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Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics – Sat 28 Mar 2026

Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics

Date: Saturday 28 March 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Viking North Creative Workshop: Ceramics
Saturday 28 March 2026,
10.30am- 4.00pm
Suitable for 16+ | £55 per person  | Book here
Join us for a full-day ceramics workshop, where history and hands-on creativity come together in an inspiring and relaxed setting. Guided by ceramicist Emily Stubbs, you’ll learn a range of handbuilding techniques – including slab building, coiling, and pinching – to create your own unique clay vessel.
Taking inspiration from one of the star objects in the Viking North exhibition – a remarkable vessel that once held silver coins from the Vale of York Hoard – you’ll be encouraged to explore your own interpretations of form, function, and decoration. Emily will also guide you through surface design using slips and underglazes, introducing techniques such as monoprinting, screenprinting, and sgraffito to help you add texture, pattern, and meaning to your final piece.
The workshop is designed for a small group of 12 participants, ensuring individual support throughout the day. All materials, tools, and refreshments are included, and your finished pots will be kiln-fired and available to collect at a later date. Just bring yourself and an apron – everything else is provided!
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)

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‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ – Wed 1 Apr 2026

‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’

Date: Wednesday 1 April 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

‘Secret Lives of Samurai Women: An Introduction to York Art Gallery’s Newly Acquired Print’ with Dr Eleanor Jackson, Curator of Fine Art at York Art Gallery who curated Making Waves.

Wednesday 1 April 2026  | 12 noon

Included in General Admission 

Join Dr Eleanor Jackson curator of Fine Art at York Art Gallery, discuss the Secret lives of Samurai. Focusing on the newly acquired print of Samurai Women on display in the Making Waves Exhibition.

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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Thu 2 Apr 2026

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Thursday 2 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Thursday 2 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 – Fri 3 Apr 2026

Creative Families

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

Creative Families
Friday 3 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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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Sat 4 Apr 2026

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

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

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Saturday 4 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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Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns – Mon 6 Apr 2026

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns

Date: Monday 6 April 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Castle Kitchen: Hot Cross Buns
Monday 6 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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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 – 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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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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