The Art of Living Planner

Wimberley craftsmen honored

The Collins Pine Co. in Portland, Ore., recently announced the winners of its 1998 national CollinsWood Award for fine furniture and craftsmanship. In the “Home Furniture Over $300” category, Gary Weeks & Company Furnituremakers of Wimberley won with a handcrafted rocker built from Kane Hardwood black cherry. Gary Weeks and his crew of four furniture makers build rocking chairs, dining room tables and dining room chairs.

Looking ahead

In the coming year, several home decorating and improvement classes will be offered by Westwood Community School. Walk-in registration takes place Jan. 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Westwood High School, 12400 Mellow Meadow Lane.

-Compiled by Ama Reynolds