Artists into Mental Health Workshop. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Inspiration and information for artists interested in working in mental health settings or developing their understanding in this area. From performance poet, expert communicator and former mental health nurse, Rob Gee. All art forms and backgrounds welcome. ...

Paint and Prosecco. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about painting in acrylics and produce your own spring landscape. All done with a glass of fizz!? Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy a glass of fizz and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. For ...

Leather Satchel Making. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Catherine’s two day Satchel Making Workshop and craft your own leather satchel. Learn traditional skills like stitching, cutting, and riveting in a friendly group. Materials included. 10.30am - 4.30pm. £140. For more information click ...

The Gelatos - Live Jazz. Rural Arts, The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Music from a high energy jazz trio, playing 40’s & 50’s favourites from the likes of Louis Prima, Benny Goodman, and Count Basie. Enjoy heart-felt ballads alongside more upbeat numbers. Sit and listen, or grab a partner and dance the night away, The Gelatos are the ...

Beeswax Wraps. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn to craft eco-friendly, reusable beeswax wraps. Design your own patterns, print on fabric, and seal with beeswax. Leave with five beautiful wraps, perfect for sustainable living!. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £35. For more information click ...

Wine and Weave. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about weaving and produce your own place mat or coasters. All done with a glass of wine!? Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy drink and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. 7.00pm - 9.00pm. For more information

Drawing in Wire. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Create your own wirework art with guidance from award-winning artist Helaina Sharpley. Using wire, tools, and your own photos for inspiration, learn techniques to craft beautiful, three-dimensional wall-mounted wire drawings. 10.30am - 4.30pm. For more information click ...

Drawing Club. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Only Thu. Join the Drawing Club at Rural Arts! Every Thursday, 6-8 pm, explore various drawing techniques in relaxed, tutor-led sessions. Suitable for all levels, our club offers guided workshops, individual project support, and a creative community. 6.00pm - 8.00pm. For more information ...

Soft Pastels. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Jo Lawson for a full-day soft pastel workshop. Ideal for beginners or those wishing to improve their skills, this workshop offers a chance to explore soft pastels under Jo’s expert guidance. 10.30am - 4.30pm. For more information click ...

Yoga for your Creativity. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or a beginner, these monthly sessions offer a dynamic yoga flow to energise the body and mind. 10.30am - 11.30am. £15. For more information click ...

Willow Obelisk. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Wendy’s willow workshops are fun, addictive and also therapeutic. You won’t want to put the willow down in anticipation of seeing your finished sculpture. Everyone’s sculpture is unique, each with its own character and personality. The workshops are fun and friendly with the satisfaction ...

Lino Print in Life. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Be inspired by nature with printmaker Jo Mills. You will learn how to cut lino, print, operate a printing press, and reduction print. 10.30am - 4.30pm. For more information click here

4 Week Enamelling Course. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Heather’s 4-week enamelling course in Thirsk. Explore metalworking techniques using copper and steel, learn stencilling, glass firing, and create beautiful pieces each week. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £200 (Full Course) £60(Per Session). For more info click ...

Art After Hours. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Art After Hours is a membership-based open studio session, held every Thursday from 6pm to 8pm at Rural Arts. As a member of Art After Hours, you will have full access to the studio at Rural Arts and our equipment, subject to an induction, including the potter’s wheel, printing press, and other ...

Two Day Wooden Spoon Workshop. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Using simple hand tools and traditional techniques, you will learn how to carve a wooden spoon from log to finished spoon. This workshop is a perfect introduction to green wood working. In this workshop, you will cover green woodworking fundamentals. For more information click ...

Positivity & Poetry Workshop. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. This January, we’re offering a series of empowering workshops designed to nurture your wellbeing and support you through the darker months. Treat yourself to some much needed self care and join us for a workshop that will leave you feeling refreshed and ready to take ...

Ceramics and Handpan. Rural Arts The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A relaxing afternoon of creativity with ceramicist Amy and musician Joe Jordon. Make beautiful candle holders while enjoying live handpan music. 1.30pm - 3.30pm. £30. For more information click ...

Drawing Club. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Are you passionate about drawing or looking to get creative in a relaxed, friendly environment? The Drawing Club is the perfect place for you! We meet every Thursday from 6 pm to 8 pm at Rural Arts, offering an inspiring space where you can explore a variety of drawing techniques alongside like-minded ...

Organic Wreath Making. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Fed up with the throwaway culture of Christmas, where decorations and gifts are discarded just weeks later? This year, ditch the plastic and embrace a greener holiday. Make this Christmas not just merry, but truly sustainable. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £30. For more info click ...

Mulled Wine and Macrame. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come and relax with a mulled wine and learn the basics of Macrame using various knotting techniques. Leave with your own Macramé keyring!  These take place in our cosy studio.For more information click ...

Textile Sculptures, Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. In this two hour workshop, you will be guided through the process of making the individual ceramic elements that will make up your garland. Will you choose a mistletoe leaf design, hearts or baubles? Whatever you decide, your design will stand out amongst the Christmas decorations ...

Snowman Felting Workshop. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come along and learn felting skills first and you will craft your very own Snowman, Snowoman or … child, animal or creature! Why limit yourself? This is for sure, that this creation won’t melt in your house, and will last forever. For more information click ...

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Returning this autumn, our popular pop-up comedy club, hosted by multi award-winning Scotsman, John Scott. Opening with Fran Garrity, one of Teesside’s finest comedic exports and Bethany Black completes the bill. For more information click ...

Silver Wrap Ring. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Create your very own silver wrap ring using basic jewellery making techniques. In this workshop, you will make your own silver ring. After choosing from a range of designs you will be guided through the making process by your tutor. You will learn how to use a variety of jewellery making tools ...

Silver Pendent Necklace. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS.This workshop is a great introduction to jewellery making, have fun designing and making your very own silver necklace. Your tutor Genevieve will guide you step-by-step through the making process, from choosing shapes to use in your designs and practicing creating textures on copper to ...

Undermined. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Inspired by the accounts of miners who lived through the 1984 Miners’ Strike. Meet young miner Dale, his best mate Billy, cheery Tony and the comic relief Jonny. Fuelled by energetic and engaging storytelling from Danny Mellor, audiences are invited into the action and follow the journey experienced ...

Enamelling Masterclass, Rural Arts. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Come and spend your day trying out enamelling, whether for the first time, or you have previous experience. Work with recycled copper, steel and vitreous enamel (ground glass) and watch the magic happen when fired in the kiln. For more information click here

A Taste Of Art : Ceramic House Signage. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Make your home the envy of the street by creating your own ceramic house signage. Sculpt a house number, house name or garden signage from raw clay. Decorate with underglazes to finish off your colourful creation! You will explore a variety of ceramic techniques including ...

Exhibition on Screen: Frida Kahlo. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, 4 Westgate YO7 1QS. Take a journey through the life of a true icon, discover her art, and uncover the truth behind her often turbulent life. Making use of the latest technology to deliver previously unimaginable quality, Exhibition on Screen takes an in-depth look at key works throughout ...

Felt & Fizz. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Come and learn all about needle felting and produce your own needle felted landscape. All done with a glass of fizz! Our new evening workshops are perfect for friends to enjoy a glass of fizz and the unique sociability that comes from crafting together. These take place in our cosy studio. For ...

Natural Textile Dyeing. The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. On this half day natural dying workshop you will learn how natures colours can be used in textile and mixed media art by making your own unique object. Make notes in your Sketchbook and continue this new skill at home using seasonal produce throughout the year developing a more sustainable lifestyle.For ...

Ancient Egyptian Sarcopagus Collage. The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Glue, stick, mould and shape your way through art inspired by the ancient civilisations of the past. From the Aztec’s geometric patterns to the earthenware vases of the Ancient Greeks, you will be transported through the ages! In this session you will create your own 3D collaged sarcophagus, ...

A Taste of Art Portraiture Basics. The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. An informal 2-hour introduction to portraiture for absolute beginners will be conducted by Martha. She will strike a balance between hands-on practice and providing insightful guidance throughout the session. Martha firmly believes that making mistakes is an essential part of mastering techniques ...

Freehand Machine Embroidery. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Artist Linda Breckon will introduce you to freehand machine embroidery. Explore techniques, create samples, and unleash creativity in this relaxing and inspiring workshop. You will learn various techniques of freehand machine embroidery, including applique, ...

Saturday 6th July 2024. Pre-Loved Patchwork. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Join our very own resident textile-artist Dove Armistead to celebrate your passion for sustainability by learning the skills needed to up-cycle pre-loved textiles and new finds! Learn how to create a patchwork in the third week of this exciting ...

Collage Masterclass. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. During this masterclass, you will learn a number of collage techniques, taking inspiration from artists like Picasso, Kurt Schwitters, Hannah Hoch and Matisse. You will be guided through the creation of collages in different styles, learning about how the great artists ...

A Taste Of Arts : Ceramic Clocks , Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Mould, shape and decorate your own ceramic clocks to hang in your home. With all materials included and each workshop suitable for beginners, our Wednesday morning Taste Of… sessions give the perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques. ...

Ceramic Hare. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Make a small hare in white stoneware clay, using decorative slips to add colour and detail. 10am-3pm. £60 per person. For more info click here

Taste of Decoupage. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Decoupage, the process of decorating different surfaces by cutting and gluing different imagery onto surfaces alongside painting and stencilling to create different effects. Suitable for all abilities. 10.30am - 12.30pm. £20.00 per person. For more info click ...

Wild Wire Flowers. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Come and join a relaxed and informative wire flower workshop and get creative, to hand make your own wire daffodils. Wendy, from Twigs and Sprigs will teach you the techniques to create two wire daffodils to take home with you at the end of the session. For more information ...

Gary Stewart Solo. Rural Arts, Courthouse 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Influenced by the major singer/songwriters of the sixties and seventies, Gary writes, records and performs music in the Folk/Pop vein. His debut, ‘Boy Cries Wolf‘, garnered much praise from Janice Long and was played on Radio 2 courtesy of Steve Lamacq. Gary is also no stranger to the ...

Bold Birds in Mixed Media. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this workshop you will create a beautiful bird illustration by combining an assortment of mediums and techniques. Choose from watercolour, acrylic or gouache to paint your bird. Then add pen, pencil or oil pastel to create additional detail within your piece. 10:30 am - 12:30 ...

Club Origami. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. An immersive and interactive dance show inviting family audiences to create, imagine and explore whole new ways of thinking, playing, and moving. 2:30 pm. Rip, fold and scrumple ! Shall we see what we can make with a single square of paper ? For more info click ...

Colour Reduction Linoprinting. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn how to create beautifully coloured lino prints during this specialist printmaking workshop. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. For more info click here

Pet Sketch, Drawing Animals. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A Taste of Art. With all materials included and each workshop suitable for beginners, our Wednesday morning Taste Of… sessions give the perfect introduction to a range of artistic styles and techniques. Develop your observational skills of our furry friends!. 10.30am-12.30pm. ...

Exhibition: The Arts Collective. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Come and enjoy an excellent selection of artwork by our Open Studio scheme participants who produce prints and ceramics. The artwork is made by The Arts Collective. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free Entry. For more info click ...

Organic Ceramic Forms. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. You will explore a variety of ceramic techniques including creating pinch pots and joining using slip. Glazing and finishing techniques will also be explored to finish off your piece. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more information click ...

Colourways inspired by Albers. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. From Joseph Albers' teachings, learn to create a range of interesting, and often surprising, colour effects. For more information click here

Drawing Urban Rooftops. Rural Arts, The Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Lose yourself in the beautiful architecture of urban rooftops in recognisable cities such as Oxford, London and Paris. You will learn tips on perspective and develop mark-making techniques to create different textures within your drawing. Use photographs or content from our lovely collection ...

A Taste of Art: Cyanotype. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS.Explore the cyanotype process, using natural chemicals that react with light rays to create unique blue and white prints. Combining the use of found objects, printed acetate stencils and drawing you will have the opportunity the create your own mini prints onto paper. 10:30 am ...

Experimental Textiles. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Participants will be introduced to the technique of free hand machine embroidery and have opportunity to experiment with heat guns to create colourful and textured textile pieces inspired by rock pools. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. £40. For more info click ...

Traditional Sign Painting. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. An introduction to traditional sign painting in which you will learn about colour and shading, as well as the basic brush techniques needed to master lettering. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more info click ...

Copper Wire Hare.The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join Wendy from Twigs & Sprigs to learn how to create a 15cm high copper wire hare for indoor display only. Wendy will guide you through the process of creating this cute wire sculpture in small steps and you can add your own personal touches . For more info click ...

Spring Fused Glass. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Design and make your own glass panel based on landscape and floral images with fusible sheet glass and other compatible glass products.The basic skills of scoring and breaking glass will be covered as well as some simple theory of the principles of glass fusing using a kiln. For more ...

Exhibition: Power Through Performance. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Celebrating International Women’s Day (8th March) we have curated a series of short film screenings, from young filmmakers and digital artists, that reveal the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. Free Entry. For more ...

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The spring return of our pop-up comedy club. Ant Dewson performs at the top comedy clubs in the country and has shared the stage with some great comedians including Mickey Flanagan, Lee Mack and Noel Fielding. For more info click ...

A Taste of Art: Linocut Printed Cards. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn the traditional process of relief printing. Print your design onto a range of cards to share. You will draw your design, transfer it to your lino and then cut out of the linoleum surface with a sharp knife, a V-shaped chisel or gouge. For more info click ...

Capturing The Everyday. The Courthouse,4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn all about digital camera techniques and photography composition to get the best out of your camera and you! Photograph every day moments, to capture the beauty of evolving stories of ordinary family life. For more information click here

Freehand Machine Embroidery. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Curious about freehand machine embroidery? Explore techniques, create samples, and unleash creativity in this relaxing and inspiring workshop! Create freehand machine embroidery artwork using the machine needle and thread as your drawing medium. For more info click ...

xpressive Watercolour Flowers. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Learn simple techniques to express the beauty in flowers by sketching your design in pencil and then use watercolour and ink pens to add colour and detail to your creations. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more information click ...

An Introduction To Life Drawing. Thirsk Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk, YO7 1QS. Always wanted to learn Life Drawing? Come along to this one day workshop and learn a variety of drawing techniques in a supportive environment. Suitable for beginners and those who wish to develop their drawing skills. All materials provided. No previous ...

Sing, Sign and Sensory. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Are you looking for a fun and engaging activity for your little one? Look no further! These enchanting performance workshops from Effectus Theatre combine the power of music, sign, and sensory play to create a magical experience for babies aged 0-24 months. 10:30 am - 11:15 am. For ...

Mono-Printing. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. In this workshop you will discover how to use a variety of materials to create original imagery; with practical work on linear, reductive and additive methods of printing. You will have the opportunity to develop your own ideas using those methods, as well as learning how to use the printing ...

Five Loose Chippings. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Longstanding Rural Arts supporters, this Thirsk-based group of musicians generously returns for another winter fundraiser. The band has made a name for themselves playing a variety of music from Blues, Country and Bluegrass through to Pop classics and classic western Swing. 7:30 pm. ...

Punch Needle Embroidery. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. This workshop will introduce punchneedle embroidery to beginners. During the session you will produce a completed piece of work to create a patterned coaster. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. For more information click ...

A Taste of Art : Print and Texture. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Experiment with different inking effects to explore pattern, texture and mark making. You will print your own unique artworks on different papers and fabrics. 10:30 am - 12:30 pm. Tickets £20. For more information click ...

Oil Painting (6 Weeks). The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. The course will introduce you to colour mixing, suitable surfaces and getting used to manipulating oil paint. Through a series of painting projects those skill will be reinforced and will give you the confidence needed to enjoy and to get the most out of oil painting. 1:30 pm - 5:00 ...

Lampshade Making. The Courthouse, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Join the Rural Arts team for a creative experience where you can select from a range of different fabrics to craft a one-of-a-kind lampshade tailored to complement your room decor or make for a thoughtful gift. For more information click ...

Hand Painted Wooden Decorations. The Old Courthouse, YO7 1QS. Within this workshop you will be creating your very own hand-painted wooden ornaments, ready for the festive season. Carefully paint onto wooden slices with different seasonal themes befogging adding ribbon for that finishing touch. Take your ornaments home with you to gift to friends ...

Lino-Cut Wrapping Paper. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Design your own intricately carved linocut stamps to hand decorate paper rolls using our professional tools and inks. Use your paper to wrap your presents and add that an extra level of thoughtfulness when gifting loved ones this ChristmasFor more info click ...

Hilarity Bites Comedy Club. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. A fast-paced evening with three top comedians. Host Pete Otway is a "devastatingly funny" (Chortle) former BBC New Comedy Award finalist. Joining him on the bill is the darkly set-deprecating Sam Serrano (pictured) and the surreal imagination and witty wordplay of Noel ...

A Taste of Art: Relief Carve Clay Plaque. Rural Arts, 4 Westgate, Thirsk YO7 1QS. Create your very own relief carved clay plaque in this Taste of Art workshop. You will explore a variety of ceramic techniques including creating pinch pots, joining using slip, carving into your piece. Additionally, glazing and finishing techniques will be explored ...

The Extraordinary Time Travelling Adventures of Baron Munchausen. Friday 3rd November 2023. Jackanory meets ‘Whose Line is it Anyway?’ In this award-winning family show, where top comedians tell extravagant improvised stories. There will be pirates and princesses, sword fights and spacemen - all completely and irrefutably true!. For more information ...

Willow Robin. Rural Arts, The Courthouse. Using simple weaving techniques, learn how to create your very own willow robin! Join Wendy from Twigs & Sprigs at Thirsk Rural Arts and learn the art of weaving. For more information click here

A Taste of Art: Mylar Prints. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Use mylar sheets to create unique monoprints in our Taste of workshop. Design a landscape or similar to transfer into a stencil. This then be used to create a series of prints onto paper, by rolling ink onto the mylar templates or adding stencils to printing plates. ...

A Taste of Art: Bold Birds in Mixed Media. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. In this workshop you will create a beautiful bird illustration combining an assortment of mediums and techniques. Choose from watercolour, acrylic or gouache to paint your bird. Then add pen, pencil or oil pastel to create additional detail within your ...

Felted Landscapes. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. In this workshop you will work with artist, Kate Redding, to learn basic needle techniques, including colour mixing, shading, layering and even 3D effects to create a stunning felted landscape. For more info click ...

A Taste of Art: Ceramic Tableware. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Create your own condiment dishes, herb shredders and garden labels in this 2 hour workshop. Use a selection of herbs, leaves and flowers to decorate your pieces, as well as letter stamps to add a personalised touch. You will explore a variety of ceramic techniques ...

A Taste of Art: Natural Fabric Dyeing. Rural Arts, The Old Courthouse, 4 Westgate, YO7 1QS. Explore how to use natural materials such as flowers and vegetables, to add various colours and patterns to fabric. Learn how to prepare your fabric, ready for different techniques. Explore flower pounding, natural dyeing and more. For more info click ...

Fabric Sculpted Fairy Houses workshop at Rural Arts. Using fabric sculpting techniques, you will create your very own magical fairy house for your home or garden. In this workshop you will work with artist, Abigail Lagden, to learn basic fabric sculpting techniques, and use materials and embellishments to create a magical fairy house for your home ...

Lose yourself in the beautiful architecture of rban rooftops of recognisable cities such as Oxford, London and Paris. In this class entitled 'Drawing Urban Rooftops' you will learn tips on perspective to recreate your urban rooftop scene and develop mark- making techniques to create different textures within your drawing. Use photographs or content ...

The winner of Fresh 2022 Ella Carney will be exhibiting her work during a two-week solo exhibition: A visual biography of living with a chronic disease; Crohn’s. From relapse to remission a collection of work depicting 7-years of living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease. For more information click ...

Kinetic Origami, The Courthouse, Thirsk YO7 1QS,. Within this workshop you will be making spiral curlicues and moving origami. Choose from a beautiful range of colourful paper to create your pieces and take them home to amaze your friends. 10:30 am. £12. For more information click ...

Be the first to see snippets of new shows from four great emerging theatre companies entitled 'Scratch Night Spring'. Each company will be showing 20-minute excerpts and feedback from members of the public, so this is your opportunity to see exciting new work early and give advice on how best to improve the shows. For more information click ...

Rural Arts presents a Poetry Evening with Olivia Mulligan, Henry Ray and Hannah Davies. Born and bred in North Yorkshire, Olivia Mulligan is a keen cross country runner, a coffee barista, and now – poet. After spending many years in London, completing her degree in Drama and Creative Writing and working in the city for a short spell, she could no ...

Rural Arts, The Courthouse , Thirsk are hosting Othello - an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer with a cast that includes Giles Terera (Hamilton), Rosy McEwen (The Alienist) and Paul Hilton (The Inheritance). She’s a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled ...