Children's Art and Clay Classes
Creativity Abounds All Year Round at Historic Yellow Springs. Our Children’s art classes offer Clay, Drawing, Painting, Mixed Media and more! Classes are small for individual attention and encouragement by our professional artists and art education instructors. Materials and supplies are included in the tuition of each class. Note: All children who are not vaccinated must wear masks. Also, Chester Springs Studio in Historic Yellow Springs is not responsible for child or teen supervision for more than five minutes before or after class. Please be prompt at the pick-up time. Thanks!
One Week of Art & Clay Classes for Kids
Create art and learn while having fun!
Let your child’s creativity soar in HYS’s Summer Art Camps, as they explore weekly themes in painting, drawing, printmaking, mixed media and clay. Campers ages 6-and-up develop new skills, friendships and lifelong memories. Each camp day includes pottery and two-dimensional art sessions. The lush surroundings of this historic village provide the perfect place to experience nature while creating art and pottery inspired by the locale’s natural beauty.
Building upon HYS’s rich history in the arts and many decades of Kids Summer Camp, the half-day Art Camps continue to focus on a love of the fine arts and the outdoors. Programs include learning color theory while creating beautiful paintings in watercolor and acrylics; exploring storytelling through printmaking, mosaics and puppetry; and sculpting animals while learning about the abundant wildlife in the region.
Kids love the exciting world of clay. Campers learn about hand-building, designing surfaces and glazing pottery. Children build their creative confidence while learning about pinch-pots, coil building and slab-built pottery. HYS campers have created many original clay masterpieces including bird houses and baths, frog houses, castles and crests, vases, platters, sushi dishes, bowls, mugs and more.
The children have two creative sessions each day with a break in between for their snack and a little time outdoors. Each child should bring a snack and a water bottle with them to camp. Please supply your child with a hat and/or bug repellent if you think they may need this while outside.
WEEK 1: All About Nature
Ages: 6-8 years, or 9-11 years
When: Mon.-Fri., July 10 - 14
Time: 9am–12:30pm
Meet: Lincoln Building
Special Price for Early Registration
Before June 1: $190 Member, $210 Non-member
After June 1: $220 Member, $240 Non-member
The lush natural surrounds of Historic Yellow Springs inspire art in a variety of media, techniques and natural textures. Explore the native plants, learn about the wildlife, and create art that may be used outdoors at your own home or displayed to bring the beauty of nature inside.
WEEK 2: Awesome Animals!
Ages: 6-8 years, or 9-11 years
When: Mon.-Fri., July 17 - 21
Time: 9am–12:30pm
Meet: Lincoln Building
Special Price for Early Registration
Before June 1: $190 Member, $210 Non-member
After June 1: $220 Member, $240 Non-member
Learn about the Wide World of Animals as you draw and paint mammals, birds and reptiles from countries around the globe. Investigate the local wildlife and learn how to identify animal tracks. Design and create your very own birdhouse out of clay!
WEEK 3: Secrets of the Sea
Ages: 6-8 years, or 9-11 years
When: Mon.-Fri., July 24 - 28
Time: 9am–12:30pm
Meet: Lincoln Building
Special Price for Early Registration
Before June 1: $190 Member, $210 Non-member
After June 1: $220 Member, $240 Non-member
Explore the ocean depths as we use clay, paint and paper to create creatures and discoveries from Under the Sea!
WEEK 4: Forest Friends
Ages: 6-8 years, or 9-11 years
When: Mon.-Fri., July 31 - August 4
Time: 9am–12:30pm
Meet: Lincoln Building
Special Price for Early Registration
Before June 1: $190 Member, $210 Non-member
After June 1: $220 Member, $240 Non-member
Learn about the plants and animals that live in the forest. What are their habitats and life styles? How does the wildlife blend into their surroundings? When are you most likely to see them? Create art and clay art inspired by forest life!