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F-AM-1
Smash and Embellish
Debbie Wilson
Using a gourd as the mold we will weave randomly and then smash the gourd, reshape and then add in weaving, coiling and other embellishments. Fun class and processes are endless. I will be showing you several options and no two will be the same.
Class Cost: $78.00
Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm (All Day)
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students must Bring: water spray bottle, water bucket big enough for a gourd to be submerged, two towels. scissors
F-AM-2
Dreamy Fairy House
Laurie Weiand
You will have fun time making your very own Fairy House out of a bottle gourd. All you will need is your imagination for building this perfect “Dreamy” house for that special Fairy. I will provide all the materials needed to complete a one-of-a-kind Fairy house. I will have all pieces and parts prepped, cut and ready to go. All you will need to do is come and enjoy designing your very own Fairy House. By my own experience, I couldn't stop adding more and more. That is why this will be an all-day class.
Class Cost: $83.00
Friday: 8:30am - 5:pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: please feel free to bring any supplies you might want to add, additional to what I'm already supplying from what the picture of the Fairy House shows. Keep in mind this was done in a small scale size.
F-AM-3
From Igba to Sekere
Renee Chavez
Beaded gourd music instrument
Class Cost: $73.00
Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Instructor provides all supplies.
F-AM-4
Green Sea Turtle
Marla Garber
I'm bringing back the very popular Green Sea Turtle class. In this class you will cut, sculpt and paint a green Sea turtle. This is a full day class. I'll teach you how to construct the turtle body, then how to use Quickwood to sculpt it.
Class Cost: $103.00
Friday: 8:30 - 5:00pm
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: Gourd saw, Hot Glue gun, Cone shaped Silicon sculpting tool, Paint brushes (Different sizes), Small Dry Brush (Used for stencils), Drill and 1/8" and 3/8" drill bits, Masking Tape,
Dust Mask, apron (Optional)
Friday Morning 8:30 - 11:30
F-AM-5
Feather Fawcett
Robyn Goode
In this class, I will show you how to use Gourds to make a cute chicken. We will be using egg, gourds and matin gourds, wire, and quick wood to make our fun chickens. She will stand around 8 inches tall when finished.
Class Cost: $53.00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Must Bring: Apron
F-AM-6
Fall Pumpkin Decor with Powertex
Susan Prater Crowe
Pumpkins, sunflowers, and Powertex! This class will get you into a pumpkin spice kind of mood with two projects for the price of one. Come and learn how to use Powertex Universal art medium to make fun and easy fall décor. Techniques include creating surface texture, aged patinas, and metallic highlights. We will also learn how to mix Power Smooth art powder to make air dry clay for use in reusable push molds. All materials will be premade by the instructor, so that you can enjoy the decorating.
Instruction sheets and a supply list outlining the complete project will be emailed to participants after the gathering.
Approx. measurements: 11.5” tall x 12” wide.
Class Cost: $53.00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring:
A box of disposable gloves.
A craft heat gun (Not a paint heat gun).
An apron or smock.
F-AM -7
Hat Burning Class
Regina Pena
Students will be shown which tools work best and techniques needed to design their own unique hat. After placeing their design onto the their hat, the students will learn the technique to how to wood burn on a hat. The instructor will also give tip and pointers on what type of material works verse other materials on the market. In addition, the students will be given opportunity to add embellishments to their hat from a mini hat bar.
This class will include two hats. Both hats are made faux suede material, first hat is a baseball cap and second hat is a western style hat.
There will be several color however limited amounts in each color choices. Colors are neutral color palette.
Class Cost: $68.00
Friday: 8:30am-11:30
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students should bring a wood burner with adjustable temperature. Tips: flow tip, ball tip and writing tip for fine lines. Instructor has limited amount of Walnut Hallow wood burners with temperature control available to use. Please request in advance so instructor can plan accordingly.
F-AM-8
Sunflower Vase
Sue Haberer
Join Sue and learn an easy way to carve a vase measuring 6.5” x 3.5”. You will be given a gourd and flower pattern to make your individual design. I will lead you through the process of how to draw, cut, and carve your gourd. You will leave with a completed and painted gourd, depending on your level of speed.
ClassCost: $68.00
Friday: 8:30 am – 12:30 pm
(morning session time change)
Min: 4
Max:12
Beginner/Intermediate
Students Must Bring: Mini saw, carver with a small to medium ball bur, pencil/eraser, Xacto knife, 1/4“-1/2” brush.
F-AM-9
Spotty Dotty Beaded Necklace
Leslie Meier
Students will learn to apply a dotting technique on a tiny gourd, creating colorful layers using alcohol ink. The gourd will then become the focal point of a necklace utilizing beads made from metal, stone, and other materials.
Class Cost: $48.00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students May Bring: Any personal beads (1mm hole or larger) you would like to use in addition to, or instead of the instructors beads.
An apron if desired.
F-AM-10
Mother's Love Sandpiper Sculpture
Misty Flynn
Students will create a beautiful sandpiper using a penguin gourd, airdry clay, Quikwood, and fresh bamboo. They'll learn how to shape and mold parts with clay and Quikwood, add textures, and finally assemble the pieces to create a sandpiper sculpture. Teacher will pre-make airdry clay parts to minimize wait time during class. Students will complete the parts that need additional work (such as wings, feet, base, and legs).
Materials Provided by the Teacher:
Gourds (Penguin-shaped)
Airdry Clay (Already on Gourd)
Quikwood & Petroleum Jelly
Paints, Brushes, and Water
Hot Glue and Glue Guns
Texturing Tools
Rotary Tool/Drill
Shells for decoration
Sand Adhered to Base
Clearcoat Paint
Sandpiper Picture Inspiration
Class Cost: $58 .00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Should Bring to Enhance Their Experience:
Feathers, shells, or other decorative elements
Apron or clothing protection
Any additional finishing items (personalized paints or tools)
F-AM-11
Designing with “ball and chain”
Susan Nonn
This is a class exploring the art of “ball and chain. The instructor will provide:
A gourd that has already been cleaned, dyed, sealed, and painted black inside
Twenty chains (five black, fifteen of assorted sizes
Heavy-duty tape
Different size patterns to choose from (or draw your own)
Cost: $53.00
Time: Friday: 8:30am – 11:30pm
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring:
An awl
Pair of tweezers
X-acto knife with new blade
Jewelry wire cutters or craft scissors
F-AM-12
Molds and Mini Resin Gourds
Tonia Owen
The first step in this class is to learn how to make a mold from a mini-gourd. After the mold is finished it will be put aside to dry. The instructor will have another set of molds for students to use to pour their own resin mini-gourd charm or necklace. There will be lots of colors available. Students will pick up their gourd the next day.
Class Cost: $48.00
Friday: 8:30 – 11:30 am
Min: 4
Max: 10
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring:
F-AM-13
Sea Horse Chain Bead
Shelly Garber
Class Cost: $68.00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: 4"-7" cleaned, opened inside and outside gourd
F-AM-14
Basket Jar
Mary Annunziato & Becci Melcher
Starting with glass jar - pre-glued wooden base and smoked stakes - learn to weave a simple twill with bleached hamburg cane. It's easy on the hands and easy for all levels. Lid included. Teacher will provide all supplies and tools. (Trees will be available)
Class Cost: $38.00
Friday: 8:30am - 11:30am
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Instructor will provide everything.