Marilyn Heasley I’ll start by saying I lack the artistic gene. I can write accolades describing amazing pieces of work, but don’t expect anyone to be writing platitudes of my works. I needed something other than golf and exercise classes. Two friends convinced me to join them for the Mudslingers (aka Pottery) introductory class, so…
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May 2024, Front Page
Another Fun Class with the Art Club: Drawing on Black Paper
Dale Farland The SBR Art Club enjoys offering members traditional art classes as well as non-traditional art classes. Recently, local artist Rebekah Vermeulen taught a class utilizing colored pencils on black paper. She provided detailed instructions on how to evaluate a picture as to emphasizing the highlights and lowlights with the subject matter. Drawing on…
May 2024, Clubs & Classes
Western Dancing, Boot Stompin,’ and a Double Shot of Whiskey
Janelle Authur Headline got your attention? Read on! In March, Ranch Western dancers enjoyed a double shot of “whiskey,” with an evening of the Country Western music of Whiskey Riverdogs plus a field trip to Whiskey Roads, a local Country music venue, restaurant, and bar. First up was the SaddleBrooke Ranch Social Dance Club’s monthly…
April 2024, Front Page
Fluid Art Classes
Diane Verkuylen-Murphy Many interested art students explored the possibilities of acrylic pouring this past fall and winter at the Art Club in Saddlebrooke Ranch (SBR). SBR resident and instructor, Diane Verkuylen-Murphy, has taught several abstract fluid art classes and most recently the techniques of the open cup and ring pour. In this class, the students…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – March 2024
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,…
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
Western Dancers Kick Off 2024 Boot Scootin’
Janelle Authur Ranch Western dancers continued to wear the leather off their cowboy boots with some major boot scootin’ at the January and February 2024 SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Social Dance Club’s Western dances. On Jan. 12, Anthony Taylor Jr. and the Good Ol’ Boys brought their steel guitar and honkey tonkin’ back to the Sol Ballroom…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Art Club Classes – February 2024
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…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Spring Spanish Class at the Ranch!
Español y Más, with instructor Judy Freeman, is again offering a Beginning Spanish class at the Ranch. This is your chance to jump in at the beginning or brush up on the skills you’ve already acquired. Start your path to conversation, and you might find yourself having a little fun along the way! You’re never…
January 2024, Clubs & Classes
Reminder for New Year! 2024 Membership for SBR Art Club Is Available Now
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…
January 2024, Generals
Ring in the New Year with a Canvas & Cocktail Class—January 31
Dale Farland Everyone enjoys the Canvas & Cocktail class taught by SaddleBrooke Ranch artist Janice Mihora. So, ring in the New Year with her next class on Wednesday, Jan. 31. The theme for this class is Valentine’s Day. Participants will be painting a beautiful heart, which will be just in time to display for Valentine’s Day. As shown…