Host: Chris Demma

rugged mountains of the southwest

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $95.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 9:30 to 12:00 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Our VAL Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Host: Shelly Hackett

workshop media is oil on canvas board

We develop a drawing of our favorite wildlife, working with a photo of the full body or head portrait. Photos will be provided or you can bring your own. After the drawing is on the canvas, we will begin painting a 9 x 12” canvas board. Learn how to block the background and subject in the underpainting then concentrate on the facial characteristics of the critter. The purpose is to make the image our own interpretation of the animal.

Supplies to Bring: An old dish rag, a smock or apron, and your favorite brushes if you have some.

Supplies Provided by Host: 9”x 12” canvas board, brushes, oil paint, thinner and containers for thinner.
Reference material, you can bring your own if you have one.

How to Register: e-mail request for registration to shellyhackettart@gmail.com

Cost : $45 per each class session. $10 extra for non-VAL members.

Payment: Zelle- Michelle Hackett 626-429-1229 for $45 (preferred). Or send a check to 16545 E. Gunsight Drive, 108A, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268. $10 non-VAL member pay by check made out to Verdes Art League.

About the Host: Shelly has been painting for 35 years and teaching oil painting for over a year now.
She studied at ASU and Scottsdale Community College.
Her exhibitions include Chicago, Los Angeles, Sedona and Scottsdale.
She has been featured in the Western Art Collector’s “Tacking Center Stage” collector’s focus.
Shellyhackettart.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Host: Chris Demma

prickly blossom and five buds

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $95.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

Host: Chris Demma

some like it hot

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $95.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

A four week series for those just-getting-started to pros.

Join professional artist Jennie Becker for a four-week oil painting workshop designed for all levels, from beginners who are just getting started to experienced painters looking to deepen their practice. This ongoing series begins on the first Wednesday of each month and runs in four-week blocks, giving participants the opportunity to develop their skills in a supportive and engaging environment.

Throughout the workshop, we will focus on the fundamentals of oil painting on canvas while addressing the unique challenges and opportunities of each participant’s chosen subject matter. Whether you are drawn to still life, portraiture, landscape, or abstract painting, you will be guided through exercises that build confidence and strengthen technique. Together, we will explore color theory, spatial relationships, and composition, all with the goal of helping you grow as an artist in your own style.

What to bring: Basic set of oil paints with primary and secondary colors (5-8 tubes). Selection of paint brushes for oil paints (4-5).

Supplies Provided by Host: Some paints, brushes, and canvas will be provided.

Cost (including supply fees): $160.00 (includes all four sessions), check, cash. or Zelle (scan QR Code to pay JENNIE xxx-xxx-9583

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Wendy Holly

Visit the home of contemporary artist Jennie Becker where you will examine her art of ceramics, sculptures and paintings throughout her home and studio. Lunch and wine included.

Meet at the Rio Verde Community Center parking lot.

Media: Ceramics, sculpture, and paintings

Cost: $15.00

Payment Instructions: Cash or check payable to Jennie Becker.

Questions? Contact Wendy Holly. Click here to email.

About jennie becker

I AM AN ARTIST FIRST.  My actions are driven by the creative process.  It starts with problem solving through creative thinking, the application follows the resolution of thought.  I served as a Kansas Arts Commissioner for Governor Graves and Governor Sebelius for a combination of 7 years, served as a Coin Commissioner for the development of the Kansas commemorative state quarter,  consulted for art in public places with Architects & Engineers on a 1% budget for the City of Wichita's Development projects, and I served on the City Manager’s Aesthetic Review team for Mayor, Chris Churches.  I have volunteered on various boards and community service organizations where I have found the process of creative thinking can enhance the multitude of thought.

To learn more about Jennie Becker, click here to access herwebsite.

Host: Missy Leathers

have fun learning to paint on glass

Class participants will paint two stemless 17 ounce wine glasses and will have a choice of painting a Christmas tree, a cactus, or one of each on their glasses. Students will learn out to apply a design to the glass, use the paint, heat-set the glass, and apply a shiny gloss after heat setting.

Supplies to Bring: An apron to wear while you paint, if desired.

Supplies Provided by Host: Two glasses, paint, brushes, rubber gloves, clear gloss to finish off the image that is painted on the glasses.

How to Register: Contact Missy Leathers for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $40

Payment: Check made out to Anna Leathers, or Venmo to @Anna-Leathers-5 the day of the workshop.

Location: Rio Verde Community Center: Art Room 18816 East 4 Peaks Boulevard Rio Verde (map)

About the Host: Missy Leathers started painting on glass in 2012. Her motivation was to paint her Wire Fox Terrier "Rusty" on a wine glass. Since then, she has painted glass for charities, for dog show trophies, for custom work, and of course for friends. Missy has expanded to applying resin and alcohol ink on glasses to give a beautiful stained glass effect. Check out more of Missy's work on her website:  https://missypaintedglass.com.

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Lisa Minne and VAL Board

In anticipation of our collective Art ensemble, we will "practice" making 3"x3" canvas into masterpieces using various media of your choice. Bring your own supplies and/or dip into ours. Creativity and individual expression is encouraged BUT you must use everything in the challenge bag as part of or in the production of your mini masterpiece - thus the "challenge".

Workshop Media: Any media of your choice…

Supplies to Bring: Your favorite medium and tools, apron and your creativity. If you bring nothing, we will provide! December Challenge class will have a Holiday vibe.

Supplies Provided by Host: Challenge bag of goodies with additional inspirations.

Cost of Workshop: No charge for the workshop.

How to Register: Contact Lisa by email [click here] to secure your spot.

Payment Instructions: Unnecessary

Questions: Don’t hesitate to reach out to Lisa by e-mail drlisaminne@gmail.com or phone: (303) 358-3001

About Lisa
Lisa’s artistic endeavors began over 40 years ago with predominately oil pastels and acrylic painting as well as random mixed media. After coming to Arizona she began a journey with clay but now the “gourd-eous” gourd is her canvas! She loves sculpting and carving on various gourd shapes and incorporates ink dyes, pyrography, acrylic painting, stones, fossils, metals, beadwork and natural elements. Lisa has won several ribbons for her works including the People's Choice Award at 2024 Arizona Gourd Festival.

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Host: Jennie BeckeR

Experience this historic and unique process of painting religious imagery of the Mother & Child on wood panels.

This is a two part workshop. You’ll start today and finish on December 17th.

You have the choice two full day sessions (9-3) or two half days (9-12) In the full-day sessions you’ll paint on an 11×14 board. The full-day option also allows additional time for adding details to your icon. In the half-day sessions, you will work with a smaller 8×11 board.

You will paint with tempera pigment mixed with an egg solution on cloth and alabaster-covered wood panels, using the same techniques as the masters of old. You will even have the opportunity to apply real gold leaf. All tools, materials, and panels will be provided, with the exception of excessive gold leaf. Additional gold leaf will be available for purchase if desired.

Kindly RSVP by December 1: Contact Jennie by email (click here) and please indicate if you are participating in the full day or half day.

What to bring: Nothing needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Cloth/alabaster covered wood panels, tempera pigment, egg solution, carving tools, brushes, small amounts of gold leaf. Madonna and Child Icon images.

Cost (including supply fees): Full Day: $150.00 / Half Day: $100

Payment Instructions: You are welcome to pay by check, cash, credit card, Zelle (316-640-9583) to be paid at the beginning of class.

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has researched Icons throughout Europe. She has hosted Icon workshops in her studio on numerous occasions. She has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Host: Jennie Becker

Writing The Icon

Experience this historic and unique process of painting religious imagery of the Mother & Child on wood panels. Students will paint with tempera pigment mixed with egg solution on cloth & alabaster covered wood panels. Gold leaf will be applied where applicable. All tools, materials and panels will be provided with exception of excessive gold leaf. Extra gold leaf will be available for purchase if needed.

Supplies to Bring: Nothing.

Supplies Provided by Host: Cloth/alabaster covered wood panels, tempera pigment, egg solution, carving tools, brushes, small amounts of gold leaf. Madonna and Child Icon images.

How to Register: Contact Jennie Becker to register.

Cost : $100 for 1/2 day or $150 for full day.

Payment: Check, case, credit card or Zelle to 316-640-9583 on the day of the class.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Jennie Becker has researched Icons throughout Europe. She has hosted Icon workshops in her studio on numerous occasions.
jenniebecker.com

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Join us for a gathering of the Artisan Crafters to celebrate the holidays with friends in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Chris Demma

winter cardinal

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 10 X 10 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting. The painting below represents the painting you will produce.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $90

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $90.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Jennie BeckeR

Experience this historic and unique process of painting religious imagery of the Mother & Child on wood panels.

This is a two part workshop. You’ll complete the work you began on December 10th

You have the choice two full day sessions (9-3) or two half days (9-12) In the full-day sessions you’ll paint on an 11×14 board. The full-day option also allows additional time for adding details to your icon. In the half-day sessions, you will work with a smaller 8×11 board.

You will paint with tempera pigment mixed with an egg solution on cloth and alabaster-covered wood panels, using the same techniques as the masters of old. You will even have the opportunity to apply real gold leaf. All tools, materials, and panels will be provided, with the exception of excessive gold leaf. Additional gold leaf will be available for purchase if desired.

Kindly RSVP by December 8: Contact Jennie by email (click here) and please indicate if you are participating in the full day or half day.

What to bring: Nothing needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Cloth/alabaster covered wood panels, tempera pigment, egg solution, carving tools, brushes, small amounts of gold leaf. Madonna and Child Icon images.

Cost (including supply fees): Full Day: $150.00 / Half Day: $100

Payment Instructions: You are welcome to pay by check, cash, credit card, Zelle (316-640-9583) to be paid at the beginning of class.

About Jennie

Jennie Becker has researched Icons throughout Europe. She has hosted Icon workshops in her studio on numerous occasions. She has exhibited and sold artwork on an international level. These works consist of public art murals, sculptures, and paintings. She has taught all levels of education.

For additional Information:
Email: jennieabecker@gmail.com
Visit Jennie’s Website

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Lisa Minne and VAL Board

In anticipation of our collective Art ensemble, we will "practice" making 3"x3" canvas into masterpieces using various media of your choice. Bring your own supplies and/or dip into ours. Creativity and individual expression is encouraged BUT you must use everything in the challenge bag as part of or in the production of your mini masterpiece - thus the "challenge".

Workshop Media: Any media of your choice…

Supplies to Bring: Your favorite medium and tools, apron and your creativity. If you bring nothing, we will provide!

Supplies Provided by Host: Challenge bag of goodies with additional inspirations.

Cost of Workshop: No charge for the workshop.

How to Register: Contact Lisa by email [click here] to secure your spot.

Payment Instructions: Unnecessary

Questions: Don’t hesitate to reach out to Lisa by e-mail drlisaminne@gmail.com or phone: (303) 358-3001

About Lisa
Lisa’s artistic endeavors began over 40 years ago with predominately oil pastels and acrylic painting as well as random mixed media. After coming to Arizona she began a journey with clay but now the “gourd-eous” gourd is her canvas! She loves sculpting and carving on various gourd shapes and incorporates ink dyes, pyrography, acrylic painting, stones, fossils, metals, beadwork and natural elements. Lisa has won several ribbons for her works including the People's Choice Award at 2024 Arizona Gourd Festival.

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Chris Demma

happy

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting. The painting below represents the painting you will produce.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $90.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: wendy holly

The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is conveniently located in North Scottsdale and offers a truly immersive art experience that celebrates the creativity, talent, and hard work of artists around the world. Lunch will be available at a nearby restaurant.

Meet at the Rio Verde Community parking lot at to ride to the event as a group.

Cost: $12.00

Payment Instructions: EXPO admission fee payable at the door.

Questions? Contact Wendy Holly. Click here to email.

About the expo

To learn more about the Arizona Fine Art EXPO, click here to access the website.

Host: kathy brancheau

We will work with the Zentangle Method of drawing to explore the many patterns, and combinations of those patterns to make amazing designs. Working on mindfulness as we create and sharing the splendid work we all do!

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and Tombow .

Supplies to Bring: Everything will be supplied, but if you would like to bring a 90-110lbs. sketch pad, and some fine liner pens and a pencil that would be great.

Supplies Provided by Host: Everything you need to start the class will be provided for - pencils, pen and ink, watercolors, and Tombows.

Cost: $30.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Check payable to Kathy Brancheau or cash at the start of each class.

Questions? Contact Kathy. Click here to email.

About Kathy

I have been working artistically all my life. Blending formal art school instruction with many self-taught techniques, I have strived to depict Nature’s beauty in my paintings when I was younger; now, intuitive, impressionistic, abstract mixed media ignites my drive to paint and need to be creative. I enjoy navigating through the many stages of a painting and find the abstract intuitive style works best for me. 
I am a certified Zentangle teacher. I have won awards from the Camelback Gallery juried art shows, awards from the Fountain Hills juried art shows multiple years, and recently I've received "Juried Member" from the Sonoran Art League. Check out my website www.morninglitearts.com for more information about me and my art.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

Native American Art

Heard Museum

Host: Wendy Holly

Enjoy a private tour with Senior Museum Docent and Rio Verde Resident, Linda Hefter. A special painting exhibit of Kay Walking Stick/Hudson River School is included. Cost $13 . Lunch follows the tour at the museum cafe.

Meet at the Rio Verde Community Center parking lot at 9:00 to ride with the group.

Any questions, please contact Wendy Holly 703-887-2846 or by email (click here)

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Chris Demma

pink Thistle

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 10 X 10 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting. The photo below represents the painting you will produce.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $90

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $90.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

The Artisan Crafters of the Verdes will be hosing several pop-up events during the season. These events will showcase 4 of our talented artisans at each event. Come meet them and get to know them. You will be able to purchase their creations at that time for yourself or for gifts.

The Pop-Up events are in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Chris Demma

proud eagle

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting. The painting below represents the painting you will produce.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $95.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

VAL Officers Meeting. Rio Verde Community Center, Art Room.

Our VAL Board Meeting is in the Rio Verde Community Center. You don’t need to be a member to attend and you are welcome to bring guests.

As always, we encourage you to bring work you’d like to share with your fellow artists. We’d love to see it and can give feedback, but only if you want us to put or “two-cent” in.
See you on there!

You do not need to be a member of VAL to attend. But we hope you will join at the meeting.

You are welcome to bring a friend (or two, or three….).

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

The Swap Meet on April 10th is one of the last gathering of the season for the Artisan Crafters. We will meet in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Bring items that you have worked on over the season, as well as items to swap, or donate - a win win all the way around!

Bring treats and drinks (no alcohol) to share.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

Host: Chris Demma

arizona sunset

The lesson is an oil painting lesson for all levels of artists. Experience is not necessary. By the end of class, you will have completed a beautiful 9 X 12 canvas. Instructions and demos by Chris will guide you through the process of completing the painting. The photo below represents the painting you will produce.

Supplies to Bring: Lunch and an apron to wear while you paint.

Supplies Provided by Host: Prepared canvas, oil paints, brushes, and everything you need to complete the painting.

How to Register: Contact Chris Demma for an application. Class size is 8, on a first come first serve basis.

Cost : $95

Payment: Checks made out to Chris Demma for $95.

Location: Trilogy Art Loft, 28525 N. Verde River Way, Rio Verde, AZ.

About the Host: Chris is a native Arizonan, homegrown in Mesa, Arizona. She attended Arizona State University and Art Instruction through Adult Education Classes in Scottsdale. She has been painting nearly 25 years and loves learning and developing her painting skills and watching her students learn and grow as artists.

Chris’s career has been eclectic and includes teaching, retail, business owner, and creating training material for corporations. She is an Arizona artist with a passion for painting.
christinedemma.com

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday morning in the Art Room from November 3, 2025 through April 13th, 2026

Drawing is the most important building block of all art! Just as we all learn to speak and walk, we are all capable of drawing. Kari will clear away impediments that keep you from exploiting this natural potential. There are short demonstrations and lessons to illustrate the focus of each class. You will learn:

How to see like an artist; How to draw and paint what you see and the knowledge to perfect that image; Learn to depict shape, form and volume; How to depict space and proportion; Understand perspective; How to understand positive and negative shapes; Learn about light, shade and tonal values; Learn how to depict rhythm and movement; How to be more imaginative.

Each artist will choose their own subject matter. Sketching and painting between classes will be encouraged but not mandatory. You will always receive feedback on your work, if desired.

Experienced artists will find that this class will rekindle their love of drawing and help them work in new ways to achieve their goals- such as drawing in preparation for painting. Painters are welcome to use paint as their main medium. The class will offer an atmosphere for creative expression, learning and fun.

Supplies to Bring:
2B pencils; The Generals Sketch and Wash pencil; Kneaded eraser; Pink eraser; Black fine point sharpie marker; Small soft artist’s brush for wetting and diffusing some of the marks made by The General’s pencil; Water Container.

Recommended Textbooks: Keys to Drawing by Bert Dodson / new or used on Amazon,

Cost: $25.00. Punch cards are available for purchase to use for any class, 5 punch card is $115. and 10 punch card is $225.. These will be good through the 2025-‘26 season.

Payment Instructions: Pay by check or cash in person. You can also pay by Venmo or Zelle.

Questions? Contact Kari. Click here to email.

About Kari

Kari has been drawing all her life. She has a degree in Fine Art from the University of Wisconsin,Madison and studied extensively at the Art Student’s League, NYC. She had her own painting and drawing studio,Hogden Farm Studio, in Taylor ,Wisconsin (figure drawing from life) and also taught painting and drawing at Western Technical School.

www.KariHogden.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com

Monthly gathering of the Artisan Crafters in the Rio Verde Community Center Art Room.

Contact Nancy Renault for more information on the Artisan Crafters of the Verdes. (click to e-mail)

If you love acrylics or watercolor, join us on Friday mornings from 8:30 to 12:30 in the art room. We are seeking new members to learn the basics and explore the possibilities. Each week we will devote the first hour to materials and skill techniques. A paint along will follow with an emphasis on the featured technique.

Beginners are encouraged to join us as we all learn together. Our motto is to let the water do the work. Sometimes we help the water along with sponges, saran wrap, gesso, salt or tape.

Focus: Spring in the Desert

Led by Jackie Kingsbury. For more information contact: Jackiekingsbury28@gmail.com