Hummingbird in nest students will learn. Photo by instructor, Tracy Holmes.
Hummingbird in Nest Watercolor Class
Dale Farland
The Art Club is delighted that Tucson watercolor artist, Tracy Holmes, is returning to teach another class of watercolor instruction to our club members on March 26. Follow along with her and learn to enjoy watercolors while creating a realistic hummingbird in her nest. Tracy always provides basic techniques that help the beginner as well as the experienced painter. So, everyone, regardless of skill level, is welcome!
Watercolor is the perfect medium to capture this delicate painting of a hummingbird sitting on her nest. Tracy will teach you her watercolor techniques of starting with a simple pencil sketch that will then be traced onto watercolor paper. She will also show you step by step how to create realistic artwork.
Tracy has her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree and has 25 years of experience in teaching. She enjoys sharing her love of art and wants her students to come away with a creative spark to continue on with art. In her teaching, Tracy seeks to simplify each step of the project so everyone can be an artist.
Tracy will also be teaching students about quality supplies and basic techniques. All experience levels in painting and drawing are welcome. No prior experience is necessary. This is a class to enjoy and learn. You will go home with a finished 8” x 10” picture.
Date for Class: Thursday, March 26
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Class Fee: $ 65. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express.
Class Size: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline Date: Thursday, March 19
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: All materials including paper, paints, brushes will be provided.
Materials Participants to Bring: Name tag. Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts. Students may bring their own watercolor palette and brushes if they would like. If you want to buy your own watercolor set, the instructor recommends a Winsor and Newton travel set to start out.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
Art Club Class Registration
You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. Not a member yet? Hey, you’re missing all the fun! Sign up at sbrartclub.clubexpress.com. Annual dues are $25 (Jan. 1 through Dec. 31). Half year dues are $15 for new members who join between July 1 and Dec. 31).
Current Members: Log into your account that you have established on Club Express. Click on the class under Upcoming Events. This will take you to the payment page and provide information for registering and paying by credit card for the class.
New Members: Click NEW MEMBER SIGNUP on the home page and register as a new member. Log into your account to see Upcoming Events to register and pay by credit card for the class.
If you have any problems, please contact Nancy Worby at NancyWorby282@gmail.com.
Final registration for all classes and events is one week prior to the class.
Example of ceramic feather students will create. Photo by instructor, Laura Stiltner.
Ceramic Feather Class with Laura Stiltner on March 25
Dale Farland
Oracle ceramic artist Laura Stiltner is returning to teach another class. Her classes have been well received and we continue to have Laura teach for the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club. This feather design is a perfect opportunity for students who are new to ceramic art as well as those who have enjoyed her classes previously. Laura will provide all the materials, including the ceramic feather, paints, and means by which to hang the feather. You will be able to hang your artwork either inside or outside.
Laura has been doing ceramics for more than 25 years and this is another of her “one-of-a-kind” pieces of art. She enjoys teaching students the process of glazing ceramics. There will be a variety of glaze colors so that each feather will be unique. Once the students have completed their artwork, Laura takes each piece home, fires them in her kiln, and returns them at a mutually agreed upon date for students to pick up their finished creation.
Date for Class: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Class Fee: $45. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express.
Class Size: Minimum: 4, Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline Date: Wednesday, March 18
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: All materials
Materials Participants to Bring: Name tag. Please arrive 10 minutes before class starts. You may want to bring an apron to protect clothing or wear clothing you can paint in.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
Watercolor Prickly Pear artwork. Photo by instructor, Liz Iverson.
Watercolor Artist Liz Iverson Returning to Teach Prickly Pear Cactus Class
Do you want to explore painting with watercolors or do you have experience but want to learn more? With this class students will use traceable templates and watercolor to paint this beautiful prickly pear cactus.
In this fun watercolor class, you will use desert colors and greens to paint a soft prickly pear cactus. Everyone’s painting will be different. You will have everything you need to easily trace and outline your unique cactus. Liz will demonstrate all the steps multiple times, and she will provide help to any student artist who needs individual attention. Drawing skills are not required, so everyone is welcome.
Date for Class: Thursday, March 19
Time: 1 to 4 p.m.
Class Fee: $50. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express.
Class Size: Minimum: 6, Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline Date: Thursday, March 12
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: All materials will be provided including paints, paper, brushes, templates, pencils, and towels.
Materials Participants to Bring: Name tag. Please come 10 minutes before class starts. Just bring a beverage in a closed container.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.