Historic Yellow Springs

An arts and preservation organization set in a preserved eighteenth-century village in Chester Springs. Ceramics on the lower level of Chester Springs Studio, drawing and painting upstairs, plus sculpture, paper making and mixed media.
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October

16 events
Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramics Date Night

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · FRI, Oct 2 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · $85

Throw clay together on the wheel or hand-build matching mugs with a partner in this relaxed evening studio session.

Ceramics & Pottery

Raku Workshop

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 3 · 9:00am–3:30pm · $85

Experience the dramatic raku firing process, applying glazes to your bisque-fired pots and watching them transform as red-hot clay meets the elements.

Drawing

Analog Night

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 3 · 6:00pm–9:00pm · Free

Observe everyday objects closely and draw them in a guided session designed to practice sustained attention and mindfulness.

Ceramics & Pottery

Throw & Go

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Oct 4 · 9:30am–12:30pm · $65

Throw two ceramic pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to finish them before they're fired and ready for pickup.

Potpourri

Sunset Sound Bath at Yellow Springs

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Oct 4 · 6:00pm–7:00pm · $45

Lie back as the sun sets while White Wave Restorations plays gong, singing bowls, and handpan to guide you into deep relaxation.

Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramic Pumpkin

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 10 · 10:00am–12:00pm · $65

Hand-build a clay pumpkin using coil and sculpting techniques, then decorate it for fall display.

Painting

Introduction to Alcohol Inks

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 10 · 10:00am–1:00pm · $100

Create flowing abstract art with alcohol inks on tiles and canvas, using brushes and air to direct luminous color.

Painting

How To Use Watercolors

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 10 · 10:00am–4:00pm · $75

Learn 15 watercolor techniques on a worksheet, then paint a small landscape or still life to practice your skills.

Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramics Date Night

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · FRI, Oct 16 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · $85

Throw clay on the wheel or hand-build matching mugs with a companion, sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.

Ceramics & Pottery

A Day with Sgraffito

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 17 · 9:30am–4:00pm · $75

Scratch designs into leather-hard clay using sgraffito, an ancient surface technique, with morning instruction and afternoon practice time.

Ceramics & Pottery

Throw & Go

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Oct 18 · 9:30am–12:30pm · $65

Throw two clay pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to finish them, then pick them up after firing.

Painting

Richness in Watercolor

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Oct 18 · 10:00am–3:00pm · $65

Layer watercolors to build depth and richness, exploring textures from smooth to fuzzy while working from objects or photo reference.

Ceramics & Pottery

Fall Leaf Bowl

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 24 · 10:00am–12:00pm · $65

Hand-build a ceramic bowl textured with leaf impressions, then fire it for a functional fall piece.

Printmaking

Printmaking with Plants

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 24 · 11:30am–4:30pm · $115

Forage plants and carve linocut plates to print botanical designs, leaving with your custom plates for future printing.

Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramics Date Night

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · FRI, Oct 30 · 6:00pm–8:00pm · $85

Make matching ceramic pieces together, throwing or hand-building clay while sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.

Printmaking

Ghost Prints: A Halloween Gel Plate Workshop

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Oct 31 · 1:00pm–4:00pm · $90

Layer botanicals, vintage papers, and metallic accents on gel plates to create ghost prints, the haunting images revealed after your first pull.

November

8 events
Ceramics & Pottery

Throw & Go

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Nov 1 · 9:30am–12:30pm · $65

Throw two ceramic pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to personalize them before firing.

Fiber Arts

Shibori Dyeing for Beginners

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Nov 1 · 1:00pm–4:00pm · $130

Learn four shibori folding and binding techniques, then hand-dye your choice of silk scarf, zippered pillow cover, or cotton tote with indigo.

Painting

How to Use Gouache

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Nov 7 · 10:00am–4:00pm · $75

Learn a dozen gouache techniques by creating a cheat sheet, then apply them in a small painting.

Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramic Spoon Rest

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Nov 7 · 10:00am–12:00pm · $65

Hand-build a ceramic spoon rest, designing and decorating it before it gets fired.

Painting

Richness in Watercolor

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Nov 8 · 10:00am–3:00pm · $65

Layer watercolors to build depth and richness, exploring textures from smooth to fuzzy while working from objects or photo reference.

Painting

Intuitive Painting with Alcohol Inks

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SUN, Nov 15 · 10:00am–1:00pm · $100

Paint abstract compositions with alcohol inks on tiles and mixed media surfaces, using brushes, air flow, and stencils to guide flowing color.

Drawing

Basic Zentangle Workshop

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Nov 21 · 10:00am–3:00pm · $65

Draw repetitive patterns called tangles on paper tiles using the Zentangle Method, creating finished artwork in a single session.

Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramic Face Tile

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Nov 21 · 10:00am–12:00pm · $65

Hand-build a ceramic tile with a sculptural face, shaping features and adding textures to create a unique design that gets fired.

December

4 events
Ceramics & Pottery

Ceramic Ornament

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Dec 5 · 10:00am–12:00pm · $65

Hand-build and decorate a ceramic ornament using pinch, coil, and slab techniques, then pick it up glazed and fired.

Printmaking

Layers & Impressions: Gel Plate Printmaking

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Dec 5 · 1:00pm–4:00pm · $80

Print bold, textured designs on a gel plate using acrylic paint, stencils, and found materials.

Ceramics & Pottery

The Art of Play

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Dec 12 · 9:00am–2:00pm · $150

Deconstruct and rebuild clay vessels by playing with form, embracing mistakes, and reshaping intuitively to discover new creative possibilities.

Painting

Happy Holidays, Yellow Springs!

Historic Yellow Springs · Chester Springs, PA · SAT, Dec 12 · 10:00am–4:00pm · $75

Draw and paint holiday scenes from your favorite movies, using film stills as reference to improve accuracy with watercolor, gouache, or pencil.