Dale Farland A couple months ago, Gillian Allard, artist from the Southern Arizona Arts Guild (SAAG), was the instructor for a tapestry mosaic panel class. Those who took her class enjoyed it so much and learned so much. In response, Gillan is returning to teach a variation of that class on Wednesday, Aug. 9, from 1 to…
Dale Farland When you saw the word Zentangle, your first thought may have been “What is Zentangle?” “What kind of art form is this?” How often have you sat down during a meeting or class and simply created patterns and shapes on a piece of paper? The Zentangle method takes your previous expressions of creativity…
Erin Newman You know what’s fun? Taking an art class that may be out of your wheelhouse, and then at the end of class, saying out loud, “This was an incredibly fun class!” That’s exactly how the students of Gillian Allard’s Tapestry Mosaic Magnets class felt after they spent the better part of two hours…
Dale R. Farland The SBR Art Club is pleased that Gillian Allard, artist from the Southern Arizona Artist Guild, will be teaching her class here at SaddleBrooke Ranch on Thursday, Jan. 12, from 1 to 3 p.m. If you shop at the SAAG store in La Encantada, you may have seen her artwork of tapestry…
Dale R. Farland Happy New Year! With the ringing in of the new year, it is the time to renew your membership or become a new member of the SBR Art Club. We are looking forward to repeating some classes from 2022 and offering new classes in 2023. Membership is only $25. Starting Jan. 1,…
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 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…
Dale Farland Have you ever wondered how those delicate flowers and intricate pictures are made by paper quilling? Paper quilling may have evolved from China with the advent of paper. Now you can learn this art, and it is easier to do than you think! Even if you are worried that you are all thumbs,…
Dale Farland Due to the overwhelming positive reception to the Beginner Drawing I and II classes, the SBR Art Club is excited to offer an additional Beginner Drawing II class to our community. With so many interested residents wanting to take their drawing skills to an higher level, Lisa Friedman, SBR resident and artist, is offering…