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Town Tours: Revolutionary Medicine
with Dr. Sara Ray
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.
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Ceramics Date Night
with Jackie Martin
5 Dates Available!
Grab a loved one, friend, or favorite creative companion and join us for a night out that’s anything but ordinary. Creative Pairings is a hands-on art experience designed for adults to relax, connect, and create together—no prior art experience needed.
In this Ceramics Date Night, you’ll get your hands dirty in the best way with a playful evening of clay exploration. Whether you’re building a keepsake together or creating your own matching mugs, this session is all about creativity and fun in a welcoming studio setting.
Complementary Wine, beer, and light refreshments keep the vibe relaxed and festive. Come ready to make something memorable—side by side.
Ages 21+ | All materials included | Tuition is per person. Each adult must register individually.
- We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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A Day with Sgraffito
with Jeanie Silver
This is your chance to relax aand learn about the oldest way to wake up your surface designs! Bring one or two leatherhard pots to work on or experiment with leatherhard tiles we provide.
In the morning we will learn about this ancient technique and demo modern ways to use it. You will want to stay all day because in the afternoon will be your chance to procatice what you've learned as you enjoys everyone's company.
- We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Throw & Go
with Jackie Martin
5 dates available!
Curious about pottery but feeling hesitant? Explore the possibilities of ceramics in our welcoming studio! Join this 3-hour class (for ages 16 and up) where you'll learn the basics of pottery and craft two unique pieces with guidance from our skilled instructor. Once completed, choose from several slip colors to finish your creations, which will be fired and ready for pickup after. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity—sign up now and dive into the world of ceramics!
- 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!
Richness in Watercolor
with Kathryn Noska
Want to learn how to create brilliant watercolor with refined depth? In this workshop you will be guided to develop or improve the skill of realism in watercolor by learning how to layer colors and create a rich three dimensional quality. You’ll work at your own pace from various objects or photo reference as we explore a variety of textures such as smooth, slick, rough, bumpy, grainy, coarse, fluffy, fuzzy, silky, and more. There will also be a brief demo on how to seal a painting for framing without glass.
- We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Cabinet of Curiosities: A Collaborative Book Arts Experience
with Sarah Bourne Rafferty
Inspired by the 18th- and 19th-century tradition of collecting natural specimens, artifacts, and unusual discoveries, this collaborative series brings together Historic Yellow Springs and Historic Sugartown for four workshops exploring botanical preservation, ceramics, paper marbling, cyanotype printing, and traditional bookbinding.
Each workshop can be enjoyed independently, or attend two or more to build a collection of materials for your own Cabinet of Curiosities journal.
- Saturday, October 24 | Historic Yellow Springs | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Collecting & Preserving Specimens — Sarah Rafferty
- Explore ways to collect, dry, and press botanical specimens. Create a small ceramic element by pressing a natural specimen into clay to make a unique button or fastener.
- Saturday, October 31 | Historic Sugartown | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Traditional Paper Marbling — Ramon Townsend
- Learn the historic art of paper marbling and create one-of-a-kind decorative papers for future covers, endpapers, or journal pages.
- Saturday, November 8 | Historic Yellow Springs | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.Cyanotype Specimens
- Transform plants and natural objects into striking blue-and-white cyanotype prints for display, journaling, or future creative projects.
- Saturday, November 21 | Historic Sugartown | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.Traditional Bookbinding — Ramon Townsend
- Bring your collected materials together in Historic Sugartown’s working bindery. Learn traditional bookbinding techniques to create a handcrafted journal incorporating your marbled papers, cyanotypes, specimens, and other discoveries. Those attending two or more previous workshops can create a more finished, personalized Cabinet of Curiosities journal
Each workshop can be enjoyed independently, or attend two or more to build a collection of materials for your own Cabinet of Curiosities journal. No previous experience is required. To participate in the bookbinding workshop, you must attend at least one of the three preceding workshops so you have materials to incorporate into your journal.
- 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!
Fall Leaf Bowl
Bring the beauty of autumn indoors with a handmade ceramic leaf bowl! Use real leaves as inspiration to create a nature-inspired bowl with beautiful textures and details. Perfect for seasonal décor or everyday use.
All tools and materials are provided. Finished bowls will be fired and ready for pickup at a later date.
This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space
- 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!
Printmaking with Plants
with Sue Fox Mitrano
Print, ink and repeat with plants from Historic Yellow Springs! Discover the excitement of printmaking and see your image come to life in each print. In this all day workshop, we’ll explore both monoprinting and linocut using nature as both inspiration and material to create beautiful artworks. Forage near the studio and explore the historic medicinal herb garden to gather materials for printing.
You’ll be guided through the entire process from drawing to carving to printing. Make multiple prints you can frame or give as a gift. Bonus: the printing plate is yours to keep for future printing. Try different colors, mix your own inks, and enjoy some creative camaraderie!
You’ll take home the custom plate you design for future use, along with all of the prints you create during the workshop. $35 materials fee payable 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!