Alison Lowery is a ceramicist originally from Medina, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts in ceramics from Ohio University in 2017, followed by a residency at PSZ Clay Center. Since moving to Dayton in 2019, she has taught ceramics at Rosewood Arts Center and works as a full-time potter out of her home studio. Her work has been exhibited nationally and is currently featured at River Gallery (Rocky River, OH), the Ohio Craft Museum (Columbus, OH), and Charlie Cummings Gallery (Gainesville, FL).
April Lemaster is a Beavercreek, Ohio based artist. Lemaster is a seasoned ceramicist with over 25 years of experience. She creates pottery in her home studio, supplying several local shops with her work. April has been teaching ceramics at Rosewood Arts Center for more than 20 years, and has taken college-level classes and numerous workshops throughout the country.
Bonnie Kuntz is a native Daytonian and retired registered nurse. Kuntz has studied art extensively at the Dayton Art Institute and at Rosewood Arts Center. She has studied under nationally recognized artists through various workshops, and has taught numerous classes of her own. Bonnie continues to receive awards in juried art exhibitions and currently shows her work in Dayton at Front Street’s Art Encounters Gallery.
Cynthia Bornhorst-Winslow is a Kettering native and Rosewood Arts Center instructor, holding both a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree and a Master of Humanities degree from Wright State University. She taught ceramics at Sinclair Community College for 13 years, and worked as their ceramics and sculpture lab technician for nearly two decades. A lifelong artist working with various mediums, Cynthia has been honored with fellowships from the Montgomery County Arts & Cultural District and the Ohio Arts Council.
Eva Lewis, originally from Beaverton, Oregon, has lived in Dayton for over 20 years. She earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in painting, with a minor in art history, from Wright State University in 2017 and earned her Master of Fine Arts in painting from Boston University in 2022. She has completed a residency at the Mount Gretna School of Art and has exhibited her work locally, in Boston (Laisun Keane Gallery), and in New York (Daniela Mercuri Gallery).
Jennifer McCracken, a Fairborn native, began teaching enameling at Rosewood Arts Center in 2024. She started enameling at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center, and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting and sculpture from the Columbus College of Art and Design. Jennifer has exhibited her work at both the PRTCAC Loft Gallery and the Studios on High Gallery in Columbus.
Judy Campbell-White was born and raised in West Dayton. Campbell-White holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts and a master’s degree in visual arts education from Wright State University. Having taught at Rosewood for more than 23 years, Judy’s background includes teaching art for at local institutions including K12 Gallery, the Dayton Art Institute, the Springfield Museum of Art, and the Bishop Leibold School. She also served as an adjunct instructor at Stivers School for the Arts. Her notable works include The Four Stages of Womanhood, which is currently housed at the Trotwood Library.
Kaylee Peters is a photographer and art educator from Dayton, Ohio. Specializing in analog and alternative photographic processes, she earned her Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Dayton in 2025. Kaylee’s photography has been exhibited both locally and nationally, including at the Dayton Art Institute and the Contemporary Dayton.
Kelley Booze is a Springfield, Ohio-based artist with a Master of Fine Arts degree from Miami University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the Columbus College of Art and Design. Her work has been exhibited at the Zanesville Museum of Art, Springfield Museum of Art, and the Riffe Gallery. Kelley has participated in international artist residencies in both Scotland and France, and has received honors including an Individual Excellence Award from the Ohio Arts Council as well as recognition as a Spotlight Artist by the Ohio Governor.
Lisa Dunham, a Beavercreek native and graduate of Stivers School for the Arts, studied art and art history at Sinclair Community College. She has been involved with the arts for over 25 years, assisting with youth art camps led by her mother. In addition to her work at Rosewood, Lisa is a vocalist in several Dayton-based bands.
Mary Patterson is a native Daytonian. Patterson holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in crafts from Bowling Green State University. She has been a professional metalsmith for over 50 years and has taught jewelry-making classes for more than four decades. Her teaching journey began at Riverbend Art Center and continued in Yellow Springs before joining Rosewood Art Center as an instructor.
Nancy Boss, known as Miss Nancy and Nadeja to her students, was born in the Kettering area and has had a lifelong passion for dancing. She trained at Ann Chessman Dance Studio for three decades and studied with the Jorg Fasting Ballet Company in New York City. Nancy has taught dance since 1973 and is certified by the American Council on Exercise, with continuing education through SCW Fitness and the IDEA Health and Fitness Association. She currently serves as a dance instructor and Group Exercise Coordinator with the City of Kettering’s Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Arts Department.
Nicoletta Serenata was born and raised in Bari, Italy. Serenata holds a master’s degree in Italian language from The Ohio State University. She has taught at Auburn University and now resides in Centerville, Ohio. In 2020, she founded When I Am in Rome, LLC, through which she teaches Italian language and culture. Nicoletta has been part of the Rosewood community since the early stages of her business, and has instructed several classes at the center.
Patti Boone, originally from Ann Arbor, Michigan, began using the studios at Rosewood in 1986. She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts with an emphasis in ceramics from Eastern Michigan University and a master’s degree in art education from the University of Dayton. After retiring from a 33-year career teaching art in Kettering City Schools, she now teaches handbuilding in clay at Rosewood and works from her home studio.
Sammie Sue Edmondson studied dance at Sinclair Community College and trained with the Ann Chessman Dance Studio, the New York City Ballet of Arts, and Jorg Fasting of the Columbus Ballet. She has taught dance at Rosewood Arts Center for over 30 years and has received numerous awards, including the Link to Excellence and Service Award from the City of Kettering.
Sharon Stolzenberger is a Kettering native and a professional artist with nearly six decades of experience. She is a graduate of the Dayton Art Institute’s non-degree program, and has studied with nationally known watercolor and mixed media artists. Sharon has served as an art director, exhibited in national shows, and received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Ohio Watercolor Society. She currently serves on the board of trustees for the Ohio Watercolor Society in addition to teaching watercolor at Rosewood Arts Center.
Sue Shira, based in Tipp City, Ohio, is a stained-glass artist with a background in adult education. Since beginning stained glass work in 2016, she has focused on leaded, foil, and mosaic glass techniques. In addition to teaching stained glass, Sue participates in shows and competitions, and is passionate about introducing others to this expressive medium.
Teresa Connair holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting from Wright State University. Her extensive experience includes 30 years of theatre, film, television, and voice-over work. In addition to owning a theatre company, Undercroft Players, Teresa teaches acting and directs plays across the Dayton area.
Tracy McElfresh is a seamstress, writer, and sewing educator based in Kettering, Ohio. Her passion for garment construction is rooted in family tradition and is evident in her work, which includes alterations, custom garments, and swimwear design. Operating out of a private studio at Rosewood Arts Center, Tracy is an active member of the Kettering Arts Council and founded the Dayton Garment Designers Meet Up in 2014. Her blog was named one of the “Best Dressmaker Blogs on the Planet” by Blogspot in 2018.
Willa Marks is an embroidery artist and instructor from Mansfield, Ohio. Introduced to stitching in high school by her mother, an art teacher herself, Willa’s early work was selected for the Ohio Governor’s Art Show and displayed at the Columbus Statehouse. She has since exhibited her work at the Mansfield Art Center, where she received the Fiber Arts Award. She led her first workshop at Rosewood Arts Center in 2024, and she is excited to continue sharing her craft and her passion for embroidery with students.