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2024 Saturday Afternoon 1:00 - 5:00
S-PM-2
Golden Koi Ikebana Gourd Dish
Susan Crowe
Golden Koi Ikebana Gourd Dish Ikebana, also known as kad-ç or the way of flowersYes is the traditional art of floral design in Japan. Ikebana uses lines, color, mass, form, movement, space, shape, balance, and a rich tradition of Japanese culture to capture the perfect imperfection of nature and human emotion in floral design.
We will be honoring this beautiful tradition by using the natural form and beauty of the gourd. Using a combination of contrasting colors, we will create the impression of movement using gold leaf on a black background and enhance the natural beauty of the gourd using dye colorants. We will add the graceful accent of a tiny koi fish using the vibrant colors of Unicorn Spit and acrylic paints. The final stage of construction will be on the inside of the bowl as we assemble our flower frog and water basin.
The flowers in the picture are for demonstration purposes only. Flowers are not included.
Instruction sheets and a supply list outlining the complete project will be emailed to participants after the gathering.
Approx. gourd measurements: 3 to 4” tall x 6 to 6 1/2” wide.
Cost: $42.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
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
S-PM-3
Dolly Doodle Girl
Laurie Weiand
This little Doll will be a fun one to doodle a design on her gourd dress using Micron pens and colored pencils to add that splash of color. I will have some design patterns you can use as reference or you can totally use your own inspiration to put your own creative touch on Dolly's dress. Once your doodling is completed, you will learn how to apply her face with a Micron pen and colored pencils using a small spinner gourd for the head. I will go step by step showing you how to add layers of color to accent her facial features. A selection of hair colors to choose from as well as beads for her arms and legs will be provided to complete your doll.
Cost: $47.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: I will provide everything needed.
This Class is Full
Hummingbird
Robyn Goode
In this class you will take crown of thorn gourds and a bottle gourd and make it into a lovely hummingbird feeding from the flower. I will teach you how to use quick wood and how to paint and sculpt the bird and a flower
Cost: $62.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Nothing but a sunshine smile
S-PM-5
Addign Bling
Anna Fountain
For this class you will learn how to fill and balance the design using all types of findings and how to make them fit. This tree is to get you use to working around points and edges and still maintain clean lines. this technique can be used on different shapes not just a tree and can be done on all types of gourds. You can choose Moon and Star, Mermaid Tail, Shooting star, as well as the Tree with bling. each one on a 9X12 canvas.You are only learning on a flat surface. You can even bring any items you would like to put on here and we will use what I provide as filler,or just use the things I have. No ones will look alike. Go to the Cypress gourd patch facebook page to look at some of the designs the members used for theirs at Christmas. Black background and White backgrounds will be available, as well as a tutorial.
Cost: $62.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Needs to Bring: apron to protect your clothing from paint and glue
This Class is Full
Wet Felted Bowl
TeriLu Adler
Students will learn how to turn wool batting and roving into felt and that felt into a decorated bowl by using the wet felting technique. Be prepared to get a little wet!
Cost: $52.00
Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min:2
Max: 12
All
Student Need to Bring: old fabric tea towels
S-PM-7
Mini-Warty Sheep
Christine Pace
Using mini–Warty Gourds we will sculpt 2 sheep using Quikwood; finishing with acrylic paint. Each student will receive 2 mini warty gourds with 2 antiqued bells and 1 whole tube of Quikwood & a tutorial, to keep. Sculpting tools will be available for use during class, as will acrylic paints, brushes & sealer. NOTE:Supplies to make more will be set aside for your purchase directly from the vendor: mini warty gourds & Quikwood. I will have some antiqued bells set aside as well, at my cost.
Cost:$55.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Gloves & mask if desired. I will provide protective hand cream otherwise, and everything else!
This Class is Full
Spirit Bear
Dee Bryant
Students will make a bear using Apoxy Sculpt to make the face and arms attached to a small pear gourd for the head and a tall people gourd for the body. After the clay dries the students will paint the bears and then decorate their bears with leather , fur and beads.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Need to Bring: Scissors, glue gun,
S-PM-9
Fall Leaf Gourd Bowl
Melinda McCall
Students will learn to apply Leaf design, Paint leaves, carve veins into the leaves and carve between the leaves.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Saturday: 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.
S-PM-10
Trick or Treat Mask
Susan Taber
Paint a Halloween gourd mask, learn dry brushing techniques.
Cost: $57.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 6
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Needs to Bring: Stencil brushes, liner, round and angle brushes
S-PM-12
Resin Turntable
Suzi Nonn and Friends
Create your unique 15" diameter "Lazy Susan" turn table using 6 different mica colors.
Cost: $57.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-4pm
Min: 6
Max: 18
All
Student Needs to Bring: Box of disposable gloves, old hair dyer (not heat gun).
S-PM-13
Crackled Grape Leaf Gourd
Sue Haberer
Make an elegant bowl using a special product which makes a crackle effect. Embellish your bowl with grape leaves and grapes colored to your liking.
Cost: $67.00
Time: Saturday: 1pm-5pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
All
Student Needs to Bring: gourd (approx. 7" diameter ) cut & cleaned inside and outside
1" flat paint brush
1/4" - 3/8" scruffy brush
1/4" angular brush
Aleene's fast track glue
dryer
various green latex paints
purple paint
burnt sienna paint
latex gloves
apron paper
towels water bowl
Extension cord