Painting & Drawing

Donna Pierce-Clark

Donna Pierce-Clark’s first encounter with the wet-into-wet method (wet chalk on wet construction paper) occurred at age 8, then inks and watercolors, at age 16. Upon graduation from Wright State University, she began teaching Secondary Art.   Personal growth as an artist, led her to study watercolor, oil & acrylic painting through workshops under internationally known artists. Much like the wet-into-wet watercolor technique, she also paints Alla Prima oils.  A member of Dailypaintworks.com, Donna paints daily small works, updates her website, and sends out a weekly blog and Newsletter.  As well as painting professionally, and teaching private students; she also teaches classes in watercolors and oils, at the Troy-Hayner Cultural Center, in Troy, Ohio.

Beginning Watercolor
Donna Pierce-Clark

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​​ Learn to control watercolor with confidence! Donna presents exciting projects to students as
they learn to create washes, various textures, understand color theory, observation techniques, and so much more! Included in your class fee are all the paint you will need, as well as a sturdy palette (that you will borrow for in class use). Your colors will be bright and gorgeous! Donna teaches Color Theory so you do not mix muddy colors. Instead, you will learn to make lovely grays as well as use brilliant colors. These are professional grade paints. You deserve the best!
Each session a new subject is painted. All plans and all paper needed will also be provided. You
will need a few extra supplies. No prior drawing skills necessary as patterns are supplied to
trace. Donna makes watercolor easy, fun, and rewarding!  See Donna’s paintings at: www.donnapierceclark.com
Student Age Limits: Adult 
Fee: $120.00 (Paint & more included in fee.)
Day: Tuesday
Session Days: 7
Time: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 1:  10/3/17 - 11/14/17 
Session 2:  11/28/17 - 1/23/18
​(Skip Dates:  12/26/17 & 1/2/17) 

Water Media Studio
Donna Pierce-Clark

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​An informal class where intermediate to advanced students benefit from not only Donna’s expertise and experience, but knowledge is also shared among all members in this ever expanding and fun group! Students will work at their own pace and supply their own choice of materials. There is no supply list for this class. All water-media is welcome: watercolor, gouache, acrylics, and/or water-miscible oils. Come join us. We do have fun! There is no supply list for this class. See Donna’s art at: www.donnapierceclark.com
Student Age Limits: Adult 
Class Fee: $75.00
Day: Tuesday 
Session Days: 7
Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM 
Session 1:  10/3/17 - 11/14/17
Session 2:  11/28/17 - 1/23/17
(Skip Dates​:  12/26/17, 1/2/18)

Water Media Studio &
​Oil Painting Studios
​Drop-In Option

Pay only for the days that work with your busy schedule. Just DROP IN on any of the currently scheduled class dates (good for up to 7 visits).
 CARD FEE (two choices)
      $100 – You provide your own paints. 
      $150 – Includes paints from the instructor. 
 PROCESS
  1. Register and pay for your card at your first visit to class.
  2. Upon showing your receipt for your card, Donna will give you a card good for 7 visits.
  3. When your card is fully punched, you can purchase a new card for 7 more studio visits. Note: The card expires 6 months from the date of purchase. If you lose your card, a record is kept on file of your visits. ​

Beginning Oil Painting - Still Life 
Donna Pierce-Clark

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Learn to paint in OILS with confidence. Understand color theory, mix lovely color combinations for still life objects, reflections, shadows and highlights. Included in your class fee are all the paint you will need. If during the class, you run out of paint, your palette will be replenished. All canvas will also be provided as well as several other needs. You will need a few extra supplies and these are found in Troy at Brower’s Office Supply. See Donna’s paintings at: www.donnapierceclark.com ​
Age: Adult
​Fee: $130  (Paint & more included in fee.)
Day:  Wednesday
Class Days: 7 
Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 1: 10/4/17 - 11/15/17

Beginning Oil Painting - Landscapes
Donna Pierce-Clark

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Learn to paint in OILS with confidence. Understand color theory, mix lovely greens, and
many other color combinations for skies, clouds, lakes, reflections, shadows and
highlights. You will learn what colors to use to make your backgrounds recede and
foregrounds come forward. Included in your class fee are all the paint you will need. If during the class, you run out of paint, your palette will be replenished. All canvas will also be provided as well as several other needs. You will need a few extra supplies and these are found in Troy at Brower’s Office Supply. See Donna’s paintings at: www.donnapierceclark.com
Age: Adult
​Fee: $130   (Paint & more included in fee.)
Day:  Wednesday
Class Days: 7 
Time:  9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Session 1: 11/29/17 - 1/24/18
Skip Dates:  12/27/17, 1/3/18

Oil Painting Studio
Donna Pierce-Clark

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Relax! Come and join others who love OILS, but need inspiration and a place to paint. In this informal group, you will meet and get to know others who are learning and having fun with oils!  You will benefit not only from Donna’s expertise and experience, but also from each other. Fees are $130 if you use paints from Donna; however, if you bring your own paint, the fee is $85. Containers for paints are returned to Donna at the end of each day’s class. For additional supplies, please see supply list on the Hayner website. Most additional supplies can be found at Brower’s Office Supply in Troy. See Donna’s paintings at: www.donnapierceclark.com
Student Age Limits: Adult
Fee: $85 (not including supplies)
   or   $130 (including some supplies) 
Day: Wednesday
Session Days:  7
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session 1: 10/4/17 - 11/15/17
Session 2: 11/29/17 - 1/24/18 
(Skip Dates 12/27/17, 1/3/18)

Miranda Taylor

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Miranda Taylor is best known for her handmade paper installations and organic imagery. Her works seek to produce a visceral calm in the mind of the viewer. As an avid SCUBA diver, she draws her inspiration from ocean life as well as wooded areas, gardens, and wetlands. She received her MFA in printmaking from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, BFA from Wright State University, and AAS in visual communication from Sinclair College. She has exhibited her work extensively in the United States, Mexico, Canada, and Portugal. Born in Lansing, Michigan; Miranda currently works in Dayton, Ohio.

Drawing for Beginners
Miranda Taylor

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​Learn the basics of drawing from a still life. Participants will learn basic composition, measuring, contour line, simplifying forms, mark making, and gesture drawing. Students will learn basic techniques that can later be expanded to other art forms and more elaborate art works. Students should bring a utility or x-acto knife for pencil sharpening. To learn more about Miranda, visit www.mirandataylor.net.
Age Limits:  Adult
Fee:  $65
Class Days:  5  Wednesdays
Time:  1:00 - 4:00 PM
Dates: 9/13/17 - 10/11/17

Ginger Godfrey

Ginger started painting many years ago painting her children's portraits. She also works with watercolors & just completed her granddaughter's portrait. She has studied sculpting, watercolors, & stained glass at the Rosewood Arts Center in Dayton, Dayton Art Glass, & Indiana University, in addition to studies in Florida & St. Charles, Mo. After she retired she wanted to teach the "Joy of Painting" technique so she became a Certified Bob Ross Instructor at New Smyrna Beach in Florida in 2012.
​​"I hope you sign up for my classes. They fill up fast so don't put it off. I'll be looking forward to meeting you to share with you the "Joy of Painting".   Ginger Godfrey

Coffee, Cookies & Canvas
Fund Raiser to Benefit the Hayner

 “Join us for an afternoon of Coffee, Cookies and Canvas and let your creative spirit open up a new season in your life.” 
Ginger Godfrey, Instructor.
​ This beautiful acrylic painting on canvas is titled Seasons. The branch represents you and your life, some have a lot of branches and others just a few. The different panels symbolize the seasons of your life. The medium used is acrylic. All the materials will be supplied. 
Fee:  $30.00 
Wednesday, October 18th 
Time:  2:00 - 5:00 pm
Registration deadline is October 11th. 

Journey Into the Art of Oil Painting:  
Bob Ross Method
Ginger Godfrey

Join Ginger and learn to paint using the wet on wet technique. The class is fun and inspiring and you’ll learn to tap into your creative spirit. You’ll take home a 16” by 20” completed work of art. Some classes will use a new technique, acrylic with oil glaze. If you’ve never painted before this class is for you! Creative spirit and Ginger can help you discover your hidden talent. All art supplies are provided. Bring a roll of paper towels and baby wipes. The class fills up fast so schedule right away.  Each class will feature a different painting, subject matter will be waterfalls, seascapes, and mountains.
Student Age Limits: 16 thru adult 
Class Fee: $55 
Day: Saturday 
Session Days: 1 
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Session Date: 8/26/17 - Waterfall
Session Date: 9/30/17 - Wilderness Home
Session Date: 10/21/17 - Autumn Birch Trees
Session Date: 11/11/17 - Winter on the Farm
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Waterfall
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Wilderness Home
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Autumn Birch Trees
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Winter on the Farm

Portrait & Figure Study Group
Shirley Harbaugh

After retiring from teaching art for 30 years at a local high school, Shirley is currently an adjunct professor at Sinclair Community College.  The areas of art she is currently working in are watercolor, pastels, and oil.

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This is a chance to try drawing the figure using a live model (clothed). There is no instruction for this class. Just bring your favorite medium whether it is pencil, charcoal, pastel, watercolor, colored pencil or acrylic. The fee for the class is for the model. 

Student Age Limits: 16 to Adult 
Class Fee: $50.00
​Class Days: 12
Day: Thursday
​Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:  9/7/17 - 11/30/17  (No class 11/23/17)