Maria Rudolph setting up the Woodworkers’ display
Lorraine Wilson
Robson Ranch was buzzing with activity on Oct. 12, thanks to the annual Holiday Market. Among the many booths, the Woodworkers Club stood out with two booths packed with an impressive selection of handcrafted wooden items. The display, highlighting a wide variety of beautifully made products, attracted many enthusiastic shoppers.
The success of the Woodworkers Club’s booths was no small feat. It took a well-coordinated team effort to organize, transport, set up, and take down the display, as well as to manage the booths throughout the event. The club’s volunteers once again demonstrated their commitment, with many stepping up to help make the day a success. Frank Hunter, for example, made two display risers for the booth tables.
The booths were organized through the efforts of Lorraine Wilson, Teresa McGill, and Maria Rudolph. They were supported by a group of volunteers that included Jack Ackerman, Allen Ajimura, Rick Bidne, Michelle Crissey, Larry Daniels, Larry Ditch, Bruce Drury, Tammy Gaither, Bob Grames, Frank Hunter, Hutch Hutchins, Mike Inderhees, Boyce Irwin, Greg Kohn, Scott Lebsack, Lisa and Mickey Long, Joni Matthiessen, Dave Popejoy, Mike Riewe, and Sue Wells.
All the items at the market were made by members of the Robson Ranch Woodworkers Club. These included sofa tables, cabinets, turned bowls, vases, cutting boards, charcuterie boards, serving trays, toys, and even lighted shadow boxes. Some standout pieces included sofa tables crafted by Loren Christensen, Cal Mullins, and Jack Ackerman and ringmaster bowls created by Joni Matthiessen, Victoria Hutchins, and others. Lathe-turned bowls by Ray Alvey, Dave Popejoy, Larry Daniels, and Mike Riddles were also a big hit with shoppers.
Bob Grames contributed a variety of unique items, including Texas stars, military boxes, and acrylic boards, while Bob Bailey’s pen and Allen Ajimura’s waterproof dog bowl set drew attention. Scott Lebsack crafted a waterproof vase, and Boyce Irwin, Loren Christensen, along with Joann Bostwick, made boxes that were popular with attendees. John Redman’s secret compartment box, Wayne Caudill’s inlaid cutting boards, and Maria Rudolph and Lorraine Wilson’s multi-wood trays added to the variety.
Other contributions included charcuterie boards made by Frank Cianci, Cal Mullins, and Jack Ackerman, as well as Frank Cianci’s knife holders and holiday shadow boxes with lights. Pat Reese’s clever foldable wooden tree, Greg Kohn’s geometric cutting boards, Frank Hunter’s vertical segmented vessels, and Sue Wells’ book holders and bandsaw boxes were among the many creative offerings. Teresa McGill and Lorraine Wilson focused on a Texas theme, with charcuterie boards, coasters, and ornaments shaped like the Lone Star State. Joni Matthiessen meticulously crafted flowers, vases, witches, roses, and snowmen on the scroll saw, and Larry Daniels created flowers out of various woods.
The Woodworkers Club’s success at the Holiday Market would not have been possible without the collective talent, generosity, and effort of its members. If you’re interested in purchasing items made by these talented woodworkers, come check out the Woodworkers display window in the CATC building. For more information, check out our website at www.rrww.club.