Dawn Price Meeting up with new SaddleBrooke resident Daphne Cates from Idaho Falls, I asked what drew her here. Newly married, she had been living up North with her husband of three years and her horse. They recently did a road trip to visit family in Tucson, and Daphne was not enamored with the heat…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild encourages art appreciation and skills throughout the community, with several opportunities for members to showcase their talents. One of these opportunities, the annual “One Image, No Limits” Art Challenge, wrapped up in early March. The work of these award winners is on display in the hallway…
LaVerne Kyriss While Anne Romeo studied art history in college, she never seriously considered trying art as a pastime during her adult life. She and her husband appreciated art and collected a few pieces during their lives, but that all changed in 2021. The Romeos moved to SaddleBrooke in 2015, and both got involved in…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild hosts a variety of art classes in the Topaz Room (conveniently located at the Arts and Crafts Center adjacent to the MountainView Country Club). Join your neighbors and guests for a fun, comfortable way to acquire or fine-tune your artistic skills. Visit the Guild’s website saddlebrookefinearts.org…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Join your friends and neighbors at the annual Fine Arts Show sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. The fun begins on Friday, Feb. 17, with a cash bar cocktail reception from 4 to 7 p.m. in the MountainView clubhouse. The show is also open from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.…
Helen Avery The beginner class is a popular class, and space is limited. Classes are typically held in January and February for folks who may be interested in learning more about the craft. Participants work on three separate projects over two days. Students learn how to clean greenware, use underglazes and crystals, and other introductory…
LaVerne Kyriss Terri Garner began exploring art later in life. “I had a vivid imagination as a child and was surrounded by talented, creative people. I was always interested in creating things and trying out new ideas. I tried coloring my hair, redecorating rooms, and other adventures,” she remembered. “I learned lots of crafts from…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Whether you’re a seasoned artist or simply wanting to try something new, winter is the perfect time to enjoy art classes sponsored by the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. Hop in your golf cart and head over to the Topaz Room (conveniently located at the Arts and Crafts Center adjacent to the…
LaVerne Kyriss Deb Wicks grew up around artists and originally thought art might be in her future. Midway through a five-year special education teacher training program, she realized that she still wanted to be in the art world and switched her major, earning a Master of Fine Arts. Meanwhile, she got married and they moved to…
Connie Kotke, Publicity Chair Life in SaddleBrooke is paradise, especially when there are many choices for affordable art classes right here in our own community. The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is offering 10 classes, starting now through the end of the year. All classes are held in the Topaz Room at the Arts & Crafts…