Workshops & Courses
Reduction Linocut : Two Week Course
Develop your skills in linocut by using the reduction method to create some exciting 2 layer prints.
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Yoke: Undercurrent
Yoke's Undercurrent exhibition explores stories, past and present, of the inland waterways.
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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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Collograph Printing
Learn how to create an edition of textured prints using the collograph technique. You’ll use...
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Embossing & Debossing
Blind embossing (raised) and debossing (indented) uses no ink and is used to highlight a...
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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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Heat Transfer Printing
Learn how to create colour, patterns and textures onto fabric using the heat transfer technique.
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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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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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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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