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SU-AM-1
Hatchling Gators
Cara Bevan
Welcome to the world little guy! In this class we’ll be creating an entire alligator nest complete with a hatching baby. You’ll learn how to make the soil base on wood, attach the gourd eggs (pre-painted), and use quikwood and a spinner gourd to sculpt your own little gator. Glass eyes will be provided. We’ll be painting and completing the entire sculpture in class. (Note: It can take a few days for the soil base to dry. I will provide a cardboard box for you take them home in.)
Class Cost: $58.00
Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Students need to bring: Sculpting tools
SU-AM-2
Goldie Hen the Chicken of Zen
Robyn Goode
In this class, we will make a fun chicken suncatcher. We will use a 6 inch metal ring, gourd, quick wood, and other embellishments to make our fun Zen chicken suncatcher
Class Cost: $43.00
Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Studets Must Bring: Apron
SU-AM-3
Rodney The Rooster Door Hanger
Susan Prater Crowe
Want to smile every time you open your front door?
Well, this guy is happy to help you out. Rodney’s happy face will welcome fall and anyone else arriving at your front door. Don’t worry, no drawing skills are required. The design will already be outlined onto a 14" diameter 0.23" thick plywood round with hanger so you get to enjoy the painting. Get ready to say hello fall!
Instruction sheets and a supply list outlining the complete project will be emailed to participants after the gathering.
Approx. measurements: 14” diameter x 0.23” thick
Class Cost: $33.00
Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Min: 4
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.
SU-AM-4
Botanical Vase
Regina Pena
In this class, the student will learn how draw or use stencil on a natural gourd. Once drawn, the instructor will discuss how to wood burn on a natural gourd, shading and stippling techniques. After completing the images, the students will be instructed on applying alcohol inks and other stains to their gourd to add color to their designs.
Each student’ gourd will be prepped to allow a tube insert that will be used to hold the water for clippings or single flower.
Thee gourds will be Martin shape approximately 5” in height and 4”-6”in diameter.
Class Cost: $43.00
Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Min: 3
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring:
Wood burner, mask and aprons.
SU-AM-5
Textured Japanese Style Vase
Sue Haberer
You will learn a simple texture that can be used on any gourd while making this Japanese Style Vase. Vase should be finished in class, depending on your speed. Gourds will be furnished.
Class Cost: $68.00
Sunday: 10:00am - 2:00pm
Min: 4
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Students Must Bring: ½” inch brush
1” inch brush that can be used in glue
Black paint
Medallion if you have one you prefer to use.
Awl
Water container for brushes,
Paper towels
SU-AM-6
Making a Kokopelli or Spirit Warrior Totem
Dee Bryant
During this class you will make a 12- to 14-inch-tall Spirit figure. The head will be a small round 3 inch gourd and the body a tall “people gourd”. We will use a drill to make the face and to carve a pattern on the body. We will add gourd arms and either a flute or spear depending on which figure you prefer. The body and head will be painted with alcohol inks and acrylics and then dressed in Native American regalia, including furs, leathers, feathers, and beads supplied by the instructor. This is a fun class that allows for a lot of creativity.
Class Cost: $68.00
Sunday: 10:00am-2:00pm
Min: 5
Max: 12
Skill Level: All
Student Must Bring: Dremel or other type carving drill, a filigree or other small bit for the eyes and mouth, and a carving bit for the design on the body. Glue gun and glue sticks and scissors. Any fun materials you would like to use from home, although a variety will be supplied by the instructor.