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Learn

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.

To keep up to date with the YSP Learning programme, please sign up to the mailing list.

What's on offer

Activities to inspire

Explore our family friendly activities.

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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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