Jan Marx Mid-July and temperatures are beginning to rise. How do potters deal with the heat? With classes, of course. Video classes are a good way to see and learn from professionals. Not only can we watch them on our TV/DVD player in the pottery room, but also we are fortunate to have the across-the-hall…
Eileen Scheffler On June 27 the Kiln Krafters club hosted Sara Cantlon and her friend, Barbara Postma, to come and teach new ceramics techniques. The Krafters learned to make faux turquoise and how to use decals on bisque products. Approximately 15 students participated in the class. In addition to the faux turquoise, Sara taught us…
Joyce Martin, Robson Ranch Sassy Stampers Jean Euker demonstrated the art of “paper piecing” at the Sassy Stampers July meeting. Jean was joined by nine other instructors who demonstrated and taught various techniques related to greeting card stamping and composition. Members left the meeting with samples of each technique and were anxious to access their…
SAVE THE DATES! Fri, Oct 14, 4:00 – 8:00 p.m. & Sat. Oct 15, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. It’s hard to imagine that I am writing about the Robson Ranch Craft Fair coming to our clubhouse on October 14 and 15. It seems that just yesterday the temperature was 100 degrees. Actually it was…
The Robson Ranch Wood Workers are in a frenzy working on all the projects they have for this year’s Craft Fair. The Craft Fair is one of our main fundraising events of the year and is one of the ways we are able to keep our wonderful woodshop operating. It allows us to maintain the…
Jan Marx Welcome to our new president, Judie Smothers, and vice-president, Colleen Jordan! They join Nancy Lussier, secretary, and Gary Triebsch, treasurer, on the board. Also thanks to Dawn Schiegg who served as vice-president for two years and president for two, and to Shirley Waterhouse who was vice-president last year. Shirley is continuing as photographer.…
While the stress-relieving capabilities and health benefits of gardening are well known, a twist on this timeless hobby offers a way to add charm and a whimsical feel to your home and garden. Creating an enchanted fairy garden can boost imagination and offer a family-friendly way to hone your green thumb. These miniature landscapes, often…