Lectures & Exhibits

    Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    May 21, 2022
    Visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio between May 21 and August 28 for its exhibit, "Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic." This exhibition features photography from two times of national tragedy, comparing them while also engaging patrons with photography from regional sites including Lancaster, Fairfield County and throughout Ohio. A theme throughout is the resilience of the American people as they tackle the trials and tribulations placed before them.

    Fairfield County Local Foods Farm Tour

    May 26, 2022
    Fairfield County OSU Extension is proud to present the 2022 Fairfield County 2022 Local Food Farm Tour Series that provides free, on-farm educational programs highlighting local producers in Fairfield County. This year, the program will explore five different farms around the region!

    Macramé Workshop at Lancaster Greenhouse

    May 26, 2022
    Visit Lancaster Greenhouse & Nursery on Thursday, May 26 for a macramé workshop with Bloomin' Bucket.

    Art Camp (ages 11-17)

    June 6, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Student artists will begin camp by designing and sewing their own totes for art supplies and tools. Then we will take to the streets for some urban sketching. Students will sketch beautiful downtown Lancaster and its people, while learning new techniques using pencil, ink, and watercolor.

    Art Camp (ages 6-10)

    June 6, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Each morning, camp begins by reading an award-winning children's book and looking closely at the art used to illustrate the story. Budding artists will learn new techniques to illustrate their own dreams, stories, and adventures through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Aprons are available, but students should dress in clothes that are paint and ink friendly.

    Art Camp (ages 11-17)

    June 7, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Student artists will begin camp by designing and sewing their own totes for art supplies and tools. Then we will take to the streets for some urban sketching. Students will sketch beautiful downtown Lancaster and its people, while learning new techniques using pencil, ink, and watercolor.

    Art Camp (ages 6-10)

    June 7, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Each morning, camp begins by reading an award-winning children's book and looking closely at the art used to illustrate the story. Budding artists will learn new techniques to illustrate their own dreams, stories, and adventures through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Aprons are available, but students should dress in clothes that are paint and ink friendly.

    Art Camp (ages 11-17)

    June 8, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Student artists will begin camp by designing and sewing their own totes for art supplies and tools. Then we will take to the streets for some urban sketching. Students will sketch beautiful downtown Lancaster and its people, while learning new techniques using pencil, ink, and watercolor.

    Art Camp (ages 6-10)

    June 8, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Each morning, camp begins by reading an award-winning children's book and looking closely at the art used to illustrate the story. Budding artists will learn new techniques to illustrate their own dreams, stories, and adventures through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Aprons are available, but students should dress in clothes that are paint and ink friendly.

    Art Camp (ages 11-17)

    June 9, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Student artists will begin camp by designing and sewing their own totes for art supplies and tools. Then we will take to the streets for some urban sketching. Students will sketch beautiful downtown Lancaster and its people, while learning new techniques using pencil, ink, and watercolor.

    Adult Class: Plant Impressions in Clay

    June 9, 2022
    Join Art & Clay for a collaborative event with STUMP on Thursday, June 9! This class will start at Art & Clay where participants will be given a brief overview, then take a walk over to STUMP. Their GM, Jeremy, will talk a bit about plants, as participants select their clippings for using with their clay projects. Next, walk back to Art & Clay to begin working with clay! Instructors will show participants how to wedge, slab roll, and mold wet clay. They will learn how to properly make clay impressions with their plant clippings, that will maintain through two kiln firings. They will also be introduced to press molds, as it is an option for adding shape to their piece. Extended learning opportunities like adding clay feet to their shapes, creating carved design, using letter stamps and other textures, will also be offered. All pieces will be air dried thoroughly, then kiln fired. Fired pieces will be ready for you to return for Session #2 – Glazing!

    Art Camp (ages 6-10)

    June 9, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Each morning, camp begins by reading an award-winning children's book and looking closely at the art used to illustrate the story. Budding artists will learn new techniques to illustrate their own dreams, stories, and adventures through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Aprons are available, but students should dress in clothes that are paint and ink friendly.

    Art Camp (ages 6-10)

    June 10, 2022
    Join the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for Art Camp! Each morning, camp begins by reading an award-winning children's book and looking closely at the art used to illustrate the story. Budding artists will learn new techniques to illustrate their own dreams, stories, and adventures through drawing, painting, and printmaking. Aprons are available, but students should dress in clothes that are paint and ink friendly.

    Food Preservation Class

    June 14, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Food Preservation Class

    June 16, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Smartphone Photography at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    June 18, 2022
    On Saturday, June 18 from 1 to 3 p.m., visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio for a lesson on smartphone photography. Using your smartphone, this one-day class will cover photography basics. The class will be led by Nate Thomson, Athens Photographic Project’s director and his team.

    In Search of America: WPA Arts and the New Deal Culture at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    June 19, 2022
    Visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio on Sunday, June 19 at 2 p.m. to join David Steigerwald, a professor of history at Ohio State University, as he explores works of WPA photography and the impact of these works on the culture of the New Deal.

    Kids’ Class: Plant Impressions in Clay

    June 21, 2022
    oin Art & Clay for a collaborative event with STUMP on Tuesday, June 21! This class is for ages 10-15 and will start at Art & Clay where participants will be given a brief overview, then take a walk over to STUMP. Their GM, Jeremy, will talk a bit about plants, as participants select their clippings for using with their clay projects. Next, walk back to Art & Clay to begin working with clay! Instructors will show the kids how to wedge, slab roll, and mold wet clay. They will learn how to properly make clay impressions with their plant clippings, that will maintain through kiln firing.

    Food Preservation Class

    June 21, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Fairfield County Local Foods Farm Tour

    June 23, 2022
    Fairfield County OSU Extension is proud to present the 2022 Fairfield County 2022 Local Food Farm Tour Series that provides free, on-farm educational programs highlighting local producers in Fairfield County. This year, the program will explore five different farms around the region!

    Food Preservation Class

    June 23, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Roundtable Discussion with The Pump House Guys at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    July 24, 2022
    On Sunday, July 24 at 2 p.m., visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio to join watercolor artists Robert Bruce, Kevin Buckland, John Cameron, Ed Kitchen, Charles Rowland, and Jeff Stahler for a roundtable discussion held in the Wendel Center for Art Education. Then, tour the Pump House Guys exhibition in the Lower Gallery.

    How to Light Up Your Instagram at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    August 7, 2022
    Visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio on Sunday, August 7 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to learn about stepping up your Instagram photos. Explore approachable techniques with everyday objects and lighting to create eye popping artistic portraits for your social media. Photographer Shane Wynn will teach you how to best frame and light your photos. No experience necessary, bring your own phone or camera.

    Artist Talk with Shane Wynne at the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio

    August 13, 2022
    Visit the Decorative Arts Center of Ohio on Saturday, August 13 at 2 p.m. to join photographer Shane Wynn as she shares the stories and process of her works that are included in the current exhibition, Chronicles: The Great Depression and the Pandemic.

    Food Preservation Class

    August 16, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Food Preservation Class

    August 18, 2022
    Are you planning to preserve summer produce? Join us for any or all of the following preserving programs presented by Shannon Carter, Family and Consumer Sciences Educator and Sandy Bohl, instructor with Ohio State University Extension Fairfield County. Classes will be offered in person at both the Wagnalls Memorial Library and Fairfield County District Library – Main Branch. There is no cost for attendance, but registration is requested to reserve your space. Register here.

    Fairfield County Local Foods Farm Tour

    August 18, 2022
    Fairfield County OSU Extension is proud to present the 2022 Fairfield County 2022 Local Food Farm Tour Series that provides free, on-farm educational programs highlighting local producers in Fairfield County. This year, the program will explore five different farms around the region!

    Fairfield County Local Foods Farm Tour

    August 25, 2022
    Fairfield County OSU Extension is proud to present the 2022 Fairfield County 2022 Local Food Farm Tour Series that provides free, on-farm educational programs highlighting local producers in Fairfield County. This year, the program will explore five different farms around the region!

    Lithopolis Honeyfest

    September 9, 2022
    "Saving the planet. One Honey Bee at a time." Along with honey extractions, hive inspections, and honeybee information, there's live entertainment, plenty of arts & crafts vendors, and delicious treats. Free admission, parking, and shuttle!

    Lithopolis Honeyfest

    September 10, 2022
    "Saving the planet. One Honey Bee at a time." Along with honey extractions, hive inspections, and honeybee information, there's live entertainment, plenty of arts & crafts vendors, and delicious treats. Free admission, parking, and shuttle!

    Fairfield County Local Foods Farm Tour

    September 28, 2022
    Fairfield County OSU Extension is proud to present the 2022 Fairfield County 2022 Local Food Farm Tour Series that provides free, on-farm educational programs highlighting local producers in Fairfield County. This year, the program will explore five different farms around the region!

    Freedom's Never Free

    November 2, 2022
    Freedom’s Never Free will arrive at the Fairfield County Fairgrounds Wednesday, November 2 through Saturday, November 5. More information coming soon!
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