Top York Art & Culture Classes

Appliqué with felts, embellished with stitch and gold beads, taking inspiration from the amazing patterns and designs left in Britain by Viking craftsmen & turn your sample into a unique coin purse. Taught by textile artist Helen Barnes.

  We will take a steady stroll around this fabulous city, soaking in the beauty of the architecture, the people and the unique atmosphere that you only find in the wonder that is York! You will discover ways of creating excellent photographs whilst gaining key insights in to the wider issues of street Photography from highly experienced Photographer and Lecturer. You will learn how to more confidently and creatively approach photographing people in public. Discover how to be the master your camera and utilise the light around you. Begin to understand the importance of considering the final image whilst you are shooting. By learning these important and enjoyable steps, you are guaranteed to leave feeling excited by your experience and the images you have created. Lance is an highly experienced Professional photographer and qualified teacher. He teaches privately and lectures at University. Maximum group size is 8

We will take a steady stroll around this fabulous city, soaking in the beauty of the architecture, the people and the unique atmosphere that you only find in the wonder that is York! You will discover ways of creating excellent photographs whilst gaining key insights in to the wider issues of street Photography from highly experienced Photographer and Lecturer. You will learn how to more confidently and creatively approach photographing people in public. Discover how to be the master your camera and utilise the light around you. Begin to understand the importance of considering the final image whilst you are shooting. By learning these important and enjoyable steps, you are guaranteed to leave feeling excited by your experience and the images you have created.

'Travel through time and learn a new skill along the way' Our hands-on Heritage Workshops teach transferable skills and the histories behind them in a full day (6 hrs) programme. Topics range from Viking motif appliqué to '70s macramé, with Arts & Crafts tapestry, Regency embroidery, Liberty Florals, Durham quilting and more in-between. The histories have a uniquely British flavour, with many rooted in Yorkshire and the North East. The skills are timeless: knitting, tapestry-work, quilting, cross stitch, appliqué, macramé, embroidery and beading. We also have shorter Saturday Skills Classes to learn new skills or develop existing ones.

This is rag rugging with a modern twist* using colourful cording. Create an up-to-the-minute cushion cover just for you or for Mother's Day! Taught by Kim Searle. No previous experience is needed for Loopy Rag Rugging *Also look out for our traditional rag rugging class on 6 June 2020 too.