CelebratingCreativityVirtuallywww.apcexpo.netSweet HomeChristmas2026June 23-27
www.apcexpo.netBasic SuppliesClass DetailsEducator DirectoryAds34912tableofcontents&Schedule2Please Note:All Class times are in EASTERN STANDARD TIMEIf you’d like to register by phone, just give us a call—we’re happy to assist by entering yourregistration online for you.Registrations are non-refundable.Thank you for celebrating “Sweet Home Christmas” with us at the virtual APC Expo!And remember—you only need to register once for the Expo. If you would like to add a classlater, simply email us at [email protected] or call 937-343-4440, and we’ll take care of it foryou. Please do not submit a new registration on the website.TUESDAY – JUNE 23, 2026SPECIAL EVENT 11:30AM-4:30PM EDTCLASS #101 | Sandy McTier • “Sweet Home Christmas”Beginner • Wood Surface • 10\" x 10.5\" • DecoArt AmericanaAcrylics • 5 hours$50WEDNESDAY – JUNE 24, 2026Classes: 8:00 AM – 4:00 PMTHURSDAY – JUNE 25, 2026Classes: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PMFRIDAY – JUNE 26, 2026Classes: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PMSATURDAY – JUNE 27, 2026Classes: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
BasicSupplies3Some Basic Supply Suggestions by MediumBASIC SUPPLIES – ALL MEDIUMS• Applicable medium• Appropriate surface (prepared as directed)• Brush cleaner• Eraser• Palette knife• Palette paper or palette of choice• Paper towels• Cotton swabs• Pencil• Scissors• Ruler: 6\" and/or 12\" clear• Photo holder (for reference photo)• Stylus• Tape• Tracing paper• Transfer/graphite paper (non-wax:gray/dark and white/light)Besides Basic Supplies• Small container for turpentine and medium• Brushes for oils — variety• Plastic cling wrap to cover paletteACRYLIC/GOUACHE PAINTING SUPPLIES• BrushesA good variety including flats, angles, liners,rounds, filberts, mops, and any specialtybrushes required for your specific class(es)• Small containersFor storing paint and mediums• Water containerCOLORED PENCIL SUPPLIES• Flat support board larger than your paperMasonite, clipboard, or foam core• Container for pencil shavings• Drafting or artist’s tape• Kneaded eraser and black eraser(Optional: electric or battery-operated eraser)• Pencil sharpeners:Electric, battery-operated, and/or hand-held• Tracing paper• Transfer paper (light gray, wax-free)• Fine-point stylus• Faber-Castell Perfection Eraser 7058B• Krylon Workable Fixative, final colored-pencilfinish, or SpectrafixMIXED MEDIA SUPPLIESSee “basic” supplies for Acrylics andColored PencilsWATERCOLOR SUPPLIES• Two water containers• Watercolor brushes• Paper towels and tissues**Please see each classlisting for specific supplies.As these are virtual classes, you are responsible for providing your own supplies andpreparing your surfaces in advance. Please ensure everything is ready before yourclass begins.
CLASS #101 | SANDY McTIERSWEET HOME CHRISTMASWOOD – 10 X 10.5DecoArt Americana Acrylics | 5 hours$50Learn to create a “faux” stained glass effect with thisstriking holiday design.We will be floating, dry brushing, painting washes, andmore!Special Supplies:¾” Flat, #8 Flat, Liner brush of choice, ⅜ & ¼” Anglebrushes, Stencil brush,Medium MezzalunaProject Level: BeginnerTuesdayclassdetails11:30AM-4:30PMwww.apcexpo.net 4CLASS #214 |FRAN MITTELSTETAUTUMN LANDSCAPEWC Paper – 9 X 12Watercolor 4 hours $40Using a natural sponge to create foliage andcomplimentary colors to dull pigments while creatingan autumn color landscape.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:Rounds with a good point #8 & 12, wash brush forwetting paper, script or rigger, natural sponge thathas lacy edges.Project Level: Beginner/Intermediate5:30PM-9:30PMDon’t miss these wonderful classes! You can even takeoverlapping sessions—recordings are available for up tosix months.
Finishing: Nonewww.apcexpo.netCLASS #205 |MONICA COBURNHARKCanvas – 8 X 10Acrylic 4 Hours $40You will learn the use of gel paste for texture. Using acrylics and metallics for drama.Along with, using a Pebeo liner for special effects. You will learn tips on mixing paint withthe M paste: recipes to make your own paste: and tips about the different types of paste.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:1” Flat, ¼” – ½” flat, #8 round liners, 2 ½” triangle shaped palette knife, Pebeo gold liner,paper towels.Project Level: Beginner/IntermediateFinishing:CLASS #203 CINDY MAKOWSKITHE LIGHT SHINES INAgate – 5 – 6” RoundAcrylic 3 Hours $30Learn how to prepare this natural surface for painting and transfer of design.How to allow the natural stone to add to your design.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:Favorite variety of small flats 4-6-8-10, ¼” angle, and a detail round.Project Level: BeginnerCLASS #211 LINDA O’CONNELLTHE PROMISEWood & Acrylic – 9.5 X 6.25Acrylic & Fluid Acrylics 4 hours $40Learn to create a faux stained-glass background, and learn dimension on the overlaySPECIAL SUPPLIES:¾” Wash, shader #10, # 14 Chisel Blender, MezzaLuna Medium and Large, 10/0 Liner, #10Round. **Requires extra supplies of approximately $30, not including surface, paint, andregular supplies. Teacher will notify you of the details.Project Level: IntermediateCLASS #219 STEPHANIE ROBINSONPRIMS DELIGHT– MDF etched wood – 5 X 7Acrylic & Color Pencil 3 hours $30Using JoSonja paints, mediums, and brushes to improve stroke work and learn how to enhancedesigns by shading and adding details with color pencils.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:JoSonja brushes – Series 1318 ¾” Oval Wash, Series 1387 6” Smarties Filbert, Series 4010 #3Select Round, Series 4015 5/0 LinerColor Pencil List:Prismacolor Pencils - #935 Black, #941 Light Umber, #1005 LimepeelProject Level: BeginnerWEDNESDAYclassdetails8AM-4PM58AM-12PM8AM-11AM12PM-4PM1PM-4PMNo Recording to be provided per the request of teacher.
www.apcexpo.netCLASS #302 |MARCO AGUILARLOVE LETTER in the SANDCanvas Panel – 11 X 14Acrylic 5 hours $50Learn to paint soft background with forcedfocus, sunlit glass, sand textures and sea foamSPECIAL SUPPLIES:Mix of Flats, filberts, and rounds#4 Bristle Hair Fan Brush#2 Bristle Hair Round brushScript liner brushOld toothbrush for SpatterBlack Graphite paperPainter’s tapeProject Level: AdvancedCLASS #308 TAMI CARMODYDRAGONFLY DREAMSGlass – 6 X 7 Round JarEnamels 4 hours $40Learn the tips and tricks of how to paint on glasswith Enamel Paints.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:#1 Glass art brush, #2 & 4 Filbert, liner brush,spongeProject Level: IntermediateCLASS #322 |LINDA SHARPBASKET OF FLOWERSWood – 5” round X 2 “ high plus handleAcrylic 4 hours $40Student will learn floating, shading andtipped strokes, color flow and linework.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:#3 Round; #2, 4 Filberts; ¼”, ½” Angle; #10Flat, 10/0 LinerProject Level: IntermediateCLASS #406SUE BOWERSLITTLE RED FRIENDRocLon Banner – 20 X 7Acrylics 4 hours $40Making a Fluffy Snowmanand easy knit scarf, adding3-D effects of interestSPECIAL SUPPLIES:¾, ⅜ Angles, Large Mop,#4 or 5 round, ScharffMoon 222 size #4, small ormedium stencil brush, 0linerProject Level:Beginner/IntermediateThursdayClassDetails6CLASS #304 |CINDY MOOREWAVY BLUES MANDALAwood - 10” RoundAcrylic 5 hours $50Basics of Dot ArtSPECIAL SUPPLIES:Dotting tools and set of 5 Styluses. Basic acrylicSuppliesProject Level: Beginner8AM-1PM2PM-7PM1PM-5PM6PM-10PM8AM-12PMThank you for your support andcontinued participation in this event.
www.apcexpo.net7Using JoSonja acrylic paints with a watercolortechnique and enhancing your piece with colorpencil to add shading and details.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:Prismacolor Pencils #947 Dark Umber, #941Light Umber, #1097 Moss Green, #1027 PeacockBlue, JoSonja brushes #1318 ¾ Oval Wash,#4010 Size 3 select Round, #4015 Size 5/0 SelectMid liner.Project Level: Beginner/Intermediate1PM-5PMCLASS #505STEPHANIEROBINSONMISS PENELOPEWC Paper – 5 X 7Acrylic & ColorPencil4 hours$40CLASS #407BOBBIECAMPBELLELEGANTSIMPLICITYWood – 16 X 6Acrylic 4 hours $40Learning to shadeand highlightwithout floatingcolorSPECIAL SUPPLIES:Assorted GOOD flats- #4 liner – ¾ flat –Bobbies BlendersProject Level:IntermediateFinishing:Fridayclassdetails8am-10pmCLASS #410 |MARCO AGUILARCRYSTAL & CHERRIESCanvas Panel – 11 X 14Acrylic 5 hours $50Learn shape & shading of dark cherries andwork on refining your glass technique in aclassic still life painting.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:Large filbert brush, Mix of flats, filberts androundsScript liner brush, White transfer paperPainter’s tapeProject Level: Advanced1PM-6PMCLASS #207 |CHARLIE McGEETHE SPIRIT of GIVINGFlat Canvas – 9 X 12Mixed Media 4 Hours $40Learn how to take a rice paper design and createyour own piece. Adding texture to help popdetails out, adding different elements to addextra effects and just have fun.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:Palette knife, old brushes that you don’t mindgetting messed up palette paper, and a dryer tohelp dry the mediums.Project Level: Beginner/Intermediate6PM-1OPM8AM-12PM8AM-12PMClass #306AngieHerrington
8am-6pmSaturdayClassDetailswww.apcexpo.net 8CLASS #310 |ANNAMARIE OKESNOW MAN JINGLETin – 20” Diam.Acrylic Mixed Media 4 Hours $40Student will learn to use a stencil to paint and paint textureProject Level: Beginner8AM-12PMWood - 3 X 5Acrylic & Glamour Dust4 hours $40Adding details to your project and highlightingSPECIAL SUPPLIES:Dry Brushes, small filbert, ⅛” AngleProject Level: Beginner/Intermediate8AM-12PMCLASS #417LIZVIGLIOTTOLIGHT UPTRIO –ORNAMENTSCLASS #501 |MARCO AGUILARCORAL STARFISH– Canvas Panel – 11 X 14Acrylic 5 hours $50Learn to create depth andunderwater lighting effects.Use texture to create avibrant coralscape with amajestic starfish using dotpainting.1PM-6PMSPECIAL SUPPLIES1\" Flat brush, Mix of flats, filberts, and rounds#4 Bristle hair fan brush, Bristle hair round brushfor spatter, Script liner brush, Small/medium Ballstylus tool for dotting, White transfer paper,Painter’s tapeProject Level: BeginnerCLASS #305 LORI PUSZAKOWSKI SCHMiDtPUMPKIN CHARMCanvas – 11 X 14Acrylic 5 Hours $50A beginning fun background along with shading of pumpkins andfinishing with a rustic cart.SPECIAL SUPPLIES:#8,10,12 & ¾” flat brushes, small fan brush.Project Level: Beginner/Intermediate1PM-6PM
Teacher Email Class #'sMARCO AGUILAR [email protected] 302, 410, 501SUE BOWERS [email protected] 406, 317BOBBIE CAMPBELL [email protected] 407TAMI CARMODY [email protected] 308MONICA COBURN [email protected] 205Angie Herrington [email protected] 306, 412CINDY MAKOWSKI [email protected] 203CHARLIE MCGEE [email protected] 207SANDY MC TIER [email protected] 101FRAN MITTELSTET [email protected] 214CINDY MOORE [email protected] 304LINDA O'CONNELL [email protected] 211ANNAMARIE OKE [email protected] 310, 416STEPHANIE ROBINSON [email protected] 219, 505LORI PUSZAKOWSKI SCHMIDT [email protected] 305, 208LINDA SHARP [email protected] 322Rebecca Trimble [email protected] 213, 414LIZ VIGLIOTTO [email protected] 417www.apcexpo.netEducatorsDirectory9
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