Picture to be painted provided by artists, by Janice Mihora
Popular Class Canvas and Cocktails Returns October 9
Dale Farland
Kicking off the classes this fall will be the return of Canvas and Cocktails by SBR resident Janice Mihora. She has designed a new picture for everyone to paint while they enjoy their favorite beverage and the company of new and existing friends. This will be another enjoyable class as you paint this picture. I can hear the laughter now as everyone paints and views the paintings of others.
Class Description: Come and enjoy an evening of creativity and friendship. In this 2 1/2-hour class, participants will learn the basic techniques of acrylic painting and will take home their own personal picture.
Date for Class: Wednesday, October 9
Time: 5 to 7:30 p.m. Please arrive by 4:50 p.m.
Class Fee: $45. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. You will be registering for the class and paying by credit card on this new platform.
Class Size: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 16
Registration Deadline Date: Oct. 2
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: All materials including canvas, paints, and instructions.
Materials Participants to Bring: Libation of choice and snacks if you want.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
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 JOIN NOW 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 [email protected] or Donna Mains at [email protected].
Reminder: All participants are to be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an account on SBRartclub.clubexpress.com. To become a member of the SBR Art Club, follow the instructions for New Members above. SBR Art Club membership is only $15 for the remainder of 2024.
New Class: Joyful, Contemporary Abstract Art—October 16 and 23
Example of contemporary abstract art for students to paint. Photograph provided by instructor, Tanja Eltze.
Dale Farland
Would you like to explore the creation of abstract art and create two joyful organic modern pieces for your home? Then, this brand new class might be the one for you! The SBR Art Club is pleased to announce a new class oriented towards modern abstract art.
Artist Tanja Eltze is a modern abstract artist who opened her professional studio in Oro Valley in 2015. She specializes in commissioned modern abstract pieces. Among her clients are several SaddleBrooke Ranch residents. Tanja has exhibited twice at the Tucson International Airport and has been featured in Tucson Lifestyle Home & Garden magazine. She is now bringing her talent and expertise to this new class.
Class Description: The participants will be guided step-by-step, but there will be ample room for your own artistic exploration and expression—making the resulting pieces uniquely yours! The participants will learn how a successful composition is achieved, how to harmonize colors and what makes an abstract painting interesting to look at. The resulting pieces will be similar to the style of the one pictured; however, will be the student’s personal adaptation and style. The class will be held over two consecutive Wednesdays.
Dates for Class: Wednesday, Oct. 16 and 23
Time: 2 to 4:30 p.m.
Class Fee: $90. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. You will be registering for the class and paying by credit card on this new platform.
Class Size: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 12
Registration Deadline Date: Oct. 9
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: 2 canvas panels 12” x 16”, paint mixing palette, some paints
Materials Participants to Bring: Artist quality acrylic paints according to your personal taste, brushes (to be specified later before the class), metallic marker in gold or other color of your choice, apron or other painting clothes. Stay Wet Palette (if you already own one), water container from your recycling stash (i.e., large yogurt container). Optional: tools to scrape off paint such as a rubber spatula, old credit cards, palette knives, or other similar tools.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
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 JOIN NOW 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 [email protected] or Donna Mains at [email protected].
Reminder: All participants are to be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an account on SBRartclub.clubexpress.com. To become a member of the SBR Art Club, follow the instructions for New Members above. SBR Art Club membership is only $15 for the remainder of 2024.
New Zentangle Class: Night and Day—Black and White Sun
Zentangle picture of Black and White Sun provided by instructor, Val Barsevich.
Dale Farland
Val Barsevich, Certified Zentangle Teacher, returns to teach another Zentangle class. In this class, you will create a high-contract project of a sun filled with different Zentangle patterns. You will learn techniques to draw in black and white using basic art materials. This is a great class to learn the Zentangle method if you are a novice or a way to expand your skills if you have taken several classes.
Zentangle art is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These structured patterns are called tangles. You create tangles with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, S-curves, and orbs. These simple shapes are the “Elemental Strokes” in all Zentangle art. These patterns are drawn on small pieces of paper called “tiles,” which you can assemble into mosaics. Zentangles can be combined to create a larger mosaic piece of art or simply stand alone.
Class Description: As seen in the picture provided, this class will enhance your Zentangle experience and teach you new techniques. Zentangle is a mindfulness technique that many people find relaxing and has been found to have benefits in reducing anxiety, relieving stress, and increasing focus. The “Zen” part of the word Zentangle.
Date for Class: Monday, Oct. 28
Time: 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Class Fee: $45. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. You will be registering for the class and paying by credit card on this new platform.
Class Size: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 15
Registration Deadline Date: Oct. 21
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: New Zentangle students will receive a beginning kit of materials (pencil, Micron 01 black pen, pencil sharpener, tortillon, Zentangle tiles, small artist kit bag).
Materials Participants to Bring: Returning students, Val provided the items above—bring those supplies. All students need to bring a sketchbook or sheets of paper (computer copy paper is fine) to record notes and to practice tangles.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
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 JOIN NOW 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 [email protected] or Donna Mains at [email protected].
Reminder: All participants are to be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an account on SBRartclub.clubexpress.com. To become a member of the SBR Art Club, follow the instructions for New Members above. SBR Art Club membership is only $15 for the remainder of 2024.
New Class and Medium: Woman of the Desert on November 7
Example of Woman of the Desert art provided by the instructor, Nina Fickett
Dale Farland
Instructor Nina Fickett has taught mixed media classes previously for the SBR Art Club. Now, she is returning with a new medium to teach. As a Powertex certified instructor, she will be demonstrating this technique. Powertex is used for strengthening natural textiles and a myriad of materials.
Nina Fickett is a seasoned mixed media artist and displays her artwork at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild at La Encantada. In 2015, Nina found her artistic calling within the world of mixed media, igniting a profound passion for exploring textures. Her teaching philosophy encourages students to embrace the joy of experimentation, letting go of constraints and finding liberation in the act of creating. Her interest in utilizing different textures led her to become an instructor with Powertex.
Class Description: Join Nina Fickett for the Woman of the Desert class where you will embark on a journey of artistic discovery. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced artist, this class caters to all skill levels. You will explore Powertex Universal Medium, techniques and styles and in turn unleash your creativity and hone your artistic skills. In this mixed media assemblage class, you will bring parts of the Southwest desert into your art. You will be using fabrics, desert findings such as cacti skeletons, and Powertex products.
Date for Class: Thursday, Nov. 7
Time: 10 a.m. until noon—Go to lunch at Ranch House Grill and then finish in the afternoon. It is a five-hour class session.
Class Fee: $70. You must be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an Art Club account on Club Express. You will be registering for the class and paying by credit card on this new platform.
Class Size: Minimum: 5, Maximum: 10
Registration Deadline Date: Thursday, Oct. 31
Materials the Instructor Will Provide: Substrate, 4 different colors of Powertex medium, Powertex Copper and Terra Green pigments, fabric pieces of burlap and T-Shirt material, piece of cacti skeleton or fiber, plaster cast flat backed face, art hanger, and disposable gloves
Materials Participants to Bring: Apron or art clothes.
Registration: Go to SBRartclub.clubexpress.com.
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 JOIN NOW 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 [email protected] or Donna Mains at [email protected].
Reminder: All participants are to be a member of the SBR Art Club and have an account on SBRartclub.clubexpress.com. To become a member of the SBR Art Club, follow the instructions for New Members above. SBR Art Club membership is only $15 for the remainder of 2024.