Art & Clay on Main and Square 7 Coffee House are non-profit social enterprises of the Fairfield County Board of Developmental Disabilities located at 150 West Main Street in historic downtown Lancaster.
Art & Clay is an accessible art studio featuring PYOP (Paint Your Own Pottery), take home painting (PoGo Kits), wet clay/wheel throwing classes, project-driven ceramic painting workshops, fundraising opportunities, community outreach (Art & Clay ToGo) and kids’ summer art programs.
Square 7 Coffee House boasts a true European Barista menu featuring central Ohio’s own Crimson Cup as our roaster. Coblentz gourmet chocolates from Ohio’s Amish Country and locally baked pastries are a staple in the coffee house, as accoutrements to our hand crafted beverage offerings. Coffee catering for special events is available.
Both businesses offer school year internships and permanent employment opportunities for individuals with and without disabilities. We partner with Lancaster High School to host internships that teach employment skills in the areas of customer service, retail, maintenance, food-service, as well as personal and professional accountability. Most interns begin their term with a job coach with the ultimate goal of working independently.
Art & Clay on Main and Square 7 Coffee House fulfill Fairfield DD’s mission to help bring about a vibrant community where people lead lives of greater independence and make meaningful contributions. We are providing opportunities and promoting independence.
Art & Clay on Main and Square 7 are managed by
Mitsi Clark Niceswanger
740.653.1755 mnniceswanger@fairfielddd.com
In 2018, Art & Clay on Main and Square Seven Coffee House took part in the independent, 3rd party Social Impact Validation process through the Better Business Bureau of Central Ohio.
Art & Clay / Square Seven are proud that they are one of only 12 organizations in Ohio that have been Social Impact Validated. Check out the short video for more info on this process.