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 Marz Doerflinger via email or phone (360-481-2005) if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Host: Toni Lowden

This is the second of three sessions.

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

This is an invitation to all water lovers to the start of the 2024-25 season. This is not a water drinking group but a water painting group. Although we have been known to put our brush into the wrong glass or cup while creating a masterpiece.

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.

Coming Up:
NOV 22nd / Topic: brush strokes

Coming Up:
NOV 29th – Topic : texture Subject: rocks or mountains
DEC 6th / Topic: center of interest Subject: flowers
DEC 13th / Topic: water Subject: waterfalls, lakes or streams

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

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 Marz Doerflinger via email or phone (360-481-2005) if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

This is an invitation to all water lovers to the start of the 2024-25 season. This is not a water drinking group but a water painting group. Although we have been known to put our brush into the wrong glass or cup while creating a masterpiece.

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.

NOV 29th – Topic : texture Subject: rocks or mountains

Coming Up:
DEC 6th / Topic: center of interest Subject: flowers
DEC 13th / Topic: water Subject: waterfalls, lakes or streams

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

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: Margaret Sullivan

Create the Sound of the sea

Form a magnificent work of art that you can beat as a drum or roll to create the sound of the ocean.

Margaret will lead you as you dye a gourd with leather dye and next attach goat skin that has been cut and holes created to attach a metal ring (glued with tapestry) to skin to gourd. You’ll then add bee-beesto create an ocean sound..

Supplies to Bring: none needed

Supplies Provided by Host: Gourd, dyes, goat skin, scissors, hole punch, water buckets to soak goat skin, material for put gourd on, metal ring, glue, tapestry.

How to Register: e-mail request for registration to msull3519@aol.com.

Cost and Payment: $139. Mail a check to Margaret Sullivan, 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde AZ 85263. No cancellation accepted after Nov. 18, 2024

Meet Up Location: Rio Verde Community Center*

Sign-Up Required before December 4th. Limited to 15 participants.

Experience Monumentality Prints, Abstract Expression & Fabric and Sculpture.

Frank and Judy Haggard have lived in Rio Verde for twenty years. Frank’s interest in art began sixty years ago during his graduate work in English. It was initially focused on small, signed, limited-edition, realistic prints; later, that interest came to include abstract work, with an occasional foray into contemporary fabric sculpture, glass, and ceramics. Without Judy’s support, participation, and occasional tolerance during the last fifty years, what we now live with could not have happened. Some of the prints were done by academic colleagues, occasionally by their students. The work of Leonard Baskin and Carol Summers is included in the collections of major museums in the United States and Europe. The fabric sculpture was done by an Iowa State  University colleague, a close friend of Judy’s and mine. The glass art was done by an undergraduate I taught in Shakespeare, and who was taught Materials Science Engineering by another colleague and neighborhood friend. The ceramic sculpture comes from Jeff Reich who,  with his wife, Farraday Newsome, formed Indigo Street Pottery in Mesa. 

Cost: $15 {for the catered lunch}

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 Marz Doerflinger via email or phone (360-481-2005) if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

This is an invitation to all water lovers to the start of the 2024-25 season. This is not a water drinking group but a water painting group. Although we have been known to put our brush into the wrong glass or cup while creating a masterpiece.

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.

DEC 6th / Topic:: center of interest Subject: flowers

Coming Up:
DEC 13th / Topic: water Subject: waterfalls, lakes or streams

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

Host: Shelly Hackett

A Free (No cost) workshop for all Media

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. In this class, you will study Abstract, Impressionistic, and Realistic studies then do compositions in all three styles.

Supplies to Bring: Bring your preference: pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolor or oil paints with canvas/board or paper.

Supplies Provided by Host: None unless requested.

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

Cost and Payment: $0

About the Host: Shelly Hackett is an artist in the Sonoran Art League and lives in Fountain Hills. Over the last three decades, she has been in many shows and exhibitions, winning many awards. She was born in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona and where she started drawing ponies as early as she could pick up a pencil. Now, she enjoys painting landscapes and riding trails where she explores the dynamic contrast in the desert light.

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

This session is about collecting.  What do you collect?

Hosts: Toni Lowden and Nancy Renaut

Have you ever thought about why you kept this particular shell or stone or pin of your mothers’? Perhaps it was a coin from a trip to Rome that you can’t let go of.  Maybe it’s a particular memory that comes with a piece. Maybe it’s the energy of the person that had it before you. Everyone has a reason for why they collect some special thing. What emotion does the piece provoke?  How can you express this feeling in a piece that is special to you?

We challenge you to sit down and write a little paragraph about why you were bringing this special piece to the class to make it into something that you will wear. Perhaps you want to carry the energy of the person that the piece reminds you of, Is it to remember someone who wore it before in a different form, or is it that piece you collected on your anniversary trip to the beach. Everybody has a reason. What is yours?

Nancy Renaut and Toni Lowden will guide you through this process. Please bring your written paragraph to the class to share at the beginning because that’s what this is all about.  Working and inspiring each other and making something memorable.

 PS don’t forget to bring your special piece back with you in the fall when you return.

If you are away for the summer, please remember to bring a piece back with you.

Please email Nancy with questions. Click here.

What to bring: Please bring the special piece you wish to transform.

Supplies Provided by Host: Beads, jewels, jewelry wire and all the tools you will need.

Cost (including supply fees): $125. Please bring your payment to the class or Zelle your payment to 630.294.3378.

Size: Limited to 8 Participants

About TONI

Having always been a lover of gem stones, in retirement Toni began pursuing jewelry design. She enjoys the challenge of re-working old pieces, calling her collection “Rewired Vintage.” Toni’s current work includes necklaces often crafted from old broaches, and multi- strand Treasure Necklaces highlighting small crosses, unique little finds, and unusual bead combinations.

About Nancy

Nancy Renaut is an exhibiting member of the Rio Verde Art League. She has enjoyed many years of "Rewired Vintage" and will share some of their odds and ends, as well as the necessary elements to create your unique piece.

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 Marz Doerflinger via email or phone (360-481-2005) if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

This is an invitation to all water lovers to the start of the 2024-25 season. This is not a water drinking group but a water painting group. Although we have been known to put our brush into the wrong glass or cup while creating a masterpiece.

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.

DEC 13th / Topic: water Subject: waterfalls, lakes or streams

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: Nancy Renaut

Workshop Media: Ceramics and paint

Calling all angels, and those who wax devilish too.

Nancy has cast and fired angels for you to decorate as you please. Paint, bedazzle, add texture. Nancy will supply the ceramic bisque angels that she has molded and fired herself. Choose between four angelic designs – see photos below.

Create your own Soul Sister. You will add your personality to this piece. A soulful piece for you or a wonderful gift.

Supplies to bring. If you have your own favorite paint brushes, please bring them. All other supplies will be provided. Please feel free to bring a beverage of your choice to enjoy while you paint.

Provided by Host: Nancy will provide the bisque Angel, the acrylic paints, glitter and other items to add to your Angel.

Cost: $75

Payment Instructions: Payment can be made at the time of the class or via Zelle (630.294.3378) at the time of registration.

Host: Margaret Sullivan

Margaret will provide you with a gourd that has been cut, cleaned and reinforce in bottom with thin set to easily glue on geo base.. You will draw a design on the gourd, woodburn, dye and attach to base. earrings of leather and beads till be attached and feather headdress created.

Supplies to Bring: none needed

Supplies Provided by Host: Gourd, base, leather, beads, woodburner, glue feathers, cabs for eyes

How to Register: e-mail request for registration to msull3519@aol.com.

Cost and Payment: $139. Mail a check to Margaret Sullivan, 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde AZ 85263. No cancellation accepted after Nov. 18, 2024

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 Marz Doerflinger via email or phone (360-481-2005) if you have questions or just join us on Wednesdays! 

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

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

Wood Carver is a gathering of woodcarvers who learn through mini lessons, practice, and working with others.  We meet in the art room from 1 - 4 p.m. each Thursday.  Gather your carving tools and join us!  All are welcome.

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

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*

Sign-Up Required (see below)

Private Docent led tour by Artist, Farraday Newsome. Optional tour at her home studio to follow.

The Mesa Contemporary Arts (MCA) Museum is the exciting visual art exhibition space at Mesa Arts Center. In five stunning galleries, MCA Museum showcases curated and juried exhibitions of contemporary art by emerging and internationally recognized artists. MCA Museum also offers lectures by significant artists and arts professionals, art workshops and a volunteer Docent program. 

To find out more about the Mesa Art Center, click here.

Cost:
Admission: $0
Brown bag lunch. Bring something you love.

SIGN-UP IS REQUIRED. Complete the following form.

This VAL Field Trip is lead by Wendy Holly
Questions? Contact Wendy by email (click to email) or phone: 703-887-2846

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.

Mark your calendar! Our first meeting of the New Year.

WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT
CLASSES + SPEAKERS + EXCUSTIONS +WORKSHOPS and SOCIAL GET-TOGETHERS

We’ll also hear from VAL members on their art practice in a time of “show-and-tell.”

This is also the meeting to renew your VAL membership. We are moving to our membership year beginning in January.

More details to come so stay tuned…

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….).

Lessons from Leonardo

Still More to Learn from a Man Who Graced Our World with His Genius

Docent: Lisa White

Over 500 years ago, Leonardo Da Vinci graced our world with his genius and has had an amazing impact, not only on the art world, but on all of Western Civilization as well. Join Master Docent Lisa White as she explores what life lessons we can still learn from his notes and art pieces such as The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa.

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

Host: Margaret Sullivan

Margaret will provide three small gourds and three small canvasses. You will color gourds, stitch around eyes with waxed linen, create earrings and headdress and attach to canvasses.

Supplies to Bring: none needed

Supplies Provided by Host: Three gourds, three mini canvasses, paint, waxed linen, needle, beads for earrings, feathers for headdress, glue gun, glue sticks.

How to Register: e-mail request for registration to msull3519@aol.com.

Cost and Payment: $139. Mail a check to Margaret Sullivan, 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde AZ 85263. No cancellation accepted after Jan 7.

Meet Up Location: Rio Verde Community Center*

Sign-Up Required before December 4th. Limited to 15 participants.

Explore Abstract Expressionism, Modern Abstract Landscape, Portraiture and more.

Wine and snacks will be served.

Cost: $0

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

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 Up Location: Rio Verde Community Center*

Sign-Up Required (see below)

The most popular excursion to the Heard museum is back again this year. We are honored to have Linda Hefter, as our guide.

We will tour the collection and special exhibits.

Lunch: To follow the tour at the museum cafe. We will be preordering our lunch as we get closer to the event.

Cost:
Admission to the Heard, special friend pricing: $13
Members of the Heard Museum: $0. Entrance fee to be paid by you at the Museum.
Lunch will be an additional cost. 

About the Heard Museum:
Since its founding in 1929, the Heard Museum has grown in size and stature to become recognized internationally for the quality of its collections, world-class exhibitions, educational programming and its unmatched festivals. Dedicated to the advancement of American Indian art, the Heard successfully presents the stories of American Indian people from a first-person perspective, as well as exhibitions that showcase the beauty and vitality of traditional and contemporary art.

The Heard Museum sets the standard for collaborating with American Indian artists and tribal communities to provide visitors with a distinctive perspective about the art of Native people, especially those from the Southwest.

About our guide, Linda Hefter:
Long time Rio Verde resident Linda Hefter is a senior docent at the Heard Museum where in addition to giving tours she serves as the Volunteer Education Coordinator and New Exhibit Training Chair.

In Rio Verde Linda is RVCA Communications Chair, Roadrunner Editor and a member of the community’s Health & Wellness team.

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

Mark your calendar! How sweet it is to get together during Valentine’s Week

WE’LL BE TALKING ABOUT
CLASSES + SPEAKERS + EXCUSTIONS +WORKSHOPS and SOCIAL GET-TOGETHERS

We’ll also hear from VAL members on their art practice in a time of “show-and-tell.”

More details to come so stay tuned…

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 between Feb. 11 and 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. 11, 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

Host: Nancy Renaut

Workshop Media: Beads, charms, metal

There are Angels all around us. Sometimes we need a visual reminder that they are around us protecting us and loving us. In this class you will make 2 sticks. One for yourself and one to share with someone else. Someone who might need to remember they are around.

Supplies to bring. All you need to bring is yourself and an open heart.

Provided by Host: Nancy will provide beads, charms, metal rods, washers, wire and ribbon.

Cost: $50

Payment Instructions: Payment can be made at the time of the class or via Zelle (630.294.3378) at the time of registration.

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

The Call of the West

The Art of Joseph Henry Sharp

Docent: Edie Taylor

Join Docent Edie Taylor as she explores the life and artwork of Joseph Henry Sharp who was lured west from Ohio to capture in his artwork the beauty of its landscapes and the realistic portrayal of the lives of the Plains Indians and the people of Taos Pueblo

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

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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

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)