At every fair we have a raffle for a beautiful gift basket which is sponsored by the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild. We also raffle items donated by our talented members. The proceeds go towards scholarships for Torrance High School seniors. If you are interested in future raffles, the items are located in the lobby of the Read More
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Ornament Tree at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center 2022
Once again we put up a Christmas tree at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center and filled it with ornaments made by our members. Each child in the children’s ward and their siblings are able to bring a handmade ornament home with them.
Guidelines for Ornaments and Bears
To give back to the community, we have two programs to help local organizations. Our members make ornaments all year round and at Christmas, a tree is put up at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center. Children and their siblings are allowed to take ornaments home with them. We also make stuffed bears for local women’s shelters. The Read More
Above and Beyond
La Shun inspired all of us to do just a little bit more for others with her catch phrase, Above and Beyond. Alas, we are deeply saddened to share with you the passing of long time member La Shun Jackson. Under her guidance the Guild has been able make hundreds of ornaments for children spending Read More
Ornament Tree at Harbor/UCLA Medical Center
Our Christmas tree and ornaments are up at the Harbor/UCLA Medical Center in Torrance. Each year, our members make handmade child-safe ornaments to decorate the tree. Each child in the ward will receive 3 ornaments. Their brothers and sisters also get to take one home. Several hundred ornaments were donated this year by our Read More
25 Year service awards
Tonight, our president Heidi Bartlett presented four of our long-time members 25 year service awards for their service and membership in the Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild. Four ladies received awards; Billie Kittrell, Georgean Griswold, Laurette Bibeau, and Charmaine Doty. A benefit in receiving this award is that they no longer have to perform any service hours Read More
Crafter Spotlight: Marion Podue
Marion Podue The Torrance Craftsmen’s Guild is privileged to have Marion Podue showcase his unique craft of paper models. Marion has been making his paper models for over 13 years and has been a TCG member for over 10 years. His models have won awards at the LA County Fair. Q: How did you Read More