Janet Tucker The warm weather has finally arrived! This is the perfect time to get out, meet a few new people and start painting! Even seasoned artists need a kick-start sometimes and signing up for a class can definitely put you back in the mood to create. And don’t forget, the fall Fine Arts Show…
Tag: SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild
Features, March 2015
Artist of the Month – March 2015
Gretchen Bierbaum Jacqueline Cohen If you ask Gretchen Bierbaum, she will tell you she is not an artist but an administrator and educator. Be that as it may, Gretchen has mastered the fine art of collage and has played an active role in changing this misunderstood medium from that of a craft to its rightful…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts presents gift to Kids’ Closet
Joanna Voisine On January 5 the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild donated $1,000 to Kids’ Closet. Maggie DeBlock, president of Kids’ Closet received the check, which was presented by Joe Voisine and Allen Keinitz, president and treasurer, respectively, of the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild. The funds were raised through sales of a Coloring Book entitled Noah’s…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild and U of A Museum of Art lecture – March 3
Vicki Cunningham At Mesquite Grill Tuesday, March 3, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. the third lecture in the series will be presented by docents Fleurette and Marc Wallach. They will explore the importance of art to our personal and emotional lives and respond to questions like: “Does art exist only for art’s sake?” “Why should…
Clubs & Classes, February 2015
The best kept secret
Janet Tucker The best kept secret in SaddleBrooke is the Art Guild. Did you know you don’t even have to be an artist to join us or take a class? It’s true! We welcome anyone who is interested in art, buys art or just loves an artist. The Art Guild is filled with friendly, happy,…
Clubs & Classes, January 2015
It’s never too late
Kay Sullivan Can you believe it is 2015? If you were busy and missed the opportunity to take a class in January there are still many classes to get you started in February. The Guild has classes this winter and spring in oil, acrylic, pastel, paper and watercolor. How about enhancing your drawing skills with…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Oil painting classes for everyone
Richard Bynum In searching for a place to retire, Virginia and I selected SaddleBrooke because it was a well planned community that offered many different activities along with great weather and awesome views. In 2007 I decided to try oil painting. My father had taken up oil painting when he retired, and I had always…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
2015 art classes announced
Kay Sullivan The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to announce the winter and spring classes for 2015. There is something for everyone from beginners to advanced students. Wouldn’t a class enrollment with some new pencils, brushes, paints, paper and canvases make a nice holiday gift? Tell your Santa what’s on the supply list for…
Clubs & Classes, December 2014
Fine Arts Guild to present free lecture series
Vicki Cunningham The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is pleased to present a series of free lectures in partnership with the University of Arizona Museum of Art during January, February and March 2015. These lectures will focus on the importance of art in our country’s history as well as the importance of art in our personal…
Generals, November 2014
SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild announces gallery event and sale
Ron Powers The SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is proud to announce a Gallery Event and Fine Art Sale for original artwork created by organization members. The Guild anticipates over 40 artists will be submitting works for this semi-annual event in acrylics, oils, pastels, watercolors, sculptures, textiles, photographs and in multi-media formats. An Artists’ Reception will…