Events

Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 10 Jan 2026

Date: Saturday 10 January 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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Saturday Kitchen – Sat 17 Jan 2026

Date: Saturday 17 January 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday 17 January 2026| Throughout the day | Included in general admission

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

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Saturday Kitchen – Sat 17 Jan 2026

Date: Saturday 17 January 2026, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Saturday Kitchen: Mock Recipes
Saturday 17 January 2026 | Throughout the day
Included in general admission

We’re making a mock-ery out of food and cooking with some 1940s ‘mock’ recipes in the Castle Kitchen. Watch live cooking demonstrations throughout the day with a chance of a taster and recipes to take away and try at home.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Jan 2026

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

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

Date: Saturday 31 January 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 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 | Tickets available soon

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

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

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

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.

Please book separately for each session.

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