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HIGH SCHOOL AND ADULT CLASSES  

Wednesday Watercolor 
Wednesdays, 3:00-5:00pm 
Six week sessions:
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A: January 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25
B: March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8
C: April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20

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
Intro to Acrylic Painting
Mondays, ​6:00-7:30 pm
Session A: January 5, 12, 19, February 2, 9, 16
Session B: February 23, March 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
Session C: April 6, 13, 20, May 4, 11, 18
​Carol Buccilla, instructor
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$95/$85 member

Acrylic paint is one of the most versatile and easy to use mediums in the art world, perfect for both beginners and experienced artists. Its bright, vibrant colors, quick-drying properties and water-based nature make acrylic paint a really forgiving medium, allowing you to build layers, and make corrections.
In this six-week session, Carol will guide you through the basics of acrylic painting, covering materials, fundamental techniques, and helpful tips to get you started, from selecting the right brushes and painting surfaces to learning about color mixing.
Register for Session B
Register for Session C
Plant Markers
Saturdays, April 18 and 25, 1:00-3:00 pm
Jenna Schmidt, Instructor

$35/$30 member
Get ready for spring by making your own ceramic plant markers for use in the garden and/or potted plants.
Register for Plant Markers
Double Mitt Potholder
Thursdays, April 23 and 30, 1:00-3:00 pm
Beth Forquer, Instructor

$35/$30 member
Join us for a sewing project great for beginners! Our experienced instructor will guide you through making your own double mitt potholder.
Supply list will be sent to registrants. 

Register for Double Mitt Potholder
Ceramic Jewelry
Saturdays, May 2 and 9, 1:00-3:00 pm
Jenna Schmidt, Instructor

$35/$30 member
Back by popular demand! In this fun jewelry-making class, participants will create their own earrings, pendants or hair ornaments, which can make beautiful gifts. 
Register for Ceramic Jewelry
Plein Air Mondays
Mondays, 10:00 am-Noon
May 4, Olivedale Senior Center, 253 Boving Rd, Lancaster
May 18, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill, 1429 Rockmill Rd, Lancaster
June 1, Mambourg Park, 5531 Cincinnati-Zanesville Rd NE, Lancaster
June 15, Fairfield County Fairgrounds, 157 E Fair Ave, Lancaster
July 6, Rising Park, 1100 N High St, Lancaster
August 3, Stebelton Park at Rock Mill
August 17, Firehouse Park, 210 E Chestnut St, Lancaster
August 31, Alley Park, 2805 Old Logan Rd, Lancaster
Lisa Schorr

Free
Join us for another summer of plein air! Leave your studio and join other artists in our local parks for a fun and relaxing creative practice. Bring your own art supplies and paint, sketch, and learn from other artists. 
Plein air will not be held in inclement weather. 

Junk Journal
Saturday, May 23, 1:00-2:30 pm
Nancy Simmons, Instructor

$25/$20 member
Turn recycled envelopes into a one-of-a-kind junk journal in this hands-on class. Using envelopes as your base, you'll design and assemble a personalized journal filled with texture, color and imagination. All supplies will be provided, but you're welcome to bring your own embellishments like stickers, photos, ribbon, old magazines or Aleene's Tacky Glue.
Register for Junk Journal
Masterclass: Christopher Leeper, Watercolor 
Friday and Saturday, October 16 and 17, 9:30 am-4:30 pm
Lancaster Campgrounds Event Center, 2151 W Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH 43130
Christopher Leeper, Instructor

$225/$202 member
Join us for two days of intensive study and hands-on practice with acclaimed instructor and artist Christopher Leeper. Topics will include technique fundamentals, painting development, value, color, and composition, with lectures, demos, and one-on-one instruction. Come hone your skills in a fun and supportive environment! 
Bring your own art supplies and lunch or purchase a box lunch. 
Register for Leeper Watercolor Masterclass
Decorative Arts Center of Ohio
145 E. Main St.
Lancaster, Ohio 43130
Phone: 740-681-1423