Tag: ceramics

Horsehair Pottery Demonstration

Doris Betuel There are many skills and methods involved in making pottery pots, bowls, plates, and figurines. Using horse hair is one unique method when creating pottery. Native American horse hair pottery was made famous by the Navajo Indians and is a traditional style of pottery that is unique and very popular in the four corners area…

Pottery Time!

Doris Betuel With 2024 well underway, the Creative Arts Center has been busier than ever. The Robson Ranch Ceramics and Pottery Club is no exception. We are in Studio 1 and available for all homeowners who want to work with clay to create bowls, cups, figurines, totems, or art pieces. To get started, we offer…

Ceramics and Pottery Love!

Doris Betuel As spring approaches, it is not only time to think about our loved ones but doing things that we love. If you like working with your hands and combining different color glazes to make a special dish, plate, or vase, why not try your hand at pottery? Here at the Robson Ranch Ceramics…

Pottery/Ceramics Club Behind the Scenes

Trained monitors, left to right, back row: Kathy Laboun, MaryAnn Bechtel, Douna Black, Diane Williams, and Diane Oster. Front row: Sandy Fried, Donna Duran, and Judy Marino.

All ordering and purchasing, based on need, are done by the board. General meetings are held quarterly and classes are scheduled throughout the year. Each piece a person makes is fired a minimum of two times, once when the clay is dry and once when it is glazed. Each piece is accompanied by a slip…

Pottery/Ceramics Club Future Fun Happenings

Carol Breen, Reporter Robson Ranch Community Arts and Crafts Sale This long-awaited event will take place in the Hermosa Room on Nov. 13. Be sure to mark your calendars! The art projects below are examples of the various offerings you can expect to see. Pottery Orientation Classes Classes will resume in November with instructor Kathy…

Pottery/Ceramics Club Orientation Classes Resume

Warren Jensen, Diane Oster, Eeda Clow; Class 1: free formed their vase; Class 2: after firing in the kiln, the vase was cleaned and rough spots were sanded.

Carol Breen, Pottery/Ceramics Club Reporter Orientation classes, with instructor Kathy Foran, have resumed! Due to COVID-19 restrictions, classes are limited to three participants. Each student is required to wear a mask, will be assigned their own 6’ table and receive individual supplies. Orientation is a series of three sessions with one session per week. Classes…

Pottery/Ceramics Club Now Open

Carol Breen, Reporter Welcome back potters. The studio has been cleaned, spray sanitizer is available for cleaning each pottery station, and we’re just waiting for your arrival. The monitor on duty will sign you in and out and be readily available to answer any questions. Watch the announcements for orientation classes to be scheduled in…

Don’t Miss the Artists’ Sale – March 21

Carol Breen Come join the fun on March 21, starting at 10 am for the Creative Arts Center Artists’ Sale. The Pottery/Ceramics Club, as well as Gourds, Fine Arts, Fused Glass, and other clubs in the Creative Arts Center, will have their original work available for purchase. The sale will end at 2 pm.