Tracy Nelson, education coordinator
It’s starting to warm up! Time to develop an inside hobby while you improve your artistic abilities! Sign up for an art class today. All classes are located in the Topaz Room at the Arts and Crafts Center adjacent to MountainView Country Club. Membership in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is only $25 per year and includes many benefits and activities. Guild members also enjoy a discount on class fees.
Visit the Guild’s website at www.saddlebrookefinearts.org for convenient online registration and payment.
Let’s Paint Trees! by Karen Brungardt, Wednesday, May 20, 1 to 4 p.m.
We’ll paint a small variety of trees, including pine (fir, spruce, etc) trees, mesquite and Palo Verde trees. This will give you references for future paintings and some experience different types of trees. A supply fee applies only if you don’t have your own and get them from me for this class. Supply fee payable to teacher in class.
Bold & Contemporary: Gold on Black byTheresa Poalucci, Thursday, May 21, 1 to 4 p.m.
Create a striking set of contemporary artworks in this fun and engaging class focused on texture, design, and contrast. Students will use a glue gun to build dimensional geometric shapes—such as circles, triangles, and squares—on small canvases, forming a cohesive three-piece set. Once the shapes are complete, you’ll transform them with metallic gold paint, creating a bold contrast against a black background. The result is a modern, gallery-ready series that highlights both simplicity and texture.
The Art of Texture by Theresa C. Poalucci, Monday, June 1, 1 to 4 p.m.
In this mixed media class, the surface becomes the star of the show. Working on a 14 inch x 11 inch professional-grade canvas, students will use a special texturing compound and a unique putty knife technique to create rich, dimensional patterns across the top and bottom of the composition. Once the texture is established, you’ll learn how to apply paint selectively highlighting only the raised areas to reveal depth, contrast, and movement. This process brings the landscape to life in a bold and unexpected way. To complete the piece, we’ll add charming felt cactus elements (provided), creating a playful Southwest-inspired scene with a contemporary twist. This class is all about learning how to build and enhance texture—techniques that can be applied to countless mixed media projects. All materials and tools are provided. Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with a unique piece you’ll be proud to display!
Let’s Paint Cacti! by Karen Brungardt, Wednesday, June 3, 1 to 4 p.m.
In this focused class, you’ll learn ways to paint different types of cacti, including a saguaro, prickly pear, and barrel cactus. The painting provided is a sample of the teacher’s work. A supply fee is payable in class only if you get supplies from the teacher for this class because you don’t have your own.
Let’s Paint Flowers! by Karen Brungardt, Wednesday, June 17, 1 to 4 p.m.
In this class, you’ll learn a variety of ways to paint different flowers that are fast and fun and usable, especially for card making. You’ll also learn easy ways to make leaves. Flowers may include tulips, roses, lavender and more. A supply fee is payable in class only if you get supplies from the teacher for this class because you don’t have your own.