Chester County
September
2 eventsFigure Drawing
Draw a live model through progressive poses, starting with quick warm-ups and building to a 20-minute pose.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Kick Off!
Plan your Ranunculus Sweater at this kick-off session, taking body measurements and learning about sizing, ease, and gauge before you start knitting.
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October
39 eventsFriday Night Clay-Date
Build two clay slab projects with a partner, choose your glaze finish, and return in 3-4 weeks to pick up your fired pieces.
Ceramics 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.
Printmaking with Gel Plates
Learn gel plate printing techniques including botanical printing, ghost printing, and image transfers, creating layered prints with paint, textures.
PA Guild- Rug Hooked Harvest Moon Raven
Hand hook a raven design onto linen, pulling loops of dyed wool one at a time to create an 8" by 8" textile keepsake.
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.
Knits & Needles
Bring your knitting, crochet, embroidery, or macramé project to a cozy social gathering with other yarn crafters.
Spooky Ghosts
Hand-build three ceramic ghosts with cutout details and glaze them to glow with LED tealights inside.
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.
Crochet Corner
Drop in to crochet with others, learn new stitches, or get help troubleshooting your current project.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Session 1
Learn to cast on using provisional and tubular techniques with a crochet hook, starting the Ranunculus knit-along.
Friday Night Clay-Date
Build two clay slab projects with a friend or date, choose your glaze finish, and return in 3-4 weeks to pick up your fired pieces.
Witch Hat Luminaries
Hand-build a ceramic witch hat luminary with cutout details that glow when lit, personalizing it with texture and character.
Divination Skill Share
Bring your tarot, oracle decks, or runes to swap readings and learn divination techniques from others.
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.
Pet Portrait Watercolor Workshop
Paint a watercolor portrait of your pet, learning to transfer sketches, layer washes, and add expressive details.
Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop
Throw your first pot on the wheel, learning to center and shape clay, then pick up your glazed piece in 3-4 weeks after kiln firing.
Knit, Fix, Chill
Bring your knitting project to a community circle where you can stitch alongside others and get help when needed.
Autumn Leaf Bowl
Hand-build a clay bowl, impress and cut leaf designs into the surface, then return after firing to glaze it.
Figure Drawing
Draw from a live model through a series of poses, from quick 2-5 minute sketches to a sustained 20-minute study.
Boo'd Basket Exchange
Create a Halloween basket filled with spooky and cozy goodies, then exchange it for one made by others.
Spooky Treats Cookie Decorating Class
Decorate four Halloween-themed sugar cookies with icing, learning beginner cookie decorating techniques.
Ceramics Date Night
Throw clay on the wheel or hand-build matching mugs with a companion, sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.
Friday Night Clay-Date
Hand-build clay projects with a partner, choose your glaze finish, and pick up fired pieces in three to four weeks.
A Day with Sgraffito
Scratch designs into leather-hard clay using sgraffito, an ancient surface technique, with morning instruction and afternoon practice time.
Clay Firebird Workshop
Hand-build a clay firebird sculpture finished with glaze containing ash from the Firebird Festival, then it's fired in a gas kiln.
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.
Clay Monster Mug Workshop
Hand-sculpt clay features like fangs, eyes, and tongues onto a pre-thrown mug base to create a monster character.
Figure Drawing
Draw a live model through warm-up sketches and longer poses, working in your preferred medium.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Session 2
Work German short rows to shape the body of your ranunculus sweater, continuing from the collar you've already completed.
Ceramics Date Night
Make matching ceramic pieces together, throwing or hand-building clay while sipping wine in a relaxed studio setting.
Halloween Crafting: Cookies & Totes
Decorate two Halloween cookies and customize a tote bag or apron with patches at this drop-in craft session.
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
18 eventsThrow & Go
Throw two ceramic pieces on the wheel, choosing slip colors to personalize them before firing.
Studio Workshop: Fieldstone Tote
Sew a structured tote bag with your choice of two sizes and styles, learning to install webbing handles, pockets, and zippers for polished results.
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.
Learn to Sew Level 1: Your First Zipper Pouch Workshop
Sew a fully lined zipper pouch from scratch, learning machine basics, straight seams, pressing, and a beginner-friendly zipper installation method.
Crochet Corner
Drop in to crochet with others, learn new stitches, or get help troubleshooting your current project.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Session 3
Work on the yoke of your ranunculus sweater, learning texture techniques and lacework in this third session.
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.
Intro to Pottery Wheel Workshop
Throw one or two pots on the wheel, learning to center and shape clay, then return in 3-4 weeks to pick up your glazed, kiln-fired pieces.
Richness in Watercolor
Layer watercolors to build depth and richness, exploring textures from smooth to fuzzy while working from objects or photo reference.
In My Cookie Era: Swiftie Cookie Decorating Class
Decorate cookies inspired by Taylor Swift eras, including butterfly, Lover, and charm bracelet designs.
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.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Session 4
Work on dividing your ranunculus sweater for the body and sleeves, bringing stitch holders to secure stitches.
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.
Fall Cuties Cookie Decorating Class
Decorate four fall-themed cookies, a football, coffee cup, acorn, and pumpkin, using royal icing and piping techniques.
Clay Firebird Workshop
Hand-build a clay firebird, then leave with it after two kiln firings, finished with glaze containing ash from the Firebird Festival.
Holiday Ornament Painting Workshop with Casey Saccomanno
Hand paint a ceramic or wooden ornament with watercolor using Casey Saccomanno's signature muted palette of blush, sage, and metallics.
December
8 eventsCrochet Corner
Drop in to crochet with others, learn new stitches, or get help troubleshooting your current project in a relaxed group setting.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Session 5
Work through finishing techniques with Mariah: bind off the hem, pick up stitches for sleeves, or add an I-cord bind-off on your ranunculus sweater.
Ceramic 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.
The Holiday Finish Fest
Finish your holiday sewing projects in a day-long workshop with access to cutting tables, pressing stations, and guidance from instructors.
Ranunculus Knit-A-Long: Final Session
Bind off your ranunculus sweater with help on hems, sleeves, and i-cord finishing, then celebrate with fellow knitters.
January
1 eventStudio Workshop: Stuffed Silly Goose
Sew a stuffed goose from a pattern, learning to cut fabric with templates, sew curves, and stuff a three-dimensional form.