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The York Art Workers' Association is an eclectic group of craftsmen, artists, conservators, academics and others who share a serious interest in the arts. Members represent architectural craftsmanship, other applied arts, all fine arts, architecture and conservation. We welcome not only practitioners in these fields, whether amateur or professional, but anyone with a keen interest or appreciation of art and design. We exist to extend and share our knowledge and experience through a widely varied programme of monthly talks, normally on the first Monday of the month (doors open at 7pm, meetings start at 7.30). We also organise occasional courses, workshops, outings and social events. Our talks are open to anyone.
We meet at Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX. There is parking at the church, on nearby streets and in the local car park by the shops, a few minutes' walk away. There is cycle parking too and it is on a bus route. There is level access and the meeting room is on the ground floor.
Admission: members £3, non members £7.
There is no need to book, please feel free to just turn up! If you would like to know more about the association, please email info@yorkartworkers.org.uk, or come to the next meeting; we will be very pleased to see you.
Download a PDF of this year’s programme here - for more information on each speaker please see the Events Calendar
Speaker images 2026:Tony Ovenell (February), Thin Ice Press (June), Megan Barnett (December)
Andrian Melka (April), Claire Wellesly Smith(October), Alison Duddle (March), George Willmore (September)
David Mayne (July), Richard Kitchen (May), Rose Ferraby (November)
Monday 7th December
"With over 15 years of experience in stained glass, my expertise lies in the conservation, restoration, and creation of traditional stained glass. I have worked on windows of every date from the 12th century to the 21st century, in historic houses, museums, cathedrals, churches, art galleries and private homes.
I enjoy incorporating a wide range of more contemporary techniques alongside those going back centuries, to fully realise any commission. I also design and make autonomous panels based on my own personal interests in nature and wildlife, where I can experiment further with different approaches.
As a Member of the Institute for Conservation, the British Society of Master Glass-Painters and an Accredited member of the Guild of Mastercraftsmen quality is at the heart of everything I do”.
https://silverbirchstainedglass.co.uk/
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Tonight's popular event will consist of a series of short talks, usually about 10 minutes, from York Art Workers themselves. This evening gives members an opportunity to share their own skills, ideas and passions. It could be a particular project, a technique or process, a collaboration, an interesting exhibition or event, whatever may be of interest to the wider audience.
Please come along and see what inspires us, or be brave enough to tell us what inspires you or what you have been up to recently! Everyone is welcome whether a member or not.
Where, when and how much?
We meet at Southlands Methodist Church, Bishopthorpe Road, York YO23 1NX. There is parking at the church, on nearby streets and in the local car park by the shops, a few minutes' walk away. There is cycle parking too and it is on a bus route. There is level access and the meeting room is on the ground floor.
All events are on the first Monday of the month unless otherwise stated.
Events start at 7.30pm. Doors open at 7pm – please aim to be seated by 7.15pm.
Admission: members £3, non members £7. Half price for students. The fee for membership for 2026-7 is £22
Membership and programme enquiries to: info@yorkartworkers.org.uk
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