Welcome to York Art Workers Association

The York Art Workers' Association is an eclectic group of craftsmen, artists, conservators, academics and others who share a serious interest in the arts. Members represent architectural craftsmanship, other applied arts, all fine arts, architecture and conservation. We welcome not only practitioners in these fields, whether amateur or professional, but anyone with a keen interest or appreciation of art and design. We exist to extend and share our knowledge and experience through a widely varied programme of monthly talks, normally on the first Monday of the month (doors open at 7pm, meetings start at 7.30). We also organise occasional courses, workshops, outings and social events. Our talks are open to anyone.

We meet at Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX. There is parking at the church, on nearby streets and in the local car park by the shops, a few minutes' walk away. There is cycle parking too and it is on a bus route. There is level access and the meeting room is on the ground floor.

Admission: members £3, non members £7.

There is no need to book, please feel free to just turn up! If you would like to know more about the association, please email info@yorkartworkers.org.uk, or come to the next meeting; we will be very pleased to see you.

Download a PDF of this year’s programme here - for more information on each speaker please see the Events Calendar

Outing to Burnby Hall Gardens

Sunday 16 August - everyone welcome

Meet at 1pm at Burnby Hall Gardens, The Balk, Pocklington YO42 2QE

Entrance £8 for adults.

Following our visit to Breezy Knees last year, we're going a little further afield this time. Bring your own picnic lunch or eat at the Lilypad Cafe. If you can offer a lift, or would like a lift, please email info@yorkartworkers.org.uk.

Here is a link to the website for more information.

Burnby Hall Gardens and Museum – A Jewel In Yorkshires Crown

George Willmore - Collage Artist

Monday 7th September

Junk, punks, and adventures in collage, with all the meaning and politics such labels represent!

George, originally from London, has spent the better part of a decade bouncing around the various creative spheres, from props, costumes, theatre and short film in a freelance capacity. After the lockdown and looking for a change, he moved to York in early 2023 and since settling in his new home has been building a new name for himself in the local art scenes through his collage artworks, curation of shows, exhibitions, and workshops.

While his work varies in terms of style, sizes, and composition, what links them is the use of recycled materials which extends from the art itself to the handmade frames that house them, a preference for heavily contrasting imagery, vibrant colours, as well as a tendency to lean into influences from the DADA and early Punk movements.

You can see more of his work on Instagram, just search for sub_spacer

Come and Join Us

Where, when and how much?

All events are on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.

Events start at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm – please aim to be seated by 7.15pm.

Admission: members £3, non members £7. Half price for students. The fee for membership for 2025 is £22

Membership and programme enquiries to: info@yorkartworkers.org.uk