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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 18 Aug 2024
Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 18 August 2024, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

10.30am – 12.30pm,
Free
Art activities to release your creative energy!
Set in the beautiful surroundings of York Art Gallery’s Studio space and in the Museum Gardens, 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.  For adults (16+ only) and running one Sunday each month, there is no need to book for this workshop, session will start at 10:30am and run for approximately 2 hours, it is a practical art session which is suitable for all abilities.

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Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery – Wed 21 Aug 2024
Wicked Wednesday at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024, 10:15 am - 12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Wicked Wednesday
Please book a ticket for every child who is attending the session.
Session 1
10.15am – 11am
Session 2
11.30am – 12.15 pm
Suitable for 2 – 8 year olds
Story Craft Theatre will be going on a Wicked Wednesday adventure, and you are all invited!
With the power of imagination, you might find yourselves swinging through a magical garden, jumping over mesmerising mountains or even swimming in a great ocean. All from the comfort of York Art Gallery.
The sessions will include games, singing and an interactive story.
Children must be always accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.
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Story Craft Theatre is a children’s theatre company created by Cassie Vallance and Janet-Emily Bruce. After setting up in 2018 they have hosted birthday parties, events and classes throughout the UK. Partnerships have included Castle Howard, National Trust, Rural Arts, Rowntree Park, Theatre 41 and York Theatre Royal.

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Creative Family Wednesdays: Star Carr Special! – Wed 21 Aug 2024
Creative Family Wednesdays: Star Carr Special!

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

10:30am – 3:30pm, drop in anytime (no booking required)
FREE, included in general admission ticket price.
Join us on Wednesdays during the school holidays for artist run creative workshops inspired by our Star Carr exhibition delivered outdoors in Museum Gardens next to the Mesolithic Hut. Drop in anytime, no need to book.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture! – Wed 21 Aug 2024
Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.

 

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Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty to discover and learn. Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes at 11 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm

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Summer Sketchbook Circle – Wed 21 Aug 2024

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

1:30pm-3:30pm, Free summer session
Pick up a pencil – draw and discover!
Give yourself time to sharpen and share your drawing skills in this two-hour sketching workshop with artist Griselda Goldsbrough.
Enjoy working in sketchbooks in a relaxed and friendly group, taking inspiration from the Museum Gardens. Materials provided.
These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.
This is additional to the monthly Sketchbook Circle session.

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Creative Family Thursdays! – Thu 22 Aug 2024
Creative Family Thursdays!

Date: Thursday 22 August 2024, All Day
Venue: York Art Gallery

Drop in anytime, included in general admission tickets.
Artist run creative workshops inspired by our collections and exhibitions. Join us with all the family on Thursdays during the school holidays.
Suitable for families of all ages, under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Star Carr Storytelling – Thu 22 Aug 2024
Star Carr Storytelling

Date: Thursday 22 August 2024, 10:30 am - 3:45 pm
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Thursday 22 August 

10:30-11:15am 

11:30am-12:15pm 

2:00-2:45pm 

3:00-3.45pm 

(No booking required, included in general admission) 

 

Join Hoglet’s Theatre Company for an adventure into the prehistoric world of Star Carr in these immersive, outdoor story-telling sessions suitable for all the family. Timed sessions will take place throughout the day next to the Mesolithic Hut.  

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture! – Thu 22 Aug 2024
Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Date: Thursday 22 August 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.

 

Book tickets for York Castle Museum

Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty to discover and learn. Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes at 11 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm

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Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum – Sat 24 Aug 2024
Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum

Date: Saturday 24 August 2024, All Day
Venue: Yorkshire Museum

Meet Me at The Yorkshire Museum is included in general admission.

 

Ever wanted to visit a Viking?

Run into a Roman?

Follow the footsteps of a Fossil Hunter?

Meet a Medieval Storyteller?

…. A whole host of exciting characters will be dropping into the Yorkshire Museum this year!

This is YOUR invitation to ….

…….. MEET ME AT THE YORKSHIRE!

 

Suitable for all ages.

Short stories and object handling throughout the day. Times will be advertised at the Museum on the day.

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Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture! – Sat 24 Aug 2024
Phineas Fickletickle’s Totally Tremendous Time-Travel Tincture!

Date: Saturday 24 August 2024, 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Included in general admission, three performances throughout the day.

 

Book tickets for York Castle Museum

Join Phineas Fickletickle with his imaginary enchanted hot air balloon, as he travels round the museum to help his friends get back to their own time period using his collection of magical tinctures. They will visit Medieval, Georgian and Edwardian periods, as well as the 1960s, so there’s plenty to discover and learn. Visitors can follow these promenade performances which will run for 30 minutes at 11 am, 1 pm and 2.30 pm

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