Unlock your creativity through the craft of printmaking. In this hands-on class, you’ll learn the fundamentals of carving and printing using linoleum and soft rubber blocks. From mastering safe and confident use of cutting tools to the satisfying reveal of your first hand-pulled print, you’ll explore each step of the process while creating custom stamps and striking linocut designs. Whether you're a curious beginner or looking to spark a new creative outlet, no prior experience is 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 the mission of HYS.

In this dynamic, choice-based studio course, teens take the lead as artists, exploring their unique creative voices through the Teaching for Artistic Behavior (TAB) model. Designed to foster independence, curiosity, and confidence, this class offers students a supportive space to experiment, develop new skills, and engage in meaningful artmaking.

Each session begins with a focused technique session led by a guest artist or instructor—offering hands-on instruction in a specific medium or approach such as printmaking, collage, drawing from life, or working with alternative materials. After each introduction, students can choose to incorporate the new media into their personal projects or continue working with familiar tools.

The studio is organized into distinct work areas, with tools and materials introduced through guided demonstrations. Teens are empowered to make creative decisions about subject, materials, and process while developing skills in planning, creating, reflecting, and refining their work over time.

This is a great course for creative teens who thrive in an open-ended environment, want to try new techniques, and are ready to take ownership of their artistic journey.

No class on Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Explore the art of portrait painting in this in-depth, multi-week course designed to guide you from foundational techniques to more advanced skills. Learn how to simplify complex forms into approachable shapes and develop a deeper understanding of facial anatomy and structure. Working from a live model, you'll practice imprimatura (underpainting), refine your color mixing abilities, and master the role of light and value to create depth and realism in your work. Step by step, you’ll build confidence in your process while discovering your personal approach to expressive, lifelike portraits. Whether you're expanding your skills or diving into portraiture for the first time, this course offers a supportive environment for growth and creative exploration. 

No Class on Monday, September 1st (Labor Day)

• 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 10-week intermediate to advanced ceramics course explores innovative approaches to wheel-thrown and altered forms, as well as handbuilding from thrown elements. Students will refine their technical skills while experimenting with cutting, reassembling, and reshaping thrown pieces. Surface decoration techniques, including newsprint transfers, resists, stencils, and screen printing with underglaze, will also be covered. This course is ideal for those looking to push their creative boundaries. Students must be comfortable with both throwing and handbuilding techniques.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• We believe art should be accessible to all. Scholarships are available for those who qualify.
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Our advanced level throwing themed class this session will focus on lids. Traverse new and familiar ways of creating lids of all sizes and styles. See how the slightest curve can change the attitude and flow of the piece. Have fun exploring the change a piece of pottery can go through  when a finial or strapped handle is applied.

This class is scheduled to be held in CCS, which is only accessable by stairs.

• 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.

Yoga at the Springs Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and ground yourself in the beauty of nature with Yoga at the Springs. Set against the serene backdrop of Historic Yellow Springs, these all-level sessions invite you to connect with movement, breath, and the peaceful energy of the natural surroundings.

Each class will meet at Chester Springs Studio before moving to a designated outdoor spot on campus. From open lawns to quiet creekside corners, the changing scenery enhances every practice. In the event of rain or extreme weather, sessions will be held indoors at the CSS.

Participants may purchase a 10-class punch card for flexible attendance or join us as a drop-in. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, and anything else you need for a comfortable outdoor experience. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move, breathe, and enjoy. Learn more about your instructor: https://powerfulchild.com

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Join us for a five-week exploration of Zentangle®, a meditative drawing method that uses simple, structured patterns to create beautiful, intricate artwork. Perfect for beginners and experienced creatives alike, this course encourages mindfulness, focus, and creative freedom in a relaxed, supportive setting.

Each week, you’ll be introduced to new tangles (patterns), techniques for shading and composition, and creative ways to build your own unique designs. As you progress, you’ll develop not only artistic skills but also tools for relaxation and self-expression.

No drawing experience is necessary—all materials are provided ($15 materials fee). If you can hold a pen, you can enjoy the calming, creative world of Zentangle!

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Students in Magic of Abstraction will learn to experiment with concepts and ideas relating to color, depth, perception and space. Working with oils or acrylics, participants will learn to break down elements of abstraction including composition and rhythm, texture, movement, and balance. 

Students may be encouraged to work outside of their comfort zone at times, or experiment freely with new techniques with the intention of broadening knowledge of the materials (increased familiarity with various mediums can provide for more spontaneity and freedom when painting abstractly). From the Bauhaus to Basquiat, and from minimalism to surrealism, participants will review and analyze abstraction throughout history and begin to understand the choices and reasons behind painting “outside of the lines.” 

• 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!