Join us at Yellow Studio Arts Center for a cozy, creative evening inspired by one of winter’s oldest traditions. The Yule log is an ancient winter solstice custom: a specially chosen log was burned in the hearth to welcome the return of the sun, protect the home, and mark the turning of the season.

Taking inspiration from that tradition, we’ll create modern, decorative Yule logs using dried botanicals, leaves, citrus slices, candles, and other foraged and seasonal materials, building a piece that feels personal, organic, and entirely your own.  All materials are provided.

We’ll also give beautiful things a second life: if you’d like, bring small pieces of discarded artwork, paper scraps, or experiments you no longer plan to use, and we’ll use decorative punches to turn them into stars, shapes, and other details to weave into your Yule log. This is completely optional.

This is a relaxed, hands-on workshop with plenty of room to experiment, and no experience is needed. You’ll leave with a handmade Yule log to display all winter, plus fresh ideas for bringing foraged, natural, and repurposed materials into your own creative practice.

About Rebecca:

Rebecca Dunn is a YSAC member and artist whose work reflects a deep sensitivity to color, atmosphere, and composition, developed through years of observation and experimentation. A mentorship with renowned landscape painter Phyllis Shafer in Lake Tahoe, California, further shaped her approach to light, structure, and emotional resonance within the landscape. Her practice continues to evolve with every piece she creates, with each body of work informing the next. Her work has recently been exhibited at The Granite in Georgetown, CT, Yellow Studio Arts Center in Cross River, NY, and Peep Space in Nyack, NY. In addition to her studio practice, she teaches workshops. When she’s not making art, Rebecca loves mountain biking, snowboarding, gardening, and adventuring with her toddler son.