A family art workshop where visitors design their own motif inspired by Japanese textiles and woodblock prints using simple relief printing techniques.
Creative Families: Samurai Portraits is at York Art Gallery on Friday 28 August, from 10:30am to 3:30pm. It's a drop-in session, so you don't need to be there right when it opens — you can turn up whenever suits you during the day.
The workshop is part of the Creative Families series, and the focus is on Japanese textiles and woodblock prints. You'll start by designing your own motif, drawing on the patterns found in those traditions, and then move on to relief printing. It's a simple technique to get started with, and the end result is your own printed pattern to take home. It's suitable for all ages, so it works as a family thing with kids, or just as something to do on your own if you fancy a bit of making.
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Because it's a drop-in, it's easy to fit around your day rather than committing to a set time. You can spend half an hour or a few hours, depending on how much you want to get stuck into. The session runs from 10:30am to 3:30pm, and it's included in general admission, so there's no extra cost on top of your entry to the gallery. If you're already planning a visit to the Art Gallery that day, this is a straightforward way to add something hands-on to the trip.
