Mary Beth Fisher Wednesday, Jan. 19, in the Robson Ranch Art Center, a room full of residents waited eagerly for Laurie Laramie, a Robson Ranch resident, and her class “Drawing for the Absolute Beginner.” Drawing from her long career in teaching, particularly kindergarten and first graders, she used her skills to do a clear and…
Doris Betuel Our gardens love decorations! How nice to have one that never needs watering or fades with time in the hot, hot sun. Fused glass accents such as garden stakes or totem poles can be a perfect addition to your landscaping. Our members have made some pretty nice garden stakes from flowers to lady…
Nancy Friedman Although Colored Pencil Projects on Wednesday afternoons started in October, participants were busy doing Christmas cards until January. The color pencil artists first wanted some guidelines before we started our major landscape project. A presentation on “Composition and the Rule of Thirds” was given and next was “How to Create Depth in Your…
Cynthia Melito Traditionally, stained glass creations are flat panels designed to be hung in windows, but going 3-D can also be fun! This month, members are learning how to engineer a prickly pear cactus sculpture during my Thursday evening classes. The challenge to creating a 3-D sculpture is in making sure the piece is constructed…
Diane Williams The Robson Ranch Spring Arts & Craft Show and Sale will be held on March 12 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom and features Robson’s finest artists and crafters. This event is open to the public, and admission is free. This is a great opportunity to find that one-of-a-kind…
Nancy Friedman Color pencil project afternoons on Wednesdays started Oct. 20, 2021, with many of the artists working on Christmas card projects. However, a few landscape projects were picked out by some to work on also. Since we started the color pencil project Wednesdays close to the holiday season, we expect our group to grow, and…
Deborah Dougless Watercolor painting is the process of painting with pigments that are mixed with water. Of all the painting processes, watercolor art is all about thin washes and transparent color. Traditionally, watercolor artists work on paper. Oftentimes, the white of the painting surface will show through and lend itself to the glow of the…
Diane Hitt Attention artists! This is the last month to apply to show your artwork at the 2022 show. We have big crowds, great artwork, and a big raffle. We are now receiving applications for artists to participate in the show, which must be returned by Jan. 31, 2022. Applications are available in the Cottonwood and…
Diana Oleson Looking for unique gifts? The Fall Arts & Crafts Sale is Nov. 13, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Hermosa Ballroom at Robson Ranch. Admission and parking is free. This event is open to…
Deborah Douglass Desiree moved to Robson Ranch in June 2020 from Matteson, IL. She was tired of the snow in Illinois and moved here to enjoy the warmer environment. Desiree saw an advertisement for Robson Ranch in a retirement magazine. She liked what she saw and all the activities offered. She visited both PebbleCreek and…