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Japanese Woodcut
Explore the art of mokuhanga, the traditional Japanese woodblock printing technique on our one day...
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Clinic: Members’ Professional Development Sessions
Clinic drop-in sessions are run by The Art House Programme Team and are free to...
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Bookbinding Workshop
On this day workshop you will learn how to use the tools, materials and techniques...
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A Laboratory for Survival: Cole Ndelu & Dimple B. Shah
The Art House and The Royal Over-Seas League are pleased to present A Laboratory for Survival, an...
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Artist in Residence: Maybelle Peters
A solo residency that provides artists with the time, space and support to develop their...
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Weave a Wall Hanging Workshop
Enjoy an afternoon weaving your very own wall hanging. You will learn how to explore...
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Lino Printing Workshop
Linocut is a traditional relief printing technique where a print is taken from the surface...
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Maybelle Peters: Residency Exhibition
Maybelle Peters is a London based artist and filmmaker working in film and CGI.
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Screen Printing Photographs
Learn to prepare and screen print your own photographic image onto paper on this one-day...
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at The Art House
Discover a range of beautiful cards, gifts, artwork and more.
All handmade by locally based artists and makers.
Who's it for?
Our house is your house.
The Art House provides time, space and support for artists, makers and creative businesses to develop their practice. It is a place where artists and audiences of all kinds are welcome to engage with the creative process through a year-round programme of exhibitions and events.
Opening hours
Monday: 09:00 – 20:30
Tuesday: 09:00 – 17:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 20:30
Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00
Friday: 09:00 – 17:00
Saturday: 09:00 – 17:00
Sunday: Closed
Free entry, everyone welcome.
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Delicious Italian coffee and cakes to eat in or take away from Laura’s at The Art House, situated in our foyer.
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Laura Yuile, Artists in Residence, July 2019
London-based sculptor Laura Yuile was in residence at The Art House throughout July 2019. A Brick Tunnel with a Concrete Floor (on display from 01 August to 12 October 2019), presents new works by Laura Yuile alongside works from the Arts Council Collection. Curated by Lauren Velvick.
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AddressThe Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TE
Public TransportThe Art House is located just 60 seconds walk from Wakefield Westgate railway station. The free city bus connects us to key locations around the city centre, including Wakefield bus station and The Hepworth Wakefield.
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Discover a range of affordable event spaces and meeting rooms, all set in our creative and conveniently located city centre location.
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