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…
Tag: Pottery
March 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
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…
Clubs & Classes, July 2022
Ceramics & Pottery Club Orientation Happenings
Diane Williams Mary Ann Bechtel was enthusiastic to begin holding orientation classes again in January 2022 and has instructed 13 Robson Ranch residents in the art of ceramics and pottery since then. Mary Ann joined the Ceramics & Pottery Club in 2015. “Ceramics and pottery is something I have loved and yearned for, for years,…
Clubs & Classes, April 2022
Lots of Activity and Happenings at the Ceramics &Pottery Studio
Diane Williams The Ceramics/Pottery Club is excited to announce orientations are back in full swing after a long hiatus. Mary Ann Bechtel started holding orientations in January and has instructed 12 Robson residents on the art of pottery building. It’s good seeing new faces in the studio and watching their excitement when they create a…
Clubs & Classes, March 2022
Pottery/Ceramics Club Behind the Scenes
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2021
Robson Ranch Community Arts & Crafts Sale November 13
Carol Breen The Pottery Studio is abuzz with activity in preparation for the Arts & Crafts Sale. The sale is Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Hermosa Ballroom at Robson Ranch. Admission and parking are free.
Clubs & Classes, October 2021
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2021
Yard Decorating with Pottery
Carol Breen Why spend money on purchasing yard decorations when you can have fun making your own? Put your creativity to use and you will be surprised at the results. Hesitant to get started? Just stop by the Pottery Studio where there will be plenty of people to assist you. Be sure to check the Pottery…
Clubs & Classes, March 2021
Pottery/Ceramics Club Orientation Classes Resume
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…