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| DUE TO LIABILITY ISSUE'S NO ONE UNDER THE AGE OF 16 MAY TAKE A CLASS. |
STUDENTS WILL BE ABLE TO PURCHASE GOURDS FOR THEIR CLASSES
| Thursday Classes | |
Thursday Morning Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Painting Naturally Dragonfly Class No# GC-3 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Beg-Adv Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Paper, basic paints & gels Supplies students should bring: Cleaned gourd at least 10" wide. If you wish to bring a design already burned into the gourd, please make the shapes large and basic. Soft pencil, eraser, water container, paper towel, a few brushes 1/2" - 1 1/2" side, both flat and tapered - do NOT bring expensive brushes, a few jars or tubes of acrylic paint in colors you particularly like, and AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. Techniques taught: Painting to achieve a natural look - layering, shading, emphasizing, accenting. Will student leave with finished project? No Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (6 Spots Left) |
Thursday Afternoon Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Flower Boxes Class No# GC-6 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Int-Adv Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Apoxie Sculpt, sculpture tools, pewter dragonfly bodies for sale, or students may make their own from gourd stem. Supplies students should bring: Flat, round gourd about 6" diam., soft pencil, eraser, wood burning tool for "drawing", gourd saw for fine cutting, selection of acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels. Techniques taught: Draw & burn original flower design with dragonfly, embellish with sculptural elements, cut into box, and time permitting, paint the design. Will student leave with finished project? Yes Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Circular Wax Designs Class No# GC-8 Teacher: Miriam Sagen from Arizona Class Price: $65 Level of Class: All levels Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Gourd, Melting Pot, Stylus, Extra Large Stylus, Mini Gourd Toppers (circle designs), Crayons, Exacto Knife and Charcoal Pencil. Supplies students should bring: All materials will provided. Come eager to have a great time. Techniques taught: A student of this class can expect to learn creative and wax designs using colored wax on their gourd. This class will teach them how to use the Mini Gourd Topper (circular designs) as well as free hand designs. The class is fun and encourages individual imagination. Will student leave with finished project? By the end of the class the student can expect to have a "one of a kind" circular designed gourd that will be a showcase piece for any gourd artist to be proud of. Maximum number of students: 18 (15 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Putting Some Thunder Into Your Gourd Class No# GC-9 Teacher: Ron Swank from Idaho Class Price: $55.00 Level of Class: All Levels Length of class: 1 pm till 5 pm Supplies provided by Teacher: A Spring and drumhead membrane to complete 1 Thunder Gourd, Glue, patterns, Dremel Cutting Bits, tape, carbon paper, sanding paper and some tools for cleaning if needed. Spray can sealer/finish. Additional springs and membranes will be available for purchasing. I will have some ready gourds available for an additional $15, but don't count on it in case I run out. Supplies students should bring: Large or medium size bottle gourd, Indonesian bottle, African Wine Kettle, caveman club, or a Maranka cleaned out with a 3-5 inch hole on the bottom, but doesn't need to be exact or perfect. Nice and thick shell works best. A Dremel/Mastercarver if available, and bits will be provided. Gloves and your your own facemask to protect from dust . Techniques taught: Various, but Primarily Thunder Drum Making Will student leave with finished project? Yes, their personal Thunder Gourd Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 18 (13 Spots Left) |
Thursday All Day Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Detail Carved Nightlight Class No# GC-7 Teacher: Betsy Roberts from California Class Price: $65 Length of class: 9:00 to 5:00 Level of Class: All Levels Supplies provided by Teacher: I will supply the cleaned, cut and fully prepared gourd, nightlight and have DuraGrit Detail Carving Burrs available for sale during the class if the students don't have their own. Supplies students should bring: Rotary Carving tool, with Dura Grit Detail Carving Burrs, dust mask and fun spirit. Techniques taught: We will do detail carving on small egg gourds ( or similar) to create beautiful dimensional nightlights that are fully functional. Length of class: Thursday - All Day Will student leave with finished project? Yes, they should be able to complete the carving. Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? yes Maximum number of students: 14 (13 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Focus on Agates Class No# GC-11 Teacher: Sue Brogdon from Arizona Price: $65 Class level: Beginner to Intermediate Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Instructor will provide cleaned and prepped medium-sized canteen gourd; surfacing materials (inks, gels, acrylic paints), spray paints, dyed and natural pygmy date palm, resin-encased agate, lashing materials, needle and beads to conceal drill holes. Supplies students should bring: Students should bring latex or plastic gloves, heat tool, pencil, cloth or plastic tape measure, drill/dremmel and 1/16" drill bit, dust mask, scissors and wire cutter, old towel, and a bucket. Description: In this workshop you will learn how to cast agates, fossils and other minerals in resin so that they can be laced to a gourd as a rim embellishment. A variety of surfacing materials will be available: water-based and alcohol inks, leather dye, and oil stiks- all colors that will compliment the Brazilian agate. Using natural or dyed pygmy date palm, you will lash the palm with sinew, waxed linen or upholstery thread. Beads or seeds will be added last to conceal the drill holes. Techniques Taught: Applying inks and alcohol inks to achieve special effects; encasing minerals in resin; dyeing dye plant material; and lashing multiple rows of plant material onto the rim of a gourd. Will student leave with finished project? Students will finish the gourd in the class. Maximum number of students: 15 (2 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: African Doll "Kathy Has Gone Green" Class No# GC-13 Teacher: Kathy Riker from Oregon Class Price: $85 Class Level: All Levels Length of class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Each student will receive instruction sheet with pictures. Students will have their choice of a constructed doll, all parts will be washed, cleaned, cut, sanded and stacked. This way students have more time on techniques and construction, decorating and embellishing and not cleaning, cutting and sanding. The doll body takes 9 gourds cut in different ways to make one body. This will be done for you as it is very time consuming. Kathy will go over how all the parts were cut and stacked. Students will wood burn simple designs on the dolls dress, pots and basket that she carries. Earth Safe finishes and Stewart Superior Inks to decorate their dolls. Etch designs with a carving bit and make holes to sew on some beads for a little extra bling and sparkle. Seal art work with clear satin Earth Safe Varnish. Have a choice of material to make dolls dress and head piece. Tons of fabric to choose from. Learn how to put the doll together and counter balance her to stand. Make a necklace out of beads for her to wear. Embellish her back with leather, fur, pots, baskets, sticks and lots of other goodies. Supplies students should bring: Students need to bring a wood burner, mask, apron, dremel with a small round carving bit and a #59 or #60 drill bit. Kathy will have drill bits and round caving bits for sale if you don't have them that small. If you don't have a dremel or rotary tool teacher will have one on hand for students to use. Class description: She was a wonderful doll to create. She is a traveler and carrying all her possessions with her. I'm sure you will love making this doll and many more. Will student leave with finished project? Everyone should finish project in class. Maximum number of students: 10 (7 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Gourd Carving The Easy Way! Class No# GC-14 Teacher: Jill Walker from California Class Price: $80 Length of class: 9:00 to 5:00 Level of Class: Beginning - Intermediate or anyone who wants to learn how to use carbide bits Supplies provided by Teacher: Gourds, carbide bits (bits are lent to students with option to purchase some or all at the end of class), heishe, stone for inlay, hand-out Supplies students should bring: Rotary tool-students must be familiar with & have practiced using the tool they bring to class); dust mask, pencil. Techniques taught: Using a rotary tool and carbide bits students learn to carve waves, engrave filigree, carve feathers/leaves, and inlay heishe and stones on the gourd surface. Will student leave with finished project? This class is to learn carving techniques. Students will not leave with a totally finished gourd project. Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes. Maximum number of students: 12 (1 Spot Left) |
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| Friday Classes | |
Friday Morning Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Pyro-Cutting A Small Rustic Basket Class No# GC-15 Teacher: Bonnie Adams from Illinois Class Price: $50.00 Level of Class: All levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Class-ready gourd, rough cut, cleaned, Tutorial, Pens and pencils with erasers, Wipes, Tape, Color options, Compasses, Rulers, Exacto knives, Q-Tips, Water Jars Supplies students should bring: Adjustable heat wood burner (a must for this class), Skew Tip, plus some of your favorite tips, Mask, N-95 or better, Opt. your own camera Handle alternatives: Wire/wood, Leather and Rope. Screw posts for leather handles. Wire or waxed linen and rope for rope handle. Wood and wire handle kits Techniques taught: Use the techniques taught in this class later for creating any size basket you desire. This class will teach you how to layout a basket design, pyro-cut the rim and spaces between the basket staves and choose from three different handle designs, from wood burnt to rope to leather. All that learning from one small basket! Alternative coloring and more decorative burning on your basket will be discussed and/or demonstrated as time allows. Will student leave with finished project? Burning may not be finished during class. Finish coats will be completed at home. Maximum number of students: 12 (4 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Part-1, Fall Textured Leaves Bowl (Note this is a two day class) Class No# GC-17 & 33 Teacher: Kathy Gordon from Pennsylvania Class Price: $95 both days Level of Class: Intermediate/Advanced Length of Class: Day 1, 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: gourds, gouges for chip-carving, texture medium and supplies for using it, ink dyes, band-aids Supplies students should bring: dremel or other rotary tool (with flex shaft) wheel bur#199, respirator/dust mask, eye protection, heat tool if you have one Description: Students will learn to lay out an "endless chain" design, chip-carve the design, and use texture medium to make a textured leaf design. They will learn to use ink dyes to color the leaves and gold paste to enhance the rim. Techniques taught: This is a two part class covering several techniques; chip-carving, dying a gourd, using decorating bags and texture medium to make a leaf design. This class covers a lot of information! Will student leave with finished project? Students will probably not finish their first gourd, but will learn all finishing techniques on a second, pre-prepared gourd. Maximum number of students: 10 (3 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Painting Naturally Class No# GC-19 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65. Level of Class: Beg-Adv Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Paper, basic paints & gels Supplies students should bring: Cleaned gourd at least 10" wide. If you wish to bring a design already burned into the gourd, please make the shapes large and basic. Soft pencil, eraser, water container, paper towel, a few brushes 1/2" - 1 1/2" side, both flat and tapered - do NOT bring expensive brushes, a few jars or tubes of acrylic paint in colors you particularly like, and AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. Techniques taught: Painting to achieve a natural look - layering, shading, emphasizing, accenting. Will student leave with finished project? No Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (6 Spots Left) |
Friday Afternoon Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Leather-Look Embossing Class No# GC-22 Teacher: Kathy Gordon from Pennsylvania Class Price: $60 Level of Class: Intermediate/Advanced Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: gourds, texture medium, decorating bags and tips, ink dye, conchos, gloves Supplies students should bring: Heat tool if they have one, apron Description: Students will learn to use cake decorating tools and texture medium to create an embossed design. Texture medium needs to dry overnight, so students will learn to color the embossing and how to attach a concho on an already prepared small gourd. We will not be covering the braided leather rim. I learned that rim from a book from Tandy Leather Factory. Any student interested in that book can contact me and I will bring a copy for them. The book is $6.00 Techniques taught: using cake decorating tools and texture medium to create a leather look on gourds Will student leave with finished project? Students will not finish the gourd that they learn to use the texture medium on, but will learn all finishing techniques on a second, pre-prepared gourd Maximum number of students: 10 (4 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Flower Boxes Class No# GC-24 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Int-Adv Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Apoxie Sculpt, sculpture tools, pewter dragonfly bodies for sale, or students may make their own from gourd stem. Supplies students should bring: Flat, round gourd about 6" diam., soft pencil, eraser, wood burning tool for "drawing", gourd saw for fine cutting, selection of acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels. Techniques taught: Draw & burn original flower design with dragonfly, embellish with sculptural elements, cut into box, and time permitting, paint the design. Will student leave with finished project? Yes Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Fall Tree Class No# GC-25 Teacher: Miriam Sagen from Arizona Class Price: $65.00 Level of Class: Beginner/Intermediate Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Gourd, Melting Pot, Stylus, Crayons, Oil Pencils, Paint, Sponge and Exacto Knife Supplies students should bring: Adjustable Wood Burner, Tip for Shading, Tip for liner work and a Mask Techniques taught: Create a bright and colorful fall tree using woodburning, coloring with oil pencils, sponging paint and a fun wax technique to make your gourd unique. Will student leave with finished project? You will leave with a complete beautiful fall tree eager to do more. Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) (Note: when you click the PayPal button it will say Spring instead of Fall. It's ok as long as the class number says GC-25) - Oz |
| Name of Class: Putting Some Thunder Into Your Gourd Class No# GC-26 Teacher: Ron Swank from Idaho Class Price: $55 Level of Class: All Levels Length of class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: A Spring and drumhead membrane to complete 1 Thunder Gourd, Glue, patterns, Dremel Cutting Bits, tape, carbon paper, sanding paper and some tools for cleaning if needed. Spray can sealer/finish. Additional springs and membranes will be available for purchasing. I will have some ready gourds available for an additional $15, but don't count on it in case I run out. Supplies students should bring: Large or medium size bottle gourd, Indonesian bottle, African Wine Kettle, caveman club, or a Maranka cleaned out with a 3-5 inch hole on the bottom, but doesn't need to be exact or perfect. Nice and thick shell works best. A Dremel/Mastercarver if available, and bits will be provided. Gloves and your your own facemask to protect from dust . Techniques taught: Various, but Primarily Thunder Drum Making Will student leave with finished project? Yes, their personal Thunder Gourd Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 18 |
 | Name of Class: Chip Carved Gourd Bowl Class No# GC-27 Teacher: Alan Sweeney from Idaho Class Price: $55 Level of Class: All skill levels Length of class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: supplies for this class will be provided by the teacher. Supplies students should bring: A willingness to have fun Techniques taught: Students will learn the basics of Chip Carving on Gourds. Will student leave with finished project? Yes This will be a half day class- Students can leave with a finished project. This class is designed to teach the basics of Chip Carving on Gourds. Students will learn how to layout a grid and safely make a series of two step cuts using a Palm Gouge to create a unique S-shaped pattern. Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? yes Maximum number of students: 12 Class is FULL |
Friday All Day Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Ammonite Gourd Class No# GC-28 Teacher: Sue Brogdon from Arizona Price: $70 Class level: Beginner to Intermediate Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Instructor will provide a cleaned canteen gourd, spray paints, needle, surfacing materials, dyed pygmy date palm, and an ammonite encased in resin. Supplies students should bring: Students should bring an old towel, cloth or plastic tape measure, latex gloves, pencil, compass, micro saw, dust mask, gourd cleaner (for the inside), bucket, heat tool, scissors and drill with a 1/16" drill bit, Description: In this workshop you will learn how to cast agates, fossils and other minerals in resin so that they can be laced to a gourd as a rim embellishment. A variety of surfacing materials will be available: water-based and alcohol inks, leather dye, and oil stiks- all colors that will compliment the Brazilian agate. Using natural or dyed pygmy date palm, you will lash the palm with sinew, waxed linen or upholstery thread. Beads or seeds will be added last to conceal the drill holes. Techniques Taught: applying inks and and custom-designed texturing compound for a finish; dyeing plant material; lashing with the palm to achieve the surface couching; encasing minerals in resin; and tips for balancing the weight of the gourd. Will student leave with finished project? Some students will be able to finish the gourd during the class. Maximum number of students: 15 (8 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Teneriffe Weaving Class No# GC-30 Teacher: Shelley Fletcher from Arizona Class Price: $65 Level of Class: All levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: ALL - gourd, burning tools, misc. tools including drills, pencils, gloves, spray & scissors, dyes, threads, beads, handout, examples Supplies students should bring: optional: aprons, scissors, special beads (4 ply waxed linen must pass through) Description: Using a large gourd shard which will be designed, dyed & burned in class, student will create a woven teneriffe design from various colors of waxed linen thread with bead embellishments Techniques taught: Teneriffe weaving with basics of warp layout and 3 different stitches Will student leave with finished project? yes Maximum number of students: 15 (8 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Mesa Dancer Class No# GC-31 Teacher: Kathy Riker from Oregon Price: $70 Level: All Levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: brushes, mini files and Decorative wood burners and tips for sale if you can't find them or you're not sure of what to buy. Choice of a cleaned and sanded gourd. Direction sheet with pictures to take home. Kathy will go over how to clean, cut and sand a gourd in class for any students that may not know how. Pattern for the mesas and the dancer and use press and seal to transfer patterns. Stewart Superior Inks. Pure Color and Gel Glaze and varnish from Earth Safe Finishes. Teacher will furnish all other supplies, gloves, paper plates, sand paper and pencils, cosmetic sponges, paper towels and acrylic sheets for the inks, felt squares and clips and micro brushes. Supplies students should bring: Their cutting saw, cleaning tool and a mask. A heat gun if they have one and an apron. A 3/4 or 1 inch flat wash or glaze brush. A 1/2 inch Angular brush and a #1 Liner brush. Your wood burner with your favorite wood burning pens either a chisel tip or spear tip for nice deep lines (Not a Script Pen). If students have a decorative wood burner from Walnut Hallow or a Versa Tool with tips please bring it I will show you some special effects you can create in your embellishing. Mini File set. Class description: Everyone will enjoy making the Mesa Dancer. Students will learn how to apply the pattern for the Mesas and use press-n-seal for the dancer. Students will cut their Mesas with their saw and use the mini files and sand paper to smooth all the edges. We will be using two wood burners, students will burn the Mesas and the dancer with a chisel or spear pen and then use a decorative burner for more details and texture on the dress. Students will learn how to apply the inks with cosmetic sponges, micro brushes and paint brushes and blend with q-tips and felt. Students will learn how to mix and make custom colors and apply the Pure Colors. You'll never buy acrylic paint again when you see what you can do with the Pure Color. Students will learn how to make embellishing dots. Gourd will be sealed with a clear coat of Earth Safe Satin Varnish and a thin coat of glaze just to give it an iridescent effect. Will student leave with finished project? Students will go home with a finished project. Maximum number of students: 15 (4 Spots Left) |
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| Saturday Classes | |
Saturday Morning Classes | |
| Name of Class: Part 2 - Fall Textured Leaves Bowl (Note this is a two day class) Class No# GC-17 & 33 Teacher: Kathy Gordon from Pennsylvania Class Price: Cont. Level of Class: Intermediate/Advanced Length of Class: Day 2, 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: gourds, gouges for chip-carving, texture medium and supplies for using it, ink dyes, band-aids Supplies students should bring: dremel or other rotary tool (with flex shaft) wheel bur#199, respirator/dust mask, eye protection, heat tool if you have one Description: Students will learn to lay out an "endless chain" design, chip-carve the design, and use texture medium to make a textured leaf design. They will learn to use ink dyes to color the leaves and gold paste to enhance the rim. Techniques taught: This is a two part class covering several techniques; chip-carving, dying a gourd, using decorating bags and texture medium to make a leaf design. This class covers a lot of information! Will student leave with finished project? Students will probably not finish their first gourd, but will learn all finishing techniques on a second, pre-prepared gourd. Maximum number of students: 10 (3 Spots Left) |
| Name of Class: Painting Naturally Class No# GC-34 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Beg-Adv Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Paper, basic paints & gels Supplies students should bring: Cleaned gourd at least 10" wide. If you wish to bring a design already burned into the gourd, please make the shapes large and basic. Soft pencil, eraser, water container, paper towel, a few brushes 1/2" - 1 1/2" side, both flat and tapered - do NOT bring expensive brushes, a few jars or tubes of acrylic paint in colors you particularly like, and AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. Techniques taught: Painting to achieve a natural look - layering, shading, emphasizing, accenting. Will student leave with finished project? No Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) |
Saturday Afternoon Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Desert Gecko Class No# GC-37 Teacher: Kathy Gordon from Pennsylvania Class Price: $45 Level of Class: Beginner/Intermediate Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: gourds, frisket paper, stone texture paint, danish cord, beads, acrylic paints, gloves Supplies students should bring: exacto knife, small scissors Description: Students will sponge paint a gourd, learn to cut out and apply a frisket paper design. We will spray on a stone texture paint. The paint needs to dry overnight, so students will learn to accent the design with acrylic paint and to add a danish cord rim on a small, pre-prepared gourd. Techniques taught: This technique was taught to me by Linda Cancelliere of Pa. She has given her permission for me to teach this. It is a good project for beginners. We will cover painting techniques and a simple rim of danish cord. Will student leave with finished project? Students will leave with two gourds, one partially complete. The other will be partially finished by me beforehand, then students will complete it to learn all the techniques. Maximum number of students: 10 Class is FULL |
 | Name of Class: Flower Boxes Class No# GC-38 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Int-Adv Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Apoxie Sculpt, sculpture tools, pewter dragonfly bodies for sale, or students may make their own from gourd stem. Supplies students should bring: Flat, round gourd about 6" diam., soft pencil, eraser, wood burning tool for "drawing", gourd saw for fine cutting, selection of acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels. Techniques taught: Draw & burn original flower design with dragonfly, embellish with sculptural elements, cut into box, and time permitting, paint the design. Will student leave with finished project? Yes Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Spring Tree Class No# GC-39 Teacher: Miriam Sagen from Arizona Class Price: $65.00 Level of Class: Beginner/Intermediate Length of Class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Gourd, Melting Pot, Stylus, Crayons, Oil Pencils, Paint, Sponge and Exacto Knife Supplies students should bring: Adjustable Wood Burner, Tip for Shading, Tip for liner work and a Mask Techniques taught: Create a bright and colorful spring tree using woodburning, coloring with oil pencils, sponging paint and a fun wax technique to make your gourd unique. Will student leave with finished project? You will leave with a complete beautiful fall tree eager to do more. Maximum number of students: 12 (7 Spots Left) |
| Name of Class: Putting Some Thunder Into Your Gourd Class No# GC-40 Teacher: Ron Swank from Idaho Class Price: $55 Level of Class: All Levels Length of class: 1:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: A Spring and drumhead membrane to complete 1 Thunder Gourd, Glue, patterns, Dremel Cutting Bits, tape, carbon paper, sanding paper and some tools for cleaning if needed. Spray can sealer/finish. Additional springs and membranes will be available for purchasing. I will have some ready gourds available for an additional $15, but don't count on it in case I run out. Supplies students should bring: Large or medium size bottle gourd, Indonesian bottle, African Wine Kettle, caveman club, or a Maranka cleaned out with a 3-5 inch hole on the bottom, but doesn't need to be exact or perfect. Nice and thick shell works best. A Dremel/Mastercarver if available, and bits will be provided. Gloves and your your own facemask to protect from dust . Techniques taught: Various, but Primarily Thunder Drum Making Will student leave with finished project? Yes, their personal Thunder Gourd Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 18 |
Saturday All Day Classes | |
  | Name of Class: Green Man Tambourine Class No# GC-41 Teacher: Bonnie Adams from Illinois Class Price: $125.00 Level of Class: All levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Class-ready canteen gourds, marked, cut and cleaned and ready to burn, Jingles, Tutorial, Patterns, Bamboo skewers, Quik Wood and Wood Putty, Tape, Dremels and drill bits, Press-N-Seal, Pens and pencils with erasers, Glue, Stained Glass Paint, Gourd shards, Cording, Misc. tools Supplies students should bring: Adjustable heat wood burner (a craft burner with tips is acceptable for the burning portion we will complete in this class), Skew Tip, plus your favorite woodburning tips, Mask - N95 or better, Opt.- your own camera Techniques taught: This class will complete the basic wood burned design on the front and a segment of the rear on a class-ready canteen gourd. Choose from four original patterns, Green Man, Celtic, Fruit Basket or a new Western design w/your choice of concho....or bring your own design ideas! Though you will have to finish burning and finishing your tambourine at home, it will be fully constructed in class. You will attach the jingles, embellish, hide the construction process and play your instrument. Some coloring materials are provided as time allows. This class will also include learning a Bonus Technique, Stained Glass Embossing as a color enhancing alternative. Though your tambourine will be completed at home, you will leave with a completed necklace using the bonus technique. Will student leave with finished project? Maximum number of students: 12 (9 Spots Left) Bonus Technique for classes - Stained Glass Embossing You will learn a bonus technique, stained glass embossing, by finishing a pre-worked necklace pendant of your choice. |
 | Name of Class: Pine Needle Couching Class No# GC-42 Teacher: Sue Brogdon from Arizona Price: $70 Class level: Beginner to Intermediate Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Instructor will provide: cleaned canteen gourd, finishes, spray paints, dyed pine needles, lashing materials, and beads to conceal drill holes (if desired) Supplies students should bring: Students should bring a micro-saw, gourd cleaner (for the inside), drill or Dremel with a 1/16" drill bit, dust mask or respirator, pencil, cloth or plastic tape measure, compass, latex gloves, old towel, bucket, and a scissors. Description: Metallic finishes are now extremely popular and many different media can be combined to create interesting finishes. This custom-designed finish featuring alcohol inks, glazes and acrylic paints makes a stunning statement when enhanced with dyed black pine needles. Instructor will share design ideas for creating a couching pattern on the body of a canteen gourd and then students will select one for their project. Students can choose a turquoise, magenta, lettuce or a red finish. Dyed black pine needles will be lashed with artificial sinew. Instructor will also demonstrate how to line the inside of the gourd with Japanese handmade paper to conceal all the lashing. Techniques Taught: designing a geometric shape for the couching pattern; applying alcohol inks and other products to achieve a metallic finish; dying plant material; coiling with pine needles using a gage and focusing on starting and ending the work; and lining a gourd with handmade paper. Will student leave with finished project? Most students will probably not finish all the coiling unless they have previous experience. Maximum number of students: 15 (10 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Advanced Teneriffe & Surface Weaving Class No# GC-43 Teacher: Shelley Fletcher from Arizona Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Intermediate & Advanced Length of Class: 9:00 to 5:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: ALL - gourd, burning tools, misc. tools including drills, pencils, gloves, spray & scissors, dyes, threads, fibers, beads, handout, examples Supplies students should bring: optional: apron, scissors, special beads or embellishments (4 ply waxed linen must pass through) Description: Using a large gourd shard which will be laid out, dyed & burned in class, student will create alternate 'warps' from the normal teneriffe to create a more complicated weaving design Techniques taught: teneriffe weaving using multiple and alternate warps plus additional stitching styles Will student leave with finished project? yes Maximum number of students: 15 (7 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Glitzy Gourds! Class No# GC-44 Teacher: Jill Walker from California Class Price: $65 Length of class: 9:00 to 5:00 Level of Class: Beginner to Advanced Supplies provided by Teacher: Prepared gourds- 3 for each student, texture mediums, mica powders, embellishments, sealer, hand-out Supplies students should bring: Scissors; Optional- Small beads, charms, and/or fibers Techniques taught: Students will learn how to prepare & apply texture mediums to the gourd surface; learn to correctly apply mica powders, and add embellishments to the rim. Will student leave with finished project? Students will leave with three 3 1/2" - 4" gourds completed and a textured shard to be decorated later. Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (2 Spots Left) |
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Sunday Morning Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Pyro-Carving A Bowl Class No# GC-45 Teacher: Bonnie Adams from Illinois Class Price: $50.00 Level of Class: all levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Class-ready gourds, rough cut, cleaned and painted black inside, Tutorial, Patterns - choice of 4 different originals, Press-N-Seal?, Pens and pencils with erasers, Wipes, Tape, Exacto knives, Scissors, Q-Tips, Water Jars, Color Options, Misc. Tools Supplies students should bring: Adjustable heat wood burner (a must for this class), Skew Tip, plus some of your favorite tips, Mask - N95 or better, Opt. - your own camera Techniques taught: Pyro-carving is a rustic alternative treatment for using those 'not-so-perfect' gourds in your studio. You will create a small (6"-8") bowl, your rim, cutout areas and a good portion of your wood burned design. Choose from a selection of four original patterns of varying skill levels. Coloring materials will be discussed and even used if time allows. Will student leave with finished project? Maximum number of students: 12 Class is FULL |
 | Name of Class: 3-D Woven Embellishments Class No# GC-47 Teacher: Shelley Fletcher from Arizona Class Price: $45 Level of Class: All levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: ALL - gourd, core, fibers, waxed linen, sinew, beads, burners, dyes, drills, gloves, spray, handout Supplies students should bring: optional: apron, scissors Description: Using gourd shards, student will learn to fiber coil and weave using a flexible core, fibers, waxed linen, braided sinew, etc. to create an embellishment which can be added to another gourd or hung on a wall. Techniques taught: fiber coiling around a core with stitch variations Will student leave with finished project? yes Maximum number of students: 15 (13 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Textured Leaf Necklace Class No# GC-48 Teacher: Kathy Gordon from Pennsylvania Class Price: $60 Level of Class: All Levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: gourd pendants, ink dyes, texture medium, decorating bags and tips, stones and jewelry supplies Supplies students should bring: heat tool if you have one, apron Description: Students will learn to do a textured leaf technique on a gourd pendant. Texture medium needs to dry overnight so students will learn to use ink dyes to color an already prepared pendant. Then they will learn to make the pendant into a necklace. Fall colors are shown, but there will be a variety of different colored stones available. Techniques taught: textured leaf technique, use of ink dyes, jewelry making Will student leave with finished project? Yes Maximum number of students: 10 |
| Name of Class: Painting Naturally Class No# GC-49 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Beg-Adv Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Paper, basic paints & gels Supplies students should bring: Cleaned gourd at least 10" wide. If you wish to bring a design already burned into the gourd, please make the shapes large and basic. Soft pencil, eraser, water container, paper towel, a few brushes 1/2" - 1 1/2" side, both flat and tapered - do NOT bring expensive brushes, a few jars or tubes of acrylic paint in colors you particularly like, and AN ADVENTUROUS SPIRIT. Techniques taught: Painting to achieve a natural look - layering, shading, emphasizing, accenting. Will student leave with finished project? No Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (9 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Wax Resist Vessel Class No# GC-50 Teacher: Kathy Riker from Oregon Class Price: $45 Level of Class: All Levels Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Students will have their choice of a cleaned, cut, sanded & drilled gourd. This way students have more time on techniques and embellishing and we keep our space clean. Students will receive a direction sheet with pictures to take home. Kathy will go over how to clean, cut and sand a gourd in class for any students that may not know how. Students will use Leather dyes to color the gourd. Kathy has been using Earth Friendly products and we will seal our gourd with a "GREEN" product. We will use a Protecting Wax from Earth Safe Finishes. This product is safe for the artist and the earth. Products are non-toxic, ECO safe, water based with little to NO VOC's. Supplies students should bring: Students need to bring a heat gun if they have one Kathy will have a few in class for students to use if you don't have one. Bring an apron and mask. Class Description: Students will learn this very old technique of wax resist. Will have a cleaned and prepared gourd to work on. They will learn how to use the kitska, bee's wax and candle to create wax patterns on their gourd. Students will then fill in the wax patterns with leather dye. When the wax is melted off it will create the illusion of African Mud Cloth. Students can embellish their project with sea grass, shells and beads. Each student's piece will be a one of a kind! Will student leave with finished project? Project will be finished in class. Maximum number of students: 20 (8 Spots Left) |
| Name of Class: Spring Tree Class No# GC-51 Teacher: Miriam Sagen from Arizona Class Price: $65.00 Level of Class: Beginner/Intermediate Length of Class: 9:00 to 12:30 Supplies provided by Teacher: Gourd, Melting Pot, Stylus, Crayons, Oil Pencils, Paint, Sponge and Exacto Knife Supplies students should bring: Adjustable Wood Burner, Tip for Shading, Tip for liner work and a Mask Techniques taught: Create a bright and colorful spring tree using woodburning, coloring with oil pencils, sponging paint and a fun wax technique to make your gourd unique. Will student leave with finished project? You will leave with a complete beautiful fall tree eager to do more. Maximum number of students: 12 |
Sunday Afternoon Classes | |
| Name of Class: Flower Boxes Class No# GC-52 Teacher: Whitney Peckman from North Carolina Class Price: $65 Level of Class: Int-Adv Length of Class: 1:00 to 4:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Apoxie Sculpt, sculpture tools, pewter dragonfly bodies for sale, or students may make their own from gourd stem. Supplies students should bring: Flat, round gourd about 6" diam., soft pencil, eraser, wood burning tool for "drawing", gourd saw for fine cutting, selection of acrylic paints, brushes, water container, paper towels. Techniques taught: Draw & burn original flower design with dragonfly, embellish with sculptural elements, cut into box, and time permitting, paint the design. Will student leave with finished project? Yes Will you take walk in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 12 (10 Spots Left) |
 | Name of Class: Ancient Vessel Class No# GC-53 Teacher: Kathy Riker from Oregon Class Price: $45 Level of Class: All Levels Length of Class: 1:00 to 4:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Students will have their choice of a cleaned, cut and sanded gourd. This way students have more time on techniques and embellishing and we keep our space clean. Students will receive a direction sheet with pictures to take home. Kathy will go over how to clean, cut and sand a gourd in class for any students that may not know how. Students will have a variety of stamps and papers to choose from. Students will use Earth Safe finishes and Stewart Superior Inks to decorate their vessels. Kathy has "GONE GREEN". We will be working with products that are safe for the artist and the earth. Products are non-toxic, ECO safe, water based with little to NO VOC's. Students will be using Earth Safe Finishes to apply papers to gourd and to seal gourd. Students will be using gold foils to give their gourd a little pop in color on the rim. Supplies students should bring: Students need to bring a heat gun if they have one and a #8 or #10 flat paint brush to class. Class description: This class is quick and easy and will surprise you! Class will be relaxing with no stress no notes to take and just plain fun from the get go. Kathy will really surprise you with a brand new technique that she has not seen in the 10 years of her teaching and it's so easy & inexpensive and you will laugh when we see what this magical paper is.! We all have at least one if not more hidden in a box or closet in our homes. Students will be able to choose a stamp from a variety of stamps. Kathy will have other themed stamps and papers if a dragon fly and Asian theme is not your favorite. We will be stamping on a very special paper and then adhering the paper to the gourd. We will add color with inks and use gold foils to finish the rim and any little touches you may want to put on you stamped designs. We will finish the gourd with a clear coat of Earth Safe Varnish. Will student leave with finished project? Students will leave class with a finished project. Maximum number of students: 20 (18 Spots Left) |
| Name of Class: Putting Some Thunder Into Your Gourd Class No# GC-54 Teacher: Ron Swank from Idaho Class Price: $55 Level of Class: All Levels Length of class: 1:00 to 4:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: A Spring and drumhead membrane to complete 1 Thunder Gourd, Glue, patterns, Dremel Cutting Bits, tape, carbon paper, sanding paper and some tools for cleaning if needed. Spray can sealer/finish. Additional springs and membranes will be available for purchasing. I will have some ready gourds available for an additional $15, but don't count on it in case I run out. Supplies students should bring: Large or medium size bottle gourd, Indonesian bottle, African Wine Kettle, caveman club, or a Maranka cleaned out with a 3-5 inch hole on the bottom, but doesn't need to be exact or perfect. Nice and thick shell works best. A Dremel/Mastercarver if available, and bits will be provided. Gloves and your your own facemask to protect from dust . Techniques taught: Various, but Primarily Thunder Drum Making Will student leave with finished project? Yes, their personal Thunder Gourd Will you take walk-in's if you haven't met your maximum? Yes Maximum number of students: 18 (17 Spots Left) |
Sunday All Day Classes | |
 | Name of Class: Sea Grass Enhancements On Gourds Class No# GC-55 Teacher: Sue Brogdon from Arizona Price: $65 Class level: Beginner to Intermediate Length of Class: 9:00 to 4:00 Supplies provided by Teacher: Instructor will provide a cleaned medium-sized round gourd; surfacing materials (inks, gels, acrylic paints), spray paints, dyed and natural sea grass, lashing materials, needle and beads to conceal drill holes. Supplies students should bring: Students should bring pencil, latex or plastic gloves, heat tool, cloth or plastic tape measure, micro saw, drill/dremmel and 1/16" drill bit, metal file, dust mask, old towel, bucket, lunch and a beverage. Description: Sea grass can be utilized for lashing onto the rim of a gourd, adding a couching detail to the body of a gourd, or woven through a cut out portion to create a basket weave pattern. In this workshop you will have the opportunity to learn all three techniques. Gourds will be finished with inks, alcohol inks, or oil stiks - colors that will compliment both dyed and natural sea grass. Instructor will also share recipe for dying plant material and making clay embellishments. Techniques Taught: designing the basket weave and couching patterns; tips for quickly cutting out the pattern; applying inks and alcohol inks; dyeing plant material; how to weave, cough and lash with the sea grass.; making clay embellishments Will student leave with finished project? Most students will finish the project. Maximum number of students: 9 (2 Spots Left) |
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