13 July, York Castle Museum
60 per person for two days. There is a recommended equipment list that accompanies this course. To book, telephone 01904 , email adult..uk or visit
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No previous experience is necessary for these workshops and all materials are provided.
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We are now closed for a major redevelopment until Easter 2015 when we will reopen with 60 per cent more gallery space and a new Centre for British Studio Ceramics.
1pm - 3pm
UndeYork Art Gallery adult learning yorkrstand the historical importance of botanical illustration by looking at original examples from manuscripts held in the Yorkshire Museums library collection including pressed plant specimens.
Learn about design and composition and how to create a well-balanced illustration. Be guided through the techniques necessary for drawing and painting your own Botanical picture.
15 per person. Telephone 01904 to book.
All talks 12.30pm - 1pm; free, no need to book
Areas covered will include: Washes for Skies, Creating Clouds, The Importance of Tone, Scale &ix egg tempera and create your own gilded icon based on artworks in the medieval collections of the Yorkshire Museum and York Art Gallery. Led by Gaby Lees, Assistant Curator of Arts Learning.
York Museums Trust Book Club
45 per person for two days. There is a recommended equipment list that accompanies this course. Telephone 01904 to book.
For more information, please contact our Learning Co-ordinator on 01904 or email .uk
Full cost: 85 per person; Pensioners: 65. To book a place, telephone 01904 , email adult..uk or visit
50 per person for two days including all materials. Telephone 01904 to book.
Please note that all workshops with a charge should be paid for when a booking (unless otherwise stated in the information below). If you need to cancel, we will refund your payment as long as you contact us at least 24 hours before the starting time of the event. We reserve the right to cancel any events if there are insufficient bookings.
13 February, 8 May, 14 August and 11 December, at the Yorkshire Museum
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19 and 20 January, 2013-1-27 上午12:40:38 at the Yorkshire Museum
Learn and practise the skills involved in lino printing, taking inspiration from the museums beautiful collection of medieval tiles and butterfly specimens, with artist Kirstie Briggs-Bateman.
28 April, 26 May, 30 June and 28 July, 11am - 1pm, at the Yorkshire Museum
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For further details and how to book, visit the York Open Studios website.
10.30am to 12:30pmPainting 5 for non-York residents per two-hour workshop. To book, telephone 01904 .
Whether youre a beginner or have a craft skill to share, this informal group could be for you. Each week there will be a demonstration and an opportunity to try out a yarn or textile technique. Or you can just enjoy something in good company. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Suitable for learners of all abilities, join tutor Tony Mosley and learn tips and techniques used for producing landscape paintings in water colour. Using the York Museum Gardens as inspiration you will be shown how to paint cloudy skies and trees whilst touching on colour mixing and perspective. Bring your own materials such as paints, and brushes. Seating provided.
Free. Telephone 01904 to book.
A Book Club with a difference - all these books have been chosen to highlight aspects of York Museums Trusts historic collections. As well as discussing each months book, every Book Club session includes an opportunity to handle or get close to collection objects.
Suitable for learners of all abilities. Using the Medieval architecture in the York Museum Gardens as inspiration, join tutor Tony Mosley for demonstrations and practical exercises.
30 per person per day. To book a place, telephone 01904 , email adult..uk or visit
Once again we are hosting our popular workshops by artists who take part in the York Open Studios event, which takes place in April, 2013.
30 per person, per day. To book a place, telephone 01904 , email adult..uk or visit
During the closure our adult learning programme will continue at our other venues and details will continue to be listed here.
Or you can download our Adult Learning Events Programme of workshops, events and activities at York Castle Museum, and the Yorkshire Museum - either September 2012 - March 2013 or April - July 2013.
Free, but please book by telephoning 01904 .
A 10-week course of drawing and painting suitable for absolute beginners as well as those with some experience, led by Claire Douglas. All adult learners welcome - please let us know if you may need additional support. There is no charge for accompanying carers.
Working with experienced artist and tutor, Laraine Simpson, participants will complete both preparatory and finished work in oil paints over two days.
Learn tips and techniques for producing landscape paintings in watercolour. Concentrating on colour mixing and bringing perpective to St Marys Abbey you will also cover; washes for skies, the importance of tone, further tips on colour mixing and painting shadows. Bring your own materials such as paints, and brushes. Seating provided.
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Learn and share tips and techniques through tutor presentation and demonstrations, practical exercises and individual guidance.
Join botanical artist Bridget Gillespie for an informal and relaxed weekend course suitable for both beginners and the more experienced painter.
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