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. Focusing on the fundamentals of painting is one of the most important things you can do when starting your watercolor painting experience. Fundamentals include how to create shape when working on a flat surface, and gaining 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! Bonus Features include therapeutic effects, fun, and pure joy!
Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Age: Adult
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Session 2: Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
EVENING CLASSES: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Age: Teens - Adult
Fee: $125 per 6-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13 & 27
Session 2: Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5 & 19
Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Age: Adult
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Session 2: Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
EVENING CLASSES: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Age: Teens - Adult
Fee: $125 per 6-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13 & 27
Session 2: Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5 & 19
Advancing in Watercolor
Shirley DeLaet
Learning how to paint in watercolor, using proven Step-by-Step methods, will allow you to paint any subject you desire. Focusing on the fundamentals of painting is one of the most important things you can do when starting your watercolor painting experience. Fundamentals include how to create shape when working on a flat surface, and gaining 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! Bonus Features include therapeutic effects, fun, and pure joy!
Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Age: Adult
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Session 2: Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
EVENING CLASSES: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Age: Teens - Adult
Fee: $125 per 6-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13 & 27
Session 2: Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5 & 19
Tuesdays - 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Age: Adult
Fee: $140.00 per 7-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 11, 18, 25, Mar. 4, 11, 18 & 25
Session 2: Apr. 15, 22, 29, May 6, 13, 20 & 27
EVENING CLASSES: Thursdays 6:00 pm - 8:45 pm
Age: Teens - Adult
Fee: $125 per 6-week session. Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Jan. 16, 30, Feb. 13, 27, Mar. 13 & 27
Session 2: Apr. 10, 24, May 8, 22, June 5 & 19
Watercolor "How to" Quick Studies
Shirley DeLaet
This 3-week class will focus on planning a painting, painting trees and painting grass.
Age: Adult
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $70 per 3-week class. Some supplies provided.
Dates: June 3, 10 & 17
Age: Adult
Tuesdays 9:00 am - 11:30 am
Fee: $70 per 3-week class. Some supplies provided.
Dates: June 3, 10 & 17
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.
Age: Adult
Wednesdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $140 per 7-week session Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Session 2: Apr. 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
provide you with the “How To” knowledge needed to bring your painting style to life.
Age: Adult
Wednesdays
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Fee: $140 per 7-week session Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Session 2: Apr. 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
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 Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Session 2: Apr. 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
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 Students are responsible for some supplies. See the SUPPLY LIST BUTTON below.
Session 1: Feb. 12, 19, 26, Mar. 5, 12, 19 & 26
Session 2: Apr. 16, 23, 30, May 7, 14, 21 & 28
Shirley DeLaet is a self-taught artist whose work includes illustration, design, and the fine art of oil & watercolor painting. Within it all, lies her passion for the beauty found within everyday life. Her subjects are intentionally varied
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. See Donna’s art at: Donna's Website
Age: Adult
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 - 4:00PM
Fee: $85 per 7 visits
OPEN STUDIO DATES:
November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2024
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2025
Age: Adult
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 1:30 - 4:00PM
Fee: $85 per 7 visits
OPEN STUDIO DATES:
November 26, December 3, 10, 17, 2024
January 7, 14, 21, 28, February 4, 11, 18, 25, March 4, 11, 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29,
May 6, 13, 20, 27, June 3, 10 & 17, 2025
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: Donna's Website |
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.
Age: 16 - adult
Class Fee: $65 per 1 day class
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Dates: April 26, 2025 Painting Title: Mountain Scene
May 10, 2025 Painting Title: Galaxy Grandeur *This is a date change from May 24*
June 14, 2025 Painting Title: Seascape
Class Fee: $65 per 1 day class
Day: Saturday
Time: 10 am - 3 pm
Dates: April 26, 2025 Painting Title: Mountain Scene
May 10, 2025 Painting Title: Galaxy Grandeur *This is a date change from May 24*
June 14, 2025 Painting Title: Seascape
Many years ago, Ginger started painting 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. Ginger now teaches the Bob Ross wet-on-wet technique in her classes.
"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 |
Ready.Set.Sketch
Mike Nygren
Whether it’s a refresher course or your first attempt at sketching the basic shapes join Mike for a time to kick back and relax while enhancing your art skills. As both a veteran teacher and coach, Mike meets his students where they are at with their drawing abilities and builds toward the future.
This four part introductory course is focused on gaining confidence in sketching. Mike’s background and training in mechanical and architectural drawing and graphic design support his passion for inspiring, motivating, and encouraging creativity and exploration with students.
• Developing a common vocabulary and understanding of the basics of sketching.
• Gaining confidence with one and two dimensional drawings incorporating the five basic shapes: Square, pyramid, cone, cylinder, sphere.
• Drawing realistic one, two, three point perspectives.
• Line formation, shading and shadowing.
All materials are included in the fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $35 per 4-day class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Dates: January 7, 14, 21 & February 4
This four part introductory course is focused on gaining confidence in sketching. Mike’s background and training in mechanical and architectural drawing and graphic design support his passion for inspiring, motivating, and encouraging creativity and exploration with students.
• Developing a common vocabulary and understanding of the basics of sketching.
• Gaining confidence with one and two dimensional drawings incorporating the five basic shapes: Square, pyramid, cone, cylinder, sphere.
• Drawing realistic one, two, three point perspectives.
• Line formation, shading and shadowing.
All materials are included in the fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $35 per 4-day class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Dates: January 7, 14, 21 & February 4
Advanced Ready.Set.Sketch
Mike Nygren
As a follow-up to Ready.Set.Sketch. – Advanced Sketching students will be challenged with individual projects incorporating basic shapes, shading, shadowing, coloring with a variety of mediums. Learners progress at their own level and personal expectations during this four part series. *Students need to have taken Ready.Set.Sketch. All materials are included in the fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $35 per 4-day class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Dates: February 18, March 4, 11 & 18
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $35 per 4-day class
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 6:00 pm - 7:45 pm
Dates: February 18, March 4, 11 & 18
Mike Nygren’s artistic work exists at the intersection of sketching, drawing, painting, wood carving and historical exploration. Inspired by a passion for architecture and story-telling through art Mike believes his art leads to interesting visual conversation. Mike’s work crosses boundaries between traditional mechanical and architectural drawing, graphic design and studio art practices. The inspiration for his work comes from traveling and experiencing the world around him. Mike has a B.A. from Eastern Kentucky University and over a decade of art teaching experience in the classroom.
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Art Inked
Leona Sargent
Students will learn how to create shading, shape, volume, & contrast by applying basic techniques and principles to make drawings in ink. Students will be given handouts with
directions and illustrations of ink techniques. Beginners are welcome. All materials are included in the fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 per 3-day class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: February 1, 8 & 15
directions and illustrations of ink techniques. Beginners are welcome. All materials are included in the fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 per 3-day class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: February 1, 8 & 15
Drawing with Colored Pencils
Leona Sargent
This class is suitable for all levels, including beginners. We’ll start from the beginning and learn how to use the materials through shading and blending exercises. Students will choose
a drawing to complete for class. Students will need to bring a pencil, eraser and colored pencils. Prismacolor Premier or Der-went Colored Pencils are recommended. All other
materials will be provided.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 for 3-week class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: March 1, 8 & 15
a drawing to complete for class. Students will need to bring a pencil, eraser and colored pencils. Prismacolor Premier or Der-went Colored Pencils are recommended. All other
materials will be provided.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 for 3-week class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: March 1, 8 & 15
Crayon Techniques
Leona Sargent
Simple materials can create the most beautiful art. Students will learn and practice 3 basic techniques that take coloring to a form of fine art drawing. Students will begin with simple exercises to familiarize themselves with the medium and finish by creating a drawing of their choice. All supplies are included in the class fee.
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 per 3-day class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: May 17, 24 & 31 **Date change from May 10, 17 & 31
Age: 15 - Adult
Fee: $75 per 3-day class
Day: Saturdays
Time: 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Dates: May 17, 24 & 31 **Date change from May 10, 17 & 31
Leona Sargent earned her BA Degree in Art and Communication Arts from Georgetown College. She also holds a MH Degree with an Art History emphasis and a Museum Studies Certification from Wright State University. She has taught K-12 art in a private school setting, kid's and adult art and art history classes at the Hayner Center, as well as private art lessons.
"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!" |
Wildlife Photography: Tips and Tricks
Connie Galey
-1st class session will meet at the Hayner Center to go over the process of wildlife photography including various cameras to use, as well as editing software. This session will also include planning two morning outdoor field trips to Miami County parks for the purpose of practicing taking photographs in the field.
-4th class session we will meet at the Hayner Center to share the photographs that were taken during the field trips.
*Students must bring a smart phone with a camera or a digital SLR camera.
Age: Adult
Fee: $40 per 4-day class (Includes 2 sessions at the Hayner Center and
2 field trips to local parks)
1st class session meets Monday, April 28 6:00 - 7:30 pm
4th class session meets Monday, May 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm
-4th class session we will meet at the Hayner Center to share the photographs that were taken during the field trips.
*Students must bring a smart phone with a camera or a digital SLR camera.
Age: Adult
Fee: $40 per 4-day class (Includes 2 sessions at the Hayner Center and
2 field trips to local parks)
1st class session meets Monday, April 28 6:00 - 7:30 pm
4th class session meets Monday, May 19 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Connie Galey is an award winning photographer who also enjoys fine art crafting, especially creating these simple, yet elegant, wearable bracelets. She began making jewelry as a result of classes that she took at the Hayner Center several years ago. Connie has taken a Wildlife Photography expedition and workshop in Costa Rica. She turns every vacation or walk in a park into a wildlife photographic safari.