Join Historic Yellow Springs in a creative workshop where learners, ages 5-13, can make their own postcard. Joined by a parent or guardian, participants will be ink-pressing plants and foliage onto paper, to make a beautiful and unique composition. Alongside all materials being provided, there will also be a short lesson on the history of Yellow Spring's postcards, and a quick instructor lead walk to our own on site garden. This is a Take-One-Leave-One workshop; After making as many postcards as you want- send one to a friend, and share some with Historic Yellow Springs!

Grab a loved one, friend, or favorite creative companion and join us for a night out that’s anything but ordinary. Creative Pairings is a hands-on art experience designed for adults to relax, connect, and create together—no prior art experience needed.

In this Ceramics Date Night, you’ll get your hands dirty in the best way with a playful evening of clay exploration. Whether you’re building a keepsake together or creating your own matching mugs, this session is all about creativity and fun in a welcoming studio setting.

Complementary Wine, beer, and light refreshments keep the vibe relaxed and festive. Come ready to make something memorable—side by side. 

Ages 21+ | All materials included Tuition is per person. Each adult must register individually.

• 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!

• 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 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.
• Membership is one of the easiest and most effective ways to support our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

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!

Celebrate the holiday season with art, cocoa, and cookies! In this festive workshop, we’ll paint cozy still scenes from favorite Holiday movies such as A Christmas Story, It’s a Wonderful Life, Home Alone, and more. As we sip hot cocoa and enjoy a potluck of sweet treats, we’ll learn how to transform complex images into simple, approachable shapes using opaque watercolor. Step by step, we’ll add layers of detail to bring these classic holiday moments to life, creating cheerful, nostalgic works of art perfect for the season.

• 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!