I just wanted to let all you art enthusiasts know about the Half Term activities at York Art Gallery from 25th, 26th and 27th October, at 11am - 1pm and 2pm - 4pm.
Here are some of the activities listed below.
Detail from Cricket Cat by Louis Wain - Come and play at York Art Gallery where we'll be looking at traditional games in activities inspired by our new exhibition Games People Play.
Design a playing card or draw your own Happy Family. Make a snake or a ladder for our giant game board or just have a go at playing one of our traditional games.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
£1 each, to cover materials, no need to book, just call in.
Illuminating York - 28 and 29 October, open until 8pm
The gallery is opening late as part of this city-wide Illuminating York festival - visit the festival website for more details.
Our sister attractions the Yorkshire Museum and York Castle Museum will be running torch-lit tours during the festival.
The Controversy of Art - a conversation - 29 October, half-hour sessions at 5.30pm and 6.30pm
A tour of the William Etty: Art and Controversy exhibition in the company of two actors taking the role of art critics from William Etty's day.
Free, no booking required.
Adult Learning Evening - 28 October, 6 - 8pm
A celebration of Adult Learning at the art gallery with a carousel of talks by curators and partner organisations (City of York Council, York Open Studios, Open College of the Arts, Friends of York Art Gallery, SAASY, U3A, University of York)
Free, no need to book.
Doodle Manifesto: The Big Draw - 29 October, 6 - 8pm
Drop in and doodle with Doodle Manifesto in an 'after-hours' collaborative drawing session. Everyone welcome.
Free, no need to book.
Why not have a few days away and take a short break here at Valley View Farm cottages and a break away with a visit to York and an art session for the children.
Give us a call on 01439 798221 or +441439 798221 to check availability for this week.
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