Host: Betsy ParÉ

This is the second part of a two part workshop. 1st date: February 15th, 2025, 2nd date: February 22nd, 2025.

These "Fresh Perspective" workshops are dedicated to exploring creative expressions specifically designed to be uplifting, to promote health & well-being and to leave participants feeling refreshed and revitalized. The two-part class will be a fun introductory workshop into the craft of Papier-mâché, where we will be making quirky, fanciful, whimsical painted Birds from scratch.
No experience is necessary.

Supplies to Bring: Betsy suggests that wear old clothes and or an apron.

Supplies Provided by Host: All supplies included.

Cost of Workshop: $50. This class fee covers both days.

Register prior to February 13th, 2025: Reach out to Betsy: click here to email. or call 207-315-5302.
Please note: This class has a minimum attendance of (4) people to run.

Payment Instructions: You may bring your $50.00 payment of check or cash to the first class.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Betsy: click here to email. or call 207-315-5302

About Betsy
Betsy is a Verdes Art league Paper Artist. This is a "Paper Arts Studio" class.

Join us in a FREE event! This is the second of four VAL Sunday Movie nights. There will be a different homemade soup each time prior to watching the movie. Each film will have been chosen to highlight an interesting depiction of famous or not so, famous Artists, their lives and stories. This event is the last Sunday of each month through May 2025

February's movie: RAPHAEL : A PORTRAIT is an unprecedented look into the extraordinary life, achievements and legacy of Raphael, one of history’s most prolific and influential artists who was born Raffaello Sanzio Urbino (1483 – 1520). The film depicts his life during this period in history and includes other major artist's such as Michelangelo & Leonardo da Vinci, who influenced his work. Raphael the youngest of the three giants, is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the Italian high Renaissance Masters.

What to bring: If you wish to bring "additional" food/beverage items, they will be gladly accepted and equally enjoyed.

What Provided: A very "Large" pot of homemade "Soup Du Jour" with Fresh Bread will be provided, along with non-alcoholic beverages and wine. ***Smaller amounts of Vegetarian options will be available. *** The bread will most likely NOT be Gluten free. For the Movie portion of the evening POPCORN will the star.

Cost: $0. This is a FREE event.

We do however hope you can appreciate that in order for organizers to be prepared for this event, we do request your R.S.V.P. (3) days prior.

RSVP to Betsy (click for email)

Movies start at 6:00 PM sharp. Because these dates fall on a Sunday anyone who forgets their FOB can access the event from the side Art Room Patio Door.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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: Lisa Minne

You will create a unique totem of 5-6 gourds on a pole with a granite base that will be approximately 34" tall when finished. You will paint/dye your gourds, woodburn designs or lightly carve designs into them and finally embellish each gourd with various elements; horse hair, jewelry, stones, natural elements, seed pods, etc. You should leave this class with a finished masterpiece to accentuate your home decor.

Price of the workshop varies a little based on the size of the mask you choose to fit your wall space. Price is $169.

Supplies to Bring: Bring an apron/work clothes, a pair of scissors, and a snack/lunch/beverages. We will work without taking a formal break but there will be time to snack as we create. This project will take the full 6 hours to complete.

Supplies Provided by Host: All other supplies/materials are provided.

Cost of Workshop: $169. Note: This is the maximum. Actual price based on the size you choose.

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

Payment Instructions: Venmo, personal check, or cash (always preferred) will hold your reservation once payment is received. Cancelation with full refund until 2 weeks before the class commences. Refunds within 14 days before class are dependent on your spot re-filling. A lot of preparation is undertaken well in advance of this class to facilitate a smooth and fun experience including cleaning and cutting the gourds, granite, poles.

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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Host: Shelly Hackett

A workshop for Pencils, Pastels, and Paint

Dates: This is a four-week class - 2/12, 2/26 and 3/12, 3/26. You may attend any or all of these session,

Finding Your Style is a workshop for all media - bring whatever you have and want to work with. If you area beginner and do not have supplies, just let the instructor know.

We will look at abstract, impressionistic and realistic styles. Then do a quick study of each. The purpose is to find what works for you. We will also be experimenting with using more than one style in the same composition.

Supplies to Bring: Bring your favorite tools or kits you use. Pencils, pastels, brushes, paper, or canvas.

Supplies Provided by Host: There are colored pencils and pastels in the art room.

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

Cost : $35 per each class session. $10 extra for non-VAL members.

Payment: Checks made out to Shelly Hackett or Zelle- Michelle Hackett for $35. $10 non-VAL member pay by check made out to Verdes Art League.

About the Host: Shelly Hackett has been painting for many years, changing her styles a few times from realistic commissions to impressionistic. Her website shows recent work and accomplishments.
Shellyhackettart.com

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

SPECIAL SESSION: Marz Doerflinger will teach an intro class to plein air. the first session will likely be the second week of March for 1-1.5 hours. This first session will be followed by a practical working session a week or two later for 2 hours or so after interested people have had a change to gather supplies. Marz has graciously offered to provide her expertise at no charge to VAL members or prospective members.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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: Water with Reflections

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

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

SPECIAL SESSION: Marz Doerflinger will teach an intro class to plein air. the first session will likely be the second week of March for 1-1.5 hours. This first session will be followed by a practical working session a week or two later for 2 hours or so after interested people have had a change to gather supplies. Marz has graciously offered to provide her expertise at no charge to VAL members or prospective members.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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.

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

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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.

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Host: Shelly Hackett

A workshop for Pencils, Pastels, and Paint

Dates: This is a four-week class - 2/12, 2/26 and 3/12, 3/26. You may attend any or all of these session,

Finding Your Style is a workshop for all media - bring whatever you have and want to work with. If you area beginner and do not have supplies, just let the instructor know.

We will look at abstract, impressionistic and realistic styles. Then do a quick study of each. The purpose is to find what works for you. We will also be experimenting with using more than one style in the same composition.

Supplies to Bring: Bring your favorite tools or kits you use. Pencils, pastels, brushes, paper, or canvas.

Supplies Provided by Host: There are colored pencils and pastels in the art room.

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

Cost : $35 per each class session. $10 extra for non-VAL members.

Payment: Checks made out to Shelly Hackett or Zelle- Michelle Hackett for $35. $10 non-VAL member pay by check made out to Verdes Art League.

About the Host: Shelly Hackett has been painting for many years, changing her styles a few times from realistic commissions to impressionistic. Her website shows recent work and accomplishments.
Shellyhackettart.com

Our March meeting is again 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!

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

SPECIAL SESSION: Marz Doerflinger will teach an intro class to plein air. the first session will likely be the second week of March for 1-1.5 hours. This first session will be followed by a practical working session a week or two later for 2 hours or so after interested people have had a change to gather supplies. Marz has graciously offered to provide her expertise at no charge to VAL members or prospective members.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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.

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 until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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.

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

Under the Influence

What Influences Do Artists Draw from in the Creation of Their Artwork?

Docent: Gail Rittenhouse

Is being ”under the influence” always a bad thing? Come learn from and converse with Docent Gail Rittenhouse as she teaches us about the fascinating ways in which artists have been influenced to create their wonderful works of art.

Any questions, please contact Joanne Conway 503.502.3144 or by email (click here)

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Host: Shelly Hackett

A workshop for Pencils, Pastels, and Paint

Dates: This is a four-week class - 2/12, 2/26 and 3/12, 3/26. You may attend any or all of these session,

Finding Your Style is a workshop for all media - bring whatever you have and want to work with. If you area beginner and do not have supplies, just let the instructor know.

We will look at abstract, impressionistic and realistic styles. Then do a quick study of each. The purpose is to find what works for you. We will also be experimenting with using more than one style in the same composition.

Supplies to Bring: Bring your favorite tools or kits you use. Pencils, pastels, brushes, paper, or canvas.

Supplies Provided by Host: There are colored pencils and pastels in the art room.

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

Cost : $35 per each class session. $10 extra for non-VAL members.

Payment: Checks made out to Shelly Hackett or Zelle- Michelle Hackett for $35. $10 non-VAL member pay by check made out to Verdes Art League.

About the Host: Shelly Hackett has been painting for many years, changing her styles a few times from realistic commissions to impressionistic. Her website shows recent work and accomplishments.
Shellyhackettart.com

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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.

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

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

Host: Kari Hogden

Every Monday until April 14th

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 2024-‘25 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

Meet Up Location: Rio Verde Community Center*

Limited to 15 participants.

Docent led tour of the Milestone Sculpture Art collection.

The Milestone Sculpture Art Collection is named in honor of former Mayor Jerry Miles and his wife Jackie Miles who were instrumental in establishing Fountain Hills Public Arts. At a staggering 150 pieces, Fountain Hills is home to one of the largest art collections in Arizona. Set against the backdrop of the McDowell Mountains, Four Peaks and a towering Fountain, you will learn about the artist, the production techniques and the story behind some of the most interesting from the collection during this docent-led tour.

Optional lunch following in Fountain Hills

Cost: $12 Museum Member / $15 Not Museum Member

SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED. Complete the following form.

This VAL Field Trip is lead by VAL Artist Wendy Holly
Questions? Contact Wendy by email or phone.

Wendy Holly (click to send email)
(703) 887-2846

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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)

Under the Influence

How Artists Use Symbols in Their Work

Docent: Nancy Feiring

Look at art from different times and places while you learn to decipher symbols that were understood by people living at the time the artwork was created. Docent Nancy Feiring will help us discover symbols in art that are used to teach, to warn and to inspire!

Any questions, please contact Joanne Conway 503.502.3144 or by email (click here)

Host: kathy brancheau

Participants will learn the basics of the Zentangle Method of meditative drawing. It's an easy to learn, relaxing, and fun was to create beautiful images by drawing structured patterns called tangles.

Workshop Media: Pen and ink, and Watercolor and colored pencils.

Supplies to Bring: You are encouraged to bring paper and pens, but for the first class they aren't necessary, the instructor will supply all materials needed.

Supplies Provided by Host: Micron pens, paper, watercolors, colored pens and pencils.

Cost: $15.00 for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please make out an extra check for $10 to VAL.

Payment Instructions: Please make checks payable to Kathy Brancheau. The cost is $15 per class for VAL members. For non-VAL members, please write an additional check for $10 payable to VAL.

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.

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

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

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….).

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Painting Fresh Flowers, Fast and Loose

HostS: Marcy Roth + Marz Doerflinger

Dates: Join us on Thursdays until the end of April.*

This is a “hybrid” class using online resources as well as in person guidance. Students will learn to paint floral paintings in a fast and loose style. Each week you’ll be painting arrangements of fresh flowers rather than from photographs.

Each week builds on the week before. If you are wondering about joining in after the first class on Feb. 11th, please write to Marcy. All levels welcome.

Supplies to Bring: Acrylic paints, brushes, canvas, drop cloth, water container, paper towels.

Cost of Workshop: $5 so that the instructions can purchase live flowers.

Payment Instructions: Paid at the time of workshop.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to reach out to Marcy: click here to email.

*except for holiday weeks

Studio Host: Carol Lewallen Matthews

A message from Lewallen: This weekly studio is about going outside to create with fellow artist in whatever medium you choose. In the process, we’ll learn from each other at our own pace, in safety, and congenial friendship.

Location: Each session will start in the Rio Verde Art Room and then we’ll go to an outdoor location to create.

Supplies to Bring: Whatever supplies and equipment you are comfortable using in the out of doors. if that is unknown at this time, come watch, listen, and consider options you think might work for you.

Cost: $0

For more information: Contact Lewallen via email with questions or just join us on Thursday afternoons.

Want a weekly update? Send a request for Lewallen’s email update. Click here to request.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Drop in and join fellow creatives to socialize while working on your own projects. All media are welcome. We meet in the art room at 10:00 a.m. until noon each Wednesday.  Gather your supplies and join us!  All artists (and those who want to explore art) are invited. Runs through the end of April. 

Hosts will rotate through out the season

Cost: $0

Contact Betsy Paré via email if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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)

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

Meet a generous and collegial group of carvers with a variety of skill levels.  We have tools, ideas, wood, templates, paints and even band aids if you need them.  It might be something you will enjoy during your athletic downtime.  It is easy to try, relaxing, inexpensive and gives you a different perspective on things.  

 The camaraderie is great and seeing what others can produce is amazing. Just tell your spouse that you are making a bigger block in to a smaller block every Thursday. 

Contact Dick Bush via phone (see Rio/Tonto Directory for number) if you have questions or just join us on Thursday afternoon.

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)

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)

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)