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…
Regular, affordable yoga classes were a big part of the reason Sara Shibley moved to Robson Ranch in 2008. “I started taking yoga classes 25 years ago at LA Fitness, but I didn’t go on a regular basis,” said Sara, 70, who’s still taking yoga classes three times a week. “It really made a difference…
Lorraine Wilson As the calendar turns to fall, the Woodworkers Club is busy with activity, preparing for the much-anticipated Holiday Market on Oct. 12. Members of the club are hard at work crafting a wide array of beautiful, handmade items, highlighting the impressive skills and creativity of local artisans. This year’s market promises an exceptional…
Sandi Price The Material Girls club is branching out into a lot more than quilting these days. Now we are onto things made of rope, often embroidered. At our July 25 meeting, Mary Hunter taught us how to make rope snowmen. There are a number of other rope pieces that Mary has done.
Mary Ann Bane You read correctly—that’s Steppin’, as in Step Aerobics! Most of you will recall the ‘90s craze. Well, it’s back and offered here at the Ranch by our very own Pat Masters. Pat Masters greets every class with energy and contagious enthusiasm. Class starts promptly to the sound of upbeat music, and then…
Since retiring from an office job in a dentist’s practice and moving to Robson 18 months ago, Shari Shaw decided to do something about diminishing flexibility. For Shari, that “something” was yoga. She’s now doing yoga two or three times a week. “I’ve seen that my flexibility is getting worse as I get older,” said…
Laurie Luksa was a Pilates exercise veteran for years before her move to Robson from Kansas. She added yoga to her routine here nine years ago. “I hated yoga when I tried it in Kansas,” she said. “The teacher there didn’t really teach. She went through the routine herself and talked through the poses but…
Lorraine Wilson Ladies’ Night at the Woodshop, a concept launched in 2014 by Joey Misiaszek, has become a staple event, fostering a strong community of female woodworkers. Despite initial skepticism from most Woodshop members, Joey’s unwavering dedication ensured its success. The journey of Ladies’ Night, from its humble beginnings to its present-day format, highlights the…
Cherlyn Conway Sassy Stampers’ monthly business meeting and card making day was held on May 18 with the tables filled with teachers, Stampers, and the tools of the trade, and all were ready to let creativity come out to play. This month’s project lead was April Bayne, and she brought to us the Memo Board…
Sandi Price The Material Girls Quilt class, which was started by Marguerite Rose 12 years ago, is still going strong, with a new class in 2024. This year it is being led by Sharon Westbrook, a relatively new member of our group. She isn’t new to quilting; however, for she started a quilt group in…