Explore our latest exhibition ‘Harland Miller: XXX’ after hours.  

Join us for drop-in creative workshops and thought-provoking activities celebrating the exhibition, including printing with Thin Ice Press and poetry writing with Rise Up. 

Grab a drink and unwind at the Sketch Cafe Bar and enjoy the evening accompanied by a live DJ set. 

Don’t miss out on this vibrant night! 

This event is 18+ and is expected to be a busy and louder event. 

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Workshops: 

Letters across time in the Foyer with Thin Ice Press
Harland Miller is inspired by the intricate beauty of medieval illuminated letters, and by the bold shapes and forms of twentieth century typography. This fun workshop brings together the past and present of decorated letters. You will get hands on to print your own typographic X, and have the opportunity to personalise it through hand colouring and adaptation, creating a beautiful and engaging souvenir. 

Drop in poster printing in the Studio with Thin Ice Press
Select your background paper and one from a small set of three-letter words composed in wood type then experiment with hand inking in colours inspired by Harland Miller’s vibrant palettes. All participants will leave with their unique hand-printed A3 poster. 

Space for speculation – a poetry workshop in the Gallery with Rise Up!
Join poets Nicky Kippax and Elizabeth Chadwick Pywell for an ekphrastic poetry workshop.  There will be chance to study Miller’s artworks up close and create your own poem in response to his unique exploration of language and colour. Bring your notebook, pen and a sense of adventure. No previous experience of writing poetry is required.  

Nicky Kippax and Elizabeth Chadwick-Pywell are poets from York. They co-host the monthly poetry night, Rise Up! which is held at Bluebird Bakery in Acomb on the last Wednesday of the month. They are both Northern Writers’ Award winners and are widely published in journals, magazines and anthologies. To find out more, visit www.bluebirdbakery.co.uk/rise

Please note the poetry workshop will be repeated throughout the evening, each with limited capacity. Visitors can sign up at the event to join a workshop.