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Gallery Tales – Wed 27 May 2026
Gallery Tales

Date: Wednesday 27 May 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Tales
Wednesday 27 May 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 half term, 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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Shakespeare and Rome – Thu 28 May 2026
Shakespeare and Rome

Date: Thursday 28 May 2026, 1:30 pm-3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Shakespeare and Rome
Thursday 28 May 2026
1:30pm – 1.55pm | 3pm – 3.25pm
Included in general admission to the Yorkshire Museum | Book Tickets
Suitable for all ages

Celebrating York’s Roman history, inspired by Roman objects in the Yorkshire Museum, and performed on the historic mosaic floor, this short play ‘Friends, Romans, Yorkshiremen, Shakespeare, York and Rome’ explores questions of history and memory, and the importance of the seemingly insignificant – through the words of Shakespeare.

Shakespeare wrote four Roman plays and a long poem, all set in and around Rome, and the Roman empire. He also leant liberally on Roman writers such as Ovid and Plautus for context and comedy. During his education, he learnt about the recorded history of Roman rulers and leaders, and their battles, exploring questions of personal dilemma and individual responsibility.

‘Shakespeare and Rome’ is a collaborative project between York Museums Trust and York International Shakespeare Festival.

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Conservation up Close: Caring for Japanese Woodblock Prints with Mhairi Boyle – Wed 3 Jun 2026
Conservation up Close: Caring for Japanese Woodblock Prints with Mhairi Boyle

Date: Wednesday 3 June 2026, 12:00 pm-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

‘Conservation up Close: Caring for Japanese Woodblock Prints’ with Mhairi Boyle
Wednesday 3 June 2026  |  12 noon – 12.30pm
Included in general admission | Book Tickets

Join Mhairi Boyle, a conservation professional who carried out treatment on 19 woodblock prints in preparation for the Making Waves exhibition, for an insightful talk about the preservation and display of historic works on paper.

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 3 Jun 2026
Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

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

Sketchbook Circle
Wednesday 3 June  2026 | 1:30pm – 3:30pm
Suitable for ages 16+ | £5 per person* | Book Tickets Here 
*General admission to York Art Gallery is included.

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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Gallery Babies – Thu 4 Jun 2026
Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 4 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 4 June 2026, 10am – 12pm
Free | Pre-booking required | Book Tickets Here  
Burton Gallery

Drop-in sensory play sessions every Thursday during term-time, for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups, set in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £7.00 and lunch and drink £15.00.

Please note: Gallery Babies admission includes free access to the permanent gallery spaces, tickets for temporary exhibitions require a separate admissions ticket. 

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 7 Jun 2026
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 7 June 2026, 10:30 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Art for Wellbeing
Sunday  7 June 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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Gallery Babies – Thu 11 Jun 2026
Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 11 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 11 June 2026, 10am – 12pm
Free | Pre-booking required | Book Tickets Here  
Burton Gallery

Drop-in sensory play sessions every Thursday during term-time, for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups, set in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £7.00 and lunch and drink £15.00.

Please note: Gallery Babies admission includes free access to the permanent gallery spaces, tickets for temporary exhibitions require a separate admissions ticket. 

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 13 Jun 2026
Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 13 June 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Life Drawing – Model as Muse
Saturday 13 June  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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Gallery Babies – Thu 18 Jun 2026
Gallery Babies

Date: Thursday 18 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Gallery Babies
Thursday 18 June 2026, 10am – 12pm
Free | Pre-booking required | Book Tickets Here  
Burton Gallery

Drop-in sensory play sessions every Thursday during term-time, for pre-walking babies and their grown-ups, set in the atmospheric surroundings of York Art Gallery.

Using our beautiful sensory toolkit, a collection of colourful squishy sculptural objects, sessions will be gently facilitated, exploring shape, colour and texture.

Gallery Babies is a welcoming and supportive space to relax, bond with your baby and meet other parents and carers, providing a bit of calm and care to your daily routine.

The session starts at 10am and finishes at 12pm, but you can drop in and out at any time. Even after the session has finished, our sensory toolkit will remain on gallery for you to continue to explore with your baby.

These sessions are designed for pre-walking babies, however we understand that you may have your hands full with more than one child! If that’s the case the Studio will be open and can be used as a space to play, read and eat much needed snacks outside of the galleries if needed. Buggy parking and baby changing facilities available.

We are also offering a special offer in Sketch café for anybody attending a session: Hot drink and cake £7.00 and lunch and drink £15.00.

Please note: Gallery Babies admission includes free access to the permanent gallery spaces, tickets for temporary exhibitions require a separate admissions ticket. 

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Ikebana Floral Design – Sun 21 Jun 2026
Ikebana Floral Design

Date: Sunday 21 June 2026, 10:00 am-12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Ikebana Floral Design 
Sunday 21 June 2026  | 10am – 12.30pm
£50 pp |  Book Tickets Here 
Suitable for ages 16+

Celebrate the summer solstice with this Japanese inspired floral design workshop, equipping you with the practical skills needed to create stunning displays at home.

Learn the main principals of Ikebana, the Japanese art of flower arranging, with floral design studio Terra Flora. Create a beautiful bowl display whilst learning about how to work seasonally to make naturalistic florals and botanical installation spaces for occasions and events. You’ll take home your creation and a basic kit to get you started on your floral journey which includes a kenzan (flower pin frog) and a simple display bowl.

A modern approach to using fresh cut flowers, this technique emphasises finding inspiration in the natural world, and, in part demonstrates a modern interpretation of this ancient tradition.

Tools and materials are provided. You’ll take home with your creations that will include a basic kit to get you started on your floral journey. The kit includes a kenzan (flower pin frog) and a simple display bowl.
All materials and light refreshments are provided.
Participants aged under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

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