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. 

Mondays 9:30-12:00 & 4:00-6:00

Tuesdays 1:00-3:30

Wednesdays 9:30-12:00 & 4:00-6:00

Saturdays 1:00-3:30 and 4:00-6:30

Sundays 1:00-3:30 and 4:00-6:30

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. 

• Mondays 12:30-3:30
• Tuesdays 9:30-12:30
• Fridays 6:30-9:30
• Saturdays 1:30-4:00 & 4:30-7:00
• Sundays  4:30-7:00

Join a 5-week pastel exploration, starting in the studio with still life drawing to understand application, light, and value, we'll learn the fundamentals of this versatile material. Develop confidence in seeing, interpreting, and recording, while capturing the play of light surface, and blending.

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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 the mission of HYS

Draw what you see by learning to see what you draw. Learn visual techniques that make drawing rewarding and fun. Discover ways to draw by establishing the underling structure from a variety of still life objects. Focus on drawing a new, uncluttered still life each week using graphite, charcoal, or the drawing material of your choice. Get individual encouragement and support as you progress at your own pace, with instructor demonstrations to guide you through techniques and materials. A materials list is provided.

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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!

Learn one of the earliest photographic processes called the cyanotype. Cyan = blue and type = print - a blueprint! Also known as sun printing, this class will introduce you to the basics of this historic process on paper. In the 3-hour class you will learn a brief history of the process, why plants are so often used in the creation of the cyanotype, how to expose, develop and dry your prints as well as how best to frame and store them. Everyone will have the chance to create 5-10 original cyanotypes. All materials are included. Materials fee of $40.

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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!

6 dates available!

Curious about pottery but feeling hesitant? Explore the possibilities of ceramics in our welcoming studio! Join this 3-hour class (for ages 16 and up) where you'll learn the basics of pottery and craft two unique pieces with guidance from our skilled instructor. Once completed, choose from three glaze options to finish your creations, which will be fired and ready for pickup after. Don’t miss this chance to unleash your creativity—sign up now and dive into the world of ceramics!

• 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-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!

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.