. You’ll learn how simple materials can be used to create Intaglio prints using drypoint techniques.

A relaxed creative workshop that everyone can enjoy. You’ll take home a set of 5 of your own prints.

All materials provided, but please please bring an apron along.

A range of refreshments will be available from the cafe

Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

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