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Art & Leisure Activities

Dedicated spaces for arts, hobbies and leisure activities

Where Your Creativity Can Shine


Rossmoor celebrates the creative spirit and appreciation for the arts. Whether you're a seasoned artist, performer, hobbyist or nature enthusiast, our dedicated studios and garden provide everything you need to explore your passions, develop new interests, and work alongside fellow residents who share the same pursuits.
 
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Sewing Studio

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Lapidary Studio

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Art Studio

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Performing Arts Studio

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Rossmoor Garden

Sewing Studio
Celebrate love of quilting, sewing, needlework and knitting with others who share your talent

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STUDIO RESOURCES FOR CLUB MEMBERS:
  • Pfaff and Janome sewing machines
  • Larger cutting tables and mat
  • Rulers and irons
  • Large felt design wall
  • Patterns and quilting books
  • Fabric for purchase
  • Assorted sewing notions


STUDIO & CLUB:
  • The studio has set hours for quilters, needle workers, garment sewers, knitters and crocheters, stitchers and fiber artists, as well as open studio sewing hours.
 
  • The Rossmoor Sewing Arts Club holds workshops and skills-builder demonstrations and is involved in group activities and community outreach.

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Lapidary Studio
Design beautiful and unique jewelry and works of art with stones, gems and other materials

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STUDIO:
  • Specializes in rocks, stones, gems, various metals, fused and stained glass and beading
  • Open four days a week.
  • Equipment and tools for club members after complete training and show proficiency
  • Hand-crafted items made by members for sale in studio


CLUB:
  • Experienced artists and hobbyists are welcome.
     
  • Club members also can participate in meetings, several annual social events and regular classes.

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Woodshop
Use the shop yourself or get help with repairs from an on-site resident expert

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Rossmoor art association:
  • Multiple work benches
  • 1 router table
  • 2 drill presses
  • 1 jointer and 1 planer
  • 1 mortising tool
  • 1 scroll saw
  • 1 large and 1 small lathe
  • 5 sanders
  • 2 each table, miter and band saws

Shop Projects:
  • Open to all residents with a supervisor always on duty to provide assistance.
     
  • Residents can submit work orders to have repairs or workworking-related projects completed by shop supervisors.
     
  • Knife sharpening regularly provided for a nominal fee.

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Art Studios
Practice and learn your art in two spaces designed for art enthusiasts

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ROSSMOOR ART ASSOCIATION:
  • Welcomes lifelong artists and new hobbyists
     
  • Offers films, exhibits, soirees, artist demonstrations, open studio time in two studios, and classes


STUDIOS:
  • Studio 1: Large room for art demonstrations and printing press for printmaking class.
     
  • Studio 2: For smaller classes and when they have live models for figure drawing or painting.
 
  • Studios have adjustable tables, chairs and stools, easels and table easels, light tables, and mat cutter and paper cutters.

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Ceramic Arts Studios
Create beautiful pottery and sculptures with professional equipment and expert guidance

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Studio & Club:
  • Studio features work tables and potter's wheels
     
  • Clay is available for Ceramic Arts Club members to purchase.
     
  • Demonstrations, classes and workshops are held year-round for club members.
     
  • Special club events include a holiday party, holiday boutique sale and monthly Show & Tells.


Shop Projects:
  • To join, you must be a Rossmoor resident and take a four-session Orientation Class, which is offered only twice a year. The club is popular so sometimes class participants are determined by a registration lottery.

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Rossmoor Garden

Find your green thumb with a lot in our popular community garden
 
Run by the Rossmoor Garden Club, the community garden is located just outside the Rossmoor gate with garden lots maintained by club members and residents. Full lots range from 300 to 350 square feet and contain flowers, plants, fruits and vegetables grown by residents. The clubs maintains a waiting list for when lots become available.

The club also offers workshops, expert speakers, garden tours, a spring picnic, deck parties under a giant heritage oak tree in the garden and an annual Tomato Festival fundraiser.

Performing Arts Studio

 
State-of-the-art venue for theater, music, and community performances
  • Home to Rossmoor's 16 performing arts programs, this specially designed studio at Hillside Clubhouse  has acoustic panels, LED theatrical lighting, a ceiling projector and built-in screen, state-of-the-art sound system and risers for performers and audience seating.


     
  • The studio puts on more than 100 performances a year and showcases singers, an instrumental ensemble, Ukulele Club, Chinese Performing Arts Club, Drama Association and many more.

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