Summer Events at YSP

Events at YSP

Summer 2016 Immerse yourself in the creative world of sculpture making at Come Rain, Come Shine, explore the stunning lakes and woodland in WILD Walks, and experiment with stone carving alongside well known artist Marcia Bennett-Male Yorkshire Sculpture Park ysp.co.uk/events

YSP Family JUL

FAMILIAR, UNFAMILIAR: A FAMILY ADVENTURE 17.07.16 & 25.08.16 / 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00 Free (suitable for age 5+) Put your thinking caps on and join us as we ask: ‘What is familiar? What is unfamiliar?’ Explore new ways of looking through playful investigation and making activities.

SCULPTING WITH LIGHT 24.07.16 / 11.00–13.30 & 14.00–15.30 / Free (suitable for age 5+) Taking inspiration from Not Vital’s beautiful sculptures, we explore light, sculpture, reflection and our own identity. Discover how artists use light in their work and come ready to play and have fun together.

EARLY YEARS EXPLORERS Drop in: 25.07.16 & 19+24.08.16 / 11.00–16.00 Book a place: 31.08.16 & 10.09.16 / 11.00–12.30 & 14.00–15.30 / Free (suitable for under 5s) Each day brings a different adventure of play, imagination and discovery in our brand new outdoor early years space. Choose between our drop-in and bookable sessions, or come to them all!

COME RAIN, COME SHINE Every Tues from 26.07.16 to 30.08.16 / 11.00–12.00 & 13.30–14.30 / £3 (suitable for all ages) Immerse yourself in an imaginative world of sculpture making. Work and play together to build sculptures inspired by artists in the park.

SCREEN PRINTING: BEAUTIFUL WORLDS 28.07.16 & 15.10.16 / 11.00–13.00 & 14.00– 16.00 / £10 (suitable for age 6+) Design and play with pattern, colour and shape to make your very own screen-printed piece of art. Be inspired by the artwork of Not Vital, working with printmaker Sally Gilford.

ART ADVENTURERS 30.07.16 & 20.08.16 / 10.30–12.00 & 13.30–15.00 / £5 (suitable for age 5+) Join an interactive storytelling adventure and investigate the UFOs (Unidentified Fantastical Objects) that have appeared in the landscape.

OTHER WORLDS: FAMILY SPACE Every Sun–Tues from 31.07.16 to 30.08.16 11.00–12.00 & 13.30–14.30 / Free (suitable for all ages) Investigate, draw and play! Make your mark in our playful family space, inspired by Not Vital’s exhibition.

AUGUST

FAMILY SCULPTURE DAY 04.08.16 / 11.00–15.30 / £5 (suitable for age 5+) Join artists at YSP to make sculpture together with all the family. Spend the day out in the park gathering inspiration before making your own unique sculptures.

THE ART CART: ANOTHER WORLD 06.08.16 / 10.30–15.30 / Free (suitable for all ages) There’s something unusual making its way across the landscape, something alien that needs your attention. Will you approach and become part of the investigation?

WORLD BENEATH OUR FEET 11.08.16 / 11.00–12.30 & 14.00–15.30 / £3 (suitable for all ages) Join the YSP WILD team to discover which mini beasts have made YSP their home. Find out more with the help of our nature enthusiasts and draw your findings.

NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM: WHAT ARE THEY LOOKING AT? – FAMILY LIFE DRAWING 18.08.16 / 11.00–13.00 & 14.00–16.00 / £3 (suitable for age 6+) / Booking essential Discover a world of people looking, peeking and gazing at each other inside Longside Gallery, in this family-friendly life-drawing workshop.

YSP Workshops SEPTEMBER

AUGUST

WHISPERING WOODS: THE MOON PRINCESS (OPEN-AIR THEATRE) 16+17.09.16 / 18.00–19.30 & 20.00–21.30 Adults £10, children £5, family £28, under 5s free Journey into the lakes and woodlands with Whispering Woods as they present a creative re-telling of the traditional Japanese tale Moon Princess among the ancient trees at YSP. This immersive, intoxicating experience combines aerial acrobatics, live music and fireside storytelling to create a truly memorable experience for all ages.

NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM: GAZING, MOVING, DRAWING – ADULT LIFE DRAWING 17.08.16 / 18.30–20.30 / £10, concessions £8 (suitable for age 16+) / Booking essential This playful and interactive workshop accompanies the Arts Council Collection touring exhibition, Night in the Museum: Ryan Gander Curates the Arts Council Collection. It offers the opportunity to have a go at life drawing through creative approaches.

YSP Unique

SEPTEMBER

STONE CARVING WITH MARCIA BENNETT-MALE 07–11.09.16 (five-day course) / 10.00–16.00 daily / £285, concessions £255 Bringing together first time carvers with experienced artists to provide an opportunity to experiment with stone. This course places a heavy emphasis on working with hand tools from start to finish.

MONOPRINT AND STENCIL WORKSHOP WITH CHARLES SHEARER 24.09.16 / 10.00–16.00 / £80, concessions £75 Develop ideas through direct and simple printing processes in this one-day workshop, accompanying Editions and Objects.

JULY

OWL PROJECT: OPEN STUDIO 09.07.16 / 10.00–17.00 / Free / Drop in Witness the fusion of music and spinning machines in the YSP Boat House. Hear how Owl Project have been working with synthesiser enthusiasts and a local group of spinners and weavers to generate layers of electronic sounds and beats.

OWL PROJECT: ILOG WORKSHOP 16.07.16 / 11.00–16.30 / £50 Work with Owl Project in the YSP Boat House to create your own limited edition iLog. Join this exciting workshop as you learn about the electronics and woodwork behind the Owl Project’s instruments.

YSP WILD JULY

WILD WALKS 02.07.16, 06.08.16 & 03.09.16 / 11.00–12.30 Free / Booking advised Join members of the YSP Wild Team and nature enthusiasts on an informative expedition around the historic woodland and lakes. Find out what calls YSP home and uncover new and interesting sights along the way.

YSP Talks & Tours JULY

SEPTEMBER

ART & LANDSCAPE TOURS Every Sat & Sun until 30.10.16 / 11.30–13.00 Free / Booking advised Meet our team of volunteers for a free guided walk and talk exploring the art and sculpture in the landscape. The perfect introduction to YSP.

YOUNG HERITAGE EXPLORERS: YSP HERITAGE HUNT 10.09.16 / 10.00–17.00 / Free Self-directed family tour Take part in a hunt around the lakes and woodland. Search for the names of the portraits of those that lived on the Bretton Estate for your chance to win a Young Explorers goody bag and free return family visit to YSP, including £20 meal voucher and free parking.

RYAN GANDER IN CONVERSATION WITH FRANCESCO MANACORDA FROM TATE LIVERPOOL 14.07.16 / 18.00–20.30 / £8, YSP Members £6 / Booking essential Enjoy a very special exclusive viewing of Night in the Museum: Ryan Gander Curates the Arts Council Collection followed by an opportunity to hear the artist discuss the exhibition and his wider practice with curator and writer Francesco Manacorda, Tate Liverpool.

TRANSPARENCY: EXHIBITION WALK AND TALK WITH ARTIST YELENA POPOVA 21.07.16 / 19.00 / £6, YSP Members and students £5 (includes free parking) Explore Transparency: A National Partners Programme Exhibition from the Arts Council Collection, with exhibiting artist Yelena Popova and YSP Senior Curator Helen Pheby.

YSP Heritage JULY

AFTERNOON TEA WITH DIANA BEAUMONT 16.07.16 / 14.30–16.00 / Adults £8.50, children £6 Join YSP Heritage Team for a guided walk and talk exploring the woodlands and development of the pleasure grounds in the historic estate. Stop off by the Camellia House for a perfect light afternoon tea and cake inspired by the lady of the estate, Diana Beaumont (1765–1831).

AUGUST

AUGUST

NIGHT IN THE MUSEUM: TWO O’CLOCK TUESDAYS 02.08.16, 06.09.16 & 04.10.16 / 14.00 / Free Join a member of the Arts Council Collection’s curatorial team for a free and informal introduction to Night in the Museum: Ryan Gander curates the Arts Council Collection.

THE BRETTON FAMILY PLEASURE GROUNDS: SUMMER PICNIC 13.08.16 / 15.00 / £8.50 (includes drinks, treats and free parking) Join YSP Heritage Team for a special midsummer exploration of the kind of entertainment the families of the estate would have enjoyed.

Explore Thomas Wentworth’s and Diana Beaumont’s lavish entertainment that occurred on and around the lakes.

SEPTEMBER

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HERITAGE OPEN DAY 10.09.16 / 14.00 / Free Join us for an annual celebration of England’s architecture and culture, and find out more about the Park’s history and surrounding landscape.

About YSP Events

Events at YSP range from artist talks and sculpture courses to family workshops and more, and aim to enrich the experience and understanding of sculpture.

To find out more and to book online visit ysp.co.uk/events YSP Unique

YSP Members’ Exclusives

From poetry readings to film screenings, these events give a unique insight into the many facets of YSP’s artistic programme.

Join YSP as a Friend or Patron for your chance to take part in an exclusive range of special events.

YSP Family

YSP WILD

The whole family can enjoy creating artworks together in our regular programme of bespoke workshops.

Find out about the wildlife that makes YSP its home with regular walks, talks and tours.

YSP Talks & Tours

YSP Food & Music

Meet the artists and curators behind our exhibitions programme or take a tour to find out more about art and landscape.

Celebrate the season with family and friends in our series of food and music events.

YSP Workshops

YSP Heritage

Learn a new skill, from wood carving to jewellery making, with the help of our expert tutors.

Explore the rich heritage of the Park, from the pleasure grounds of the Bretton Estate, to the captivating stories of families who once lived here.

Yorkshire Sculpture Park West Bretton, Wakefield WF4 4LG +44 (0)1924 832631 / info@ysp.co.uk Images: Courtesy Owl Project. Photo Gautam Narayanan.