Open Studio is available exclusively to students (ages 16 and up) enrolled in a full-semester ceramics class. Students must register for Open Studio at the same location as their class to avoid transporting pottery between studios. Use this time to continue working on class projects. Tech support is offered during select Open Studio hours. 

• Monday: 9:00-12:00
• Tuesday: 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm
• Wednesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Thursday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

Note: There will be no open studio the following dates

• Sunday, October 11 for HYS Fall Festival
• Saturday, November 14 for Veteran's Art Day
• Sunday, December 13 for Holiday Stroll

Open Studio is available exclusively to students (ages 16 and up) enrolled in a full-semester ceramics class. Students must register for Open Studio at the same location as their class to avoid transporting pottery between studios. Use this time to continue working on class projects. Tech support is offered during select Open Studio hours:

• Monday: 1:00-4:00 p.m.
• Tuesday: 4:00–6:00 p.m.
• Wednesday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
• Saturday & Sunday: 1:00–6:30 p.m.

Note: There will be no open studio the following dates:

• Sunday, October 11 for HYS Fall Festival
• Saturday, November 14 for Veteran's Art Day
• Sunday, December 13 for Holiday Stroll

Enjoy dedicated time to work on your painting projects in a welcoming, self-guided studio environment. Bring your own materials and explore your creativity at your own pace. This is a great opportunity to focus on your work, connect with fellow artists, and enjoy the inspiring atmosphere of the studio. This open studio time is for students currently enrolled in classes. All levels are welcome!

• Monday1:30pm - 3:30pm
• Tuesday:  4:00 pm - 6:00pm
• Thursday 4:30pm - 6:00pm
• Friday 1:00pm - 5:30pm
• Saturday 4:30pm - 7:30pm

This class presents the opportunity to draw, paint or sculpt from the human figure without formal instruction. Students may pre-register for a  10-week class card. Cards are good for one year from date of purchase. They may be used during any semester until the expiration date. $243.00 member price for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome at $27 member and $30 non-member per class and must pay the monitor at the beginning of each class.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Celebrate fall with a handmade ceramic pumpkin! Learn basic hand-building techniques to shape and decorate your own clay pumpkin, perfect for displaying on a table, shelf, or mantel all season long.

All tools and materials are provided. Finished pumpkins will be fired and ready for pickup at a later date.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support the mission of HYS.

You asked for it, a whole day focused on the basics of watercolors! This class is for the beginner watercolor painter, or the practiced painter looking to refresh their skills. In the morning, we will complete a worksheet with 15 watercolor application techniques, and then in the afternoon we will practice our skills on a small watercolor painting.

Refer to the "Watercolor & Gouache, Student Supplies" list HERE

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will explore the magic of working with alcohol inks. In this workshop you will: - Begin by working on a blank 6" x 6" white ceramic tile focusing on the intuitive nature of inks and the fine balance between controlling the inks using a variety of tools and allowing the painting to process. - Apply inks to a number of different surfaces including a variety of synthetic papers, canvas and panels. - Learn to use tools such as paint brushes, foam brushes, and hot and cool airflow to move and control the inks. All tools and materials are provided. You will go home with several frame-worthy pieces of your own work to keep for yourself or to give as thoughtful gifts.

All necessary materials are provided for an additional $35 fee, payable directly to the instructor.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

America 250 Speaker Series: Medical Thought, Philosophy, and Practice During the Transformative Revolutionary Period

October 15 | 5:30 PM

Join us for an engaging lecture by historian Dr. Sara Ray exploring the evolution of medicine during the American Revolutionary era. Learn how medical knowledge, philosophy, and practice changed during this transformative period.

This program is presented as the lecture component of Chester County Town Tours & Village Walks and is part of Historic Yellow Springs' America 250 Speaker Series.

Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!