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:
A: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
B: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2
C: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
D: December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Each week students will begin a new painting from photos or a still life. Instruction in composition, color and painting techniques are covered. Students in this class are to bring their own watercolor supplies.
ADULT CLASSES
Wednesday Watercolor
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm
Six week sessions:
A: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
B: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2
C: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
D: December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
Each week students will begin a new painting from photos or a still life. Instruction in composition, color and painting techniques are covered. Students in this class are to bring their own watercolor supplies.
Register for Watercolor Wednesdays
Watercolor 101
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Six week sessions:
A: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
B: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2
C: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
D: December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
A perfect introduction to Watercolor! Come learn the basics of painting in watercolor. Instruction in composition, color and painting techniques are covered. Supplies are provided for this class.
Wednesdays, 12:00-1:30pm
Six week sessions:
A: August 17, 24, 31, September 7, 14, 21
B: September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2
C: November 9, 16, 23, 30, December 7, 14
D: December 21, 28, January 4, 11, 18, 25
Lisa Schorr, instructor
$75/$68 member per session
A perfect introduction to Watercolor! Come learn the basics of painting in watercolor. Instruction in composition, color and painting techniques are covered. Supplies are provided for this class.
Register for Watercolor 101
Plein Air Painting with Lisa Schorr
Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Free
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is happy to offer an opportunity to experience plein air painting or to find out what it is all about. Lisa Schorr, Director of Arts Education, will share her many years of experience and demystify the practice of art en plein air (in the outdoors). Come with your painting or sketching gear and something to sit on. Whether you are using watercolor, oil, acrylic, or simply pencil and paper, you will reap the benefits of creating en plein air. This is an informal gathering, open to all. Join us:
Mondays, 10:00 am-12:00 pm
Free
The Decorative Arts Center of Ohio is happy to offer an opportunity to experience plein air painting or to find out what it is all about. Lisa Schorr, Director of Arts Education, will share her many years of experience and demystify the practice of art en plein air (in the outdoors). Come with your painting or sketching gear and something to sit on. Whether you are using watercolor, oil, acrylic, or simply pencil and paper, you will reap the benefits of creating en plein air. This is an informal gathering, open to all. Join us:
- June 13, Rising Park
- June 20, Fairfield County Fairgrounds Round Cattle Barn
- June 27, Fairfield County Fairgrounds in view of Mt Pleasant
- July 18, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
- August 1, Rising Park
- August 15, Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
Tea Bag Painting
Friday, September 2, 6:00-8:00 pm
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Learn how to make art by painting on tea bags. Bring your favorite tea cup and enjoy a cup of tea while you create art. All supplies provided.
Friday, September 2, 6:00-8:00 pm
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Learn how to make art by painting on tea bags. Bring your favorite tea cup and enjoy a cup of tea while you create art. All supplies provided.
Register for Tea Bag Painting
Introduction to Watercolor
Fridays, September 9, 16, 30, and October 7
6:00-7:30 pm
$75/$68 member
Lisa Schorr, Instructor
Come be introduced to watercolor. All supplies furnished. No experience necessary.
Fridays, September 9, 16, 30, and October 7
6:00-7:30 pm
$75/$68 member
Lisa Schorr, Instructor
Come be introduced to watercolor. All supplies furnished. No experience necessary.
Register for Introduction to Watercolor
Gourd Basket
Thursday, September 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
$45/$40 member
Judy Simms, instructor
Directed by gourd artist Judy Simms, you will create a basket/bucket from a dried gourd, paint or stain it, and attach a bail handle. Supplies and tools furnished.
Thursday, September 29, 6:00-8:00 pm
$45/$40 member
Judy Simms, instructor
Directed by gourd artist Judy Simms, you will create a basket/bucket from a dried gourd, paint or stain it, and attach a bail handle. Supplies and tools furnished.
Register for Gourd Basket
Corn Husk Witch
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$60/$55 member
Anna Allen, instructor
Anna Allen, a corn husk artist herself, will skillfully guide you through a 19th century art of making corn husk dolls with her artistic touch. Folklore says every kitchen needs a witch. Supplies and tools furnished.
Saturday, October 8, 10:00 am-2:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$60/$55 member
Anna Allen, instructor
Anna Allen, a corn husk artist herself, will skillfully guide you through a 19th century art of making corn husk dolls with her artistic touch. Folklore says every kitchen needs a witch. Supplies and tools furnished.
Register for Corn Husk Witch
Kantha Cocoon
Friday, October 21, 6:30-8:30 pm
$60/$55 member
Nikki Barker, instructor
Add a beautiful sustainable piece to your wardrobe by creating a Kantha cocoon jacket using repurposed fabric. No sewing experience necessary. All tools and materials supplied.
Friday, October 21, 6:30-8:30 pm
$60/$55 member
Nikki Barker, instructor
Add a beautiful sustainable piece to your wardrobe by creating a Kantha cocoon jacket using repurposed fabric. No sewing experience necessary. All tools and materials supplied.
Register for Kantha Cocoon
Hand-made Holiday Cards
Saturday, November 5, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Make your own holiday cards! We will begin by making paste paper for creating envelopes, then design beautiful holiday cards. Participants will leave with 10 cards and envelopes. Supplies and tools provided.
Saturday, November 5, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Make your own holiday cards! We will begin by making paste paper for creating envelopes, then design beautiful holiday cards. Participants will leave with 10 cards and envelopes. Supplies and tools provided.
Register for Hand-made Holiday Cards
Winter Wonderland Tunnel Book
Saturday, November 12, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Popular in the Victorian age, these wonderful picture book creations can be elaborate or basic - the choice is yours. Supplies and tools furnished.
Saturday, November 12, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Popular in the Victorian age, these wonderful picture book creations can be elaborate or basic - the choice is yours. Supplies and tools furnished.
Register for Winter Wonderland Tunnel Book
Pop-up Book Basics
Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Popular with all ages from cards to books, pop-up creations can be elaborate or very basic - the choice is yours. Supplies and tools provided.
Saturday, November 19, 11:00 am-1:30 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Popular with all ages from cards to books, pop-up creations can be elaborate or very basic - the choice is yours. Supplies and tools provided.
Register for Pop-up Book Basics
Putz Houses
Saturday, December 3, 12:00-2:00 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Originating in Central Europe, a putz house is a small stylized paper building usually painted and covered in glitter and used as a Christmas decoration. This class has become a holiday tradition at the Wendel Center. Consider making a village of houses and setting them over string lights or battery tea-lights. Putz houses also make wonderful gifts. Supplies and tools furnished.
Saturday, December 3, 12:00-2:00 pm
Ages 11-Adult
$25/$20 member
Lisa Schorr, instructor
Originating in Central Europe, a putz house is a small stylized paper building usually painted and covered in glitter and used as a Christmas decoration. This class has become a holiday tradition at the Wendel Center. Consider making a village of houses and setting them over string lights or battery tea-lights. Putz houses also make wonderful gifts. Supplies and tools furnished.
Register for Putz Houses
High School
Studio Night
Mondays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Session A: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | $75/$68 member
Session B: November 7, 14, 21, 28 | $60/$55 member
Session C: December 5, 12, 19 | $45/$40 member
Grades 6-12
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Students will learn how to communicate through art and develop painting techniques in a studio setting.
Mondays, 5:00-7:00 pm
Session A: October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | $75/$68 member
Session B: November 7, 14, 21, 28 | $60/$55 member
Session C: December 5, 12, 19 | $45/$40 member
Grades 6-12
Dallas Gossett, Instructor
Students will learn how to communicate through art and develop painting techniques in a studio setting.
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Register for Session A: October
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Register for Session B: November
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Register for Session C: December
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