We have implemented some new policies for the safety of our students and teachers. We are keeping classes small and socially distanced. Face coverings are welcome, as is hand washing/sanitizing. We are cleaning regularly and have upgraded our HVAC system.
HIGH SCHOOL AND
ADULT CLASSES
Wednesday Watercolor
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
Six week sessions:
D: August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20
E: September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8
F: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
G: December 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Improve your watercolor skills by learning about composition, color, and painting techniques in this fun Wednesday class. Each week, students will begin a new painting from a photograph or a still life. Students should bring their own watercolor supplies.
ADULT CLASSES
Wednesday Watercolor
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
Six week sessions:
D: August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20
E: September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8
F: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
G: December 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Improve your watercolor skills by learning about composition, color, and painting techniques in this fun Wednesday class. Each week, students will begin a new painting from a photograph or a still life. Students should bring their own watercolor supplies.
Register for Watercolor Wednesdays
Watercolor 101
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Six week sessions:
D: August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20
E: September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8
F: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
G: December 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Designed for individuals who are toward the beginning of their watercolor journey, this class further explores the basics of painting using this medium. Topics covered in this six-week course include composition, color and painting techniques. Watercolor supplies are provided.
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Six week sessions:
D: August 16, 23, 30, September 6, 13, 20
E: September 27, October 4, 18, 25, November 1, 8
F: November 15, 22, 29, December 6, 13, 20
G: December 27, January 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Designed for individuals who are toward the beginning of their watercolor journey, this class further explores the basics of painting using this medium. Topics covered in this six-week course include composition, color and painting techniques. Watercolor supplies are provided.
Register for Watercolor 101
Quilting
Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:00-8:00pm
$55/$50 member
Beth Forquer, Instructor
Discover the joy of quilting and elevate your holiday home décor with a personalized touch. Basic sewing skills required in this four-week quilting course. You will receive a supply list by email after registration.
Thursdays, September 7, 14, 21 and 28, 6:00-8:00pm
$55/$50 member
Beth Forquer, Instructor
Discover the joy of quilting and elevate your holiday home décor with a personalized touch. Basic sewing skills required in this four-week quilting course. You will receive a supply list by email after registration.
Register for Quilting
Plein Air in the Parks
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Free
Saturday, September 9, 10:00am - 12:00pm Wahkeena Nature Preserve
Wednesday, September 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm Stebelton Park at Rock Mill
Monday, October 23, 6:30 - 8:00pm Mambourg Park
Saturday, November 4, 10:00am - 12:00pm Smeck Park
French for open air, plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. Learn more about this unique art method in a special series by the Fairfield County Park District and Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Students should bring their own supplies.
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Free
Saturday, September 9, 10:00am - 12:00pm Wahkeena Nature Preserve
Wednesday, September 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm Stebelton Park at Rock Mill
Monday, October 23, 6:30 - 8:00pm Mambourg Park
Saturday, November 4, 10:00am - 12:00pm Smeck Park
French for open air, plein air painting is about leaving the four walls of your studio behind and experiencing painting and drawing in the landscape. Learn more about this unique art method in a special series by the Fairfield County Park District and Decorative Arts Center of Ohio. Students should bring their own supplies.
Hand Building Ceramics
Thursdays, October 19 and 26, 6:30-8:00pm
Ages 10-adult
$30/$25 member
Peg Mahler, Instructor
Delve into the art of hand building, an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel. Sculpt clay into ceramic masterpieces under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Thursdays, October 19 and 26, 6:30-8:00pm
Ages 10-adult
$30/$25 member
Peg Mahler, Instructor
Delve into the art of hand building, an ancient pottery-making technique that involves creating forms without a pottery wheel. Sculpt clay into ceramic masterpieces under the guidance of a skilled instructor.
Register for Hand Building Ceramics
Master Class: Watercolor Landscape in Triad
Saturday, October 21, 9:00am-5:00 pm
Kevin Buckland, instructor
Class Full
Paint the landscape using just three colors: yellow, red and blue! Topics covered in this class include, but not limited to: Drawing and painting techniques, exploring color value relationships and mixing recipes, design/composition, fixing mistakes and more!
This will be a fun, casual watercolor workshop with helpful handouts. This workshop is designed for beginners through advanced painters - any artist interested painting the landscape using just three paint colors. By the end of the workshop you'll have a better understanding of working with a limited palette and have completed a painting using three colors.
Materials Needed:
Saturday, October 21, 9:00am-5:00 pm
Kevin Buckland, instructor
Class Full
Paint the landscape using just three colors: yellow, red and blue! Topics covered in this class include, but not limited to: Drawing and painting techniques, exploring color value relationships and mixing recipes, design/composition, fixing mistakes and more!
This will be a fun, casual watercolor workshop with helpful handouts. This workshop is designed for beginners through advanced painters - any artist interested painting the landscape using just three paint colors. By the end of the workshop you'll have a better understanding of working with a limited palette and have completed a painting using three colors.
Materials Needed:
- Bring a simple landscape photo reference to work from. A photo that has interest to you. Keep it simple, best to select a reference image that is in scale to your paper size (think vertical or horizontal).
- Watercolor paper and backing board or watercolor block, suggested 140# cold press. Size 11" x 14" or 12" x 16" no larger than 16" x 20"
- One scrap piece of Watercolor paper (to test color mixes)
- Paint Colors: Cobalt Blue, Cad Red and Cad Yellow or Ultramarine Blue, Alizarine Crimson and Yellow Ochre, plus an opaque white gouache
- Palette & Brushes: Bring what you would normally use and are comfortable with.
- Masking tape.
- Your favorite drawing pencil, kneaded eraser & sharpener
- X-Acto knife
- Water bucket, spray bottle & paper towels
- Small sponge. (if you use for painting texture)
- Bottle of liquid frisket & old brush to apply frisket (may not need)
- Rubber cement pickup (may not need)
Master Class: Wet Wool Felting
Saturday, October 28, 10:00am-1:00 pm
Joan Passen, instructor
Class full
Join this hands-on artistic adventure alongside artist Joan Passen as she guides you through the captivating art of transforming wool roving into exquisite wool felt creations. This unique class requires some physical work, similar to rolling and kneading dough.
Saturday, October 28, 10:00am-1:00 pm
Joan Passen, instructor
Class full
Join this hands-on artistic adventure alongside artist Joan Passen as she guides you through the captivating art of transforming wool roving into exquisite wool felt creations. This unique class requires some physical work, similar to rolling and kneading dough.
Wildlife Illustration: From Observation and Reference
Ages 10-adult
Sunday, October 29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Maria Burke, instructor
$20/$17 member
Learn techniques used by Audubon and contemporary naturalist artists to capture the lifelike expressions of native wildlife. Explore how anatomy informs underlying shapes and forms, new tricks for rendering textures like feathers and fur, and how wildlife arts has evolved through history. Wildlife references will be provided.
Bring your choice of drawing or painting medium.
Ages 10-adult
Sunday, October 29, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Maria Burke, instructor
$20/$17 member
Learn techniques used by Audubon and contemporary naturalist artists to capture the lifelike expressions of native wildlife. Explore how anatomy informs underlying shapes and forms, new tricks for rendering textures like feathers and fur, and how wildlife arts has evolved through history. Wildlife references will be provided.
Bring your choice of drawing or painting medium.
Register for Wildlife Illustration
Life Drawing: From Live Avian Ambassadors
All ages
Friday, November 3, 6:00-8:00 pm
Mambourg Nature Center, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22), Lancaster, OH 43130
Maria Burke and guest avian models from Ohio Nature Education, instructors
Free, Registration required at education@fairfieldcountyparks.org
Learn the unique techniques used by contemporary naturalist artists to capture lifelike expressions of native birds. Explore the relationship between anatomy and art as you delve into the underlying shapes and forms that bring these art pieces to life. Bring your choice of drawing or painting medium.
Registration required at education@fairfieldcountyparks.org
All ages
Friday, November 3, 6:00-8:00 pm
Mambourg Nature Center, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE (US-22), Lancaster, OH 43130
Maria Burke and guest avian models from Ohio Nature Education, instructors
Free, Registration required at education@fairfieldcountyparks.org
Learn the unique techniques used by contemporary naturalist artists to capture lifelike expressions of native birds. Explore the relationship between anatomy and art as you delve into the underlying shapes and forms that bring these art pieces to life. Bring your choice of drawing or painting medium.
Registration required at education@fairfieldcountyparks.org
Flower Powered Flower Making
Ages 12-adult
Saturday, November 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Maria Burke and Madeline Beaumier, instructors
$30/$27 member
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of crafting larger-than-life floral masterpieces using the versatile medium of EVA foam. Let your imagination run wild as you select from the classic rose or other seasonally themed flora. All supplies are provided.
Ages 12-adult
Saturday, November 4, 1:00-3:00 pm
Maria Burke and Madeline Beaumier, instructors
$30/$27 member
Immerse yourself in the enchantment of crafting larger-than-life floral masterpieces using the versatile medium of EVA foam. Let your imagination run wild as you select from the classic rose or other seasonally themed flora. All supplies are provided.
Register for Flower Making
Master Class: Linoleum Block Carving & Printing
Sundays, November 5, 12, and 19, 1:00-3:00 pm
Steve Spicer, instructor
$60/$55 member
Enter the captivating world of linoleum block printing in this session of classes taught by acclaimed artist Steve Spicer of Circleville. With extensive teaching experience spanning three decades in Pickaway County Schools and his impressive background exhibiting artwork at local, state and national art shows, Steve will help you dive into this creative process with ease.
Sundays, November 5, 12, and 19, 1:00-3:00 pm
Steve Spicer, instructor
$60/$55 member
Enter the captivating world of linoleum block printing in this session of classes taught by acclaimed artist Steve Spicer of Circleville. With extensive teaching experience spanning three decades in Pickaway County Schools and his impressive background exhibiting artwork at local, state and national art shows, Steve will help you dive into this creative process with ease.
Register for Linoleum Block Carving and Printing
Silk Scarf Design Class
Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Ages 12-adult
$35/$30 member
Lisa Schorr and Dallas Gossett, Instructors
Embrace your inner fashion icon and create a stunning silk scarf to complement your fall and winter wardrobe using vibrant dyes, intricate ink patterns and dazzling beads.
Saturday, November 11, 1:00-3:00pm
Ages 12-adult
$35/$30 member
Lisa Schorr and Dallas Gossett, Instructors
Embrace your inner fashion icon and create a stunning silk scarf to complement your fall and winter wardrobe using vibrant dyes, intricate ink patterns and dazzling beads.
Register for Silk Scarf Design
Ceramic Ornaments and Gifts
Thursdays, November 30 and December 7, 6:30-8:00pm
Ages 10-adult
$30/$25 member
Peg Mahler, Instructor
Embark on a creative journey in our festive holiday ornament-making class where you’ll have the opportunity to design and craft exquisite ornaments that will beautifully adorn your own holiday décor or make cherished gifts for your loved ones.
Thursdays, November 30 and December 7, 6:30-8:00pm
Ages 10-adult
$30/$25 member
Peg Mahler, Instructor
Embark on a creative journey in our festive holiday ornament-making class where you’ll have the opportunity to design and craft exquisite ornaments that will beautifully adorn your own holiday décor or make cherished gifts for your loved ones.
Register for Ceramic Ornaments
Putz Houses
Saturday, December 2, 1:00-3:00pm
Ages 12-adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr and Dallas Gossett, Instructors
Immerse yourself in this cherished holiday tradition at DACO, where you can participate in the magical experience of crafting your very own putz house. Unleash your creativity as you bring to life a miniature world of wonder, perfect for treasuring or sharing with loved ones.
Saturday, December 2, 1:00-3:00pm
Ages 12-adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr and Dallas Gossett, Instructors
Immerse yourself in this cherished holiday tradition at DACO, where you can participate in the magical experience of crafting your very own putz house. Unleash your creativity as you bring to life a miniature world of wonder, perfect for treasuring or sharing with loved ones.
Register for Putz Houses
High School
Studio Night
Mondays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Session A: September 11, 18, 25
Session B: October 16, 23, 30 |$45/$40 member
Session C: November 6, 13, 20, 27 |$60/$55 member
Session D: December 4, 11, 18 |$45/$40 member
Grades 6-12
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Students will discover the power of artistic expression while exploring various mediums such as painting, sewing, ceramics and more. With the guidance of a skilled instructor, students will develop new techniques as they bring their artistic visions to life.
Mondays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Session A: September 11, 18, 25
Session B: October 16, 23, 30 |$45/$40 member
Session C: November 6, 13, 20, 27 |$60/$55 member
Session D: December 4, 11, 18 |$45/$40 member
Grades 6-12
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Students will discover the power of artistic expression while exploring various mediums such as painting, sewing, ceramics and more. With the guidance of a skilled instructor, students will develop new techniques as they bring their artistic visions to life.
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Pumpkin Carving
Saturday, October 28, 6:00-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
$15/$13 member
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Transform ordinary pumpkins into awe-inspiring works of art by carving intricate designs, spooky faces and more while indulging in Halloween treats like apple cider and popcorn.
Saturday, October 28, 6:00-8:00pm
Grades 6-12
$15/$13 member
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Transform ordinary pumpkins into awe-inspiring works of art by carving intricate designs, spooky faces and more while indulging in Halloween treats like apple cider and popcorn.
Register for Pumpkin Carving