Smooth Finish at the Woodshop

Lorraine Wilson Sanding is one of the final (and most important) steps in completing a woodworking project. At the woodshop inside the Creative Arts and Technology Center (CATC), Woodworkers members have access to a wide range of sanding equipment designed to give their projects a smooth, polished finish. Each sander serves a unique purpose, allowing…

Techniques Galore at Sassy Stampers

Deena Barber Technique: A particular method of doing an activity involving a skill On July 19, more than 30 members of Sassy Stampers arrived at the multipurpose room in the CATC building wondering what in the world Debbie and JoAnne had in store for them. Always organized, they had arrived early to set up tables…

Whimsical Passport Portraits

Sandi Price What a different kind of class. We met for an all-day class on how to create whimsical passport portraits. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. you could see fat quarters and fabric pieces flying about the room in our attempt to make “passport photos” that were, well, whimsical, to say the least. Sher…

Girls on Wheels Teamwork: Our Ultimate Superpower

Vicki Baker Teamwork involves people working together and combining their skills and perspectives to produce a result greater than what any single person could accomplish alone. Over the past decade, Girls on Wheels frequently stepped out of the box and faced a range of new experiences: rock climbing, indoor sky diving, horseback riding, electric go-cart…