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Power Carving

Teacher: Bonnie Gibson

9:00am-2:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: A cut open and cleaned gourd that is suitable for carving.  Almost any shape or size is fine, but avoid thin gourds.  Bring a power rotary tool (Dremel or other brand) and any burs and accessories you have on hand.  Suitable carving burs will be available for purchase at the class.  Bring a good quality dust mask or purchase one at class.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? No

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Get over your fear of power tools while learning the basics of power carving from a skilled carver and excellent instructor. This class includes several carving techniques and also covers topics such as carving safety, types of tools and related equipment, and how to choose the right burs for different types of carving.  During the class, you’ll learn to carve sand ripples, basic relief carving, and carving for stone and channel inlays.  While you won’t go home with a finished product, you’ll have plenty of new knowledge and skills that are the basis for success for all your future carving projects.  This class is suitable for beginners through advanced students (experienced students will be challenged with more advanced techniques.)

Instructor will provide handouts, patterns, and some basic inlay supplies.

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Eye of the Diamond

Teacher: Miriam Joy

9:00am-12:30pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: An apron

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Space Left!!!

A favorite design of Miriam Joy the “Eye of the Diamond” brings geometric shapes alive by using the square toppers to create the design.  Melted crayons are used to make a colorful design that is very attractive and eye-catching.

Embellishments are also used to add that special touch to this brilliant piece of gourd art.  This class promises to be very enjoyable for any gourd artist at any level.

Bring an apron and be ready to have fun!

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Monarch Butterfly

Teacher: Mary Gehley

9:00am-4:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All levels

$65

Students Must Bring:  Pencil and eraser (mechanical is best but not required), Flexible curve ruler, Adjustable heat woodburner with your favorite tips, Dremel or other power carver, Dremel #191 (or similar bur), Dremel #109 (optional), Structured tooth carbide round bur, Good quality dust mask, Safety glasses and a cleaned, uncut gourd - medium sized pear or teardrop shape approx. 8-10” tall.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes- most will

This Class Is Full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Create this striking monarch butterfly against a stipple-carved background.  Discover design and layout tips, methods to transfer your design onto your gourd, how to save time and achieve fantastic results with stick ‘n burn, techniques for shading with your woodburner, how to use ink dyes to get brilliant, blended colors, and how to make your design literally “stand out” using a simple stipple carving technique.  A written tutorial and pattern will be provided for students to take home. 

If you have any questions about the class or material/tools list, please feel free to email me at info@coronagourdco.com or call me at 951-897-7157.

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Rock Art Impressions

Teacher: Kristy Dial

9:00am-12:30pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: A wood burner, a dust mask, mini jigsaw (if you have one) and a power carving tool (Dremel, Master Carver, etc) and any burrs you may have.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Create the look of Indian Rock Art on a gourd using easy impression techniques. Learn how to inlay a string of Heishi and how to use TransTint dyes. In addition, you may choose to embellish your gourd with artificial sinew, beads and/or feathers. You will create a stunning gourd that will have everyone asking “How did you do that?”
 
A written tutorial will be provided and you will leave class with a finished gourd.
Questions: Contact Kristy Dial- geckogourds@cox.net or 619-460-9171
 

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Pine Needle Couching

Teacher: Sue Brogdon

9:00am-4:00pm

Thursday, February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$70

Students Must Bring: Bucket, old towel, plastic or latex gloves and a pair of scissors.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Space Left!!!

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 3 design ideas- a spiral, rectilinear and trapezoid shape for creating a couching pattern on the body of a canteen gourd and then students will select one for their project.  Students with choose a turquoise, magenta, lettuce or a red finish.  Died black pine needles will be lashed with artificial sinew.  Instructor will also demonstrate how to line the inside of the gourd with a Japanese handmade paper to conceal all the lashing on the inside. 

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Extreme Pine Needle Shaping on Gourds

Teacher: Vickie Echols

9:00am-4:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: Intermediate

$65

Students Must Bring: Scissors, needle nose pliers, a hand towel and a willingness to have fun and make a charming gourd basket while visiting with your neighbors.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Most should

This class is full!!!

I have done the dirty work and now it’s your turn to have fun and weave.  This is the class for you to work on your shaping skills.  You will learn how to smoothly transition when you start and end your coiling and how to work with raffia.  We will be using the diamond stitch for a stronger coil.  The pine needles have been treated with glycerin to be “kinder” to your hands and allow greater flexibility for this design.  We will be focusing on the shaping and how to increase and decrease stitches to get the shape you want them.  There will be a demo on how Vickie draws the cutting line on the gourds using a template.  Vickie will also talk about how she treats the pine needles with glycerin along with many other tips.

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Gourd Music Box

Teacher: Gloria Crane

9:00am-4:30pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$90

Students Must Bring: A good quality dust mask, adjustable heat wood burner with tip that will burn fine lines, rotary tool such as a Dremel with a “flexible shaft”, #106 & #107 ball burs*, heat tool, x-acto knife, awl, #3 & #1/4 angle paint brushes and a soft mop brush of gold leafing.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 4 Spaces Left!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

This class is packed full of techniques.  Gloria will provide all the materials needed, including your choice of musical tunes, to make this beautiful gourd music box for yourself or to give as a gift.  You will learn how to choose the right gourd for the project, how to cut and prepare for the pattern layout, woodburn, carve and apply ink dyes.  Intimidated by gold leafing? Gloria will walk you through it and share some secrets for successful application.  You will install the musical movements; apply a brass hinge and wooden knob.  With all the prep work that is done prior to you showing up to class you should take home a beautiful finished piece at the end of the day.  Due to time constraints the inside lining will not be done in class but Gloria will demonstrate so you can do it at home.  Class includes a step-by-step written tutorial.

Please contact Gloria with any questions regarding class or supplies at  gloriousgourdcreations@verizon.net

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Texture Gourd Shard Pendant
With Faux Coral Bead Accent

Teacher: Priscilla Muniz

9:00am-1:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Any stringing tools and materials (such as beads and clasps) you would like to use to create your one of a kind necklace.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 16 Spaces Left!!!

Use your gourd shards to create beautiful textured pendants with polymer clay.  Without carving or burning we can create and give your gourd pendant texture and uniqueness to your work.  This class will also include learning to make some textured beads to match your pendant.  Rich red coral is one of the many species of endangered coral and is hard to find…. But by making our own red corral, with a simple recipe and an easy technique we add a beautiful accent to our piece.  The gourd shards provided will all be different so each finished piece will be unique. 

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Desert Treasure Montage

Teacher: Kristy Dial

1:00pm-4:30pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Woodburner and a dust mask.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Create a Desert Treasure Montage crafted onto a small easel backed board suitable to hang on the wall or adorn a tabletop. You may choose to create either a Mask or Pot.
Learn how to emboss copper as well as shape it into a different kind of embellishment. Wood burning and applying patinas (that really work!) are just few of the processes you will use in the technique-filled class. The montages are fun to create and a perfect project to give as a gift.
 
A written tutorial will be provided and you will leave class with a finished project.
Questions: Contact Kristy Dial- geckogourds@cox.net or 619-460-9171
 
 

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Eye of the Diamond

Teacher: Miriam Joy

1:30pm-5:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: An apron

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is Full!!!

A favorite design of Miriam Joy the “Eye of the Diamond” brings geometric shapes alive by using the square toppers to create the design.  Melted crayons are used to make a colorful design that is very attractive and eye-catching.

Embellishments are also used to add that special touch to this brilliant piece of gourd art.  This class promises to be very enjoyable for any gourd artist at any level.

Bring an apron and be ready to have fun!

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Four Directions

Teacher: Betty Blakeley

2:00pm-5:00pm

Thursday,  February 2nd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$70

Students Must Bring: (optional) Small Scissors

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 4 spaces left!!!

Students will learn the beautiful ancient craft of Teneriffe weaving.  Gourd and all materials will be provided by teacher, but students may bring their own small scissors.  Students will have their choice of many colors of thread to choose from, that the teacher has on hand.  Students should leave class with a beautiful piece of gourd art they will be proud to show. 

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Fancy Agave Box

Teacher: Rosario Wilke

9:30am-5:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: Intermediate

$70

Students Must Bring: A good quality dust mask, eye protection,  woodburner with your favorite tip,  Dremel or similar rotary tool, all the burs that you already own, your favorite inks or dyes, one pair of gloves, sanding paper, riffler files, power strip and your general gourding tool box which will be helpful.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? No

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Using a canteen gourd, students will learn to design and carve a three-dimensional agave motif. They will learn how to cut a great fitting lid. Along with the many tips provided by the instructor during the class, students will learn how to mix and use patina finishes to give a beautiful grayish green look. The class will work also with a wrought iron rust patina finish to create a beautiful and unique metallic-looking background. Finishing up, they will learn to inlay copper wire, outlining the design, embellish the lid with a bright piece of copper and fibers giving this wonderful piece of artwork a rich and elegant finish.

Questions: Contact Rosario at rosariowilke@msn.com 

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Deer Shaman Mask

Teacher: Margaret Sullivan

9:30am-4:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$79

Students Must Bring: Deer antlers (or purchase on site) and eye protection.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is Full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Beginners to advanced gourders will create a beautiful Deer Shaman Mask.  No woodburning or leather dyes are used in this class.  You will learn how to attach antlers to a gourd in only a matter of minutes.  The face itself is created by cutting out eyes that are laced.  Acrylic paint is used along with decorative metal embellishment to create a magical work of art.  Students will learn how to create a long, flowing leather beard with frosted crow beads as highlights. 

Cleaned cut gourd, all tools and embellishments except antlers are provided for this class. You may bring your own antlers or buy on site.  You should wear old clothes and layer, as we will be outside. 

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Sun Warrior

Teacher: Miriam Joy

9:30am-1:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: An Apron

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Spaces Left!!!

Come and learn a new and exciting way to decorate and add more color to your gourds using the Miriam Joy wax technique.  This technique has been taught nationwide at various festivals and gourd clubs.  Using melted Crayola Crayon wax you will create a wonderful one-of-a-kind gourd mask.  Inspired by the Native American culture with a touch of Southwest Style, this promises to be a fun and rewarding class for any gourd artist. 

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Putting Some Thunder in your Gourds
Thunder-Gourds

Teacher: Ron Swank

9:30am-1:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Dremel tool (bits will be provided), a good quality dust mask and stains or dyes.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

A thunder gourd is basically a functional piece of art, with a spring attached to a drum head.  When the spring is shaken it creates vibrations that are amplified through the gourd resembling sounds like a thunderstorm; It is impressive! 

During this class, Ron will share some basic techniques that he has learned along the way but focusing primarily on the process for making your own personal Thunder-Gourd.  All basic supplies will be provided including a clean and ready to use gourd for completing your Thunder-Gourd, and a few different designs/patterns for you to choose from.  These designs will be traced and then cut out using a Dremel and cutting bits, and then using a heat gun Ron will show you how to woodburn your design so they will stand out.  He will also demonstrate how to heat shrink the synthetic drum head membrane as opposed to complicating the process using rawhide.  Cutting bits will be provided, but please bring your own Dremel as well as any stains or dyes to add color to enhance your finished Thunder-Gourd.  This will be your opportunity to ask any questions in regards to Thunder-Gourds so you can continue making them on your own.  This class will be enjoyable an undeniably worth your time!

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Ammonite Gourd

Teacher: Sue Brogdon

9:30am-4:30pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$80

Students Must Bring:  Bucket, old towel, plastic or latex gloves, heat tool and a pair of scissors.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Spaces Left!!!

The ammonite, a fossilized sea squid from Madagascar is about 135 million years old, makes a wonderful focal point when integrated into the body of a canteen gourd. The spiral pattern of the ammonite is couched onto the body of a canteen gourd with pygmy date palm. A variety of surfacing materials will be available: water based inks, oil sticks and oil paint-all colors that will compliment the ammonite. Using natural or dyed pygmy date palm, you will lash the palm with artificial sinew, linen or upholstery thread. During the class, Sue will also focus on blending inks to achieve special effect finishes; share a recipe for dying plant material; demonstrate encasing minerals in resin; and offer tips for balancing the weight of the gourd and show students how to use handmade paper to conceal the interior of the gourd.

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Zia Mandala-inspired by Zentangle®

Teacher: Suzanne McNeill CZT

9:30am-1:30pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$60

Students Must Bring: A clean, dry smooth gourd- about 6”-10” in size is ideal. 

Will students leave with a finished gourd? No

Only 6 Spaces Left!!!

Enjoy the process of creating your own images, symbols and tangles on gourds. Zentangle® is a meditative drawing style that increases focus and relaxation.  It is perfect for all ages and skill levels.  This exciting and visually engaging medium is fascinating.  Suzanne’s captivating images have been referred to as “mes-merizing art”. Zentangle® appeals to doodlers, graphic artists and painters.  The class will include the Zentangle® ritual and how to draw tangle patterns. 

Bring one appropriate shape of 6”-10” gourd (pear or vase) and work on your Zen Mandala.  You’ll learn the best design idea’s,  appropriate materials and how to finish your gourd.

Questions: Contact Suzanne at suzannebmcneill@hotmail.com

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Pyro Patterns

Teacher: Barbie Holton

1:30pm-5:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Adjustable heat woodburner and any tips you have including spear or skew and ball, and a dust mask. 

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Learn a profusion of pyrography patterns. Creative lines, shapes and shading will be included. Beginner or advanced, you’ll have lots of fun exploring these patterns. Students will have a glossary of patterns to work with and take away with their gourd.

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Sun Warrior

Teacher: Miriam Joy

1:30pm-5:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: An Apron

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is Full!!!

Come and learn a new and exciting way to decorate and add more color to your gourds using the Miriam Joy wax technique.  This technique has been taught nationwide at various festivals and gourd clubs.  Using melted Crayola Crayon wax you will create a wonderful one-of-a-kind gourd mask.  Inspired by the Native American culture with a touch of Southwest Style, this promises to be a fun and rewarding class for any gourd artist. 

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Washi Paper and Scrapbooking Inspired Gourd

Teacher: Terry Noxel

2:00pm-5:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: Beginner/Intermediate

$45

Students Must Bring: Small pair of sharp scissors and a medium-sized gourd that has been painted black (2 coats of flat paint or ink).

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 10 Spaces Left!!!

Colorful washi paper shapes against a black background will make a stunning gourd with an Asian influence.  Petals outlined with metallic ink has been the most popular design, but frogs and other small critters cut from scrapbooking paper and a geometric design with black and white papers are both a close second.  You will have your choice of papers and paper punches to create your design.  Bring a pair of sharp scissors (small) and a prepped gourd (it may be whole, uncut gourd or a cut and cleaned bowl).  Paint the outside with 2 coats of flat black paint (or ink). Do not apply a finish yet...we will do that after the design is complete.

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Decorative Philodendron Weaving

Teacher: Deborah Nelson

2:00pm-5:00pm

Friday,  February 3rd, 2012

Level: Beginner

$65

Students Must Bring: Scissors

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Space Left!!!

This class features weaving with philodendron sheaths and using yarn, date palm sticks or twisted sea grass for embellishment.  Clean gourd will be provided and students will use leather dyes to add color to the outside of the gourd and then coordinate that color with wax linen and embellishments.  Once the design is complete students can embellish their gourd with beads, leather and feathers. 

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Wall Doll Sculpture

Teacher: Rosario Wilke

9:30am-5:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$75

Students Must Bring: A good quality dust mask, Dremel or similar rotary tool, small drill bit, eye protection, woodburner with your favorite tip, your favorite ink dyes, one pair of gloves, wire cutters, power strip and your general gourding tool box which will be helpful. 

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 9 Spaces Left!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

This is a fun outside the box multi-dimensional project where you will learn to construct a wall-hanging doll that is embellished with fibers woven onto the gourd creating a unique skirt.  Along with the many tips provided by the instructor during the class, you will learn to attach feathers in a staggered manner to create an eclectic and individual hairstyle.  To finish up you will learn to embellish this incredible work of art with copper wire and turquoise beads, along with shards of previously torched-copper foil creating your “everyone-will-want-one” masterpiece.

Questions: Contact Rosario at rosariowilke@msn.com 

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Southwest Gourd Angel

Teacher: Jo Clark

9:30am-12:30pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$55

Students Must Bring: None

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 8 Spaces Left!!!

Make a Southwest gourd angel pin or ornament- the angel is  4” wide and 3” tall- Class will be focused on learning detail painting with acrylics/ink dyes, learning a turquoise faux finish and how to apply feathers.  The gourd faces will be already woodburned so we may work indoors with the feathers.  You will receive a kit that will include two gourd faces, feathers, eyelet mouth, two wooden wings, micro-brushes, glue, clay, hemostat clamp, scissors, sponges, water container and other necessary supplies.  Heat guns will be provided -  All you need to do is show up!  You will complete one angel in class and will have the option to finish a second one if you are a fast painter or take it home to complete later.

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Carving flowers in Bonnie’s Carvin’ Cages

Teacher: Bonnie Adams

9:30am-12:30pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Power Carving tool with sanding drums, large and small, round burrs, medium and large, a good quality dust mask, ½ dozen of your unused gourd tops(shaped like the flowers shown to the bottom right)

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes- except for color and finish spray

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Learn an all new carving experience and create beautiful carved flowers too! Come and carve three flowers, a calla lily, hibiscus and a tulip and learn the skills to carve any flower you desire. Using Bonnie’s Carvin’ Cages, a new and safer way to carve gourds, you’ll turn your unused gourd tops into fantastic blooms that will even amaze you! Beginner? No problem! Anyone can learn to carve easily in this class.
We’ll add stems and stamens to your carved beauties and then dye them in an old fashioned tea stain. You’ll take home a bouquet to be proud of! You can add color, if desired, at home, along with a finishing spray after your blooms have dried.

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Southwestern Mask

Teacher: Margaret Sullivan

9:30am-4:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$79

Students Must Bring: Feathers and cabochons (or purchase on site), eye protection

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is Full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Beginners to advanced gourders will be provided the tools and techniques to create a mask that you will only see in a gallery!!  Etching with a power tool, woodburning, leather dyes, inlay and an easy technique for adding feathers to your work of art will leave you amazed at what you have created. 

Please bring feathers and cabochons or purchase on site.

If bringing or buying feathers before class, try not to purchase feathers with fat quills.  Make sure you have longer feathers for outer band, medium length feathers for interior band and small feathers for area closest to face.

Wear old clothing and layer your clothing as this class is outside.

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Faux Raku and Crushed Glass Inlay

Teacher: Dianne Connelly

9:30am-5:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$75

Students Must Bring: A Dremel tool with small ball bit or similar carving bit and a cleaned (inside and out) gourd.  7”-10” works best.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

This is 2 classes in 1!!! And for 1 price!!! In this class students will learn how to apply a texture medium to create the look and feel of fired raku pottery.  Once this texture is on the students will apply the smoke effect with paint and then build onto that the intense metallic colors using pure pigment mica powders - this is the fun part.  Over 30 colors will be offered and hundreds of color combinations are possible. Handouts will be given for future reference.  Once all texture is applied crushed glass will be inlayed to create a dramatic effect.  The finished piece is spectacular; the photo does it no justice.  Nor does it show how many color combinations are possible. 

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Hummingbird Spirit

Teacher: Pamala Redhawk

9:30am-1:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Gloves

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 5 Spaces Left!!!

This is a simple elegant way to do a fun project.  You will learn to use the Gourd Master ink dyes and the metallic dyes.  Using a permanent ink pen to do the fine lines.  You will finish your gourd with pine needles for the top of your gourd.

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Bear Grass Free-form Coiling

Teacher: Sue Brogdon

9:30am-4:30pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$70

Students Must Bring: Heat tool, bucket, old towel, plastic or latex gloves, and a scissors

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This class is full!!!

The foliage from the bear grass, a native Southwestern plant, is quite lovely when used as a weaving material.  Each leaf is over three feet in length, so unlike pine needles you will not need to add fiber to your gauge as frequently.  Instructor will share some principles for creating asymmetrical designs.  Water-based inks that compliment the beige-colored fiber will be utilized to color the body of the gourd.  Students will have the opportunity to prepare the bear grass.  Instructor will focus discussion on beginning the coiling work, adding fiber as needed and ending the coiling.

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Zia Owls- inspired by Zentangle®

Teacher: Suzanne McNeill CZT

9:30am-1:30pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$60

Students Must Bring: a cleaned 6”-8” apple gourd, a cut kettle gourd or a 12”-16” banana gourd.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? No

Only 3 Spaces Left!!!

Enjoy the process of creating your own images, symbols and tangles on gourds. Zentangle® is a meditative drawing style that increases focus and relaxation.  It is perfect for all ages and skill levels.  This exciting and visually engaging medium is fascinating.  Suzanne’s captivating images have been referred to as “mesmerizing art”. Zentangle® appeals to doodlers, graphic artists and painters.  The class will include the Zentangle® ritual and how to draw tangle patters.  Bring one appropriate shape of gourd (6”-8” apple, a cut kettle gourd or 12”-16” banana) and work on your choice of  subject.  You’ll learn the best design idea’s, appropriate materials and how to finish your gourd.

Questions: Contact Suzanne at suzannebmcneill@hotmail.com

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Three Bladed Fan

Teacher: Betty Blakeley

1:30pm-5:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$70

Students Must Bring: Small scissors, if you have them.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 5 Spaces Left!!!

Students will learn a form of the 1700’s art of Teneriffe weaving.  The students may choose their own color of thread from the many Betty has on hand.  Students will leave class with a beautiful piece that they will be proud to display. 

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The Women's Circle

Teacher: Pamala Redhawk

1:30pm-5:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$69

Students Must Bring: Gloves and your favorite paint brushes.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Space Left!!!

Come make a tribute to all women with this eye catching vessel.  You will be using the new Gourd Master Transparent Acrylics.  We will be using black permanent pens for the fine lines.  You will be instructed on how to bead the top of your gourd.  Pamala will also be talking about how to balance a design with color and texture.

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Pine Needle Coiling with Beaded Necklace

Teacher: Deborah Nelson

2:00pm-5:00pm

Saturday,  February 4th, 2012

Level: Beginner

$65

Students Must Bring: Scissors

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 3 Spaces Left!!!

This class features weaving multiple rows of pine needles using the fascicle of the pine needle for decoration or pattern.  Cleaned gourd will be provided and students will use leather dyes or silk dyes to add color to the outside of the gourd and then coordinate that color with the wax linen for coiling the pine needles.  Once the design is complete, students can embellish their gourd with a beaded necklace. 

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Filigree Carving

Teacher: Bonnie Gibson

10:30am-2:00pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$55

Students Must Bring: A cut and cleaned gourd suitable for carving. Dremel, Foredom or other similar rotary tool and any burs you have on hand.  Suitable filigree and carving burs will be available for purchase at the class.  Bring a good quality dust mask or purchase one at class.  Items such as riffler files, sanding sticks and a woodburner are helpful but are not necessary. 

Will students leave with a finished gourd? No

This Class Is Full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

In this class you'll learn how to design and carve a section of "filigree" into the gourd surface and will have the option of adding design elements such as butterflies, dragonflies, etc.  You'll try different carving methods and burs and should complete at least one large section in class.  (Other sections may be added as time and your own skill level permits.)  Take advantage of learning from a master; Bonnie will provide you with plenty of tips and tricks that will make the technique much easier and will help you create a good looking finished project.

A gourd that is reasonably thick for carving.  The gourd should be about 1/4" thick or more after cleaning.  Cut the gourd open and clean it before coming to class.  If you wish to paint the inside of the gourd, please do so before class.

You will receive a handout and patterns in class.

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Native Vessel

Teacher: Pamala Redhawk

10:30am-3:00pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: Intermediate/Advanced

$79

Students Must Bring: A good quality dust mask, gloves, eye protection, Dremel with #191 bit, inverted cone, barrel sander bit and a woodburner with a blade tip.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is Full!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

Come and create this beautiful vessel.  You will be learning to use the Gourd Master ink dyes, also the new colors in the transparent acrylic dyes.  Learn to carve the basket weave and the wave carving technique.  We will talk about balancing a design with color and texture.

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Tree Silhouette

Teacher: Dianne Connelly

10:30am-2:00pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: A clean and cut gourd that is taller than it is round, a heat tool or hair dryer, an adjustable heat woodburner and a Dremel tool with a medium and large ball bit.  (Some bits will be available for purchase on site)

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 1 Space Leftz!!!

***This Class is outside!!! Please dress in layers. Refunds for cold weather will not be given.***

The tree Silhouette is dremeled and dyed, the border surrounding it can be natural or goldleafed or dyed to students color preference.  Gold leafing will be covered.

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Flight In White

Teacher: Miriam Joy

10:30am-2:30pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: An apron

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

This Class Is full!!!

Using the Miriam Joy wax technique the gourd artist will create a stunning black and white gourd which features a hummingbird in flight.  The gourd artist will learn the application of applying Crayola Crayon to create the humming bird and floral type design. 

This is a very visual creation that is both beautiful and interesting.  Nature comes alive and this gourd is very pleasing to everyone’s delight. 

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Philodendron and Desert Pods

Teacher: Sue Brogdon

10:30am-3:00pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Bucket, old towel, plastic or latex gloves, and a scissors

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 8 Spaces Left!!!

After soaking, the sheaths from the large-leaf philodendron are quite supple and can be utilized as a rim treatment for a medium to large gourd.  Instructor will share some floral design principles so that the desert pods -- devil’s claw, cat’s claw, and jacaranda pods create a flamboyant statement. 

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Textured Gourd Shard Pendant
with Faux Coral Bead Accent
 
Teacher: Priscilla Muniz

10:30am-2:30pm

Sunday,  February 5th, 2012

Level: All Levels

$65

Students Must Bring: Any stringing tools and materials (such as beads and clasps) you would like to use to create your one of a kind necklace.

Will students leave with a finished gourd? Yes

Only 15 Spaces Left!!!

Use your gourd shards to create beautiful textured pendants with polymer clay.  Without carving or burning we can create and give your gourd pendant texture and uniqueness to your work.  This class will also include learning to make some textured beads to match your pendant.  Rich red coral is one of the many species of endangered coral and is hard to find…. But by making our own red coral, with a simple recipe and an easy technique we add a beautiful accent to our piece.  The gourd shards provided will all be different so each finished piece will be unique.