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Residencies
In Residence: Sheena Hussain
Poet and essayist Sheena Hussain, will be in residence during July, August and September 2021
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Introduction to Printmaking: Six Week Course
Mondays 18:00-20:30 13 September – 18 October Learn how to use the tools, materials and...
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Explore Screen Printing: Six Week Course
Learn how to screen print in our professional Print Studio on our six week course....
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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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FRED TSCHIDA: CIRCLESPHERE
An exhibition partnership between The Art House and Neon Workshops
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Silver Pendant Necklace Workshop
Learn how to make your own silver pendant necklace. Have fun learning some metalsmithing techniques...
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Neon Saturdays!
Join us for a range of family-friendly neon themed activities every Saturday
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Mono-Screen Printing Workshop
Explore the exciting process of mono-screen printing on our one day workshop. Mono-screen printing is...
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The Wakefield Photowalk
During the workshop, you will experience a guided approach to making photographs and responding (photographically)...
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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
Monday: 08:00 – 20:00
Tuesday: 08:00 – 15:00
Wednesday: 08:00 – 20:00
Thursday: 08:00 – 15:00
Friday: 08:00 – 15:00
Saturday: 09:30 – 15:00
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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