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 am - 12:00 pm
• Tuesday: 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
• Wednesday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Friday: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 1:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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

Immerse yourself in this handbuilding class to uncover new approaches to enhance your finished glaze work. Discover special techniques, including applying textures and engaging in insightful demonstrations. Whether you are a beginner honing basic skills or an advanced student crafting individual projects this class will help tailor your style.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• 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!

Morning and Afternoon Available. For all day sign up for both sessions.

Designed for young artists, this camp will immerse participants in a variety of artistic activities, including fine arts and ceramics, all inspired by the imaginative world of fantasy creatures. Campers will explore their creativity by designing and creating their own unique species, bringing fantastical beings to life through art. Whether they’re beginners or budding artists, our camp offers a fun and supportive environment for artistic exploration and skill-building. With a mix of individual projects and group activities, every child will leave with a collection of their own fantastical artwork and lasting memories of their creative journey!

• 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

Only Afternnoon Sessions Available

Calling all future Tomb Raiders, Treasure Hunters, and Indiana Jones's!

This course-- designed to mirror the structure of the field schools that all qualified archaeologists attend and incorporating anthropological techniques and theories in a digestable way-- will help introduce kids interested in "digging up the past" to the practical skills and concepts used in archaeology. Campers will have the opportunity to excavate real artifacts on the campus of Historic Yellow Springs and will learn about the techniques that archaeologists use to bring the past to life for us today. Whether they're passionate about watching old episodes of Time Team or have a an above-average appreciation for all things King Tut, this camp offers an excellent opportunity for the next generation of aspiring archeologists to experience what life is really like on a dig.

Each week will combine learning and hands-on exploration, allowing campers to learn sifting techniques, how to determine the age of artifacts, and how art and archeology have been intertwined for centuries.

Happy digging!

• 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

Embark on a dynamic class exploring the diverse possibilities of clay through handbuilding and wheel throwing. In this intermediate/advanced class engage in group activities to inspire creative ideas and bring your artistic visions to life. Craft unique pieces using handbuilding, wheel throwing, or a blend of both methods, while gaining valuable insights from class demonstrations, surface technique decoration, and glaze application.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• 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!

This 10-week intermediate to advanced ceramics course explores innovative approaches to wheel-thrown and altered forms, as well as hand building from thrown elements. Students will refine their technical skills while experimenting with cutting, reassembling, and reshaping thrown pieces. Surface decoration techniques, including newsprint transfers, resists, stencils, and screen printing with underglaze, will also be covered. This course is ideal for those looking to push their creative boundaries. Students must be comfortable with both throwing and hand building techniques.

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!

Throughout this 10-week course, you will explore the world of fiber design. Specifically Embroidery and Weaving! Students will spend the first 5 weeks mastering the art of Embroidery. The class will start with stitching techniques. Over the course of the 5 weeks, students will be able to create a painting of thread! Weeks 6-10 are all about looms! Students will learn basic weaving techniques and be able to apply them to create abstract tapestries! Every piece of art tells a story, and these weavings are no different. Throughout the course, students will keep a sketchbook filled with design ideas and backstories for their weavings and embroidery pieces!