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.

Learn to see, interpret and record your subject matter among the beautiful gardens and historicbuildings on the property of Historic Yellow Springs for this one day Pastel Painting workshop.

Learn the tools of editing your composition when painting “En Plein Air” (outside).Discover how to use “atmosphere perspective” to create depth in your work.A critique will be provided at the end of class.

All levels are welcome!

Easels and drawing boards will be provided.

Please bring a small folding table if you own one.Bring your lunch or a snack for a brief picnic mid-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 our mission! Learn more about it's benefits and discounts!

Celebrate the season with handmade style. In this festive edition of Creative Pairings, you’ll carve a custom block design and print your own holiday cards—perfect for holidays, winter birthdays, or creative decor. Choose from seasonal icons, natural textures, or playful patterns, then layer ink and paper for bold, beautiful results.

Enjoy a relaxed evening with a loved one or friend in our welcoming studio while sipping wine and getting a little inky.

• 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!

Curious about encaustic painting? Discover this unique, all-natural medium made from melted, pigmented beeswax—an ancient technique enjoying a vibrant revival today.

This beginner-friendly workshop introduces the fundamentals of encaustic painting, including a brief history, essential tools, workspace setup, color mixing, safety considerations, and ways to incorporate mixed media. Participants will learn techniques such as collage, image transfer, and combining oil paint with wax. Hands-on time will allow each participant to create up to two original encaustic works.

No prior experience is necessary. Feel free to bring personal items you'd like to incorporate—such as photographs, pressed plants, or other flat ephemera. Materials fee of $75 paid to instructor day of 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!

Capture the beauty of the natural world in this hands-on workshop focused on drawing botanical subjects with colored pencil. Explore techniques such as layering, blending, and shading to render plants, flowers, and other organic forms with vivid color and realistic detail. Instruction will cover composition, color choices, and ways to build depth and texture, helping you develop both skill and confidence. Whether you're new to colored pencil or looking to refine your technique, this workshop offers a relaxing and rewarding creative experience inspired by nature.

• 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.

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!

Dive into the world of relief printmaking! Perfect for beginners eager to explore a timeless art form, we'll earn the basics of designing, carving, and printing your own unique creations using linoleum blocks. With hands-on guidance and plenty of practice, you'll develop the skills to produce beautiful to share with friends and family.