2026 Friday Afternoon 1:00 - 5:00

Cara Bevan

Scream for Gourd Ice cream!

We all scream for ice cream! During this class we’ll be combining multiple gourds together to create a tall, whimsical, and life-like ice cream sculpture. Many pre-cut gourds in random shapes and sizes will be available and I'll teach you the best methods to attach them and use quikwood to make the textures and toppings. Then we’ll be painting them whatever delicious flavors you like and they'll be attached to a wooden base for easy display. You'll leave with one very tall and tasty gourd ice cream cone! [Please don’t eat the gourds, they’re crunchy]

Cost: $63.00

Time: Friday: 1pm - 5:pm

Min: 3

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Instructor will provide everything for this class.

Happy Jacks

Sue Weise

Happy Jacks – This is an easy and fun class that any level gourder can master! We will learn how to place, draw and then cut out your Happy Jack face and leaf embellishments. You will create your Jack, add color then add color to the leaves used for the embellishments. We'll use raffia and coated wire to attach and we'll be using polyurethane spray to seal everything. Instructor will provide cleaned gourds for this class.

Cost: $58.00 

Min: 5

Mix: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Must Bring: Gourd Saw, Apron, Mask, Awl or Exacto knife, Carving tool 

TeriLu Adler

Felted Wool Phone Purse

Wool is an amazing fiber. In this class, we will explore two ways a pile of fluffy wool becomes fabric. For our project, a small purse will be created using the wet method, a perfect size for carrying your phone and wallet. Once formed, we’ll use the needle method to decorate them. Everyone will leave with a functional purse of their own design. And as a bonus, you’ll get a little upper body workout at the same time. Participants will also have the opportunity to make their own purse strap by learning how to braid with four cords

Cost: $68.00

Time: Friday: 1pm - 5:pm

Min: 5

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Should Bring: participants might get a little wet so please dress accordingly. Bring 2 to 3 dish towels, and a snack. We will take frequent breaks.

 Deborah Hildinger

Nature Series

Many of my recent works feature cigar boxes containing both natural and manufactured objects. These creations are designed to be displayed either as standalone pieces or mounted on the wall. In this class, we will focus on the techniques of leafing, utilizing copper, gold, and variegated leaf options. The houses depicted were finished with variegated leafing. Each piece is intended to inspire individual creativity and thoughtful selection of items to include within the boxes. All materials shown will be provided; however, students are encouraged to bring personal items to individualize their work further

Cost: $63.00

Time: Friday: 1pm - 5:pm

Min: 4

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Students Could Bring: The instructor will provide a black-painted cigar box, wooden house forms, beads, buttons, palm seed pod stems, adhesives, and waxed linen thread. Participants are strongly encouraged to bring items to further personalize their project.

Marianne Barnes

By the Lake or By the Sea 

Students will create an area around the gourd and carve it out to represent either a lake or the ocean. It will be smoothed, and different size holes added. Patina will be added above the water and color with alcohol ink added below. Small stones or shells will be added in the lakebed or ocean shoreline. Idea conceived from Bonnie Gibson’, River Bed but enhanced with Marianne’s own design. 

Cost: $68.00

Time: Friday: 1pm - 5:pm

Min: 4

Max: 12

Skill Level: All

Apron, mask, carver with the following burs: high speed steel wheel, inverted cone, different size balls; burs to remove skin like structured tooth or Saburr toot, sander drums they usually come with dremel tools in various sizes.  opt: diamond burs for smoothing. Teacher will have extras.