Kim Klotzman Kiln Krafters, the lively Robson Ranch ceramics club, continues to fire up creativity in the community with recent hands-on workshops and an entertaining field trip. Members recently gathered for two well-attended classes designed to build skills and confidence among ceramic artists of all levels. A class focused on the delicate art of painting…
Kim Klotzman Looking for a Robson Ranch activity to express your artistic and creative side? The Ranch has a robust ceramics club, Kiln Krafters, whose membership ranges from newbies to accomplished artisans dedicated to promoting this artform. The ceramics process is very different from making pottery. Instead of the hand-building and wheel-throwing molding of clay,…
Cindy Groszkiewicz We did it! We reached our goal of 150 bowls! The Happy Potters and Kiln Krafters joined forces to donate 150 beautifully hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind bowls to a local charity called Empty Bowls of Denton, Texas. The bowls will be purchased by those attending their 25th annual fundraiser to be held on Oct. 12…
Lorraine Wilson What? Mold in the Ceramics Room? No, not the nasty kind of mold, folks. We are talking ceramic molds, and the Kiln Krafters collection is growing. After a recent find at an estate sale and a little negotiation, over 100 new molds were added to the collection. And just what are all these…
Lorraine Wilson In the heart of Robson Ranch’s CATC building, where creativity meets community, one club member has emerged as the go-to expert in the delicate craft of slip pouring ceramics. Ronda Swanson, a dedicated member of Kiln Krafters, is not just a member; she is a passionate artist whose enthusiasm for pouring ceramics knows…
Lorraine Wilson, Secretary In a burst of cheer and creativity, Kiln Krafters’ annual holiday party transformed the Ceramic Room into a hub of merriment on Dec. 15. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., many eager members poured in, igniting an atmosphere brimming with lively and contagious joy. Before the festivities commenced, the air buzzed with…
Lorraine Wilson, Secretary In a display of community spirit and generosity, members of Kiln Krafters, Happy Potters, and Sassy Stampers came together to spread joy at the Justin Community Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving giveaway. On Nov. 14 these groups combined their artistic talents and dedication to craft over 100 ceramic items, accompanied by an impressive 160…
Frances Hackley The Kiln Krafters here at Robson are always a bunch of busy little bees. In honor of Disney’s 100-year anniversary, Ronda Swanson decided to go all “Fantasmic” and create some of Disney’s most well-known characters. You should definitely go to the Arts and Craft building and get a good look at her handiwork.…
Frances Hackley, Secretary Members of the Kiln Krafters got together March 16, to find some new projects. The group of ten ladies drove practically to the other side of the world to Dragons and Dolls Ceramics. Dragons and Dolls Ceramics is in Farmersville, Texas, on the other side of McKinney. There, one can find a large…
Frances Hackley, Secretary The Robson Ranch Kiln Krafters just love to “kook” up something special in their kiln. Lana Aberbach did just that. She created an adorable little guy she has named Pepper the penguin. You, too, can pour some love into whipping up something special. Are you creative? Do you think you are creative?…