We are delighted to announce a series of hands-on art workshops led by professional artists during the exhibition. The workshops will give primary school-aged children (5-11 years) the opportunity to learn directly from some of York’s most exciting artists, including Emily Sutton, Stephen Lee Hodgkins, Beth Elsdon ,and Lincoln Lightfoot.
Workshop Highlights:
Tuesday 17th February with Emily Sutton – one of Yorkshire’s most beloved illustrators – will guide young artists through creative techniques inspired by her distinctive style, filled with charming details and vibrant storytelling.
Wednesday 18th February with Stephen Lee Hodgkins – York’s lifelong doodler and community printmaker – will lead children through playful drawing and printmaking techniques, exploring how doodles and marks can capture stories, feelings, and the world around us.
Thursday 19th February with Beth Elsden – Join professional artist Beth Elsdon to turn ‘chaos’ into ‘calm.’ creating abstract paintings. Learn how to layer colors like a pro and find out how a simple ‘splat’ can become a beautiful piece of art. Come get messy and leave with a masterpiece
Friday 20th February with Lincoln Lightfoot – York’s sci-fi surrealist artist known for bringing B-movie monsters and aliens to life in the city’s iconic locations – will inspire young imaginations with drawing and painting techniques inspired by 1950s-60s B-movie poster art.
The workshops cost between £6 and £10, with all the money (minus the ticket platform fees) going to the YorKAOS charities.
The workshops are expected to start around 2:15pm and last between ninety minutes and two hours. You’ll need to stick around in the space as the exhibition will remain open during the workshops
Tickets can be bought from Ticket Source https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/yorkaos