Spend five weeks discussing and learning about the importance of form and function while creating your own unique place settings. Through crafting your own luncheon plate, dinner plate, bowl, and drinking vessel, explore the relationship between a place setting's components in action. Finally, pull the disparate pieces together with a thoughtful approach to your glazing.

Some throwing experience helpful.

Designed especially for homeschool students, this class places ceramics at the heart of the experience while incorporating complementary art techniques. Students will explore handbuilding, surface design, glazing, and sculptural forms, alongside drawing, printmaking, and mixed-media projects that support their clay work.

Projects are tailored to a mixed-age group, with skill levels thoughtfully differentiated. Older students are encouraged to take on leadership roles, while younger artists gain confidence through guided, hands-on exploration. This class offers homeschool families a rich, studio-based ceramics experience that deepens both technical skills and creative expression. No class Monday, May 25 for Memorial 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 the mission of HYS.

Beginners will build a strong foundation in wheel throwing through hands-on practice and personalized instruction. Students will learn essential skills including clay preparation, centering, and shaping basic forms such as cylinders and bowls. As confidence grows, the class will explore trimming techniques, handle attachment, surface decoration, and glazing. The final weeks will focus on finishing work and preparing pieces for firing. This class is ideal for those new to the pottery wheel and looking to create functional, finished pieces in a supportive studio environment.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

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Develop your skills as you recreate an Old Master’s Painting!  Join this fun and informative way to learn or advance your oil painting skills.   You will learn the steps to oil painting and create your own copy (or interpretation) of a famous Old Master’s Painting of your choosing.  Individual attention will be given to each student’s level of skill.  Class will cover how to start a painting, color mixing, mediums, brush techniques, etc. for beginners, while experienced painters can get started on their Master Copy with expert guidance along the way. 

We will be working with paintings by Master Artists’ whose work is copyright free and therefore now “in the public domain.”  Master Copy paintings are created from any of the works of the Old Masters from over 70 years ago.  (i.e., Picasso’s work is NOT permitted as it is not in the public domain.)  If in question, simply Google, “Are (artist’s name) paintings copyright free?  You want the answer to be (Artist’s) paintings are in the public domain.  Suitable for beginners as well as advanced painters.

Bring a photo or print of your chosen Master Artist’s painting to the first class.  If undecided you may bring several possibilities to class which we can discuss. 

Average to proficient drawing skills are recommended.

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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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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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Join kiln builder and ceramic artist Tyler Gulden for a rare hands-on opportunity to help construct a new soda kiln at Historic Yellow Springs. Participants will assist with the building process and will also have the opportunity to be included in the kiln’s inaugural firing.   The build will be physically demanding and on a tight schedule so while efforts will be made to instruct participants through hands on tasks, it may be necessary for participants to step back and observe certain aspects to ensure quality construction and completion within the given time frame.

Discussion will cover how soda kilns function, the introduction of soda ash into the kiln at high temperatures, and how vapor glazing interacts with clay surfaces to produce rich, atmospheric effects. This collaborative workshop offers valuable insight into both kiln construction, loading, and firing philosophy.

Includes build participation and one share in first firing.

Loading: Monday, August 24

Firing: Tuesday, August 25

Unloading: Friday, August 28

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.
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