Workshops & Courses
The Portrait in Graphite & Charcoal: Six Week Course
Over the course of 6 weeks, students will gain confidence and develop a strong understanding...
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Portraiture in Pastel Workshop: Six Week Course for Intermediate to Advanced
This workshop is aimed at those who have already taken the beginners charcoal workshop, or...
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Explore a variety of different traditional printmaking techniques in our professional print studio.
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Yoke in conversation with Simon Boase, plus poetry readings from Philip Dawson Hammond
To coincide with our new exhibition Undercurrent, hear from the artists about their project Akkyduck.
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Yoke: Undercurrent
Yoke's Undercurrent exhibition explores stories, past and present, of the inland waterways.
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Lino Printing
Learn how to use the tools, equipment and materials to get started or develop your skills in linocut.
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Gelatine Plate Printing
Create a range of monoprints from gelatine plates, printed onto A4 paper on this afternoon workshop.
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Bookbinding
On this day workshop you will learn how to use the tools, materials and techniques to get you started
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Print and Bind Your Own Artist Book
Create your own printed and handmade concertina book using printmaking and bookbinding techniques on
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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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Time, space and support for artists No matter what stage you're at we're here to...
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Enjoy professional printmaking facilities and membership in the heart of Wakefield
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Find out more about our accessible building, as well as the work we're doing to...
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Time, space, and support for artists, makers and creative businesses to develop their practice
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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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Joey Chin: Artist in Residence, Autumn 2018
Joey Chin joined the creative community at The Art House, Wakefield in September and October 2018, concluding in the exhibition, In Residence. She worked alongside Buhle Wonder Mbambo as part of two concurrent artist residencies offered in partnership with the Royal Over-Seas League.
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Our Location
AddressThe Art House, Drury Lane, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2TE
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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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