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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





YAWA speaker images 2026


Speaker images 2026:Tony Ovenell (February), Thin Ice Press (June), Megan Barnett (December)
Andrian Melka (April), Claire Wellesly Smith(October), Alison Duddle (March), George Willmore (September)
David Mayne (July), Richard Kitchen (May), Rose Ferraby (November)


Upcoming Events

Monday May 11th

Richard Kitchen and Navigator Art


Due to ill-health, Richard is unable to talk to us in May.  We wish him a speedy recovery, and hope to hear his talk at some point in the future.  In the meanwhile, we are searching for a replacement - watch this space!

 




Monday 1st June


Outing to The Thin Ice Press, Peasholme Green 

(members only)

The Thin Ice Press started out on the University of York campus in 2017 - moving to the vacated premises of the Old School Gallery on Peasholme Green just two years ago.  Nestled in the tranquil St Anthony's Garden, just opposite the The Dispensary and overlooked by the City walls, this pressroom, museum and gallery brings together historic presses, centuries-old techniques, and a community working to ensure an endangered craft and skills thrive for years to come.  The goal of the Thin Ice Press is to ensure the the future of traditional printing, not just preserving the past but bringing it to life.  

We are limited by numbers, so this event is for members only.

Thin Ice Press: the York Centre for Print, offering memberships, workshops, equipment hire, events & exhibition space.

 


Come and Join Us

Where, when and how much?

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.

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

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