Julie White We had great attendance at the Creative Arts Center’s open house in January, with many residents stopping by our studio to admire the art on display and ask many questions. Over a dozen visitors signed up for further information, and most have since participated in an orientation class. Under the guidance of Sandi…
Julie White We were busy at the club all year with classes in November and December including a leading class, 3D barrel cactus and pumpkin class, and mosaic class. We also had a fun holiday party at the studio with lots of yummy food and great door prizes. Join us for more classes and fun…
Julie White As the “holidaze” approach, members of the Stained Glass Club are preparing for a festive season of crafting, and are extending an irresistible offer to encourage new members to join their creative community. The club is offering a generous membership special that effectively grants new participants 13 months of benefits for the price…
Julie White Welcome back snowbirds! The studio is getting busier as our snowbird friends start arriving at the Ranch. It’s always fun to see them again. Last month we had our general membership meeting where we were reminded that the election of officers for 2026 is coming up. All positions—president, vice president, secretary, and treasurer—are…
Julie White The Robson Ranch Stained Glass Club has flourished over the years, bringing together a community of passionate artists and enthusiasts. Among its talented members is Jean DeChristopher, a dedicated stained glass artist who has been shaping the club’s spirit since its early days. Jean has lived in this vibrant community for 16 years…
Julie White The history of stained glass goes back to ancient times. Stained glass originally served to teach churchgoers about biblical history. Some of the earliest examples of colorful glass originated in Mesopotamia in the ancient Middle East. Colored glass was found in the city of Nineveh in ancient Assyria. It dates to the seventh…
Julie White Why wait to begin your holiday crafting? Our members are already hard at work creating beautiful stained glass pieces that make perfect gifts or stunning decorations. Yes, you heard that right—it might be scorching outside, but we’re all about getting a head start on tackling those festive projects! One of the exciting projects…
Julie White When you hear about stained glass, most people think of panels or windows of beautiful intricate colors and patterns. But there is so much more that can be done in this medium! Dave LaClair is a fairly new member of our club and to stained glass. He is very talented and produced both…
Julie White The first new member class of 2025 was held on Feb. 18 and 19. Five potential new members participated in a class held by Sandi Martin, Linda Millard, and Beth Sulek-LaHousse. Each participant selected their own color scheme from the glass provided, then learned the basic techniques of creating stained glass art. Their…
Julie White Beth Sulek-LaHousse—President. Beth has been a member of the Stained Glass club for six years and is taking over as president this year. Originally from Michigan, Beth moved to Maricopa, Ariz., in 2016. She first learned to do stained glass at the club in Province when she acquired stained glass tools and supplies from…