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. 

• Monday: 9:30-12:00
• Tuesday: 1 pm - 3:30 pm
• Wednesday/Thursday: 4 pm - 6 pm
• Saturday/Sunday: 1 pm - 6:30 pm

Discover the expressive potential of pastels in this 5-week studio course. Start with foundational techniques through still life studies, focusing on application methods, understanding light and shadow, and exploring color blending. Build your confidence in observing and interpreting form, surface, and atmosphere, while developing your own artistic voice with this versatile medium. Whether you're new to pastels or looking to refine your skills, this class offers a supportive space to experiment and grow.

Click HERE to see the materials list for this course

• 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 vibrant, hands-on class, young artists will explore a variety of materials and techniques designed to ignite their imagination. Each project encourages creative expression while building fine motor skills, artistic vocabulary, and confidence. From playful experimentation to proud finished pieces, children will discover the joy of making art in a supportive and inspiring environment.

• 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

Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and ground yourself in the timeless beauty of Historic Yellow Springs with Yoga at The Washington. Once an inn where President George Washington himself stayed during the Revolutionary War, this historic venue now opens its elegant doors for weddings, events, and our weekly mindful yoga gatherings.

Join us every Wednesday evening at 6:30 p.m. for an all-level practice designed to connect movement, breath, and presence within the meditative atmosphere of this centuries-old space. Beneath high ceilings and soft light, we practice together, finding balance and calm amidst history.

Participants may purchase a 10-class punch card for flexible attendance or join as a drop-in. Please bring your own mat, water bottle, and an open heart. No prior yoga experience is needed—just a willingness to move, breathe, and enjoy.

Learn more about your instructor: https://powerfulchild.com

• 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 class presents the opportunity to draw, paint or sculpt from the human figure without formal instruction. Students may pre-register for a 5 or 10-week class card. Cards are good for one year from date of purchase. They may be used during any semester until the expiration date. $243.00 member price for 10 weeks. Drop-ins are welcome at $27 member and $30 non-member per class and must pay the monitor at the beginning of each class.

• 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 Collaborative Workshop Series with Historic Yellow Springs & Historic Sugartown

Design and craft a one-of-a-kind sketchbook in this immersive, four-part workshop series that blends creative printmaking and traditional bookbinding techniques. Offered in partnership by Historic Yellow Springs and Historic Sugartown, this hands-on experience invites you to explore two historic sites while creating a functional and personal work of art.

Session 1: Traditional Paper Marbling 

Historic Sugartown | October 25, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

Begin your journey in Historic Sugartown’s 19th-century bindery, where you’ll learn traditional paper marbling techniques that date back centuries. Create a collection of one-of-a-kind hand-marbled papers to use in your final sketchbook. If you'd like to incorporate your own specialty papers, bring a few sheets—we’ll guide you through prepping them for binding during the final portion of this session.

Sessions 2 & 3: Creative Printmaking for Your Sketchbook 

Historic Yellow Springs | November 1 & 8, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM

In these two sessions, artist Laura Stockdale will guide participants through printmaking techniques to personalize the pages of their sketchbook. You'll create a decorative frontispiece—similar to those found in historic books—and explore options for adding sections that showcase original printwork. These pages can include different types of paper, layouts, and textures, offering a dynamic and deeply personal touch to your final book.

Session 4: Bookbinding with Leather or Cloth

Historic Sugartown | November 15, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Return to Sugartown to complete your sketchbook in the working bindery. Using hand tools and traditional techniques, you’ll sew and bind your printed and marbled pages into a hardcover book, choosing from leather or hand-dyed book cloth in a variety of colors. The final sketchbook can be up to 9x12 inches in size and will be a durable, heirloom-quality piece. 

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!

5 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 several slip colors 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!