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

5 Dates Available!

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!

Learn to break through “artist’s block” this summer in the coolest way possible—by designing your own ice cream! We will dip into our creativity by designing the look and feel of beautiful ice cream packaging AND make real ice cream to enjoy at the end of the day.

Materials: Bring toppings and ingredients you would like to add to your ice cream, plus a sketch pad and any sketch media you enjoy working with! This could include traditional water media like watercolors and gouache, or pencils, pens, markers, colored pencils, or even an iPad loaded with a drawing program like Procreate.

My suggested supplies are listed here: Artist Resource List

Discover the fundamental techniques needed to create expressive and dynamic portraits in the medium of your choice. Through a step-by-step approach, participants will learn to simplify complex forms into manageable shapes while exploring facial anatomy, composition, value, light, and color. Working from observation, students will build confidence creating portraits with depth, structure, and personality. Model fee included in tuition.

Click HERE for a 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 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!

Bring a touch of handmade charm into your home or garden with a pair of ceramic bird vessels crafted by you! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn handbuilding techniques to create two unique bird-inspired forms that can be used as small planters or decorative dishes.

You’ll begin by shaping and texturing slabs of clay using stamps and hand tools to build expressive surface designs. Then, using simple handbuilding methods, you’ll construct and refine a matching pair of ceramic birds, exploring form, balance, and playful detail along the way.

All tools and materials are provided. Finished pieces will be fired and ready for pickup at a later date.

This class is held in a ADA accessable studio space

• 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!

Be inspired by the natural world as we explore the grounds of Historic Yellow Springs and apply that inspiration to a major form of self-expression: clothing! Take what you have observed in our short walk through nature and apply it to your art in this beginner-friendly, one day printmaking/textile workshop. In this workshop, you will be guided in the techniques of block cutting and hand printing on a fabric of your choosing to make unique nature-inspired patches to adorn your jackets, jeans, bookbags, etc. Each participant will make and take home all of their unique fabric prints inspired by the flora and fauna of nature, as well as their single custom block that can be reprinted again and again!

Materials list provided upon registration.

• 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 Nina, 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!

$30 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!