York-based Professional Creative and Heritage Educational Opportunities
For children and young people, engaging with culture can be transformational – both for their own wellbeing and prospects, and for the society they’ll grow up in. We are determined that every child and young person in York, and particularly the most disadvantaged and those with additional needs and / or disabilities (SEND), gets the opportunity to dance, sing, act, perform, design, create, innovate, learn and participate – making creativity, the arts and heritage an entitlement for all children and young people.
This directory lists York-based professional creative and heritage educational opportunities. Whether you’re looking for a day out for your class in the city, resources for lessons, or a practitioner to deliver workshops in your school, you’ll find it here.
Browse or search existing listings below.Used the advanced search button to narrow down you search by type of activity, age group, curriculum and more.
Disclaimer: REACH and Make It York do not endorse any of the listings below. It remains the responsibility of the school/education provider for ascertaining the suitability of creative practitioners, content and quality when commissioning activity from third parties.
Submit a listing ▸ Please note, you or your organisation should have two years experience in delivering creative activities in schools. If you are an early-career or emerging creative practitioner, please get in touch with reach.manager@yorktheatreroyal.co.uk.
Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools
Discipline(s)
Music
Key Stage(s)
KS1 , KS2 , Reception / Pre school
Description (Short)
The Foundation subsidises curriculum based primary music lessons. Children participate in both a music lesson and singing assembly at least once a week plus the opportunity to take part in a choir or music club. We also offer holiday clubs and run a Ryedale Primary choir during school holidays.
Cost for York-based schools
Varies based on needs of school, currently subsidised by one third.
We offer a number of performances aimed at pre-school and primary aged children.
We also offer drama workshops, storytelling workshops, puppet making workshops shadow puppet making workshops and creative writing workshops
Cost for York-based schools
Prices vary with workshops starting at £200 per session and Performances starting at £250 per show
Digital Resources, Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools, Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Music
Key Stage(s)
KS3 , KS4 , SEND
Description (Short)
IMPs is a year-round programme of fun, inclusive music activities for children and young people from York and the surrounding area. We run fun, inclusive Senior IMPs sessions every Monday evening during term time and exciting, themed IMPs Holiday Clubs every school holiday apart from Christmas.
Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Crafts / Making , Creative Skills , Creative Writing / Poetry , Heritage and history , Mixed art forms , Painting and Drawing , Spoken Language / performance , Theatre
Key Stage(s)
KS1 , KS2 , KS3 , KS4 , FE , Reception / Pre school , HE , SEND
Description (Short)
Bespoke tours and workshops covering topics relating to medieval history, Christianity, and stained glass.
Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools
Discipline(s)
Creative Skills , Creative Writing / Poetry , Dance , Mixed art forms , Spoken Language / performance , Theatre
Key Stage(s)
KS2 , KS3 , KS4 , FE , HE , SEND
Description (Short)
Bolshee is a female-led, creative projects company based in York. We are non-profit organisation and we offer vibrant, dynamic, creative workshops to help participants feel confident, empowered and to express themselves.
We offer a range of workshops for schools, including Bolshee Young Creatives, Bolshee Moves and Be Bolshee.
Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction
Discipline(s)
Dance , Heritage and history , Music
Key Stage(s)
KS2
Description (Short)
The Merchant Adventurers’ medieval and awe-inspiring Hall takes centre stage for the, The Merchant Adventurers’ Experience. Key Stage 2 classes from all of York’s primary schools are invited to a fully funded school visit focused on key areas of their curriculum. The history of the Hall and Company will be explored through interactive games, discovery and activities. With 665 years of history to cover visits can will be tailored to suit various topics.
Cost for York-based schools
Fully fund through the Merchant Adventurers' Charitable Trust for York schools
Creative Skills , Creative Writing / Poetry , Design , Digital Arts (e/g/ animation, game design, graphics design) , Music
Key Stage(s)
KS1 , KS2 , KS3 , KS4
Description (Short)
Art is my Career is a new arts and education programme focused around Yorkshire. We aim to bridge the skill, knowledge and resource gap between education and industry whilst instilling pride in our local creative communities by showcasing the region’s rich and diverse creative talent.
Digital Resources, Performances / workshops / courses delivered in schools, Performances / workshops / visits delivered in York venue or attraction, Other (please specify)
Discipline(s)
Creative Skills , Creative Writing / Poetry , Design , Digital Arts (e/g/ animation, game design, graphics design) , Heritage and history , Mixed art forms , Music , Spoken Language / performance , Theatre
Key Stage(s)
KS3 , KS4 , FE , HE , SEND
Description (Short)
Pilot Theatre is a national and international touring company based in York, creating work for, by and with young people aged 11-25. Alongside our theatre productions, we offer workshops, resources, CPD and bespoke projects to schools, colleges and universities.
Cost for York-based schools
£0 - £375+VAT (varies according to project/activity)
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