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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Jan 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

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.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Jan 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 January 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 18 January 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

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.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing – Sat 31 Jan 2026

Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing

Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museuem

Viking North Creative Workshop: Natural Dyeing
Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:30am-4:00pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £55 per person  |  Book here
Explore the intriguing process of natural dyeing onto cloth on this one day introductory workshop with Textile Artist & Printmaker Kirstie Williams. Taking inspiration from plants and vegetables the Vikings would have used for dyeing, you will explore a range of colours onto different fabrics, as well as looking at how mordants and modifiers will help to change the shades you can achieve. Come away with your own colour chart of small fabric swatches and a whole lot of knowledge to continue natural dyeing at home!
Kirstie Williams is a practising printmaker and textile artist based in Wakefield. Her practice is process led and primarily explores the research and application of natural dyes and handmade plant based printing inks. She draws inspiration from textile heritage, historic buildings and archival material from which to develop her work and ideas. She primarily works with dyeing and screen printing methods and enjoys working on specific projects, and commissions as a focus for her practice.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult)

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 8 Feb 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

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.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 8 Feb 2026

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 8 February 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday 8 February 2026, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ Included in general admission | Booking not required

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.
Please note: This practical art workshop is for ages 16+ and runs one Sunday each month. There is no need to pre-book for this session and it is suitable for all abilities.

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 11 Feb 2026

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 11 February 2026, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Sketchbook Circle
Wednesday 11 February 2026 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person* | Tickets available soon

Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!

Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this 2-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.

These informal practical art sessions run one Wednesday each month for beginners or those who create regularly. Suitable for ages 16+. Materials are provided.

*General admission to York Art Gallery is included. Please book separately for each session.

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Saturday Kitchen – Sat 14 Feb 2026

Date: Saturday 14 February 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 14 February 2026 | Throughout the day | Included in general admission 

Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day in our studio kitchen.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Feb 2026

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 14 February 2026, 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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Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring – Sat 28 Feb 2026

Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring

Date: Saturday 28 February 2026, 10:30 am-1:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Viking North Creative Workshop: Make a Silver Wrap Ring
Saturday 28 February 2026 10:30am-1:30pm
Suitable for  ages 16+ |£55 per person | Book here
Learn the basics of silversmithing as you design and make your own silver ring, this is a wrap ring so there is no soldering involved in the workshop. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use basic jewellery making tools to form your ring and how to apply different techniques to create textures and finishes.
What you will make Using techniques such as forming, stamping and texturing you will produce your own silver wrap ring. Who is the workshop for? This workshop is suitable for beginners, no experience is needed, it is a great introduction to basic jewellery making techniques.
Do I need to bring anything? All materials and tools are provided, please wear comfortable clothes that you don’t mind getting a bit dirty or bring your own apron. The process of hammering metal can get a bit noisy, ear plugs will be provided but please feel free to bring your own ear defenders if you have them.
Your Tutor Genevieve Broughton is a jewellery designer and maker with over 20 years experience, her work combines precise geometric shapes and stylised natural forms in minimal designs created using traditional silversmithing techniques. Genevieve is based in Wakefield and her jewellery is exhibited and sold in numerous shops and galleries around the UK.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Mar 2026

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 14 March 2026, 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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