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Friday Afternoon 1:00 - 5:00
This Class is Full
Rat Tail Rim
Betsy Murphy
Learn to create this simple but elegant rim on your gourd using rat tail cord laced through a series of drilled holes. Students will learn to mark off a grid for the rim and drill a series of holes. Then, we will lace the rat tail cord and secure the ends to produce a "finished" effect. A gourd and the rat tail will be provided. Thanks to Beth Craver of PAGS for allowing me to teach her Technique.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Drill and mask.
F-PM-3
Cane wrapping in a Mini Gourd Basket
Tina Handrop
In this class students will create an adorable mini basket ornament. Students will use caning to create a lovely wrap and spiral knot around the basket and using cane, they will create the rim and handle. These baskets can be used as holiday ornaments or in everyday decorations.
Cost: $57.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 10
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: a towel and apron
F-PM-4
Embellishing with ultra thick embossing powder and eggshells
Anna Fountain
Embellishing with ultra-thick embossing powder and eggshells on a bowl You will burn 3 lines and fill 2 with clear ultra thick embossing powder that you add color to and also add egg shells and color. We will use an india ink used in calligraphy to color the bowl. the bowls are approximately 6 Inches tall.
Cost: $62.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: burner for 3 straight lines, Heating tool, apron, gloves, compass
F-PM-5
Lighted Jelly Fish Lamp with Powertex & Unicorn Spit
Susan Crowe
Calling all ocean lovers, you are going to love this one!
Let me share with you my latest discovery of how to mix Powertex liquid and Unicorn Spit to create fabulous texture effects on any gourd surface. Powertex makes it possible to create swirls, cracks, waves and drips with Unicorn Spit while retaining the gel stain eye-popping colors. The colors are so vibrant this vase looks like it came right out of the ocean! Believe me, the photo does not do it justice, so please stop by, and see it in person at the class project display area. You must see this up close to appreciate the details!
We will add the final bling with tiny fairy lights and iridescent crystals. Light assembly and batteries are included.
Instruction sheets and a supply list outlining the complete project will be emailed to participants after the gathering.
Approx. measurements: 9” Tall x 8-9” wide.
Cost: $62.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 1
Max: 8
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: A box of disposable gloves. A heat gun. An apron or smock.Paper and pen for taking notes.
This Class is Full
Suzi's Crow
Laurie Weiand
This class will give you something to "Crow" about! Using various pieces of gourds cut out to form the head, wings and tail on a penguin shaped gourd for the body, I will have these already assembled. (The tutorial I provide will show you how to assemble and form the crow up to this point.) As a bonus, the crows head will have a rotating feature. Using Quickwood, you will add the special features of our feathered friend. To finish, we will texture it's feathers on the Crows body and paint all the details it needs, even mounting the Crow onto a piece of wood. You should go home with the Crow completed.
This is for the Crow lover's! Crows are known for bringing a "special" present for one's that feed them. You can thank Suzi Nonn for this class, she suggested (requested) and I brought it to "inspired fruition"!
Cost: $67.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Apron, rubber gloves, heat gun.
This Class is Full
Candlelight Lantern
Debbie Wilson
This lantern features random weave and coiling on a cut gourd base. the sides are randomly woven and fit into holes drilled. The framework is coiled into drilled holes and woven through an accent of a tube, painted to match color scheme. Gourd will be prepped with inside painted, dyed and sealed, drilled and color tube . Each lantern comes with a flameless candle.Color choice of Blue-Greens or Orange-Reds
Cost: $62.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: scissors, water bucket, towel, spray bottle
F-PM-8
Gourd Mobile
Wanda Hilton
Using Alcohol Inks you will create your own colorful gourd mobile. Different shapes and size gourds will make your mobile eye appealing. Many colors to choose from for inking your gourds. All supplies will be provided. Bring apron and a smile.
Cost: $57.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Apron
This Class is Full
Rain Sticks
Robyn Goode
In this class we will take long handle dippers and make beautiful rain sticks I will show you how to use the bamboo skewers to make the rice trickle down to make the lovely sound of rain
Cost: $57.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Nothing but an apron
F-PM-10
Sunflower
Mary Annunziato
Create a beautiful wool sunflower using an Oxford punch needle to design the center and learn to cut and pull petals. Several color choices will be available.
Cost: $42.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: No tools needed
F-PM-11
Elegant Twills on a Gourd
Marianne Barnes
We will learn how to do a 123 twill on a gourd using dyed Hamburg cane. Students will learn triple twine, twill weave,, braided border and how to add a covered border using philodendron sheath, beads, and pods. Teacher will supply a tutorial, gourd with holes drilled, all weaving materials and rim materials.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Beginner/Intermediate
Student Need to Bring: Bucket to soak reed, scissors, an awl or small flat screwdriver, towel or rag, spray bottle, apron to cover clothes.
F-PM-12
Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl
Melinda McCall
Students will learn to apply leaf design, Paint leaves and carve veins into the leaves. Along with carving between the leaves.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Students must bring a rotary tool and what tips you have. I will bring extra tips for the class.
F-PM-13
Cage Doll Jewelry Holder
Kristie Hull
You will create an awesome one of a kind jewelry holder from a doll, gourd, chipboard and fencing. She stands approximately 18" tall. Will add embellishments and paints to create desired look. Will hold necklaces, bracelets, and earrings. This was so much fun to create.
Cost: $57.00
Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Need to Bring: Scissors, heat tool, needle nose pliers (2)
F-PM-14
Gourd Kokopelli
Dee Bryant
Students will make a kokopelli spirit gourd using a tall people gourd and a small round gourd for the head. Students will carve a design on the body, use their drills to make the face, and attach arms and a flute using Apoxy Sculpt.
Students will paint and decorate the kokopelli using leather, fur, beads feathers and paint
Cost: $67.00
Friday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Need to Bring: Drill or carver, glue gun, scissors