Wendel Center for Art Education
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The Wendel Center for Art Education, known popularly as "daco studio," is a two-story, 2,500 square-foot structure built to replace the original carriage house in 1916. A large professional studio on the first floor provides space for art students of all ages. A family center is located upstairs in the studio, where parents and grandparents can work and play with their children. Our Fiber studio is located on the second floor with looms, sewing machines, and all things fiber related. |
Teaching Artists
Lisa Schorr
Lisa Schorr was born and raised in Lancaster.Growing up in a rural setting fueled her love of nature and being an only child gave way to a deep connection to and love of animals. Using her art, she enjoys expressing her intuitive understanding of animals and nature and the ways we relate and interact. Lisa has always had a need and a great desire to create. Like most artists, she likes trying new media including metal, clay, and textiles, but she usually returns to the paint and brush, the true north of her art spirit. Lisa has forged a continuing education in art on her own, reading, researching, and creating art each and every day. She is currently learning French and planning a trip to France to paint and absorb as much French culture as she can. You just might find some influence of her new obsession in her newest art. Each day is an opportunity to continue on her art journey and it's always interesting.
Lisa Schorr was born and raised in Lancaster.Growing up in a rural setting fueled her love of nature and being an only child gave way to a deep connection to and love of animals. Using her art, she enjoys expressing her intuitive understanding of animals and nature and the ways we relate and interact. Lisa has always had a need and a great desire to create. Like most artists, she likes trying new media including metal, clay, and textiles, but she usually returns to the paint and brush, the true north of her art spirit. Lisa has forged a continuing education in art on her own, reading, researching, and creating art each and every day. She is currently learning French and planning a trip to France to paint and absorb as much French culture as she can. You just might find some influence of her new obsession in her newest art. Each day is an opportunity to continue on her art journey and it's always interesting.
Carol Buccilla
Carol graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design where she studied Fine Arts. She initially had a 10-year career in the field of Art Therapy before making the decision to become a stay-at-home mom. Her natural restlessness led to a muraling and faux finishing business.
When Carol and her husband moved to Lancaster during COVID, her need for social connections led her to DACO. It was there that she studied watercolors under Lisa Schorr, whom she attributes to growing her as an artist. She loves creating all kinds of art and mostly works in acrylics.
Carol graduated from the Columbus College of Art and Design where she studied Fine Arts. She initially had a 10-year career in the field of Art Therapy before making the decision to become a stay-at-home mom. Her natural restlessness led to a muraling and faux finishing business.
When Carol and her husband moved to Lancaster during COVID, her need for social connections led her to DACO. It was there that she studied watercolors under Lisa Schorr, whom she attributes to growing her as an artist. She loves creating all kinds of art and mostly works in acrylics.
Jenna Schmidt
Jenna Schmidt is a central Ohio native who currently resides in Lancaster, Ohio. After the completion of her B.F.A in ceramics at Ohio University in 2020, she attended several residencies, workshops, and conferences. In May 2025, Jenna graduated from The University of Mississippi with a master’s in fine arts. In Spring 2026, she will be attending a Short-Term Residency at the Red Lodge Clay Center in Red Lodge, Montana. Finding inspiration through the freedom and imagination within children’s drawings, Jenna’s work is dynamic, energetic, and expressive. She leaves honest marks, emphasizing physical acts and recording movements. As of this year, her work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, as well as exhibited at Baltimore Clay Works, Clay Center of New Orleans, The Charlie Cummings Gallery, and the Companion Gallery.
Jenna Schmidt is a central Ohio native who currently resides in Lancaster, Ohio. After the completion of her B.F.A in ceramics at Ohio University in 2020, she attended several residencies, workshops, and conferences. In May 2025, Jenna graduated from The University of Mississippi with a master’s in fine arts. In Spring 2026, she will be attending a Short-Term Residency at the Red Lodge Clay Center in Red Lodge, Montana. Finding inspiration through the freedom and imagination within children’s drawings, Jenna’s work is dynamic, energetic, and expressive. She leaves honest marks, emphasizing physical acts and recording movements. As of this year, her work has been published in Ceramics Monthly, as well as exhibited at Baltimore Clay Works, Clay Center of New Orleans, The Charlie Cummings Gallery, and the Companion Gallery.