Create a one-of-a-kind ceramic trinket dish using simple handbuilding techniques in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll shape and personalize your dish with texture, stamps, or sculptural details—perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to working with clay.

• 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.

Over four, two-hour classes you will build on the information learned in the Zentangle Basics class. Tangle Time expands your knowledge of “tangles” while exploring techniques that allow you to push your creativity to new heights. In each class you will expand your tangling techniques and add to your knowledge of tangles (patterns) Take your Zentangle journey ahead of basics to a level where you can create your own patterns in a fun and enjoyable way.Supplies: There will be a one-time supply fee of $12 payable to the instructor at time of first class if you do not have the basic Zentangle kit.

*It is recommended but not necessary that you take a basic Zentangle class first.

• 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 the season with handmade style. In this festive edition of Creative Pairings, you’ll carve a custom block design and print your own holiday cards—perfect for holidays, winter birthdays, or creative decor. Choose from seasonal icons, natural textures, or playful patterns, then layer ink and paper for bold, beautiful results.

Enjoy a relaxed evening with a loved one or friend in our welcoming studio while sipping wine and getting a little inky.

• 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!

Curious about encaustic painting? Discover this unique, all-natural medium made from melted, pigmented beeswax—an ancient technique enjoying a vibrant revival today.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of encaustic painting, including a brief history, essential tools, workspace setup, color mixing, safety considerations, and ways to incorporate mixed media. Participants will learn techniques such as collage, image transfer, and combining oil paint with wax. Hands-on time will allow each participant to create up to two original encaustic works.

No prior experience is necessary. Feel free to bring personal items you'd like to incorporate—such as photographs, pressed plants, or other flat ephemera. Materials fee of $75 paid to instructor day of workshop.

• 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!

Capture the beauty of the natural world in this hands-on workshop focused on drawing botanical subjects with colored pencil. Explore techniques such as layering, blending, and shading to render plants, flowers, and other organic forms with vivid color and realistic detail. Instruction will cover composition, color choices, and ways to build depth and texture, helping you develop both skill and confidence. Whether you're new to colored pencil or looking to refine your technique, this workshop offers a relaxing and rewarding creative experience inspired by nature.

• 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.

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!

• 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!

Unwind under the (imagined) stars. Explore dreamy, layered printmaking using white and metallic inks on dark paper to capture the magic of night skies. Create moonlit landscapes, starlit scenes, or your own constellation-inspired designs using simple techniques like stamping, monoprinting, and masking.

As part of our Creative Pairings series, this grown-up art night invites you to relax, create, and connect—wine and snacks included.

Ages 21+ | Complementary wine, beer, and refreshments. Tuition is per person; all adults attending must register individually. Perfect for beginners—no prior experience needed.*Please let us know about any dietary needs at least a week before the event. We may not be able to accommodate requests shared after that time.

• 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.

A great project for those new to needle felting! In this fun and approachable workshop, you'll use natural wool fibers to create an adorable and one-of-a-kind gnome—a whimsical holiday staple rooted in Nordic tradition. We’ll guide you step-by-step through the process, allowing plenty of space for personal creativity and for everyone to work at their own pace. All fibers are sourced from Locust Hollow Sheep Farm in Coatesville. Materials fee of $15

• 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!