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Learning is embedded deep in the foundations of YSP.

Our Learning team inspire learners of all ages to explore the many layers that make up our environment. Visitors can creatively engage with modern and contemporary sculpture, connect with nature in our 500-acre estate, and experience the wellbeing benefits of exploring our ever-changing landscape.

The artist is not a special kind of person; rather each person is a special kind of artist.

- Ananda Coomaraswamy

About the Learning programme

YSP is a centre for innovative learning. Everything we do is rooted in our unique environment. We make space for people to explore and share their experiences and ideas through site-specific creativity. And we pioneer inclusive, meaningful engagement by working with a diverse range of partners.

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What's on offer

Activities to inspire

Explore our family friendly activities and teacher resources.

A group of young school children with two adults pointing into the sky.

Teacher-led educational visits

Book a teacher-led visit for a school or educational group

Artist-led educational visits

Book an artist-led session for a school or educational group

The Wakefield Curriculum

Created in collaboration with Wakefield teachers

YSP School activities - School children drawing outdoors

Artsmark at YSP

Learn about how we support Artsmark at YSP

Arts Award at YSP

Learn about how we deliver Arts Award at YSP

Opportunities for educators

Discover CPD opportunities for educators

Four people stood amongst bookshelves and tables in the National Arts Education Archive.

National Arts Education Archive

Discover the National Arts Education Archive at YSP

An adult and child crouching near to black lump-like objects while drawing onto clipboards and paper.

YSP Learning’s past projects

Learn about our past projects and partnership work

Meet our Artist Educators

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    Learning Through Drawing

    Ongoing
    An exhibition of children's artwork, curated by pupils from Thornhill Primary School in Rotherham and Pate’s Grammar School in Cheltenham who helped to select artwork from the National Arts education Archive (NAEA)
  2. A group of people holding colourful placards stand outdoors in front of a group of trees.
    Event

    Teacher Study Day: Reconnect Your Senses Through Purposeful Play

    YSP and the National Arts Education Archive (NAEA) invite education professionals to an inspiring study day focussed on the upcoming exhibition: William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity
  3. A large, organic sculpture made of intertwined natural materials resembles flowing waves or abstract forms. It is positioned in a bright room with large windows, contrasting with the stone floor.
    Event

    Life Drawing: Laura Ellen Bacon

    Join us for a one-of-a-kind life drawing workshop inspired by Laura Ellen Bacon's immersive willow installation.
  4. A man in an orange coat doing sign language outdoors
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    British Sign Language Tour of William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity

    Join us for a British Sign Language Sculpture tour of the dynamic William Kentridge: The Pull of Gravity exhibition in the Underground Gallery specially for BSL users.