Painting & Drawing

Donna Pierce-Clark

Fluid Acrylic Pouring Workshops
Donna Pierce Clark

INTRO TO FUNdamentals         
Intro to FUNdamentals is FOR NEW STUDENTS
In this FUN, interactive workshop, Donna will demonstrate 4-6 basic acrylic pouring techniques (the dirty pour and many more!).  She will discuss and demonstrate how to modify your paint with different pouring mediums, how to create cells, provide recipes and instructions for best practices while painting and suggestions for framing and other exciting ways to finish your acrylic pour!  
Please come dressed for mess (wear old clothing &a smock)!!!
Please register (and pay for your seat) at least two weeks before the workshop. If this workshop does not reach the minimum number of students required (4) by two weeks before the day of the workshop, this workshop will be canceled and your money fully refunded. Please see Donna’s website for comprehensive explanations about this workshop:  https://donnapierceclark.com/workshop/18209/fun-with-acrylic-pouring
Skill level: No experience required
Coffee & tea provided
Lunch: bring a sack lunch please
Ages: 18 - Adult
Fee: $75.00 per person
Time:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm, lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Class Date:  Saturday, October 6, 2018
ADVANCED TECHNIQUES FOR ACRYLIC POURING 
This workshop experience is FOR RETURNING STUDENTS.
Once you have completed the FULL DAY FUNdamentals Workshop, you can return for another full day, or just sign up for the Afternoon of Advanced Techniques.  In each Afternoon session, a new set of Advanced Techniques will be presented each month. Come and re-ignite your passion for Acrylic Pouring!  Please come dressed for mess (wear old clothing &a smock)!!! Please register (and pay for your seat) at least two weeks before the workshop. If this workshop does not reach the minimum number of students required (4) by two weeks before the day of the workshop, this workshop will be canceled and your money fully refunded. Please see Donna’s website for comprehensive explanations about this workshop:  https://donnapierceclark.com/workshop/18209/fun-with-acrylic-pouring
Skill level: No experience required
Coffee & tea provided
Lunch: bring a sack lunch please
Ages: 18 - Adult
Fee: $65.00 per person for all day session or $45 for afternoon session only
Time:  10:00 am - 3:00 pm, lunch 12:00 - 1:00 PM
Class Date:  Saturday, October 6, 2018
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Watercolor for Everyone
Donna Pierce-Clark

PictureWatercolor for Everyone
BEGINNER OR EXPERIENCED, all are welcome! Learn to control watercolor with confidence! Your colors will be bright and gorgeous! 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 to borrow for in class use. Along with the beautiful painting she presents; Donna also teaches Color Theory so you do not mix muddy colors. Instead, you will learn to mix brilliant colors, as well as lovely colorful grays. These are professional grade paints, because you deserve the best! Each session a new subject is painted. All plans and all paper needed will also be provided. No prior drawing skills necessary as patterns are supplied to trace. Donna makes watercolor easy, fun, and rewarding! You will need to purchase some essential supplies. Click the Watercolor Supply List button below.  See Donna’s paintings at: www.donnapierceclark.com
Student Age Limits: Adult 
Day: Tuesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Session Dates:  8/7/18 - 9/18/18
Fee:  $130
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  10/2/18 - 11/13/18
Fee:  $130
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  11/27/18 - 1/22/19
​(skip dates 12/25/18 & 1/1/18)
Fee:  $130
Class Days:  7

Water Media Studio
Donna Pierce-Clark

PictureWatermedia Studio
​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 
Day: Tuesday
Time: 1:00 - 3:30PM
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Session Dates:  8/7/18 - 9/18/18
Fee:  $85
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  10/2/18 - 11/13/18
Fee:  $85
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  11/27/18 - 1/22/19
​(skip dates 12/25/18 & 1/1/18)
Fee:  $85
Class Days:  7

Beginning Oil Painting - Landscapes
Donna Pierce-Clark

PictureBeginning Oil Painting - Landscapes
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
Student Age Limits: Adult 
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Dates:  8/8/18 - 9/19/18
Class Days:  7  
Fee: $130

Session Dates:  10/3/18 - 11/14/18
Fee:  $130
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  11/28/18 - 1/23/19
​(skip dates 12/26/18 & 1/2/18)
Fee:  $130
Class Days:  7

Oil Painting Studio
Donna Pierce-Clark

PictureOil Painting Studio

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 
Day:  Wednesdays
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Session Dates:  8/8/18 - 9/19/18 
Session Days:  7
Fee: $85 (plus $45 if supplies are needed)

Session Dates:  10/3/18 - 11/14/18
Fee:  $85 (plus $45 if supplies are needed)
Class Days:  7

Session Dates:  11/28/18 - 1/23/19
​(skip dates 12/26/18 & 1/2/18)
Fee:  $85 (plus $45 if supplies are needed)
Class Days:  7

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. ​

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
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Deep Wilderness Home

Journey Into the Art of Oil Painting:  
Wet-On-Wet Technique
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: $60 
Day: Saturday 
Session Days: 1 
Time: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Session Date:  8/11/18 - Canoeing On the River
          or
​Session Date:  9/29/18 - Rolling Hills  ( New Date)
          or
Session Date:  10/13/18 - Deep Wilderness Home
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​Session Date:  11/10/18 - A Frozen Beauty in a Vignette

Linda Black

Besides studying fine art at Bob Jones University, Linda has earned a degree of Associate of Applied Science in Interior Design. In 2017 Linda was commissioned to render interior elevations for the Dayton Philharmonic Designers Showhouse.  She has also taught art to school age children in the past and looks forward to sharing her knowledge of rendering. 

Marker Rendering
Linda Black

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​Students will learn to render with microns and marker, going through various exercises to understand line weight, line control, light source effects, coloring blending, etc. This class will include multiple marker rendering projects that will aid in learning this creative rendering process. Suitable for beginners! Learn to draw your favorite old photograph in a beautiful color rendition.
​Student Age Limits: 13 to Adult 
Class Fee: $40  
Day: Tuesdays
Session Days: 3
Time: 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Session Date:  10/23/18 - 11/6/18

Debora Cook (AKA Ahmed)

Debora Ahmed has a B.F.A. from The Maryland Institute College of Art, and is now retired from full-time Art Education (Springboro High School). She is currently active in freelance art production, Living History events, and teaching various fine arts/crafts classes on a part-time basis. Debora has been a summer Artist-In-Resident for nine summers for the residential environmental education center at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont.  She enjoys doing her own drawing/painting while working with various groups of "campers" who come to the summer programs. Her job is to combine the visual arts with environmental issues, make a "Creative Corner" for some of the groups.   “I get to enjoy the great outdoors while working with a great staff of environmentalists, and sharing the arts with all concerned.”

Theorem Painting: An 18th Century Painting Tradition
Debora Cook (AKA Ahmed)

Creating a delightful still life painting of fruit or flowers will be the goal of this class. Theorem Painting is a process that uses the layering of multiple stencils, different painting techniques, and the exploration of color. The first class will introduce the design ideas and painting concepts, with the second class being used for the finishing of a final piece of artwork.
All materials are provided.
Student Age Limits: 16 to Adult 
Class Fee: $35 per 2 week session 
Session Days: 2
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 PM
​Day: Wednesdays
​Session Date:  12/5/18 - 12/12/18

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: $45
Class Days: 10
Day: Thursday
​Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Date:  9/13/18 - 11/15/18
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