Doris Betuel Epoxy resin is one of the easiest mediums to take your crafting experience to the next level! The resin cures to a shiny clear costing, can fill gaps between materials, and creates strong waterproof bonds. This type of resin has strong adhesion properties, is heat resistant, and can be used on its own…
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Dots, Dots, and More Dots
Doris Betuel Dot painting is a creative art form that involves applying dots of different sizes and colors to a surface to create patterns and designs. The defining criterion for a dot painting is the technique used, which is producing recognizable “dot” marks onto the surface of canvas, stone, or in this case, gourds! On…
Clubs & Classes, September 2024
Gourd Club Member of the Month: Sandi Martin
Doris Betuel We are pleased to announce Sandi Martin as our featured artist in the Robson Ranch Gourd Club! Some of you may already know Sandi from the many other clubs that she participates in. Many Robson Ranch residents have relocated here from elsewhere in the United States and even other countries. However, Sandi is…
April 2024, Front Page
Gourd Fracking
Doris Betuel There are many different techniques in crafting gourd art. One of the most unusual and fascinating methods is fracking. What is gourd fracking? It is basically frying a dried gourd. You lather up your gourd with a water/baking soda mixture, attach two electrodes to it, turn on the fracking machine, and watch unique…
February 2024, Clubs & Classes
Gourd Club Member of the Month: Kim Conklin
Doris Betuel The Robson Ranch Gourd Club is pleased to feature new member and gourd enthusiast, Kim Conklin. Married for 41 years, Kim and her husband, Joe, and their 9-year-old dog, Duckie, relocated from Snohomish, Wash., to Robson Ranch in March 2023. Always a crafter, she enjoyed painting, crocheting, quilting, woodworking, and repurposing/integrating these media. When…
Clubs & Classes, June 2023
Spotlight on … Our Gourd Showcase
Martha Spillane Wow! What a new and creative showcase our gourd members have created. There’s an array of sizes and shapes, and the imagination our members demonstrate will make you look at gourds in a very different light. Looking for a unique gift for someone or for yourself? We can help. Come by and visit…
Clubs & Classes, May 2023
Amazing Gourd Club Art
Martha Spillane The Gourd Club members hope everyone had a happy and healthy Easter and Passover. We welcome spring and new members to the Gourd Club. I’m going to get right to the point. We are producing some class A gourds, many worthy of a Scottsdale art gallery. Take for example the work of first-time…
Clubs & Classes, February 2023
What’s New for the Gourd Club
Martha Spillane A fresh new year is once again upon us. The members of the Gourd Club were happy to welcome back our snowbirds and newly inspired members. This year we have a fun-filled package of new classes and demonstrations. What interests you? Marti LoSasso will be teaching a class on how to accessorize your…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
Thank You, Robson Ranch Residents
Martha Spillane As we move into 2023, the Gourd Club wishes all our residents a healthy, peaceful, and creative new year. We are fortunate to be living in a community where community comes first. The Gourd Club would like to thank all the dedicated men and women from Support Our Troops. Their commitment in lining…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
Holiday Planning with Gourds
Martha Spillane Our Gourd Club members have put on their elves’ caps in preparation for the upcoming art shows in November. All of our gourds are amazing one-of-a-kind creations—tribal masks, bowls, totems, birds, village scenes, and American Indian décor. We want holiday shopping to be fun for you, and giving a unique gift of a gourd…