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Saturday Afternoon 2:00 - 6:00
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Robyn Goode
Buzzybnb
In this class you will use a small kettle gourd to create a fun house for your little critter friends.
Cost: $63.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Should Bring: Nothing but an apron and your imagination!
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Donna McCarthy
Glowing Dragonfly
A woodburned Dragonfly in repose against a shimmering foiled background. This project can be completed without the filigree rim if desired. No paints are used on this design. Assorted foil pattern and colors will be available.
Cost: $58.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 2
Max: 10
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Students Should Bring: Adjustable woodburner with; skew, ball tips and shader. Carver with your favorite burr to remove skin and filigree tip. Mask and apron.
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TeriLu Adler
Felted Wool 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: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
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.
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Anna Fountain
All Wired Up
In this class you will be creating geometric designs on a gourd using wire of different lengths to create a unique design and then aged to look old. it is fun and not to stressful. but you will be able to complete it in class.
Cost: $58.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 1
Max; 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: wire cutters, pencil, long butter knife, needle nose pliers, flexible ruler, paint brush and cup for rinsing out the brush
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Lisa Hodge
Autumn Scarecrow
Students will use beginner acrylic painting techniques to create a cute, friendly scarecrow using simple shapes, bright colors, and creative details inspired by the fall season
Cost: $56.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Students Must Bring: Instructor will provide brushes to paint with. Students need to bring: water container to clean brushes, paper towels, glue gun
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Deborah Hildinger
Serenity Sculpture
Students will begin by using a pre-ded canteen gourd, cut vertically to create an Asian-inspired mixed media sculpture. Techniques such as carving and wood burning will be employed to enhance the exterior's visual appeal. The piece will then be finished with beads, bamboo, and other decorative elements.
Subsequently, a smaller cut gourd will be covered with leafing, and palm seed pod stems will be securely attached inside. This smaller component will be affixed to the bamboo stems positioned at the top of the larger gourd.
Cost: $68.00
Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: The instructor supplies pre-cut and colored gourds, beads, buttons, palm seed pod stems, glue, waxed linen thread, and a variety of dried botanicals. Participants are encouraged to bring their own materials to make their sculptures even more unique.
Tools: A carver is required, along with diamond ball burrs. A wood burner is optional, as an ultra-fine sharpie can be used for any line work. Don’t forget your apron!!
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Laurie Weiand
Gladys the Garden Goddess
Gladys will warm your heart! She has all the character to make this a fun class. You will learn how to sculpt the face features on a life sized head out of a gourd and quickwood. Then the fun begins by dressing her up in her fancy dress and all the accessories needed to complete this perfect Garden Goddess. She will be a great friend to help protect your garden!
Special note* Everyone should be able to complete in alloted time, but I know everyone works at their own pace. So with that said, you will go home with everything to complete her otherwise.
Cost: $68.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 2
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: Apron and heat gun.
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Leslie Meier
Gnattermoss: The "Goodish" Gremlin
Students Will learn about using various sculpting tools, quick cure clay, botanicals, and multimedia items during the construction of their own "Goodish" Gremlin.
Cost: $68.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 1
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
All items are supplied by instructor. Students may wish to bring their own apron, heat gun, and/or sculpting tools.
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Heather Seaman
Pine Needle Bowl
Learn about southern longleaf pine needles and how to create a small bowl around a 2-3" wooden applique. The applique centers will be pre painted and drilled by the instructor, ready to be coiled onto! Or, if you prefer, solid wood disks will also be available to use instead of the applique. All materials will be provided by the instructor.
Cost: $58.00
Time: Saturday: 2pm-6pm
Min: 4
Max: 8
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: Scissors if possible.