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!

Join Historic Yellow Springs for a guided visit to the Moravian Pottery & Tile Works Museum, the historic workshop founded by historian and artist Henry Chapman Mercer. Participants will tour the site, learn about Mercer's tile-making legacy, and take part in a hands-on sgraffito tile-making workshop.

Finished tiles will be fired and glazed by the studio and available for pickup approximately 3–4 weeks after the visit.

Participants will drive independently to the museum and should plan to arrive by 10:50 AM for an 11:00 AM tour.

Experience a deep dose of rest, relaxation, and reflection as the sun sets over our serene grounds. This immersive hour of sound healing, led by White Wave Restorations, features a rich blend of vibrational instruments—including gong, handpan, singing bowls, chimes, drums, and more—designed to calm the nervous system and gently guide you into a state of peaceful presence.

As the sky shifts into evening, you’ll lie or sit comfortably and allow waves of sound to wash over you. This practice of deep listening supports stress relief, mental clarity, emotional balance, and improved sleep—offering space for both release and renewal.

Please bring your own yoga mat and any comforts to support your relaxation (pillows, blankets, bolsters, eye pillow). You’re also welcome to bring a journal to capture insights or reflections following the session.

Rain Date: October 8

• 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!

Inspired by the 18th- and 19th-century tradition of collecting natural specimens, artifacts, and unusual discoveries, explore a variety of traditional craft techniques while creating your own Cabinet of Curiosities. This collaborative series brings together Historic Yellow Springs and Historic Sugartown for four individual workshops in botanical preservation, ceramics, paper marbling, cyanotype printing, and bookbinding.

Each workshop is offered separately, so you can choose the sessions that most interest you. Attend one workshop to explore a new technique, or choose two or more to begin building a more complete and cohesive collection of materials for your own Cabinet of Curiosities journal.

Saturday, October 24 | Historic Yellow Springs | Sarah Rafferty | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Collecting & Preserving Specimens Begin by exploring ways to collect, dry, and press botanical specimens. You'll also create a small ceramic element by pressing a natural specimen into clay to create a unique button or fastener that can be used on a finished book.

Saturday, October 31 | Historic Sugartown | Ramon Townsend | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Traditional Paper Marbling Learn the historic art of paper marbling and create one-of-a-kind decorative papers. Your marbled papers can become covers, endpapers, or pages in a future book project.

Saturday, November 8 | Historic Yellow Springs | 9:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Cyanotype Specimens Transform collected plants and other natural objects into striking blue-and-white cyanotype prints. Create a collection of images that can be incorporated into a handmade journal, displayed as artwork, or used in future creative projects.

Saturday, November 21 | Historic Sugartown | Ramon Townsend | 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. Traditional Bookbinding Bring your collection together in Historic Sugartown's working bindery. Using traditional bookbinding techniques, create a handcrafted journal incorporating your marbled papers, cyanotypes, specimens, and other materials. Participants who have attended two or more of the previous workshops will have the opportunity to create a more finished and personalized Cabinet of Curiosities journal.

Each workshop can be enjoyed independently, and no previous experience in book arts, ceramics, or cyanotype printing is required. If you'd like to create the complete Cabinet of Curiosities experience, choose two or more workshops and build your collection over the course of the series.

This workshop is for Veterans or Active Service Members only

Dive into the world of relief printmaking! Perfect for beginners eager to explore a timeless art form, we'll earn the basics of designing, carving, and printing your own unique creations using linoleum blocks. With hands-on guidance and plenty of practice, you'll develop the skills to produce beautiful to share with friends and family.

• 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 workshop is for Veterans or Active Service Members only

Immerse yourself in the modern version of Japanese Raku pottery. Discover the unique techniques of decorating, glazing, and rapid firing that define this distinctive art form. With step-by-step instruction to guid you through the smoke and fire process, you'll create and finish your own stunning Raku piece. Students will chose from a selection of pre made forms to paint and fire. 

• 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 workshop is for Veterans or Active Service Members only

Experience the joy of creating pottery on the wheel! Learn the fundamental techniques of centering, pulling, and shaping clay under expert guidance. With plenty of muddy practice, you'll gain the skills and confidence to craft your own masterpiece.

• 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!