January is the perfect time to take up a new hobby or to get serious about improving your skills! Sign up for one of our art classes or coaching sessions today. Visit the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild’s website at saddlebrookefinearts.org for convenient online registration and payment. Membership in the SaddleBrooke Fine Arts Guild is only $25 per year and includes many benefits and activities. Guild members also enjoy a discount on class fees.
It’s Never Too Late to Begin Again by Deb Kresnicki
Thursdays, January 8 to March 26 from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.
A 12-week course for anyone who wishes to expand his or her creativity. This study is not meant only for declared artists but is aimed at everyone transitioning into another part of life. Your memoir will unfurl over the entire twelve weeks, using just four basic tools and tasks. Each week will cover these tools and tasks, and will include discussions of one chapter of the book, and of your life.
Beginning Drawing by Jeanine Colini
Wednesdays January 21 to February 11 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
This four-part series of beginner classes is designed for the novice with little to no drawing experience. We will start with an explanation of basic supplies and explore fundamental drawing techniques: drawing in line, shading methods, use of simple shapes, perspective, proportion and composition. In this class, you will acquire basic drawing skills that you can put to use in your creative projects. It will also prepare you for more advanced drawing instruction.
Beginning Watercolor by Karen Brungardt
Thursdays, January 29 to February 13 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Are you a beginner at watercolor? Never got the basics in the medium? This class is for you! I'll start with the absolute basics of using the brushes properly and reviewing the paper, the pigments, and so on. You'll practice in class so you can practice at home, and you'll follow my step-by-step instructions. Come along for the ride in this fabulous and fascinating medium!
Continuing Watercolor by Karen Burngardt
Thursdays, February 26 through March 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
For beginners and intermediate students, this class will focus on different techniques every week in a completed painting in class to reinforce the basics of watercolor and to add new techniques in this wonderful medium.
Creative Art Journaling by Sylvia Shanahan
Tuesdays, February 17 to March 3 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Creative Art Journaling is a unique way to combine the elements of art and writing into a visual diary. It’s specifically designed to boost creative juices and expression for beginners and seasoned pros alike. There are no wrong ways to approach it. Everything is correct. Fun prompts make this class one not to miss. All water media, watercolor pencils, colored pencils, markers, collage papers, etc., are acceptable and encouraged.
