Date: Saturday 25 July 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Families
Saturday 25 July 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.
Date: Saturday 25 July 2026, 2:00 pm-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
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.
Date: Sunday 26 July 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Open Studio: Make and Play
Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September except 25 July and 8 August 2026
10am – 4pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create!
Date: Sunday 26 July 2026, 5:30 pm-10:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Sunday 26 July 2026 | 5.30pm-10.30pm | York Museum Gardens
The York Proms returns to the York Museum Gardens on Sunday 26 July 2026, with a great night of live entertainment featuring live orchestra, soloists, a stunning fireworks finale and local talent on the warm up stage.
Tickets are available to buy on the York Proms website.
Date: Tuesday 28 July 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Gala Street Performance
Tuesday 28 July 2026
Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
The spirit of York Gala arrives on Kirkgate with live entertainment and performances. Expect fun, laughter and Victorian-inspired acts!
Date: Wednesday 29 July 2026, 10:00 am-4:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Paddle in the Surf: Mokuhanga Printmaking
Wednesday 29 July 2026
10am – 4.30pm (Sessions run every 25-minutes)
£15 per person, tickets available to purchase on the day *
Suitable for all ages and abilities
Join printmakers, Andy and Naomi to watch a live demonstration of Mokuhanga printmaking, a traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique. You’ll be guided through a short session creating 4 beautiful, printed designs inspired by ‘The Great Wave’ using rich Prussian blue ink and authentic materials to take home with you.
*Workshop tickets do not include general admission to York Art Gallery.
Date: Friday 31 July 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits
Friday 31 July 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Imagine and create your own samurai character inspired by the warriors and heroes featured in Japanese woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your samurai in this family workshop.
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum
Sounds of the Sixties
Saturday 1 August 2026
Performances throughout the day
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Take a trip back to the swinging sixties as live music fills the Sixties Street with the soundtrack of a generation. From folk favourites to chart-topping classics, experience the music that defined a decade.
Dates: Saturday 1 August 2026–Sunday 2 August 2026, 10:00 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Open Studio: Make and Play
Every Saturday and Sunday from 18 July – 6 September except 25 July and 8 August 2026
10am – 4pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Discover family friendly stamp and ink activities inspired by the Making Waves: The Art of Woodblock Print exhibition in The Studio. Experiment, collaborate and create!
Date: Saturday 1 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Families
Saturday 1 August 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Join artist Lendita, for a fun, family workshop inspired by the Victorian York Gala. Surrounded by a themed paper-cut installation, created by Yorkshire artist Pippa Dyrlaga, you’ll make a colourful hot air balloon creation.
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