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Christmas at YSP
Join us this festive season to celebrate creativity, art, delicious food and the great outdoors.YSP Friends: Heritage Walking Tour- The Creation of the Lakes
Join our knowledgeable Heritage Group volunteers for a two-hour guided walk through the historic landscape of YSP and explore the timeless beauty of the Bretton lakes.Seizure Admission
–In order to conserve the artwork and extend it's lifespan, access to Seizure is by pre-booked time slot only. Capacity is limited and we recommend booking prior to your visit to avoid disappointment. Admission to YSP is included in all Seizure tickets.Yoga and Sound Bath Relaxation: William Kentridge
–Join us for a yoga practice in the Underground Gallery, surrounded by inspirational artworks by William Kentridge.Autumn in the Hidden Forest
–Drop-in to the magical Hidden Forest and follow your child’s imagination as they explore, create and play under a canopy of trees.Little Wild Wood
Discover Little Wild Wood – our natural creative play space, designed to inspire imaginations – somewhere for kids to connect to nature and sculpture at their level.Tales in the Gallery: Jordy Kerwick
–Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together as the exhibition inspired stories unfold, inspired by the Jordy Kerwick: One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition in The Weston Gallery.Teacher CPD: Techniques in Printing - Inspired by Nature
Educators are invited to a hands-on interactive session to explore a range of printing techniques, including relief printing, cyanotype, collagraph and screen printing, all of which can be replicated in the classroom.Festive Lunches at The Weston
16 Nov–20 DecWhether catching up with friends and family, or treating colleagues to a Christmas lunch, The Weston is the perfect venue for this year’s festivities.Sculpture Baby: William Kentridge
Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by the William Kentridge exhibition in the Underground Gallery.Tales in the Gallery: William Kentridge
–Led by our spellbinding storytellers, move, make and imagine together, inspired by the William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition.Christmas Family Activity: Make and Create Together
–Every weekend a different artist-led activity will unfold, where you can come and spend time with your family connecting to the artworks at YSP, and to each other.Porcelain Bell Decorating Workshop with Becca Brown
Create a porcelain bell decoration to hang up at Christmas or all year round with Sheffield based ceramic artist Becca Brown.YSP Friends and Patrons: Studio Visit with James Oughtibridge and Rebecca Appleby
Experience an exclusive behind-the-scenes studio visit with acclaimed contemporary ceramicists James Oughtibridge and Rebecca Appleby.The Studio
Visit The Studio in the Underground Gallery to enjoy drawing, making and chatting together, using playful Activity Baskets inspired by the themes and artworks in William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity.Brass Christmas
Celebrate the festive season with an evening of food, drink and live brass band music, featuring Emley Brass Band.Neighbourhood Voices Choir
Get into the festive sprit with a day of live performances from Neighbourhood Voices choir. Look out for them in various locations around the Park, spreading musical Christmas cheer.Hand-building Folk Art Whistles with Emma Carlow
Join artist and designer Emma Carlow for a half-day ceramics workshop inspired by her vibrant collection of folk art bird whistles.Christmas by Candlelight at The Weston
–This festive season, celebrate in style and with an evening of elegance and seasonal warmth at The Weston.Andy Goldsworthy Trail
Andy Goldsworthy has created four permanent works in the landscape at YSP. Follow our three-mile circular trail and see if you can find them all.Enamel Jewellery and Decoration Making Workshop with Rachel Brown
Learn how to use coloured enamels to produce your very own pair of earrings and a festive Christmas decoration, with expert tuition from Yorkshire based jeweller, Rachel BrownSculpture Baby: Jordy Kerwick
–Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Jordy Kerwick's One to Give. One to Take Away exhibition at The Weston.