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List of Events
Yoga and Sound Bath: Laura Ellen Bacon
–Join us for a yoga practice in the Chapel, surrounded by the inspirational artwork of Laura Ellen Bacon.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.Outdoor Sculpture Building: Come Rain, Come Shine
–Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making. Work and play together to build outdoor sculptures inspired by artists in the park.Summer 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.Jason and the Wakefield Adventure Community Day
Visit the Bothy Garden to discover Wakefield-born artist Jason Wilsher-Mills' psychedelic inflatable sculptures, before joining a drop-in artist led workshop to create your own works of art.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.Matt Howard: Resident
Join us for an afternoon reading in the Skyspace with YSP's resident poet, Matt Howard.Family Day in partnership with Star Bereavement
Take part in a day celebrating your family and your family’s stories. Make, play and come together with 3 different artist-led activities.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.Sculpture Baby: Felicity Aylieff
Spend creative time with your baby and enjoy this sensory session inspired by Felicity Aylieff’s Expressions in Blue exhibition at The Weston.Artist Smock Making Workshop with The Stitch Society
In this creative workshop you will create a bespoke artist smock with expert tuition from Charlotte and Gillian of The Stitch Society5 Day Stone Carving Course with Marcia Bennett Male
Learn the traditional skill of stone carving guided by Royal Society of Sculptors member, Marcia Bennett-Male, on this 5-day specialist workshop.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.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.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.Signs of the Landscape
Join us for a fascinating walk with a difference to discover and learn British Sign Language (BSL) for the nature at YSP.Signing Sculpture: BSL Training for Interpreters with Martin Glover
Build your skills in British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation for art and sculpture, both indoors and outdoors.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.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.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.