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!

This is a one-day hands-on workshop where you can learn about the nature of slip decorating and how it can expand your decorating possibilities in ways you can’t imagine if you haven’t tried it! We will Lear about slip-its history, and how to make many colors of slip. You will have a chance to experiment with slip on your own pieces or test tiles we will provide. The results will be posted in the studio for anyone to study.If you want to expand your possibilities, working with the right slip for your firing conditions, this is an intriguing way to begin. The possibilities are endless.

• 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 rich textures and colors of fall in this seasonal Wool Watercolor workshop. Guided by wool artist Maria Gio, you’ll learn how to layer fine wool fibers to create a vibrant, dimensional piece inspired by autumn leaves, cozy cottages, or playful Halloween motifs. This unique technique blends creativity and craft, resulting in a richly textured artwork that captures the spirit of the season. Whether you're a beginner or returning for more, you’ll leave with a beautifully finished piece—perfect for framing or gifting. 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!

A delightfully spooky twist on Creative Pairings: Art Nights for Grown-Ups 

Looking for a creative way to spend Halloween night? Grab a partner—or come solo—and join us for Date Night Etching: Build-a-Body, a hands-on printmaking workshop with a haunted twist. Each participant will etch a different body part (think heads, hands, feet, torsos) using beginner-friendly techniques. Then, like a ghoulish game of mix-and-match, we’ll assemble everyone’s prints into one giant, collaborative monster creation.

You’ll leave with your own eerie original print and a photo of the final creature. Costumes are encouraged, and so is your sense of humor.

Part of our Creative Pairings series, this special Halloween session invites grown-ups to unwind, connect, and make something memorable—over wine, beer, and festive bites in our welcoming studio.

Ages 21+ | Wine, beer, and refreshments included Tuition is per person; all adults attending must register individually. No experience needed—just bring your spooky spirit and a love for the unexpected. *Please let us know about any dietary needs at least a week before the event. We may not be able to accommodate requests shared after that time.

• 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!

Discover the vibrant world of alcohol ink in this fun and approachable beginner class! Guided by Lori, you'll explore the fluid, dynamic nature of this exciting medium through live demonstrations, hands-on practice, and personalized guidance. Learn a variety of techniques to harness the unpredictable beauty of alcohol ink and unlock your creative potential.

No experience? No problem! This class is perfect for anyone curious about experimenting with color and flow. You’ll create your own abstract masterpiece and a custom switch plate cover, watching your designs come to life with mesmerizing effects. At the end of the session, we’ll apply a finishing varnish so your pieces are ready to display and enjoy.

Bring your curiosity and leave with two unique creations — and plenty of inspiration to continue your artistic journey!

$40 materials fee payable to the instructor day of the workshop

• 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 one-of-a-kind ceramic trinket dish using simple handbuilding techniques in this relaxed, beginner-friendly workshop. You’ll shape and personalize your dish with texture, stamps, or sculptural details—perfect for holding jewelry, keys, or small treasures. No prior experience needed—just bring your creativity and enjoy a fun, hands-on introduction to working with clay.

• 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.