Claudia Knauss Christmas will be here in just a few weeks, followed almost immediately by a new focus: 2025! Wondering how to handle the transition from one holiday to another in terms of home décor? Consider changing up your color scheme with new and interesting decorative glass pieces from serving trays to picture frames, vases…
Claudia Knauss As the holidays approach, unique ornaments are a perfect way to capture the heart and personalize our gift giving. Having a party? Why not lay out a variety of handmade ornaments for friends to help decorate your tree? Or, set up a tree stand to display a collection of your favorite ornaments. The…
Claudia Knauss When I first came to Saddlebrook Ranch (SBR) and began searching for a club to join, everyone I asked for recommendations said, “Try Glasshoppers first!” “Why?” “Because everyone there seems to be having so much fun!” Soon after, I experienced the fun firsthand, and I continue to marvel at the warmth and enthusiasm…
Debora Witten Glasshoppers members Cheryl Margolis, Cathy Kauffman, Darlynn Nero, and Lynn Mullhall admire a beautiful roadrunner crafted in glass by Melody Van Ess.
Debora Witten Glasshoppers is one of the most popular clubs in the Art and Technology Center. If you pass by the Glasshoppers window, you will notice they are often full to capacity. Classes usually fill within minutes of being posted. The Glasshopper members are busy making lots of beautiful glass creations for this spring’s ARTwalk,…
The Glasshoppers were busy in their studio getting their glass art ready for the October SaddleBrooke Ranch ARTwalk, coming up Oct. 21 and 22. The glass pieces make wonderful Christmas gifts! (Photo by Debora Witten)
Andrea Cothran Last month in the Glasshoppers studio, one of our many classes included the opportunity to make a beautiful posy tree. This project was very popular amongst our members as each tree consisted of an average of 125 posy blooms. Everyone was so creative and had a great time. Members had the choice to display…
If you walk through SBR’s Art and Tech Center, you will usually notice a lot of bustling activity. The glass studio is always hopping, especially this time of year when members are getting ready for the holiday gift-giving season. The glass club is aptly named Glasshoppers. Members are busy creating beautiful glass creations for gift…
Glasshoppers celebrated early this year with Christmas in July! Our members (275+) had the opportunity to take several classes offered and create special fused glass holiday items, such as a Santa plate, adorable snowmen, and specialty ornaments. We enjoyed daily Christmas trivia questions that entered members in a weekly drawing to receive a Christmas-themed gift! Excited members…