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…
Carol Breen We have good news—MaryAnn Bechtel has graciously volunteered to teach a January class. MaryAnn has previously taught the classes for beginners and also participated in groups, teaching and making such projects as cactus bird houses, pigs, and bunnies. Visit the studio to sign up soon, as classes go fast. Mark this date: Jan. 26…
Carol Breen Once again, orientation classes are being held by the Pottery/Ceramics Club. Attending a class is required prior to joining and using the Pottery Studio. The classes, taught by Kathy Foran, consist of a series of three classes resulting in each attendee completing a project. The pictures are from the second session, where participants…
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…
Carol Breen What a fun afternoon with Debbie Olguin and MaryAnn Betchel instructing how to make a birdhouse. It was a great way to end the season. Participants are anxiously awaiting to see the final painted birdhouses. The studio will remain open during the summer. Please check the white board in the window to see when…
Carol Breen Judy and her husband, Hank, moved to Robson Ranch from California a little over a year ago. Wasting no time, Judy plunged into activities with pottery at the top of her list. After taking the orientation class, Judy began experimenting and watching YouTube videos for ideas. Several days a week, Judy can be…
Carol Breen All was a buzz at the Pottery Studio the past few months as a true potter, or “Crocker” the old English term, was in the community. Warren spent many hours at the potter’s wheel demonstrating and teaching club members various techniques. Since our club has three potter’s wheels, several members had the opportunity…
Carol Breen, Pottery/Ceramics Club Reporter Sandy and Kelly Fried moved to Robson Ranch four years ago from Montana. Having always wanted to try pottery, Sandy quickly registered when an orientation class was offered. That’s all it took and Sandy became one of the regular potters at the studio where she enjoyed meeting and learning from…
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…
Carol Breen, Pottery/Ceramics Club Reporter Laurie and her husband, Wally, have been residents at Robson Ranch for 14 years. The location and quality of the homes helped them to select their retirement spot. They moved from Michigan where Laurie was an elementary teacher. Laurie is often found at the Creative Arts Center where she enjoys…