Whether you are a true beginner or you are looking to brush up on your drawing skills in charcoal and pastel, this class is your opportunity! Become familiar with the tools of pastel painting. Approach the easel with confidence with an understanding of the Elements of Design, Composition, Shape, Value and Color. You will receive plenty of individual attention and groups critiques will be offered at the end of each class.

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Designed especially for homeschool students, this class introduces a wide range of art techniques that may not be easily explored at home. From large-format painting and printmaking to sculpture and collage, each week offers a brand-new artistic adventure. Projects are tailored to a mixed-age range group, with activities differentiated by skill level. Older students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, while younger artists will benefit from their guidance and inspiration. This unique class provides a wonderful opportunity for homeschool families to expand upon their art curriculum. 

• 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 engaging studio-style class, preteens will dive into a wide range of artistic materials and techniques while developing their personal creative voice. Projects are designed to promote problem-solving, critical thinking, and creative risk-taking—building both artistic skill and confidence. Students will be encouraged to explore, experiment, and refine their ideas as they create meaningful, expressive works in a supportive and inspiring environment.

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Design your own collection of unique, trend-forward jewelry by combining the soft beauty of watercolor with the bold shine of resin. In this 8-week hands-on course, you’ll experiment with painting freeform watercolor designs, learning about color layering, blending, and abstract mark-making.

Once dry, you’ll cut your artwork into custom shapes and turn it into wearable pieces—like earrings, pendants, or bracelets—using clear resin and metal jewelry findings. Along the way, you'll build skills in watercolor techniques, resin application, sealing, and basic jewelry assembly.

The final session includes open studio time to finish pieces or explore new ideas. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and curiosity.

All materials provided! $40 materials fee. Perfect for anyone interested in art jewelry, DIY design, or exploring new mediums!

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This class goes beyond basic throwing, teaching you how to transform simple forms into personalized works of art. Through demonstrations, you'll explore techniques for altering shapes, adding decorative elements, and enhancing functionality. Gain valuable studio tips and tricks that will help you refine your pottery skills. Perfect for potters of all levels who want to take their work to the next level.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

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High-quality images are essential for showcasing your work, whether for portfolios, exhibitions, or online platforms. This hands-on workshop introduces participants to the fundamentals of photographing three-dimensional artwork, with a focus on sculpture and ceramics. Using a professional photography setup with lighting and backdrop, you’ll be guided step-by-step through how to capture form, surface, and detail.

Participants will practice by photographing one of their own pieces during the workshop, with instruction on composition, lighting angles, and background selection. The session also includes an introduction to free, user-friendly photo editing software to help polish your images.

In addition to the guided session, participants will be scheduled for follow-up studio time to return and photograph additional work using the same professional setup. This ensures you leave with both the skills and the resources to continue documenting your artwork with confidence.

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Create a functional and decorative ceramic trinket shelf in this beginner-friendly handbuilding workshop. Participants will learn to roll, cut, and assemble clay slabs using simple templates to build a custom mini shelf perfect for displaying jewelry, keepsakes, or other small treasures.

With guidance from your instructor, you’ll practice essential clay techniques such as slip and scoring, smoothing seams, and adding texture or carved details to personalize your piece. Holes for hanging can be added for a finished, ready-to-display result.

All materials, tools, and firings are included. Finished pieces will be fired and available for pickup after the workshop.

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Celebrate Historic Yellow Springs’ role in marking the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence with botanical artist Margaret Saylor in this unique two-part Making History workshop series.

Inspired by a remarkable composite volume from the archives, featuring 37 hand-colored engravings originally illustrated by naturalist James Sowerby, this historic text once guided physicians and apothecaries in the identification and use of medicinal plants during the Revolutionary era. In the winter session, participants will work from high-resolution scans of these plates to begin their own botanical sketchbook or art journal—a personal reference to the medicinal plants documented by William Woodville in Medical Botany. 

Guided by Margaret Saylor, artists will develop observation and illustration techniques, record notes, and build lasting skills for documenting nature through art. The summer session, part two of the series, invites participants to draw live medicinal plant specimens inspired by the historic plates, expanding their journals with direct field observation. This immersive series offers a rich blend of art, science, history, and hands-on practice to deepen your botanical art practice and connection to historic herbal knowledge.

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