Tag: classes

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…

This, That or Maybe That Class

LaDonna Womochel We residents at Robson have had the opportunity to continue learning in a classroom setting since 2013 when Emeritus College, a program operated by the University of North Texas, began offering classes on a variety of topics in the clubhouse. The program expanded in 2016 when it became an Osher Lifelong Learning Institute…

Julia Kellogg, a Genetically Programmed Artist

Rosie Bous Upon meeting Julia Kellogg, one might think that she was a born artist. “To the contrary,” she says, Julia did not delve into her painting and collage creations until 2010 after retiring from her 29-year career as a corporate executive for Kohl’s. It was, however, in Julia’s genes to create lovely works of…

Paint & Palette, an Inspirational Club

Rosie Bouse No need to wait if you’ve the inclination to create! From now until the end of the year, membership in the Paint & Palette Club is complimentary. If you have any inkling to be creative, this club’s monthly classes can get you started. Joining Paint & Palette may bring you a step closer…

Shared Talents Are the Best Talents

Sandi Price And Lucy Rees has a lot of talents to share. Her real expertise is working with wool and hand sewing, but occasionally she teaches mini classes to those who really want to learn one of her techniques or talents. Her latest teaching project is the hand-sewn pentagon decorative ball.

Paint & Palette Club’s Collage Workshop Sparks Creativity

Sandy Hestes Julia Kellogg of the Paint & Palette Club recently hosted a lively, two-session workshop focused on mark-making and collages. Participants experimented with household items to create unique marks on paper using India ink, paints, and crayons. The creative process was filled with laughter and camaraderie as attendees produced one-of-a-kind collage papers. These papers…