Date: Saturday 8 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Creative Families
Saturday 8 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.
Date: Saturday 8 August 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: Saturday 8 August 2026, 6:30 pm-9:00 pm
Venue: Sketch Café
Summer Supper Club
Saturday 8 August 2026
Arrival from 6.30pm, dinner served from 7pm
£45 per person (set 4-course menu)
Tickets available, please email Maria@sketchyork.co.uk
Suitable for all ages
Join us for a special evening of great food and beautiful surroundings as Sketch Café hosts a series of Summer Supper Clubs.
Each supper club will feature its own unique four-course menu, specially created for that evening. Settle in for an evening of seasonal flavours and relaxed dining in the café after hours.
Menus will be announced on Sketch’s Instagram account @sketchyork
Date: Sunday 9 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: Tuesday 11 August 2026, All Day
Venue: York Castle Museum
Gala Street Performance
Tuesday 11 August 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 12 August 2026, 10:15 am-12:15 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Gallery Tales
Wednesday 12 August 2026
Session 1: 10.15am – 11am | Session 2: 11.30am – 12.15pm
£7 per child* | Book Tickets
Suitable for ages 2-8
Join the award-winning Story Craft Theatre and step into a world of imagination where art comes alive and stories leap off the walls! There’s a new interactive storytelling adventure each week, inspired by the artwork at York Art Gallery and designed to spark curiosity, creativity and joy.
All aboard! Join us on a magical journey from London to York, based on the display in the Burton Gallery, where you’ll meet characters and hear their stories at every stop.
Children must be accompanied by an adult. Due to space restrictions, a max of 1 adult per booking.
*Admission to York Art Gallery is included.
Date: Wednesday 12 August 2026, 10:30 am-4:00 pm
Venue: York Castle Museum
Pick up a recipe card or scan the QR code available to get the recipes straight to your phone to try recreate yourself at home.
Date: Friday 14 August 2026, 10:30 am-3:30 pm
Venue: York Art Gallery
Creative Families: Sea Monsters
Friday 14 August 2026
Drop in between 10.30am – 3.30pm
Included in general admission
Suitable for all ages
Create your own printed sea monster inspired by the strange and wonderful creatures found in Japanese woodblock prints. You’ll experiment with simple relief printing techniques to design and print your monster in this drop-in family workshop.
Date: Friday 14 August 2026, 6:30 pm-9:30 pm
Venue: York Museum Gardens
Date: Saturday 15 August 2026, 12:00 am
Venue: York Castle Museum
Sounds of the Sixties
Saturday 15 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.
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