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Exhibitions
Richard William Wheater: The Walls We Make Whilst Dreaming of Escape
Our new installation ‘The Walls We Make Whilst Dreaming of Escape’ by Richard William Wheater...
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Photographers in Conversation: Alys Tomlinson
Join us for the third talk in our new online series, Photographers in Conversation: Alys...
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Home, Street, City: Finding Sanctuary in Wakefield
Home, Street, City celebrates artwork made by people across Wakefield during the Covid-19 lockdown, exploring...
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Analogue Photowalk with Daniel T Wheeler
Join photographer Daniel T Wheeler on this 3 hour photo walk in the local area...
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Silver Wrap Ring Workshop
After choosing from a range of silver ring designs you will be guided through the...
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Explore a range of printmaking techniques on our beginners’ six-week evening course. Learn how to...
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The Portrait in Graphite & Charcoal: Six-Week Course
Gain confidence and develop a strong understanding of how to draw the portrait in graphite...
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Explore a range of printmaking techniques on our beginners’ six-week evening course. Learn how to...
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Introduction to Drawing & Painting: Six Week Course
Explore drawing and painting on this six-week course and learn the techniques needed to start...
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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.
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Opening hours (from 17 May)
Coffee House: open for takeaways from 08:00
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 15:00
Building:
Monday – Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Community Projects
Working with people from all sorts of backgrounds and specialists groups, we undertake a range of community projects. We aim to use arts, culture and the creative process to bring people together, nurture potential and contribute to the building of a cohesive community.
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A Gift from The Art House
A collaborative project that celebrates creativity and brings us together through art! In December 2020 one thousand Gift Boxes were created by artists and distributed to children throughout Wakefield.
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Our Location
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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