Tag: Ceramics Club

Ceramics Club Hosts Desert Edge High School

Susan Eastman and Gena Wikstrom In an outstanding intergenerational collaboration, the Ceramics Club of PebbleCreek (CCPC) and the Desert Edge High School (DEHS) Conservatory of Art partnered in a program to share ceramic art with 19 students in our Creative Arts Center on Jan. 31. This field trip was unprecedented in PebbleCreek. The Ceramics Club sought approval…

Ceramics Club July Artist of the Month: Connie Marsh

Susan Eastman It’s always interesting to see the migratory patterns of folks who land in PebbleCreek after life experiences across the country. Connie Marsh was born and raised in Ohio, yet spent 40 years of her life in northern and southern California. Connie was a paralegal for some of that time but studied further to receive certification in law firm management.…

Ceramics Club June Artist of the Month: Sherry Guthrie

Susan Eastman “Every day in PebbleCreek is fun,” says Sherry Guthrie. And it is her wide smile and easy laugh that brightens her busy days for all in the Ceramics Club. Sherry is an adventurer, exploring new techniques that are often fun to watch. Did I tell you she blew bubbles for three days as…

Ceramics Club: Pat Bangart

Ceramics Club: Pat Bangart Susan Eastman In the delicate artistry of Pat Bangart, one sees a manifestation of the words by famed artist Frida Kahlo who said, “I paint flowers so they won’t die.” On plates and pitchers, Pat has applied designs that capture forever the beauty of floral blooms. But this ability, both innate…

Ceramics Club May Artist of the Month: Ginny Coone

Susan Eastman Like many others, Ginny and her husband were snowbirds—coming from Denver, Colo., and wintering in PebbleCreek for 17 years. When retirement finally arrived they made the move to become full-time residents in 2016. Settling in a new cul-de-sac, they were joined by others at the same time and all became fast friends. Tragically,…

Artist of the Month

Pottery/Sculpture Club February Artist: Mai Nacht Gordon Cooper Many PebbleCreekers have learned pottery and sculpture hand building techniques by participating in the Pottery/Sculpture Club’s classes and workshops. We have a busy studio, with hands-on activities each month to develop your creative ability. We offer periodic beginner and intermediate classes, one-on-one mentoring, and fun workshops, most of…

Ceramics Club Artist of the Month: Debbie Vasilofski

Gena Wickstrom It all starts with liquid clay, poured into a mold, dried, then shipped to the Ceramics Club for the beginning of exceptional, unique creations. Every design, from very intricate to smooth exterior, inspires a vision of “what this will become!” There are numerous paint options and techniques that make each piece exciting. Ceramics…

Ceramics Club Profile: Michele Madoski

Ardell Roberts Michele Madoski retired from teaching 4th grade five years ago and loves living in PebbleCreek (PC). She moved here from southern California with her boyfriend 2½ years ago. Michele visited a friend who lives in PC who took her on a tour of the Creative Arts Center. And that’s all it took; PebbleCreek…

Ceramics Club Profile: Felechia Justice

Ardell Roberts The CCPC (Ceramics Club PebbleCreek) is fortunate that Felechia Justice and her husband, Jeff, moved to PebbleCreek from Oregon in 2018. Felechia brought technical skills, and working with Ann Economou and Sherry Guthrie created the CCPC website. She also does the layout work for the CCPC newsletter. We are very grateful to them…