Tag: SBR Art Club

Zentangle and Beyond

Dale Farland Zentangle has become a new art medium with much interest at SaddleBrooke Ranch. Zentangle artist Val Barsevich has taught two Zentangle classes. These classes were so well received, that the students immediately asked her to return to teach another class with a higher level of expertise. This class is oriented toward students who…

Holiday Velvet Scarves Class November 8

Dale Farland In July, instructor Mary Gavan held a class teaching the art of creating beautiful silk scarves. Everyone who took that class went home with two incredible, personal scarves. By popular demand, Mary is returning in time to teach another class for the holidays. This class will focus on velvet scarves and will be just…

Introduction to Zentangle Method of Drawing, Part 2

Dale Farland In June, Zentangle artist Val Barsevich taught our beginner class in Zentangle. It was so well received, the students immediately asked her to return to teach another class. So, if you missed the first Introduction to Zentangle class, it’s not too late to learn the Zentangle method! It’s fun, easy to learn, and promotes relaxation…

Paper Quilling for the Holidays—Angels!

Dale Farland Believe it or not, the holidays are around the corner. So, now is your chance to create two paper-quilled angels, taught two different ways. Whether you simply frame them, hang them on your tree, or include them on cards or packages, they will have a special place in your heart and house. Once you…

What Is Zentangle?

Erin Newman Zentangle is a fun, easy-to-learn, and relaxed drawing method where you create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns. These patterns (tangles) are created with combinations of dots, lines, simple curves, and orbs. Patterns/tangles are drawn on small pieces of paper called “tiles.” On June 28 in the Creative Arts & Technology Center (CATC) art…

Gorgeous Painted Silk Scarves

Erin Newman On July 19, the SaddleBrooke Ranch (SBR) Art Club invited fiber artist Mary Gavan, from Tucson, to teach our members how to make gorgeous hand-painted silk scarves. Each student used colorful liquid paints to create their freeform designs on two Habotai silk scarves. We learned how to apply the dye using different techniques…

New Art Class Coming August 16

Dale Farland What could be more fun than painting wine glasses while enjoying the laughter and camaraderie of new and existing friends? Did I include that you can imbibe with your personal libations while doing this? There’s no need to know how to paint! This is a class where everyone is a beginner, and even…