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). 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 £2, non members £5.

There is no need to book - please feel free just to 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.

Monday, 2 September 2024    

Jill Ford, Ceramicist                                                               

"From Inspiration to Realisation"

Jill will talk about her career and the thought processes involved in creating a range of ceramic work.

Starting with inspiration garnered from walking and sketching outdoors, through developing sketches into porcelain pieces, testing ideas and glazes, to refining ideas and prototypes into finished pieces for sale in galleries or at shows.

She will share her own creative process and talk about ways in which different artists overcome blockages and difficulties - the ups and downs of life as a porcelain ceramicist.

Handmade Ceramics | Jill Ford Ceramics | Ellerton

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 £2, non members £5.

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