Previous Events

Crunchtime 2010 – Artists’ Response to Global Issues

Crunchtime 2010 is an international art event taking place in York from Friday 29 January. It will take the form of exhibitions, actions, talks and projects

Creative Coast: Shine On

Spend an evening with Stuart Cameron, the new Director of Crescent Arts.

Watercolours Workshop

Paint St. Mary's Abbey. An opportunity for adults to learn new skills with the support of an artist. Inspired by the exhibition of John Sell Cotman's work at the Gallery.

Discovery Days

Take part in this interactive science exhibition featuring hands on, practical activities supplied by local education providers and business professionals – designed to inspire, stimulate and challenge your preconceptions of science and technology. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.

The Science and Story of Guy Fawkes – An Explosive Mixture!

In an ‘early bird’ tour at The York Dungeon, discover the science behind Guy Fawkes’ infamous Gunpowder Plot and help investigate why certain chemicals go bang in this special 30 minute workshop. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

Yorkshire Museum's Library Open Day

The Yorkshire Museum's library is full of historic scientific books collected over the years by the original founders of the museum, The Yorkshire Philosophical Society. It is usually only open to visitors by appointment. Come and see what we've got on our shelves and see some of the library's highlights out on show

Charity Code-a-thon: The 8 Hour Website-From-Scratch Challenge

Following on from Science City York's highly successful Code-a-thon last year, the challenge returns, this time in Scarborough as part of Digital Scarborough 08

Hidden Worlds in Tanzania

This fascinating collection of images captures an innovative education project designed by the Outreach Team at CNAP. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

Dakota Tour

Still in service 70 years on, learn all about this engineering marvel with a full aircraft tour. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.

Halifax Bomber Engineering Explained

Learn about the engineering behind the rebuilding of the legendary Halifax Bomber ‘Friday the 13th’. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.

Cycle the Solar System

Enjoy a guided cycle ride along a 6.5 mile scale model of the solar system, led by the experts who built the model. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

An Introduction to Equine Biomechanics

An introduction to the fascinating science of biomechanics in relation to horses. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

StART Here!

Join in an art workshop in the relaxed atmosphere of the Art Gallery Studio with the support of a trained Artist, exploring pattern through images in the gallery. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology.

CAB IT! Engineers

This hands-on engineering event based around railways and rail technology makes a welcome return. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

Animal Engineering Taster Course

Find out how different animal bodies are an amazing feat of engineering. A combination of lectures and practical activities investigating how the anatomy of different species enables them to survive in different habitats. Part of the York Festival of Science and Technology 2008.

Engineering Earth!

Learn all about composting – what it is, why you should do it and how to do it. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.

Ceramic Weekends at Persistence Works in Sheffield

This course, run by Sarah Villeneau, comprises two days of personalised tuition in the handbuilding techniques of pinching, coiling and slabbing

York Youth Mysteries

Free Digital photography and radio production workshops

Special Brewery Science Tour

Special tours at half normal admission price on presentation of this brochure for the duration of the Festival. Learn how the Brewery’s beer is brewed and enjoy one free half pint!. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.

'Informal Night' at the York Astronomical Society

Find out more about YAS, as members and friends share their own short presentations on a variety of subjects including observing reports, images, drawings and practical demonstrations. Part of the York Festival Science Technology 2008.