Friday and Saturday October 18-19, 2024

Fri. AM 1
Mandala Bird House
Celia Shaneyfelt (shaneygourd@gmail.com)
Class Fee $55
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (3 1/2 hours)

You will have 5 different paint color palettes from which to choose. You will base paint your gourd and then create a beautiful mandala design around the birdhouse opening; using unusual objects that can be found around your home or local Dollar store. Be prepared to have fun while creating a beautiful, functional, home for your birds.
Students Bring: An apron and hair dryer.
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourd, paints, and any other supplies needed.
All levels Max 10

Fri. PM 1
Snowman Luminary
Pam Reeves (pamsgourds@gmail.com)
Class Fee $50
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4 hours)

Join me as we paint a beautiful snowman luminary for your holiday decorations. I will take you step by step through the painting process, with the emphasis on how I paint eyes. Gourds and hats will vary. I will have everything that we need; I just want you to have fun!
Students Bring: Apron or old shirt to protect clothes, and a hair dryer, if it’s convenient; I will have a couple that we can share.
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourd, paints, brushes, light cord with bulb, hat; and any other supplies that we might need.
All levels, Max 10

Fri. PM 2
Knotless Netting Rim
Joy Bedsole (monicajoybedsole@gmail.com)
Canceled
1:00 – 5:00 PM (4hours)

Students will learn the technique of using knotless netting to create a rim on a gourd bowl. When completed, knotless netting looks like a very complicated and difficult pattern, but it’s not! Once you get the hang of it, and you will in this class; you’ll find many different ways to use it. Let Joy teach you how fun and relaxing it can be.
Students Bring: Scissors for cutting waxed linen, a towel or apron as most students will work with this project in their lap. An awl if you have one, (instructor will have a couple to share.)
Instructor Provides: A clean prepared gourd bowl, cut, holes drilled for knotless netting, and the inside finished. Waxed linen in various colors, and a needle. All levels Max 10

Sat. AM 1
Ghost or Snowman
Pam Reeves (pamsgourds@gmail.com)
Class Fee $45
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (3 1/2 hours)

Let’s have fun! We will use a small bottle gourd that is already attached to a wood base to save time. I will guide you in sculpting to resemble a ghost, or you could make it a snowman if you wish. We will then paint everything and bring him or her to life! This class is for one piece, and I will have several displayed for inspiration. I will lead you step by step and encourage you to make it your own.
Students Bring: An apron or old shirt to protect clothes.
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourd, paints, brushes, sculpting material, and anything else that we might need. I will have a paint bar with a variety of paint colors, maybe even a little glitter! All levels Max 10

Sat. AM 2
Knotless Netting Ornament
Joy Bedsole (monicajoybedsole@gmail.com)
Canceled
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM (3 1/2 hours)

Students will learn the technique of using knotless netting on a small gourd to create a beautiful gourd ornament. Although knotless netting looks complicated, it’s easy once you get the hang of it. I will take you step by step through the learning process. When I use the word “ornament” it no longer brings only Christmas to my mind. I have found that having small things that make me smile, hanging around the house can make even a bad day a little better!
Students Bring: Scissors for cutting waxed linen, and a towel or apron.
Instructor Provides: Clean ornament size gourd, waxed linen in various colors, needle, and beads. All levels Max 10

Sat. PM 1
St. Nick with Teddy Bear
Georgie Foster (fostergeorgie@outlook.com)
Class Fee $40
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

Let Georgie show you how she creates shaping, shadows, and highlights on Santa’s face, arms, and teddy bear. She will also share loading brushes and stippling techniques.
Students Bring: An apron or old shirt to protect your clothes.
Instructors Provides: Prepared gourd, paints, brushes, and any other supplies that you need. All levels Max 10

Sat. PM 2
Doodled Butterfly Bowl
Neva Beasley (neva@hiwaay.net)
Class Fee $65
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4 hours)

You will start by woodburning a butterfly image inside a border, on a gourd bowl. Neva will guide you in adding doodling; to enhance the image.
Students Bring: 1. Woodburner with a skew, and a small ball pen. 2. Woodcarver with a small ball bit, and a bit for removing the gourd skin. 3. Heat tool. 4. Apron 5. 3/8″ angle paint brush.
Instructor Provides: A cut and cleaned gourd bowl, pattern, instructions, and all other supplies needed.
Level: Intermediate and advanced. Max 10

Sat. PM 3
Apple Basket
Shery Scott (sherylscott66@outlook.com)
Class Fee $50
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM (4 hours)

Students will learn to weave flat reed onto a prepared apple gourd. The apple gourd will be leather dyed and precut, so you can start having fun with the weaving. This technique can be used on many shaped gourds.
Students Bring: Nothing but a big smile!
Instructor Provides: A cut, prepared gourd, flat reed, and all other supplies that you might need. All levels Max 10