We are pleased to introduce you to our Board Members and Instructors.
Board Members
Board Members: President Kim Heminger, Vice President Bobbi Dailey, Treasurer Anne Barr, Secretary Karen Chuvalas,
Paul Schwartz, , Deana Taylor, Carole Stolte-Brouillette, Jaime Geyer, Michele Herbon, Cindy Rausch, Christopher Dillion
Instructors
Kim Heminger, Bobbi Dailey, Anne Barr, Jaime Geyer, Carole Stolte-Brouillette, Michele Herbon, Sarah Will, June Saindon,
Brandy Spurgeon and Emily Krempasky
Note: We are all volunteer board members, no one is paid for serving our board. Our instructors are all independent and are not paid by the Marysville Art League. When you meet or see a board member or instructor make sure to thank them for their hard work and dedication.
Kim Heminger - President & Instructor
President, Let's Paint Instructor, Pottery Instructor, Birthday Parties & Misc. Class Instructor:
I have always loved art or anything creative from as far back as I can remember. I loved to draw and paint as a child. Through the years, I would try about any crafty project that struck my interest to feed my creative appetite. I’m always hungry to learn a little bit of everything, I will try my hand at it at least once. I don’t really specialize in one area or medium. I dabble in them all. I love working with wood, sewing, painting, flowers, cake decorating and taking something old and turning it into something useful.
I have never had enough time to do the things I love. But now that my children are raised and I’m retired, I’m excited to get back in touch with my own creative passion. I’m excited about the Marysville Art League and I look forward to sharing my passion with others.
I’m a mother three wonderful children, Nikki, Dustin & Derek, who all have wonderful significant others. I have also been blessed with six awesome grandbabies, JT, Brody ,Laney, Liam, Noah and Avie all of whom I adore. I’m a lifelong resident of Union County and want to support this community by having a creative, positive influence on those we serve at the art league.
KIm also serves on several other boards and committees in Union County.
The Conventions and Visitors Bureau from 2015 to Present. 2017 - 2018 VP & Currently President.
The Union County Chamber of Commerce Board - 2019 Board Member CVB Representative
United Way YEAR (Youth Enrichment Arts & Recreation) Committee Member & Born Learning Trail Committee
Bridges to Impact - Union County Drug Court Board - Secretary
BPOE#1130 Marysville - Member
Kim can be reached at kim@marysvilleartleague.org or 937-243-6985 or "Kim's Creative Art & Soul" on Facebook
I have always loved art or anything creative from as far back as I can remember. I loved to draw and paint as a child. Through the years, I would try about any crafty project that struck my interest to feed my creative appetite. I’m always hungry to learn a little bit of everything, I will try my hand at it at least once. I don’t really specialize in one area or medium. I dabble in them all. I love working with wood, sewing, painting, flowers, cake decorating and taking something old and turning it into something useful.
I have never had enough time to do the things I love. But now that my children are raised and I’m retired, I’m excited to get back in touch with my own creative passion. I’m excited about the Marysville Art League and I look forward to sharing my passion with others.
I’m a mother three wonderful children, Nikki, Dustin & Derek, who all have wonderful significant others. I have also been blessed with six awesome grandbabies, JT, Brody ,Laney, Liam, Noah and Avie all of whom I adore. I’m a lifelong resident of Union County and want to support this community by having a creative, positive influence on those we serve at the art league.
KIm also serves on several other boards and committees in Union County.
The Conventions and Visitors Bureau from 2015 to Present. 2017 - 2018 VP & Currently President.
The Union County Chamber of Commerce Board - 2019 Board Member CVB Representative
United Way YEAR (Youth Enrichment Arts & Recreation) Committee Member & Born Learning Trail Committee
Bridges to Impact - Union County Drug Court Board - Secretary
BPOE#1130 Marysville - Member
Kim can be reached at kim@marysvilleartleague.org or 937-243-6985 or "Kim's Creative Art & Soul" on Facebook
Bobbi Dailey - Vice President & Instructor
Vice President, website support, membership chair,birthday parties, & instructor
I have always been a creative person. There was never a lack of arts & crafts in my home while I was growing up. My affiliation with the art league allows me to share my love of everything crafty!
I run the Itty Bitty Artists program and teach card making, scrapbooking and paper crafting, wreath making, adult and kids beginners sewing, as well as any other random crafty projects that my cross my radar.
I am originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada but have called Marysville my home now since 2001. My husband Tommy and I have two amazing children, Grant and Averi (who are always attending classes at the art league) and 4 crazy dogs!
I have some of my crafty items for sale in Gallery 264 ARTisan Shop. It is another great way to support the restoration fund.
I hope to see many of you in the classes and workshops that I'm offering and if there's a workshop that you'd like me to offer, just shoot me an email!
Bobbi can be reached at bobbi@marysvilleartleague.org or CraftedWorks on Facebook
I have always been a creative person. There was never a lack of arts & crafts in my home while I was growing up. My affiliation with the art league allows me to share my love of everything crafty!
I run the Itty Bitty Artists program and teach card making, scrapbooking and paper crafting, wreath making, adult and kids beginners sewing, as well as any other random crafty projects that my cross my radar.
I am originally from Sudbury, Ontario, Canada but have called Marysville my home now since 2001. My husband Tommy and I have two amazing children, Grant and Averi (who are always attending classes at the art league) and 4 crazy dogs!
I have some of my crafty items for sale in Gallery 264 ARTisan Shop. It is another great way to support the restoration fund.
I hope to see many of you in the classes and workshops that I'm offering and if there's a workshop that you'd like me to offer, just shoot me an email!
Bobbi can be reached at bobbi@marysvilleartleague.org or CraftedWorks on Facebook
Anne Barr - Treasurer & Instructor
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Though I like to paint and do some pottery, I’m always up for trying new crafty things. I am one of the "All 'Bout Stenciling" instructors. I have a grown daughter and a full of energy 6 year old granddaughter. I’m pretty much a lifelong resident of Marysville except for 8 years that I lived in Texas. I am involved in the local Elks Lodge that supports a ton of charitable organizations including Veteran’s and Cerebal Palsy.
Anne can be reached at anne@marysvilleartleague.org or All 'Bout Stenciling on Facebook |
Karen Chuvalas - Secretary
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Karen brings a wealth of business opportunities from her past and current employment. Her strengths are event planning & marketing. She is one of our newest board members.
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Jaime Geyer - Board Member & Instructor
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My family and I moved to Marysville in 2004 to be close to my husband, Allen's family farm. We currently operate a grain farm in addition to our jobs. We have two boys - Jarod a senior at BGSU and Travis a senior at MHS. I enjoy quilting, painting, sewing, crafting, knitting and the list goes on. I have plenty of UFOs (unfinished objects). I started taking paint classes at MAL and that is how I got started with this wonderful organization. Currently, I am serving as the Administrative Assistant at MAL. I compile the MAL's quarterly newsletter and any other promotional items that need designed. In addition to MAL, I am one of the Co-advisors of the Hoof and Hide 4-H Club. I am also employed with Forum Manufacturing - Architectural Millwork, as a Project Administrator.
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Carole Stolte-Brouillette - Artist & Board Member
I’ve explored many fiber techniques including spinning, weaving, stitchery, and papermaking. My appreciation for nature, however, has drawn me to basketry. My baskets preserve much of nature’s plant life. Vines, flax, beads, wire, porcupine quills, pine needles, broom sedge, willow, honeysuckle, and bark are some of the materials I have used in my baskets. Each fiber suggests a form and challenges me to blend basketry and other fiber techniques into a functional and fanciful basket.
I have recently found I have a love for quilting. It is another way of expressing myself through fiber.
I'm a member of the Ohio Craftsman Association, The Union County Historical Society, I'm a Master Gardener and active any many other community groups.
I host a Focus on Fiber Open Studio on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Everyone 18+ is welcome to attend.
Carole can be reached at bunny.squirrel@hotmail.com
I have recently found I have a love for quilting. It is another way of expressing myself through fiber.
I'm a member of the Ohio Craftsman Association, The Union County Historical Society, I'm a Master Gardener and active any many other community groups.
I host a Focus on Fiber Open Studio on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Everyone 18+ is welcome to attend.
Carole can be reached at bunny.squirrel@hotmail.com
Deana Pfarr-Taylor - Board Member
I am a life-long resident of Marysville, and have always loved art. My Mom gets some of the credit because she put me in the highchair with with paper & crayons whenever I was a fussy child. My school teachers, from elementary through high school, were always encouraging. After earning my K-12 Art Education degree from West Liberty State College in West Virginia, I studied art history and ceramics with the University of Georgia in Cortona, Italy and received my master's degree from Wright State University.
I taught art at Marysville Middle School for 27 years. I am now retired, and I volunteer at numerous locations; including Central Ohio Youth Center, Marysville Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran Church, The Union County Humane Society (where I am a board member), the local Alzheimer's Association as well serve on the board at The Marysville Art League. I am a 4-H advisor and serve as co-vice president for the Union County Retired Teachers Association.
I am married to Nevin Taylor, who is a Marysville city councilman. We have 3 grandsons and 4 cats.
My favorite art techniques are drawing, calligraphy, pottery and stained glass. I love to sew and am serious wanna-be quilter. I love antiques and going to auctions.
I taught art at Marysville Middle School for 27 years. I am now retired, and I volunteer at numerous locations; including Central Ohio Youth Center, Marysville Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran Church, The Union County Humane Society (where I am a board member), the local Alzheimer's Association as well serve on the board at The Marysville Art League. I am a 4-H advisor and serve as co-vice president for the Union County Retired Teachers Association.
I am married to Nevin Taylor, who is a Marysville city councilman. We have 3 grandsons and 4 cats.
My favorite art techniques are drawing, calligraphy, pottery and stained glass. I love to sew and am serious wanna-be quilter. I love antiques and going to auctions.
Paul Schwartz - Board Member
Board Member
I am the longest serving board member and member of the Marysville art league. I am a metal sculpture artist and have several pieces on display at the art league. My wife Carole and I have been very active in the art league since the early 80's.
I am the longest serving board member and member of the Marysville art league. I am a metal sculpture artist and have several pieces on display at the art league. My wife Carole and I have been very active in the art league since the early 80's.
Michele Herbon - Board Member & Instructor
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Michele Herbon owns her own in home bakery Herbon Bons Bakery. She is the master cookie decorator and awesome sweet treats baker.
She is also very involved with the Silver Scene Players. She is a funny and talented actor and writer. |
Christopher Dillion - Board Member
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Christopher is the Director of the Story of Autism.
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Cindy Rausch - Board Member
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Cindy is one of our newest board members. She is active in the Community and has great connections with the community.
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Brandy Spurgeon - Instructor
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Brandy will bring lots of great classes in the future. She is a certified Yoga instructor and a level 2 Certified Reiki healer, these are just two of the many things she is passionate about. She is also the BASE program Coordinator for the Bunsold After School Enrichment program where She oversees 7th and 8th grade students who are able to participate in enrichment opportunities. She also has a Bachelor's degree in Psychology.
She is a mother of two who currently attend Marysville High School and they raise chickens and cows on their little farm. She also has four cats that enjoy bringing her thank you presents for all the treats she gives them. Her hobbies include reading, antiquing, yoga, hiking, swimming, photography and snuggling my cats. Her very sweet friend and her are excited to bring you SagedStories to the Houston House. You will find used books of all genres, crystals, sage, art from local artisans and more! Welcome Brandy! |
Emily Fox Krempasky - Instructor
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To be updated this week.
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Sarah Will - Instructor
Painting, Birthday Parties & Misc Class Instructor:
I have a wonderful husband, Anthony and a beautiful son, Asher. We love to play soccer, listen to music and the great outdoors. I try to keep myself going by completing things on my “bucket list”. In doing this, I have travelled all over the world, completed multiple triathlons and races, skydiving, bungee jumping, glass blowing, backpacking Australia, surfing and so much more.
I obtained my double bachelors of arts in visual communications and bachelor of fine arts from Ohio Dominican University. I obtained my K-12 Visual Arts teaching license from Ashland University. I am currently teaching Fine Arts for the Southwestern City School District and absolutely love it! Inspiring our youth to be creative, think outside the box and to look at the world with a different eye.
I hope to instill some excitement of art and all of the wonderful possibilities it holds.
Sarah can be reached at srippel9@hotmail.com or Sarah Will Crafts on Facebook
I have a wonderful husband, Anthony and a beautiful son, Asher. We love to play soccer, listen to music and the great outdoors. I try to keep myself going by completing things on my “bucket list”. In doing this, I have travelled all over the world, completed multiple triathlons and races, skydiving, bungee jumping, glass blowing, backpacking Australia, surfing and so much more.
I obtained my double bachelors of arts in visual communications and bachelor of fine arts from Ohio Dominican University. I obtained my K-12 Visual Arts teaching license from Ashland University. I am currently teaching Fine Arts for the Southwestern City School District and absolutely love it! Inspiring our youth to be creative, think outside the box and to look at the world with a different eye.
I hope to instill some excitement of art and all of the wonderful possibilities it holds.
Sarah can be reached at srippel9@hotmail.com or Sarah Will Crafts on Facebook
June Saindon - Instructor
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My name is June Saindon and I am a lifelong resident of Marysville. Being a wife, mom, grandma, member of my church Praise Band, and founder of the Team Just Sharing Oils group keeps me very busy. In 2012, I was introduced to essential oils by a friend, and have been amazed at their potential for solutions for so many of our health issues. I am passionate about empowering my friends and family with the information they need to make natural choices for their health, using essential oils. Oils of the Bible, Natural Cleaners using Essential Oils, Essential Emotions, Sleep with Intention are just a few of the classes I teach and I am always looking for new ways to share my love of the essential oils with others.
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April Kincaid - Instructor
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Here is a little bit about April! I moved from Hilliard, OH to rural Marysville in 2016 with my fiancé and son, Robert. I love all things art and found chalk and ink stenciling to be my favorite thing! I can incorporate it into many other forms of art and crafts. I also have a passion to share how to create fun and easy projects with the community and I look forward to meeting new people and having fun! |
Skye - Art Instructor
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I specialize in painting, but love all aspects of art and crafting! I have a deep love for art history and psychology and strive to explore mediums out of my comfort zone to encourage growth as an artist and human.
I Graduated in 2020 from Marysville’s Early College High School and will enter my junior year at Ohio University in the fall. I am pursuing a bachelor’s degree in art therapy and plan to attend graduate school for my therapist's license. Some other interests of mine include musical theater, dance, and horticulture. You might’ve seen me around the community in volunteer director positions for programs such as Marysville’s Summer Theater Workshop, Rising Stars Showchoir camp, teaching during STEM’s “Tiny Term”, or helping out the Bunsold Mini Swingers during their competition seasons. For questions about classes email skylergsaunders@gmail.com or text 937-594-1460. |
Victoria Powell - Art Instructor
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Hello! I am an upcoming sophomore attending the Columbus College of Art and Design, one of the best art-based schools in the country where I made President’s List both semesters my freshman year. My major is illustration and I minor in animation. Entertainment design, specifically concept design is my specialty. Ever since I was around five years old, I’ve always been fascinated by design in film and entertainment, whether it be character or environment design. I enjoy designing characters and creatures the most and love making them come to life through my artistic abilities. Some of my original characters have even been shown to Warner Brothers artists! I hope to share my knowledge of character and concept design with all of my students this summer.
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