Code: F-1-1

GOURD DOLL NECKLACE

Instructor:  Judy Roberts          Level:  ALL            Students: 10           Fee:   $30 MEMBERS          $35 NON MEMBERS

Description:  The small gourd will be finished with leather cream and buffed to a sheen.  The face cab will be finished with pearl-X for a unique look.  A simple knotless netting technique using waxed linen will be taught for the "doll body".  At the bottom of the body, a beaded tassel will be attached.  Wire and beads will be used for the arms with small hand charms attached for a distinguished flair.  The necklace will be sprayed at this point to protect the finish on the face. Yarn hair and satin cording will be attached to the inserted eye-pin at the top.  A handout with directions and picture will be given to each student.  the handout will include websites to order additional hand charms.  

Supplies to bring:  All supplies are furnished but since the dies stain, you may want to bring rubber gloves.  Also, applying heat to the Tyvek may be a problem for students with allergies so you may want to bring a dust mask. 10
 
Kit fee - $10 - Kit includes:  Small face cabochon, a pair of hand charms, beads, wire, pre-made tassel, waxed linen cord, satin cord and a variety of yars to select from for the hair. 
 

 

Code: F-1-2

 

TWINED GOURD BASKET WITH BEADS - THIS CLASS IS FULL

Instructor:  Mary Segreto           Level:  ALL            Students: 12           Fee:   $45 MEMBERS         $50 NON MEMBERS

Description:  Learn the satisfying basketry technique of twining on a prepared gourd base using sea grass and round reed, with beads for added interest.  Instructors for two different patterns will be covered a swell as two different top treatments, with additional tips for creating outstanding basketry to finish off your gourd work.  S

Supplies to bring:  Scissors, towel, spray bottle.
 
Instructor will bring prepared gourds and all supplies. 

 

Code: F-1-3

 

HAND-PAINTED T-SHIRT, APRON OR TOTE BAG

Instructor:  Sherry Briscoe           Level:  ALL            Students: 10           Fee:   $40 MEMBERS         $45 NON MEMBERS

Description:  Students will learn Type paint and brushes to use on fabric.  Proper preparation of fabric for painting.  Tracing of design (3 different patterns to choose from).  Painting technique.  Proper care of hand-painted fabric.

Supplies to bring:  Instructor will provide all supplies.

 

Code: F-1-4

 

GEOMETRIC TRIANGLE WOVEN BORDER

Instructor:  Fonda Haddad           Level:  ALL            Students: 12           Fee:   $40 MEMBERS         $45 NON MEMBERS

Description:  Embellishing a gourd bowl with leather.  We will be staining or painting a cleaned gourd bowl then drilling and lashing a border.  We will develop a geometric triangular pattern and design the gourd rim.  Leather and beads will complete the design. 

Supplies to bring:  Dremel or drill.  Instructor will provide all other supplies.

 

Code: F-1-5

 

MINATURE MASK SHADOW BOX

 

Instructor:  Leah Reed           Level:  ALL            Students: 8           Fee:   $50 MEMBERS         $55 NON MEMBERS

Description:  Students will create a miniature mask from a small jewelry gourd, using acrylics, inks, gold leafing.  Quikwood and embellishments.  students will flock their 4" x 5" shadow box.  

Supplies to bring:  Imagination and creativity (designs available).  Dremel or dremel like tool and burs (cutting out mouth eyes, nose, mini drill and micro drill bits.  Microlux gourd saw or other cutting tool.  Instructor will have a couple available to use during class.     

 

Code:   F-1-6

 

Gourd Potpourri Holder with a Tenerife Lid

 

Instructor: Nancy Gildersleeve        Level: All          Students: 10     Fee: $30 MEMBERS    $35 NON MEMBERS

                                                                                                             

Description:  Learn Teneriffe needle weaving on a wire ring and make a lid from your creation with pine needle coiling to attach to a small gourd.  Finish off the gourd with pine needles to hold the lid.  While you may not get finished with this project in class you will leave with all the skills needed for both needle weaving and shaping pine needle coils.

 

The Instructor will provide all materials for this class, including:  a small drilled gourd, long leaf pine needles and stitching materials, detailed instructions and metal rings for the lids.

 

F-1-7

PYROGRAPHY - WESTERN LEATHER TOOLING DESIGN- 8 SPACES LEFT AS OF 1/7/10

Instructor: Hellen M. Martin       Level: ALL           Students: 20     Fee: $55 MEMBERS      $60 NON MEMBERS

 

Description: Detail instructions how to pyrography a western leather tooling design on a gourd.  Learn how to countersink a rivet in the flower, add shading at main locations, and use waterbased leather dye to add highlights and depth.  ALL students receive a detail instructional booklet with photos and patterns for future reference.  Instructions will also be given on how to design your own while students are working.  

Supplies:  Desire to have lots of fun.  "Woodburner equipment with favorite shading and line pens.  NOTE:  I do all my leather tooling burning with one pen.  It's a Medium Spoon Shader by Razortip that is attached to my Optima 1 Dual burner by an adapter."  

 

 

CODE:  F-1-8

Title of Workshop:  BEADED CROCHETED RIM  

Instructor:  Cheryl Anne            Level:  ALL            Students:  12        Fee:          $50 MEMBERS        $55 NON MEMBERS

Workshop Description:  Learn how to successfully make a crocheted beaded rim for your gourds. Students will enjoy picking out their materials and designing and constructing their crocheted beaded rim. Students will learn about bead types, and crochet stitches, and beading threads and how they all play an important part in creating beaded crochets rims. All supplies will be included.

Student Level:      
All levels of crocheting artist are welcome.

Requirement ** you must know how to crochet to be in this class.

 

 

 

 

CODE:  F-1-9 - 4 SPACES LEFT AS OF 1/18/10

 

TIME TO GOURD

 

Instructor: Laraine Short    Level: All    Students: 12         Fee: Members $60.00     Non Members $65.00

 

Description: Students will take an ordinary canteen gourd and turn it into a decorative clock.  You will wood burn a design using a ball and a writing tip.  The rim will be woven using paper twist and waxed linen.  A fun filled class for all. Instructor will supply gourd, paper twist, needle, waxed linen, handouts, pattern, instructions and picture.  Clock kit is not included.

 

Students must bring:  A wood burner and accessories.