Breathe deeply, stretch fully, and ground yourself in a practice rooted in history, nature, and mindful movement. Yoga at the Springs is an all-level outdoor yoga experience set on the storied grounds of Historic Yellow Springs, where centuries of healing, community, and creativity are woven into the land.

Each class will meet at the Barn before beginning a gentle walk to a thoughtfully chosen location on the grounds. Along the way you’ll learn about the history of the specific site where we’ll practice that day. From the remains of the historic hospital to the medicinal garden, to the natural springs that gave Yellow Springs its name, each setting offers a unique backdrop and a deeper sense of connection to place.

The yoga practice itself is designed to be accessible and grounding, allowing movement and breath to be informed by the environment around us. With changing locations throughout the season, no two classes are exactly the same.

In the event of rain or extreme weather, sessions will be held indoors.

Please bring your own mat, water bottle, and anything else you need for a comfortable outdoor experience. No prior yoga experience is necessary—just a willingness to move, breathe, and experience this historic landscape in a new way.

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

Expressive Landscapes with Unconventional Tools

This workshop is designed to spark a fresh perspective and a real appetite for working with oil paints and unconventional tools. You’ll experiment with instruments you probably never imagined could be used for painting, exploring how each one can shape texture, movement, and expression. We’ll focus on creating a landscape, using a variety of tools and techniques to bring it to life.

Please bring your own materials and a good mood to match the creative energy of the 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

Explore the vibrant possibilities of colored pencil on Yupo paper in this engaging workshop. Yupo is a smooth, synthetic surface with unique properties that allow for rich color, subtle blending, and striking detail unlike traditional paper.

Participants will create fruit studies while learning techniques for layering, burnishing, and working with this non-absorbent surface. The class will focus on achieving luminous color, depth, and texture through careful observation and mark-making.

Students should bring Yupo paper and a small set of quality colored pencils. Here is the recommended supplies list: Blick Shopping List

• 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!

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!

Bring a touch of handmade charm to your garden with a ceramic bird feeder crafted by you! In this beginner-friendly workshop, participants will learn slab-building techniques to construct a functional and decorative feeder that birds will love.

You’ll roll and shape clay into a teardrop form, add texture using stamps or natural materials, and attach end caps and hanging holes to complete your design. Along the way, you’ll explore surface decoration and handbuilding basics while creating a piece that’s both artistic and useful.

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

• 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.

Discover the fundamental techniques needed to create expressive and dynamic portrait paintings in this engaging workshop. Through a step-by-step approach, you will learn how to break down complex forms into manageable shapes, making the portrait painting process approachable and enjoyable. Working from a live model, we will cover key concepts such as basic facial anatomy, imprimatura (underpainting), color mixing, and the importance of value and light to achieve depth and realism. 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!

Begin indoors with a brief look at the powerful history of the Yellow Springs hospital ruins (built between 1777–1780) as the only purpose-built hospital commissioned by the Continental Congress and once headquarters of the Revolutionary War’s medical department. After learning about the site’s layered past, we’ll move outdoors to sketch the existing foundation and surrounding medicinal garden.

Students will then incorporate a “ghost image” or translucent overlay of the original structure, exploring perspective and architectural drawing techniques while visually reconstructing history. Participants may work in dry or water-based media and are encouraged to bring a sketchbook and outdoor seating. This workshop blends observation, imagination, and storytelling through art.

Recommended Materials: Participants are encouraged to bring preferred sketching supplies. The following materials are suggested options; feel free to select what best suits your working style. Blick Shopping List

• 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!