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Exhibitions
FRED TSCHIDA: CIRCLESPHERE
An exhibition partnership between The Art House and Neon Workshops
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Neon Shapes – Half Term Workshops for Families
This half term, join us for a free, family-friendly workshop exploring neon
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Photographing Neon – Half Term Workshop for Families
This half term, join photographer Emily Ryalls for a free, family-friendly photography workshop.
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Electric Clouds: A pop-up theatrical restaurant
A pop-up theatrical restaurant experience at 7A
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Glowing Neon Hums: Sound Perspectives on Flickering Light with James Wilkie and Aram Zarikian
Join us for a truly one of a kind auditory experience with musician James Wilkie...
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Explore a range of printmaking techniques on our beginners’ six-week evening course. Mondays 18:00-20:30 1...
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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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Print Club – Six Weeks
Print club is an informal course that gives you 2.5 hours a week of technician...
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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
Coffee House and Shop
Monday: 09:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 09:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 09:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 09:00 – 16:00
Friday: 09:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 16:00
Building
Monday: 10:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 10:00 – 16:00
Wednesday: 10:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 10:00 – 16:00
Friday: 10:00 – 16:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 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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Featured Video
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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