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Sunday Morning (10:00-2:00)
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Rainbow Swirl
Vickie Echols
This is an easy and colorful class! The pine needles are dyed and the caps left on to use in the design. We will learn how to evenly divide the gourd into sections and then coil with dyed pine needles to create a unique Rainbow Swirl. We will get to select 3 different colors and the gourds are all prepared so we can get right into the weaving. We will learn how to shape the coiling to get the most out of this swirl effect. We will be using 6-7 inch gourds.
Cost: $75.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: Sharp scissors, small needle nose pliers and fine tipped wire cutters
SU-AM-2
Which way to the Sea?
Robyn Goode
This class you will make a baby turtle hatching from its egg. We will be take quick wood and a gourd to make your new baby. Teacher will provide everything needed to make one baby turtle,
Cost: $40.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: Apron
SU-AM-3
Wood Burned Martin Birdhouse Gourd
Jeanette Egan
Learning how to use all four tips that come with the Walnut Hollow Solid Tip Creative Burner
Cost: $50.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Students Must Bring: Nothing, Instructor will I provide all materials including wood burning tool.
SU-AM-4
Light Carving and Filigree
Fonda Haddad
Using an oblong gourd with top cut off and cleaned inside we will create an elongated bowl. Inside will be seal and the outside stained with leather dye or inks. An oval or circle will be carved into the gourd skin and design created with filigree pattern. If time allows a rim will be added with yarns or basketry materials.
Cost: $50.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Student Must Bring: If students have a Dremel or carving tools it would be helpful to bring, otherwise we will share.
SU-AM-5
Powertex Faux Birch Bark Christmas Gourd
Susan Crowe
Want a Christmas bear gourd for your lodge?
End your Cherokee weekend with this fun and simple gourd class.
We will use Powertex textile hardener to create the look of birch tree bark and a rusty tin bear applique on your gourd. Then, we will top it all off with a little Christmas garland and natural leather.
Cost: $50.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: A box of disposable gloves.
A heat gun for drying as needed.
An apron or smock.
Paper and pen for note taking as desired.
SU-AM-6
Rooster
Robin Bryson
Create a colorful Rooster head with acrylic paints, ink dyes enhanced with pen & ink dots.
Cost: $55.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: an old towel
SU-AM-7
"Buzzing Bumblebee"
Laurie Weand
These buzzing bumblebees are calling for you to come take this class! We will be making the bee hive out of a gourd top that is wrapped in jute rope. Using mini jewelry gourds for the bees, you will add Quickwood for their unique features along with a special mold I have created to make their tiny faces. Once the bumblebees are completed with paint, leg and wing details, you will now be able to attach them to their bee hive.
Cost: 35.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill: All
Students must bring: Apron, rubber gloves, heat gun, glue gun and glue sticks.
SU-AM-8
Cork and Beads
Nancy Amburgey
Ever wonder what to do with wine bottle corks? In this class the student will use reed, wine corks and beads to weave on the top of a gourd bowl. The project may have alternate beads or reed than shown in the photo. A fully prepared gourd will be provided. No prior knowledge of weaving is required for the class. Sorry, wine will NOT be provided by the instructor.
Cost: $55.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Must: All
Students Must Bring: Apron, small kitchen towel and scissors (not your good fabric scissors) to cut the reed.
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SU-AM-10
Gourd Lantern Design
Altan Erginkoc
The Gourd Light is a fun class in which the student will learn more about basic carving and drilled holes of various sizes. Transform an ordinary kettle/cannon gourd into a sweet glowing light! With the LED bulb your design will shine beautifully on nearby surfaces. The beads can be inserted into some of the holes for a little accent color. This class involves drilling lots and lots of little holes! It's a noisy, dusty, fun project, not suitable for people under age 19, or those who would have difficulty with repetitive motion. Most classes involve power tools and hot or sharp equipment and are geared toward adults.
SU-AM-10
SU-AM-10
Cost: $70.00
Sunday Morning
Time: 10:00-2:00
Skill Level: All
Teacher will provide the beads, gourds, and wooden electrical base only.
Students Must Bring: All students must bring their own mask, Dremel tools and bits for carving and drilling holes.