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Lino Printing Wrapping Paper – Sat 14 Dec 2024

Lino Printing Wrapping Paper

Date: Saturday 14 December 2024, 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Lino Printing Wrapping Paper
14 December 2024, 10am-1pm
£20 per person* | Tickets coming soon

Head back in time to a Victorian Christmas on Kirkgate. Take in all the sights of the street before making some extra-special wrapping paper. In this three-hour workshop, you will carve your own motif onto lino and repeat print a sheet of Christmas wrap.

Help will be on-hand from experienced teacher, artist and lino enthusiast Becky Long-Smith.

Refreshments and all materials will be provided.

*Admission to York Castle Museum is included for the day of the workshop only.

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 14 Dec 2024

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 14 December 2024, 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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An evening with Ebenezer Scrooge – Tue 17 Dec 2024

An evening with Ebenezer Scrooge

Dates: Tuesday 17 December 2024–Wednesday 18 December 2024, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

An evening with Ebenezer Scrooge
17 and 18 December 2024 | 6.30pm – 8.30pm | £23 per person | Tickets coming soon


Note: This event is for 16+ and is not suitable for children. Bah Humbug!

Join us on the snow-covered cobbles of Kirkgate for an immersive and intimate production of A Christmas Carol, which brings the magic of a much-loved Dickens classic to life.

Discover the true meaning of Christmas with Scrooge, enjoy the sounds or even sing along to carols with our choir. Chat to our Victorian shopkeepers and soak up the atmosphere of a Victorian Christmas.

Tickets are £23 and include a mince pie and a glass of mulled wine or a soft drink on arrival. Seating is very limited and available on a first come, first served basis, although seats for those with mobility difficulties can be reserved.

Mobility requirements

If you need to reserve a seat for the performance due to mobility difficulties please email us at: participation@ymt.org.uk as soon as you have made your booking. As seats are limited, please only reserve them for those in your party who would be unable to stand for the performance (45 – 60 mins).

Allergies/Food Intolerances

Do let us know as soon as you’ve booked, if you have any specific dietary requirements such as vegan or gluten free, by emailing us at: participation@ymt.org.uk

However, please note that our food is prepared in an environment which is not guaranteed to be free from nut or dairy cross-contamination so we are unable to cater for anyone with a severe allergy.

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 18 Dec 2024

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 18 December 2024, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here.  – Tickets coming soon

Tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

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 collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month.(Please book separately for each session).

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Family Drop in Christmas Decorations – Sat 21 Dec 2024

Family Drop in Christmas Decorations

Date: Saturday 21 December 2024, 10:30 am - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum

Family Drop in Christmas Decorations
21 December 2024, drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm

Included in general admission

Artist run creative workshops inspired by Victorian Christmas at the Castle. Join us with all the family on Saturday 21st December for this drop in creative workshop where you’ll create your own Christmas decoration.

Suitable for families of all ages, under 16’s must be accompanied by an adult at all times.

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Tales from the Trail – Fri 27 Dec 2024

Tales from the Trail

Dates: Friday 27 December 2024–Saturday 4 January 2025, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum

Tales from the Trail 
27, 28, 29, 30, 31* December 2024 and 2, 3, 4 January 2025, 10.30am, 12pm, 2pm and 3.30pm
Included in general admission 
Do you know your grocer from your greengrocer?
Hardware from haberdasher?
Confectioner from chemist?
Prepare for silliness, stories and urgent shopping as our Kirkgate characters and York Castle Museum celebrate the New Year with our fantastic museum trail.
Two slightly madcap Victorian characters will be on Kirkgate. Short scenes take place, each concerning a story or a bit of fun about objects to be purchased from the shops of Kirkgate.
*Please note our last performance on 31 January is at 12pm.

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Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery – Wed 8 Jan 2025

Sketchbook Circle at York Art Gallery

Date: Wednesday 8 January 2025, 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

 1:30pm-3:30pm, £5 per person

Book tickets here. – Tickets coming soon

Tickets will become available approximately a month in advance.

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 collections at York Art Gallery. Materials provided.

These informal practical art sessions are for adults only (16+) and are suitable for absolute beginners or those who create regularly.

Sessions will run on one Wednesday each month.(Please book separately for each session).

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Life Drawing – Model as Muse – Sat 11 Jan 2025

Life Drawing - Model as Muse

Date: Saturday 11 January 2025, 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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Screen Printing Taster – Sat 18 Jan 2025

Screen Printing Taster

Date: Saturday 18 January 2025, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery

Screen Printing Taster

18 January 2025
2pm-4:30pm
£25.00 per person (Tickets coming soon, please check back again later)
Explore the process of screen printing with paper stencils and create your own prints onto paper and cards on this taster session. We’ll take inspiration from the exhibition of Morris & Co wallpapers, creating some beautiful shapes and patterns in the designs. Perfect for complete beginners in screen printing, or those with some experience who would like to explore the process further.
All materials will be provided. No experience is necessary
Ages 16+ (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult)
Taught by West Yorkshire based artist and printmaker Kirstie Williams.

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Art for Wellbeing – Sun 19 Jan 2025

Art for Wellbeing

Date: Sunday 19 January 2025, 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, 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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