Hobby Studios

Rossmoor Arts Association (RAA) has two art studio spaces. Studio 1 is a large room where art demonstrations are held on most first Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m. Studio 2 is a small space for classes and live model figure drawing or painting. The studios include adjustable tables, easels, light tables, mat and paper cutters. RAA offers a wide range of classes for all skill levels, as well as lectures and demos, soirees and movies. The club also offers a juried show at Creekside and exhibit at Gateway. For more about the club, classes, events and studios, visit the art studio website.

Ceramic Studio Hours:
7am-10pm

Ceramic Arts Club (CAC) members can use the studio's work tables and potter's wheels on a first-come, first-served basis. The club offers classes, workshops, and special events in the studio for its members, and clay is available for purchase by CAC members. CAC is open to residents only. To join the club, residents must attend an orientation class held twice a year, which includes four sessions. Orientation classes can fill up quickly, and once the class is completed, residents can enter their name in a registration lottery for club membership.

Lapidary Studio Hours:
(Mon-Thurs)
9:30am-3:30pm

All residents can join the Lapidary Club, and everyone is free to visit the studio and purchase items from the display windows. Members can participate in a variety of lapidary and related disciplines, including lapidary/stone cabochons, fused glass, stained glass, mosaics, metal work and beading. Studio equipment and tools are available for member use after training and show of proficiency. The club holds two meetings, several annual social events and periodic classes for members.

Sewing Studio Hours:
9am-5pm

The Sewing Studio has open hours except when the Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club specialty groups meet. Contact the club for more information.

Woodshop Hours:
(Mon-Fri)
9am-4pm

Any Rossmoor resident can use the Woodshop. A Woodshop supervisor is always on duty to provide assistance. Residents can submit work orders or resident projects (with or without assistance). A safety training program is provided. Forms are available in the Woodshop. The Woodshop has multiple work benches, two table saws, two miter saws, two band saws, one router table, two drill presses, one jointer, one planer, one mortising tool, one scroll saw, one large and one small lathe and five sanders. Knife sharpening services are available for residents for a nominal fee; the schedule is posted on the Woodshop door and published in the Rossmoor News.