Dale Farland Many SaddleBrooke Ranch members of the SBR Art Club have expressed interest in learning the fundamentals of watercolor painting. Well, now is your opportunity to learn this artistic medium. SaddleBrooke resident and artist Karen Brungardt will be teaching this class over four Thursday morning sessions starting Jan. 5, 2023. You may have seen Karen’s…
Dale Farland The new year is around the corner and this can be the start of learning something new and fun! This January, there will be an opportunity to take the Drawing Shapes & Forms Class (formerly known as Beginner Drawing Class I). Many SaddleBrooke Ranch residents missed taking this class in the summer. So,…
Dale Farland Let’s face it, we all have enough clothes, knick-knacks, and other items that can gather dust. Many of us are at a stage in our lives that we simply want to enjoy experiences. Yes, it might be fun to travel to an exotic location. But is that enough to fill our creative spirit?…
If you walk through SBR’s Art and Tech Center, you will usually notice a lot of bustling activity. The glass studio is always hopping, especially this time of year when members are getting ready for the holiday gift-giving season. The glass club is aptly named Glasshoppers. Members are busy creating beautiful glass creations for gift…
Dale Farland The SaddleBrooke Ranch Art Club hosted a general membership meeting on Oct. 6. Erin Newman, president, and Lisa Friedman, vice president, presented to the membership all of the activities and classes the SBR Art Club board has accomplished since the club was resurrected in April after the COVD hiatus. A calendar of upcoming…
On Sunday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Madaras Gallery presents ‘The Dude Ranch: America’s Original Rustic Escape.’ Join Madaras Gallery as we celebrate Arizona’s western heritage and explore the history of a uniquely American vacation experience, the dude ranch. Western author Lynn Downey and True Ranch Collection owner Russell True will entertain…
Linda Shannon-Hills “Creative” and “talented” are just two words heard often to describe the art exhibited and sold during the 9th Annual SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk, an open-studio tour held on Saturday, Oct. 22 and Sunday, Oct. 23. The two-day event allowed residents of SaddleBrooke Ranch and two local communities in the area to visit 30…
Dale Farland Have you ever wanted to enjoy an evening with existing and new friends while painting your own picture? In the past, many SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) residents have delighted in the opportunity to paint with acrylic paints while having the camaraderie of others (with whatever libations you bring to sip). Well, this December is…
Karen Brungardt It is time again for the “Celebration of Watercolor” art show, where several award-winning SaddleBrooke watercolor artists will showcase their original works of art! This one-day event is on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the west end of the MountainView Country Club Ballroom in SaddleBrooke. The show is open…
Dale Farland Lisa Friedman, SBR resident and artist, is offering Beginner Drawing II again in November on three consecutive Wednesdays starting Nov. 2. Beginner Drawing II is for those who want to continue or simply join the class at this level. All classes will be held in the Art Room within the SBR Creative Arts…