Explore the unique qualities of watercolor in this immersive workshop designed to enhance composition, expand visual language, and develop artistic voice. Learn to create dynamic shapes, strong value contrasts, and expressive edges while simplifying scenes with a limited palette. Discussions on perspective and color theory will deepen your understanding, and you may paint alongside the instructor or work from your own reference with individualized guidance.

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Create a unique slab-constructed mug and personalize it with a custom relief print in this hands-on ceramics workshop. Learn slab-building techniques, surface decoration, and how to transfer a relief design onto clay. No prior experience needed!

Join me for an immersive exploration into the world of mixed media, where creativity extends beyond paint and collage. We'll delve into composition, form, and color, discovering new techniques that can enhance your current artistic practice or inspire a fresh journey into abstraction and non-representational art. Whether you’re seeking to expand your skillset or embark on a new artistic path, this workshop offers endless opportunities for creative experimentation.

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In this workshop, we will explore the art of outdoor painting and sketching using a combination of watercolor, gouache, and dry media such as pencils and chalks. We’ll discuss strategies for working in various lighting conditions and adapting to changing weather while capturing the beauty of our surroundings. Whether completing a painting on-site or creating quick sketches to serve as studies for studio work, participants will gain valuable techniques for translating the outdoor experience into expressive artwork.

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• 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!

Create a unique slab-built lidded box in this hands-on workshop. Learn essential hand-building techniques, including slab construction, texture application, and lid fitting. This class offers a fun and creative approach to functional ceramic design.

Discover the fundamental techniques needed to create expressive and dynamic portrait paintings in this engaging workshop. Through a step-by-step approach, you will learn how to break down complex forms into manageable shapes, making the portrait painting process approachable and enjoyable. Working from a live model, we will cover key concepts such as basic facial anatomy, imprimatura (underpainting), color mixing, and the importance of value and light to achieve depth and realism. 

• 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!

Join us for an immersive workshop led by renowned ceramic artist Lindsay Oesteritter, where you'll dive into the art of wood firing as well as a hands-on workshop in the ceramics studio.  This intensive course will focus on firing the wood kiln with a reduction cooling.  Students will bring high-fire bisqueware to be slipped or glazed as we cover wadding, loading, firing, reduction cooling, unloading, and cleaning our wares post-firing.  (approx. 12x24x18 inches share of space in the kiln for each participant) 

For the hands-on, making portion of the workshop, demonstrations will include working on the wheel, incorporating hand-built elements, design details, and considerations of the pot.  Lindsay and students will discuss the concept of "intentionality" - consciously and carefully considering the myriad of choices we confront as makers and how those choices affect the outcome of that simple object. 

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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. We will explore the natural world around us and take a look at some of our native plant species and use them in craft projects that capture their magic. Whether they're beginners or budding artists, our camp provides a fun, supportive environment for exploration and skill-building. With a mix of individual projects and group activities, every child will leave with a collection of their own artwork and lasting memories.

• 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