I love painting and a few years ago I found this place right in downtown Lancaster, OH. I love it,…read moreyou get to paint your own painting with a professional that walks you through all the steps so you can make your own masterpiece. Everyone I've ever met at this company has been so sweet and helpful. They really want everyone to have a good time and enjoy painting. They also provide everything you'll need to paint like the canvas, paint, apron and etc. Half way through the painting you get a break we're they provide a snack table with cheeses, fruits and wine for adults. This is a fun activity to do with friends and family. When I went with my friends & family we just joined an open class but you can actually schedule private sessions too for things like bridal parties, get togethers with friends or with a group of couples. If you have never tried this before I highly recommend it.

My family went to a painting class this past Sunday at 2 Broke Artists Studio in downtown…read moreLancaster. Cost for the four of us to take the painting session was $108. Our class was comprised of several families and groups of friends and co-workers taking this class. An instructor shows painters what brush and paint to use one step at a time. Brushes to be used and paint colors are predetermined for the paintings chosen by the instructor. They show how to draw and paint parts of the painting one step at a time. The younger of the two instructors is a bit slower and easier to talk to and understand when she speaks with her back turned to the class. Lots of fun for friends and family, can be pricey for large groups. $120 for a family of four.

I do like this place they are very friendly and during the summer there's a lot of good pottery…read morepainting choices, my only gripe is they close random days and it doesn't say that on the map, so imagine driving 25 minutes to pick up your piece and their closed. All I would say about this place is definitely call ahead or check the website before coming in because I find they are often closed on random days as this has happened to me twice now

This place is the cutest. It's a pottery painting studio that's also a coffee shop. So you can…read morevisit just to grab a coffee or hot chocolate or tea, or you can visit to paint some pottery, or both! I highly recommend doing both. You should know, though: This place seems to get very busy on the weekends, and they do not take reservations. So if you want to beat the crowds, your best bet is to get there right when they open. If all of the painting tables are full, you will need to wait outside until someone leaves. That could be 10 minutes, which is what it was for us. Or, like the nice man who works there pointed out, it could be 30 minutes or more, because there is no time limit once you're at the painting tables, because the creative process can't be rushed. Fair enough. Once we got a table, we walked around the store and looked at all of the pottery options. They had bowls, plates, piggy banks, coasters, planters, trinkets and ornaments (these are seasonal). My kids picked out a truck piggy bank and a kitty ornament. Pottery pieces vary in price -- the ornament cost around $12, and the piggy bank cost $35. Next we made our way to the painting station, where we loaded up our pallets with paint. They recommend using three coats of paint for the brightest finish, but my kids, who are impatient like all children, only did one coat of paint and their pieces came out really well. After you're done painting, you leave your pieces on the table, pay for them at the register, and then Art & Clay on Main fires them and glosses them, and you pick them up about a week later. It is so cool to finally get your finished pieces. Ours really looked professionally done! While we were painting, we ordered some hot chocolate with whipped cream, and drank and painted at a leisurely pace. It was a nice and relaxing family activity, and my kids were really into it. I highly recommend dropping by Art & Clay on Main if you're in downtown Lancaster if you're looking for a fun and relaxing activity with your kids.

I'm a big sucker for 60s, so I made a point to check out DACO's current Mod/60s exhibit before it…read morewas gone. All I can say is: So cool! Yes, I definitely wish there were more artifacts, posters and clothing on display, but that's just because I'm a lover of any and all things 60s era, so anything original to the time period just plain excites the dickens out of me and makes me think and ponder socio-economic conditions, and life in general, during America's past 100 years even more, haha. The museum is next to the Sherman house, a historical home with its own significance. There's plenty of free street parking if the small lot next to DACO happens to be full. I believe it was $11 to see their spotlight exhibit. If you're an art/history buff, I recommend you take a day stroll down to Lancaster and stop here; anything of historical significance is always worth patronizing, imo.

The current exhibit is Flower Power: Flora in Fashion. I loved all of the use of floral print…read morefabrics and the big paper flowers decorating the entrance to the exhibit. As part of the exhibit, I took a flower arranging class at the art education center on the museum property. Our instructors Brooke and Elizabeth were very knowledgable and gave us lots of helpful tips for working with flowers at home. Elizabeth provided all of the fresh flowers from her floral design business and farm (Bluegreen Gardens) and they were gorgeous. Admission to the Decorative Arts Center is free. On the weekends, they are open Saturdays and Sundays 1-4 pm. The staff is made up of volunteers and they are always fantastic.

I love the relaxing feel when you first walk in. Katie is amazing and so attentive and…read moreaccommodating. I can honestly say physically and mentally I am better after seeing her!

The 60 min goes too fast!! I visit at least 1 time when I'm in town. Very relaxing, clean , just…read morewhat I need to get the muscles loose!

Goodness Amazing and service friendly. Wanted to try the…read morepie but we were so full from the large portions. We will be back!

From the owner: The Twisted Willow opened its doors April 2, 2022, as a small brick and mortar home décor and…read morecustom apparel printing shop. The Willow Tree was chosen to incorporate into the business name and logo because of its symbolism of flexibility, adaptability, and resilience in the face of adversity. This has held true from our opening day. And twisted? Well, I wasn’t always this old. :) As the TW custom printing business grew and a location change was in order, the decision was made to focus on the apparel printing and seek other local handmade vendors to share a wonderful new space right in the heart of downtown Circleville, Ohio. And The Twisted Willow Artisan Collective was born. Today Twisted Willow Custom Apparel shares its storefront with ten incredible handmade vendors and will be adding a few more soon. From handmade lavender products, getting creative while painting your own pottery, hand poured soy candles, watercolor prints and plants, handmade wristlets, bracelets and earrings and handcrafted cards, this Artisan Collective is a wonderful place to find that one of a kind, heartfelt gift for any occasion. The Twisted Willow Custom Apparel is a print to order shop meaning that you choose your shirt size, color and design and it can be printed while you wait, or you can pick it up later. From one to one thousand, we pledge to give you our best price, quality and service. Always.