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.

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!

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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 creative workshop series for young artists and their grown-ups. Make art and memories together in this joyful, hands-on series designed for children and their caregivers. Each week, we’ll explore a new open-ended art activity that invites collaboration, experimentation, and connection. Through playful projects using painting, printmaking, clay, collage, and more, grownups and kids will create side-by-side—and sometimes hand-in-hand.

Workshops are designed to engage early learners while giving adults a chance to slow down and enjoy the creative process, too. Whether you're stamping, sculpting, or painting a shared masterpiece, each session is an opportunity to explore new materials in a warm, welcoming environment.

Best for ages 3–6 with a caregiver

Only register child, adult attends free! No art experience needed. Dress for mess! All materials provided.Register for all five sessions or drop in for individual dates (if space allows).

• 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!

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.
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Rich Holck will oversee and guide you through the hands-on process of loading, firing, unloading, cleaning, and maintaining a wood kiln. Learn how to build the fire and operate the kiln at each stage, read the atmosphere of the kiln to time your stokes, and how to place wood across the width of the firebox to maintain even heat. Gain understanding of how kiln oxygen levels may fluctuate and ways of controlling oxygen levels by adjusting dampers and air openings. Consider factors like the quantity of wood per stoke, stoking frequency, and the size and type of wood to use. When introducing salt into the chamber, discuss its effects on the pottery, kiln, and kiln furniture. During unloading, observe the results of your collective efforts on the finished works, and how the process details come together to shape the end result.

In this workshop, Taylor will demonstrate how she layers surface decoration techniques at the leather soft, leather hard, and bone dry stages to create colorful, tactile porcelain pottery. Slip trailing, refining by carving, and underglaze painting with paper resists will be covered. Strategies for choosing color palettes, fixing or incorporating mistakes, and composing a compelling surface will be discussed. These techniques can also be applied to stoneware.

Taylor Sijan is a full-time studio artist from Catawba Island, Ohio. She earned a BFA in 3-D Arts from Bowling Green State University (2016), completed two years of post-baccalaureate study in ceramics at Wichita State University (2016-2018), and obtained an MFA with ceramics emphasis from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (2021). She has taught workshops at institutions including Pocosin Arts School of Fine Craft, Peters Valley School of Craft, Gasworks NYC, The Hudgens Center for Art and Learning, Touchstone Center for Crafts, Saratoga Clay Arts Center, Sugar Maples Center for Creative Arts, and Wooten Clayworks. 

Capture the enchantment of the winter season in this special holiday edition of the Wool Watercolor workshop. Under the guidance of wool artist Maria Gio, you’ll explore a one-of-a-kind fiber art technique that brings festive scenes to life through layered wool fibers. Think snow-covered landscapes, glowing candles, or holiday greenery—all with a soft, dimensional effect. You'll create a piece that celebrates the warmth and magic of the season, ready to display or share as a heartfelt gift. All materials provided, Materials fee of $40

• 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!