Susan Eastman Although born and raised until the age of 9 in Los Angeles, Nora spent most of her childhood in Reno, Nev., where she later met and married husband Lewis. They settled on a ranch 30 miles from town with horses, pigs, and an array of cats and dogs. At the time Lew taught science…
Tag: Ceramics Club
Features, July 2023
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.…
June 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
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…
Features, May 2023
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,…
Features, March 2023
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…
Clubs & Classes, January 2023
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…
Clubs & Classes, December 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, November 2022
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…
Clubs & Classes, September 2022
Ceramics Club Profile: Carole Garrett
Ardell Roberts When Carole Garrett and her husband moved here from New Jersey almost 11 years ago, she was looking for a new hobby and a way of getting to know people. Even though she had no previous artistic background, she discovered that she really enjoyed ceramics, while at the same time making new friends.…