Events

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum – Sat 31 May 2025

Date: Saturday 31 May 2025, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum
31 May 2025 | Included in general admission | Book now

Ever wanted to run into a Roman?

This is YOUR invitation to ….

…….. MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE!

Suitable for all ages.

Short stories, music, games and object handling throughout the day. Times will be advertised at the Museum.

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Tales from the Trail: Kirkgate – Sat 31 May 2025

Date: Saturday 31 May 2025, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail: Kirkgate
Times will be advertised at the museum on the day

Included in general admission

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!

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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The art of butter-making – Sat 31 May 2025

Date: Saturday 31 May 2025, 10:30 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Sessions will be throughout the day on Saturday 24th, Thursday 29th and 31st May 2025 | 10:30am-4pm
Included in the general admission tickets

Find out how butter was made at home in live demonstrations throughout the day.

You might even get the chance to churn some yourself!

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Harland Miller Gallery Late – Thu 5 Jun 2025

Date: Thursday 5 June 2025, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Harland Miller Gallery Late
Thursday 5 June 2025
6pm – 9pm | £20
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Explore our latest exhibition ‘Harland Miller: XXX’ after hours. Join us for drop-in creative workshops and thought-provoking activities celebrating the incredible ‘Harland Miller: XXX’ exhibition. Grab a drink and unwind at the Sketch Cafe Bar and enjoy the evening accompanied by a live DJ set.

Don’t miss out on this vibrant night!

This event is 18+ and is expected to be a busy and louder event.

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Txt – letterpress workshop – Sun 8 Jun 2025

Date: Sunday 8 June 2025, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Txt
Sunday 8 June 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £40
Book now | SOLD OUT

A letterpress workshop delivered by Thin Ice Press.

In recent works, especially Hz So Good and R U OK (both 2022), Harland Miller has played with the snappy, abbreviated forms of txt speak or ‘platespeak’ (the language of personalised number plates). In this workshop, we will do the same, stripping words down to their essential components. Participants will learn the basics of letterpress, and will hand set metal type in order to create a snappy txt abbreviation or communication. All participants will go home with a set of unique A5 prints, showcasing the results of their work.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Jun 2025

Date: Saturday 14 June 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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Audio Described Tour – Harland Miller: XXX – Wed 18 Jun 2025

Date: Wednesday 18 June 2025, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Audio Described Tour – Harland Miller: XXX
Wednesday 18 June 2025 | 11am
Included in gallery admission
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Join us for a live audio described gallery tour of the works of Harland Miller as shown in his latest exhibition ‘XXX’.

Our audio tours have been developed for people with sight loss but are accessible to all visitors seeking an alternative way to experience the exhibition.

You will be guided through the exhibition by audio describer, Gemma Murray, who has previously led tours at Dulwich Picture Gallery and across Sheffield Museums Trust. The tour will explore a variety of artworks in the exhibition through evocative descriptions and discussion.

Bring an inquiring mind and enjoy this chance to slow down, engage differently and see what you can find.

Tours will last approximately 45 to 60 minutes (depending on the length of discussions). The tour guide will meet visitors in the gallery foyer before heading into the exhibition space.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 22 Jun 2025

Date: Sunday 22 June 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 25 Jun 2025

Date: Wednesday 25 June 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

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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Platespeak- letterpress workshop – Sun 13 Jul 2025

Date: Sunday 13 July 2025, 10:30 am - 1:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Platespeak
Sunday 13 July 2025
10.30am – 1.30pm | £40
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A letterpress workshop delivered by Thin Ice Press.

In recent works, especially Hz So Good and R U OK (both 2022), Harland Miller has played with the snappy, abbreviated forms of txt speak or ‘platespeak’ (the language of personalised number plates). In this workshop, we will embrace the personalised number plate as an art form. Participants will play with sense and meaning to create a bespoke ‘number plate’ using wood type. You will print your type and a bespoke border to create your own personalised number plate on paper. Participants will go home with a set of unique prints, showcasing their work.