Painting & Drawing & Photography
Beginning Watercolor
Shirley DeLaet
Learning how to paint in watercolor, using proven Step-by-Step methods, will allow you to paint any subject you desire. Learn the basics and you will grow from there. Learn to create shape when working on a flat surface, gain an understanding of color and color usage, & more. Learning these things will put you on the right path to signing your own works of art!
This class is suitable for all levels.
Age: Adult
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session.
Students are responsible for some supplies.
Go to troyhayner.org/classes for complete supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17
Session 2: Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14 & 21
Session 3: May 12, 19, 26, Jun. 2, 9, 16, & 23
EVENING CLASSES:
Age: Adult
Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Fee: $125 per each 6-week session.
Students are responsible for some supplies.
Go to troyhayner.org/classes for complete supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, Mar. 12, & 26
Session 2: Apr. 9, 23, May 7, 21, Jun. 4, & 18
Advancing in Watercolor
Shirley DeLaet
As a painter, we continuously learn how to handle water, brushes and paint! The more we do, the more we learn, the better
we get! There’s many techniques to be discovered that you can apply when creating your original art. Exploration and
discovery will move you forward in your painting adventure.
Age: Adult
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session.
Students are responsible for some supplies.
Go to troyhayner.org/classes for complete supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10 & 17
Session 2: Mar. 10, 17, 24, 31, Apr. 7, 14 & 21
Session 3: May 12, 19, 26, Jun. 2, 9, 16, & 23
EVENING CLASSES:
Age: Adult
Thursdays
6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Fee: $125 per each 6-week session.
Students are responsible for some supplies.
Go to troyhayner.org/classes for complete supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 15, 29, Feb. 12, 26, Mar. 12, & 26
Session 2: Apr. 9, 23, May 7, 21, Jun. 4, & 18
Beginning Oil Painting
Shirley DeLaet
For the beginner, learning the fundamentals of color, composition, values & more, along with Shirley’s personal attention,
will put you on the right path for learning how to paint in oil. “Once Learned, Forever Used” painting techniques will provide you with the “How To” knowledge needed to bring your painting style to life. This class is suitable for all levels.
Age: Adult
Wednesdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $140 per 7-week session
Some supplies are provided in the fee.
See button below for supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 18
Session 2: Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Session 3: May 13, 20, 27, Jun. 3, 10, 17 & 24
Advancing in Oil Painting
Shirley DeLaet
The more you paint, the better you get! There is always something to learn, and we continue learning in each class. Our skills develop each time we pick up a brush and the excitement continues each time we mix a beautiful color of paint! Half of the fun of oil painting is learning and the other half is seeing our results. The more we paint, the better we get. It is definitely a rewarding experience! So, come join us. We all become inspired as we paint, and learn, together.
Age: Adult
Wednesdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $140 per 7-week session
Some supplies are provided in the fee.
See button below for supply list.
Session 1: Jan. 7, 14, 21, 28, Feb. 4, 11 & 18
Session 2: Mar. 11, 18, 25, Apr. 1, 8, 15 & 22
Session 3: May 13, 20, 27, Jun. 3, 10, 17 & 24
and filled with the discovery of underlying beauty found in
the ordinary, and sometimes, in the strangest of things. She doesn’t hesitate to add a surprise, or a touch of humor, in
her works providing it tells the story she wants to depict. Everyday life sparks her inspiration and labels of genre do
not confine her imagination.
Open Art Studio
Donna Pierce-Clark
Art Studio is YOUR studio space! This is an informal group of artists who share knowledge and experience among all members of this dynamic group! Paint in your choice of media (oil, watercolor, or acrylics). You provide your own paints and supplies. Purchase your Drop-in Card, then choose from available dates. Card Fee for 7 visits is $85. Each card expires 6 months from date of purchase. If you lose your card, a record is kept on file of your visits. There are no refunds for this card.
Join Donna's newsletter: http://www.donnapierce-clark.com
Age: Adult
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 - 4:00PM
Fee: $85 per 7 visits
OPEN STUDIO DATES:
February 3, 10, 17 & 24
March 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
April 7, 14, 21 & 28
May 5, 12, 19 & 26
June 2, 9, 16 & 23
ABOUT DONNA
Donna holds a Masters degree in Education. She is an award winning Signature Member of The Ohio Watercolor Society, and an active exhibiting member of the Western Ohio Watercolor Society and the Fairborn Art Association. Donna paints daily in both watercolors and in oils, maintains her website & blog, and sends out a weekly Newsletter. To keep up with her latest paintings and demos, you can join her Newsletter here: http://www.donnapierce-clark.com
Journey Into the Art of Oil Painting:
Wet-On-Wet Technique
Ginger Godfrey
Bill Alexander Study
Bluebells in the Springtime
Summertime at the Lake
Age: 16 - adult
Class Fee: $65 per 1 day class
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Dates:
April 25, 2026 Painting Title: Bill Alexander Study
May 23, 2026 Painting Title: Bluebells in the Springtime
June 13, 2026 Painting Title: Summertime at the Lake
"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
Adventures in Drawing
Debora Cook
Have you ever said, “I enjoy drawing, but I don’t know how to start, or continue to improve my skills?” Then, this series of classes is for you! Each group of three classes will explore different media uses and concepts while teaching essential skills. The classes in March will use pencils and charcoal/chalk, through beginning drawing lessons emphasizing the Elements & Principles of Art. The April classes will focus on exploring color media like pastels, colored pencils, etc. The last group of classes in May, will experiment in the “less forgiving” media through drawing with inks, markers, and diving into the areas of mixed media.
There will be three sessions of three classes, but you don’t have to attend all of them. Although all the sessions are all sequential in design to encourage confidence in skill building, please feel free to join in when your schedule allows. Creativity is an interesting pathway, with many discoveries along the way. All materials will be provided.
Age: 15 - Adult Fee: $75 for 3-week class
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm March 10, 17 & 24
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm April 7, 14 & 21
Tuesdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm May 12, 19 & 26
Debora A. Cook earned her BFA and Art Education Certificate from the Maryland Institute College of Art in 1976. Her career as an art educator has spanned over 40 years and has included teaching in private and public art education. She has completed advanced studies in fine and applied arts. These opportunities included the School of the Art Institute of Chicago, The Newberry Library in Chicago, Ill., and Ohio University in Athens, Ohio. For more than 20 years, Debora was the Summer Artist in Residence at Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont. During this time, she worked with both staff and campers, connecting them to the intersection of nature and creativity. Over many years, she has participated in living history events and art shows, displaying and selling the fine crafts of Paper Filigree and Calligraphy, as well as her drawings and paintings.
Foundations of Drawing the Head:
A Beginning Colored Pencil Workshop
John Middick
This session is perfect for artists who are new to drawing portraits or new to working with colored pencil. We will focus on the essential building blocks of drawing the head including proportions, structure, light and shadow, and simple color decisions. You will learn a clear, approachable process for starting a portrait with confidence, even if you have never drawn a face before.
This workshop stands alone, and it also serves as the ideal warm-up and preparation for the more in-depth Saturday session.
List of required supplies coming soon.
Age: Adult
Fee: $40 per 3.5-hour class
Friday
12:30 pm - 4:00 pm
May 15
Color & Rendering for Portraits:
Intermediate Colored Pencil Workshop
John Middick
All students will receive the reference photo, line drawing, Clairefontaine Pastelmat paper, and a printed workbook guide on the day of the workshop.
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Important Note on Pencils Substitutes are absolutely welcome. If you own Prismacolor Premier pencils and prefer to use those instead of the Luminance, Pablo, and Derwent Drawing pencils, that is perfectly fine. Just bring a larger set, about 40 pencils or as many as you have. If you’re unsure which colors make good substitutes, bring what you have and we’ll identify alternatives together in class. The instructor will also have a variety of pencils available to try and borrow during the class. |
This second session takes everything a step further. We will spend more time developing realistic color, value transitions, and the nuanced rendering needed to bring a portrait to life. While the class is designed around intermediate skills, beginners who attended Friday’s fundamentals workshop will be comfortable here since Friday provides all the prep work needed for success on Saturday.
If you consider yourself an intermediate to advanced artist, you will fit right in. There will be plenty of opportunities to refine your technique, deepen your understanding of color, and gain higher-level insights throughout the day. Artists who are newer to
portraiture or to colored pencil are also welcome!
All students will receive a workshop document (workbook) with step-by-step guidance, tips, and follow-up instructions so you can confidently finish your portrait at home and use these skills in your future art pieces.
Age: Adult
Fee: $75 per 5-hour class
Saturday
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
May 16
Students should pack a lunch.
All students will receive the reference photo, line drawing, Clairefontaine Pastelmat paper, and a printed workbook guide on the day of the workshop.
Students are required to bring the following materials:
✏️Colored Pencils Required
Faber-Castell, Polychromos:
Dark Indigo: 157 Ivory: 103
Caput Mortuum: 169 Cinnamon: 189
Coral: 131 Beige Red: 132
Rose Carmine: 124
Caran D’Ache, Luminance:
Hibiscus Pink: 094 Butternut: 542
Ultramarine Violet: 630 Warm Earth 70%: 748
Warm Earth 40%: 745 Burnt Ochre 50%: 876
Burnt Ochre 10%: 872 Brown Ochre 50%: 836
Burnt Sienna: 069 Burnt Sienna 10%: 862
Herculanum Red: 068 Pink White: 581
Anthraquinoid Pink: 571 Anthraquinone Carmine: 580
Silver Grey: 002 Light Cobalt Blue: 661
Caran D'Ache, Pablo:
Cream: 491 Light Lemon Yellow: 241
White: 001 Granite Rose: 493
Brownish Orange: 043 Burnt Sienna: 069
Derwent Drawing:
Chocolate: 6600 Brown Ochre: 5700
Ruby Earth: 6510 Ink Blue: 3720
🖌️Solvent & Brushes
● Odorless Mineral Spirits – 2.5 oz (Gamsol or Mona Lisa recommended)
● Brushes – Royal & Langnickel Zen Watercolor Synthetic Z83CS, Sizes 6 and 8
🧽 Erasers
● Required: Vanish Eraser, Kneaded Eraser, Alcolin Sticky Putty – Museum, 3 oz
● Provided: Magic Sheet Eraser
● Optional: Tombow Mono Zero and Tombow Sand Eraser (John will have both available for shared use)
🧰 Other Tools
● Pencil sharpener (handheld or electric)
● Drafting or painter’s tape (for securing your paper to a drawing board)
● Paper towels (provided)
Reference Images for the workshop are located in Google Drive at this location:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/192E-mhKEtDmaCq70tHHI88wMhvnQUmed?usp=sharing
The names of the reference image files in Google Drive:
“Workshop Image - Camden - Line Drawing.jpg”
“Workshop Image - Camden.jpg”
John Middick is a Cincinnati-based artist and instructor specializing in realistic colored pencil portraiture and mixed media. Raised in rural Oklahoma, John’s early fascination with drawing horses, cattle, and nature evolved into a lifelong pursuit of storytelling through art. He is a Signature Member of the Colored Pencil Society of America and host of the Sharpened Artist.
Podcast, the longest-running podcast focused on colored pencil as a fine art medium. His work has earned numerous awards and was recently included in the 17th ARC Salon and the Lunar Codex project. John has judged international shows including the UKCPS Inside the Lines 5 and UART’s 2020 competition. Through his vibrant teaching community, John has helped thousands of students develop their skills and creative voice.
Watch for more classes with Leona Sargent.
"Anyone can learn to make art with lessons that are easy to understand and with lots of practice. I'm going to teach you tips and tricks, but also allow you to make your own creative decisions. The goal in my class is to have fun while expressing yourself!"