Historic Yellow Springs
October
16 eventsCeramics Date Night
Throw clay together on the wheel or hand-build matching mugs with a partner in this relaxed evening studio session.
Raku Workshop
Experience the dramatic raku firing process, applying glazes to your bisque-fired pots and watching them transform as red-hot clay meets the elements.
Analog Night
Observe everyday objects closely and draw them in a guided session designed to practice sustained attention and mindfulness.
Throw & Go
Throw two ceramic pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to finish them before they're fired and ready for pickup.
Sunset Sound Bath at Yellow Springs
Lie back as the sun sets while White Wave Restorations plays gong, singing bowls, and handpan to guide you into deep relaxation.
Ceramic Pumpkin
Hand-build a clay pumpkin using coil and sculpting techniques, then decorate it for fall display.
Introduction to Alcohol Inks
Create flowing abstract art with alcohol inks on tiles and canvas, using brushes and air to direct luminous color.
How To Use Watercolors
Learn 15 watercolor techniques on a worksheet, then paint a small landscape or still life to practice your skills.
Ceramics Date Night
Throw clay on the wheel or hand-build matching mugs with a companion, sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.
A Day with Sgraffito
Scratch designs into leather-hard clay using sgraffito, an ancient surface technique, with morning instruction and afternoon practice time.
Throw & Go
Throw two clay pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to finish them, then pick them up after firing.
Richness in Watercolor
Layer watercolors to build depth and richness, exploring textures from smooth to fuzzy while working from objects or photo reference.
Fall Leaf Bowl
Hand-build a ceramic bowl textured with leaf impressions, then fire it for a functional fall piece.
Printmaking with Plants
Forage plants and carve linocut plates to print botanical designs, leaving with your custom plates for future printing.
Ceramics Date Night
Make matching ceramic pieces together, throwing or hand-building clay while sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.
Ghost Prints: A Halloween Gel Plate Workshop
Layer botanicals, vintage papers, and metallic accents on gel plates to create ghost prints, the haunting images revealed after your first pull.
November
8 eventsThrow & Go
Throw two ceramic pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to personalize them before firing.
Shibori Dyeing for Beginners
Learn four shibori folding and binding techniques, then hand-dye your choice of silk scarf, zippered pillow cover, or cotton tote with indigo.
How to Use Gouache
Learn a dozen gouache techniques by creating a cheat sheet, then apply them in a small painting.
Ceramic Spoon Rest
Hand-build a ceramic spoon rest, designing and decorating it before it gets fired.
Richness in Watercolor
Layer watercolors to build depth and richness, exploring textures from smooth to fuzzy while working from objects or photo reference.
Intuitive Painting with Alcohol Inks
Paint abstract compositions with alcohol inks on tiles and mixed media surfaces, using brushes, air flow, and stencils to guide flowing color.
Basic Zentangle Workshop
Draw repetitive patterns called tangles on paper tiles using the Zentangle Method, creating finished artwork in a single session.
Ceramic Face Tile
Hand-build a ceramic tile with a sculptural face, shaping features and adding textures to create a unique design that gets fired.
December
4 eventsCeramic Ornament
Hand-build and decorate a ceramic ornament using pinch, coil, and slab techniques, then pick it up glazed and fired.
Layers & Impressions: Gel Plate Printmaking
Print bold, textured designs on a gel plate using acrylic paint, stencils, and found materials.
The Art of Play
Deconstruct and rebuild clay vessels by playing with form, embracing mistakes, and reshaping intuitively to discover new creative possibilities.
Happy Holidays, Yellow Springs!
Draw and paint holiday scenes from your favorite movies, using film stills as reference to improve accuracy with watercolor, gouache, or pencil.