Erin Newman Join the Art Club as we continue to learn more about Zentangle. Returning instructor Val Barsevich continues to wow us with her Zentangle knowledge. Check out these classes to be held in June and July! Beat the heat (or the monsoons!)—come learn Zentangle! The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way…
Erin Newman Ever wanted to try your hand at making your own junk journal, or maybe you’re not sure what a junk journal is exactly? Junk journaling or art journaling involves taking existing books, papers, ephemera, and repurposing/altering them into a new artistic journal or book. This allows you to create something totally unique by…
Erin Newman In April, members of the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club had a wonderful time learning more about paper quilling. Students learned the art of rolling paper and how to make tight coils during class. Then they spent the next week at home rolling a lot of them. The next week, they came back,…
Paper Quilling a Saguaro Erin Newman Erin Newman, SaddleBrooke Ranch resident and Southern Arizona Artist Guild artist, will once again be offering her expertise with another paper quilling class. This class will be focused on a saguaro. This class is open to those who have knowledge of paper quilling due to the amount of time…
Dale Farland Instructor Gillian Allard, who displays her artwork at the Southern Arizona Arts Guild at La Encanta, once again came to SaddleBrooke Ranch to teach the creative process of mosaic bead tapestry. She provided the materials and instructions for this creative art project, which was a beaded saguaro cactus. Four residents, Lori Eby, Sheri…
Zentangle Class: Spring Floral Wreath April 8 Erin Newman Join the SBR Art Club for another adventure with Zentangle. Val Barsevich, a certified Zentangle teacher, will teach another in our series of classes this year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases…
Zentangle: Itty-Bitty Projects Erin Newman Join the SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club for another adventure with Zentangle. Val Barsevich, a certified Zentangle teacher, will teach another in our series of classes this year. The Zentangle Method is an easy-to-learn, relaxing, and fun way to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. It increases focus and creativity,…
New Art Class: Acrylic Fluid “Ring Pour”—February 8 Dale Farland Are you eager to explore the various possibilities of acrylic pouring? SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) resident and artist Diane Verkuylen-Murphy recently taught an acrylic pour class to some of our members. She is now returning to teach a new technique with acrylic paint pour, which is…
Debby Felzien The SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club Board of Directors figured that everyone was just too busy for one more party in December, so we’re holding our first general meeting and also making it an after-New Year’s party on Wednesday, Feb. 7. Mark your calendars for that first Wednesday in February from 5 to 7 p.m. in…
Dale Farland It is the new year and the time to make our resolutions for 2024. How about doing something for yourself and your creativity? Now is the time to either renew your SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club membership or join the SBR Art Club. If you will be a new member, the 2024 Membership…