Date and Time:
Friday, September 13 - 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor:
Karen Brown
Price:
$16.00
Course Level:
Beginner
Description:
This is a hands on, try-it-before-you-buy-it tool class. Students will be learning the basics of gourding and the tools used in all areas of this art form. If you are new to gourds or just expanding your tool collection this class is a must take. Karen will walk you through growing, harvesting, cleaning, cutting, sanding and finishing your gourd projects. She'll have her tool collection there for you to try during class.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide all materials and tools.
Date and Time:
Friday, September 13 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor:
Penni Jo Couch
Price:
$18.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
This Polymer clay embellishment class is for all levels of clayer. We'll cover the following: conditioning and preparing polymer clay; molding, preparing perfect parts with no trimming after de-molding; controlling the thickness of your embellishments; sculpting your own embellishments; re-shaping molded or sculpted parts; using multiple parts to form a larger design; adding wires to molded embellishments; use of mica powders to create jewel-like finishes.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Polymer clay.
Date and Time:
Friday, September 13 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Lisa Wierenga
Price:
$46.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Learn two techniques in this class - using leather dyes and attaching sea grass to the rim of a gourd. Paricipants will color their gourd with dyes and then receive instruction and all materials necessary to attach sea grass around the top. The process is easier than you may think and this is a great class for those just starting in gourd crafting or those interested in adding another dimension to their gourd art.
Supplies Needed:
A paint shirt is advisable as the dyes can stain clothes.
Supplies Provided:
All materials are supplied - a prepared gourd, leather dyes, sea grass, and waxed linen.
Date and Time:
Friday, September 13 - 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor:
Karen Brown
Price:
$41.00
Course Level:
Beginner
Description:
In this four hour class each student will learn how to sew wo Philodendron sheaths to a gourd blwl going in opposite directions. Student's kit includes 1 cut, cleaned and drilled bowl, two sheaths, instructions, waxed linen thread, and several pieces of dry, decorative materials to finish off each bowl at the end of class. No 2 bowls will be alike as each student will have many choices to set their piece apart.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide all materials.
Date and Time:
Friday, September 13 - 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Instructor:
Anna Miller
Price:
$51.00
Course Level:
Beginner
Description:
Learn basic chip-carving while practicing on a martin house gourd. (no power tools needed!) Leather dye will be provided so you can stain your bird house, and you can spray it with exterior polyurethane to take home a completed bird house ready for occupants next spring.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Martin house gourds, dye, poly spray, leather straps for hanging gourds, 1/4" u-shaped carving gouge (the gouge is included in the cost of the class).
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor:
Kathy McMinn
Price:
$51.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Starting with a prepared gourd, you will insert spokes and weave a random weave design on top of the gourd. Spaces will be left that can be filled in with yarns or other fibers.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Prepared gourd, weaving materials, yarns, waxed linen, seagrass and other fibers. All tools will be provided.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 9:00 am to 12:00 pm
Instructor:
Chris Pawlik
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Description:
Looking to learn a different way of using alcohol inks on gourds? This class will show you how to use a masking technique to protect the natural color of the gourd before adding color using alcohol inks. In this class, you will mask the gourd, add color using alcohol inks, burn details into the surface of the gourd, add a sealer, attach a base, mark the gourd to be cut the open and attach a knob to the lid. (For those looking to take this class but do not have a gourd saw, the instructor will open the gourd for you during the class.) You will leave with almost finished gourd (the inside will not be finished during the class), 3 colors of Alcohol Ink, blending tool with pads and instructions. Additional masking shapes will be available for purchase after the class.
Supplies Needed:
Pyrography Tool with fine line pen, Dusk Mask and Eye Protection, apron. Optional: If you have your own gourd saw and drill you can bring them so you can open your gourd yourself if you like.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide; gourd, base, knob (will be different than the one in the photo, alcohol ink, masking material, patterns and instructions.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor:
Penni Jo Couch
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
Beginner, Intermediate
Description:
This polymer clay class is for both beginner and intermediate clayers. We'll cover the the following: Conditioning and preparing polymer clay, creating and finishing a polymer clay fitted lid that 'keys' into a design on the gourd (we will not be using the top of the opened gourd for the lid, we will be making a solid polymer clay lid), baking the clay lid (there are at least two bakings for the lid), preparing the gourd with liquid polymer clay to create a bond between the gourd and the clay, softening polymer clay for bas relief designs, baking the gourd with polymer clay on it, antiquing the three dimensional designs on the baked gourd, highlighting the elements with Viva Decor Inka-Gold thick paint and finally, varnishing the gourd if desired.
Supplies Needed:
Sand paper 320 grit, your favorite gourd tools, a ruler, mask for dust control (optional, very brief sanding in the class).
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide a cannonball gourd, cleaned and opened; polymer clay; liquid polymer clay, step-by-step full color tutorial, small baking surface, list of suppliers of polymer clay and clay friendly materials, heavy body acrylic paint for antiquing details.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor:
Diane Bruder
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Students will dye, paint and use eggshells to create a decorative rim. They will also use 24 gauge wire to create a seed beaded rim.
Supplies Needed:
Students should bring an apron to keep clothes clean, latex gloves to keep hands clean and needle nose pliers. They should also bring a heat tool or blow dryer.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide gourd and all art materials and supplies.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm (with lunch break)
Instructor:
Karen Brown
Price:
$81.00
Course Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Description:
This is an all day class for intermeniate to advanced carving students. In this class stduents will use their rotary tools to carve a cascade to leaves on the top of a canteen gourd. Karen will show you how to undercut and undulate the leaves to give them a life like appearance. Take you carving to the next level in this informative class. This project will NOT be finished at the end of class time.
Supplies Needed:
Rotary tool, NO battery operated rotary tools please unless you have two extra batteries. A respirator or well fitted dust mask, eye protection.
Supplies Provided:
Kit includes: whole clean canteen gourd, pattern, handout, and all the burrs/bits used in class. Teacher will have a few extra rotary tools with for student use.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Instructor:
Anna Miller
Price:
$51.00
Course Level:
Beginner
Description:
Learn basic chip-carving while practicing on a martin house gourd. (no power tools needed!) Leather dye will be provided so you can stain your bird house, and you can spray it with exterior polyurethane to take home a completed bird house ready for occupants next spring.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Martin house gourds, dye, poly spray, leather straps for hanging gourds, 1/4" u-shaped carving gouge (the gouge is included in the cost of the class).
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Lisa Wierenga
Price:
$46.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Learn two techniques in this class - using leather dyes and attaching sea grass to the rim of a gourd. Paricipants will color their gourd with dyes and then receive instruction and all materials necessary to attach sea grass around the top. The process is easier than you may think and this is a great class for those just starting in gourd crafting or those interested in adding another dimension to their gourd art.
Supplies Needed:
A paint shirt is advisable as the dyes can stain clothes.
Supplies Provided:
All materials are supplied - a prepared gourd, leather dyes, sea grass, and waxed linen.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor:
Chris Pawlik
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Description:
Looking to learn a different way of using alcohol inks on gourds? This class will show you how to use a masking technique to protect the natural color of the gourd before adding color using alcohol inks. In this class, you will mask the gourd, add color using alcohol inks, burn details into the surface of the gourd, add a sealer, attach a base, mark the gourd to be cut the open and attach a knob to the lid. (For those looking to take this class but do not have a gourd saw, the instructor will open the gourd for you during the class.) You will leave with almost finished gourd (the inside will not be finished during the class), 3 colors of Alcohol Ink, blending tool with pads and instructions. Additional masking shapes will be available for purchase after the class.
Supplies Needed:
Pyrography Tool with fine line pen, Dusk Mask and Eye Protection, apron. Optional: If you have your own gourd saw and drill you can bring them so you can open your gourd yourself if you like.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide; gourd, base, knob (will be different than the one in the photo, alcohol ink, masking material, patterns and instructions.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor:
Linda Sales
Price:
$41.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Beginners will have a barn to work on. Advanced students can get help with anything they want from our selection of over 200 patterns.
Supplies Needed:
Woodburner required.
Supplies Provided:
Wood for class included: 5" x 7" fine sanded piece of birch. Wood burners available for sale.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor:
Penni Jo Couch
Price:
$18.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
This Polymer clay embellishment class is for all levels of clayer. We'll cover the following: conditioning and preparing polymer clay; molding, preparing perfect parts with no trimming after de-molding; controlling the thickness of your embellishments; sculpting your own embellishments; re-shaping molded or sculpted parts; using multiple parts to form a larger design; adding wires to molded embellishments; use of mica powders to create jewel-like finishes.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Polymer clay.
Date and Time:
Saturday, September 14 - 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Instructor:
Diane Bruder
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Students will use silk dye and silk salt to create a tye dye effect. Students have the option of a braded ribbon accent to embellish the rim or they may create a shiny black or gold embossed rim. Braided ribbons are availablefor purchase at $3.
Supplies Needed:
Students should bring an apron to keep clothes clean, latex gloves to keep hands clean and needle nose pliers. They should also bring a heat tool or blow dryer.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide gourd and all art materials and supplies.
Date and Time:
Sunday, September 15 - 9:00 am to 12:30 pm
Instructor:
Penni Jo Couch
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
Beginner, Intermediate
Description:
This polymer clay class is for both beginner and intermediate clayers. We'll cover the the following: Conditioning and preparing polymer clay, creating and finishing a polymer clay fitted lid that 'keys' into a design on the gourd (we will not be using the top of the opened gourd for the lid, we will be making a solid polymer clay lid), baking the clay lid (there are at least two bakings for the lid), preparing the gourd with liquid polymer clay to create a bond between the gourd and the clay, softening polymer clay for bas relief designs, baking the gourd with polymer clay on it, antiquing the three dimensional designs on the baked gourd, highlighting the elements with Viva Decor Inka-Gold thick paint and finally, varnishing the gourd if desired.
Supplies Needed:
Sand paper 320 grit, your favorite gourd tools, a ruler, mask for dust control (optional, very brief sanding in the class).
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide a cannonball gourd, cleaned and opened; polymer clay; liquid polymer clay, step-by-step full color tutorial, small baking surface, list of suppliers of polymer clay and clay friendly materials, heavy body acrylic paint for antiquing details.
Date and Time:
Sunday, September 15 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor:
Karen Brown
Price:
$46.00
Course Level:
Intermediate, Advanced
Description:
This is a two for one class! We will be carving Maple leaves and then adding pyrography to the leaves to bring them to life. Stuents will get several leaves carved and at least one burned before the end of class time.
Supplies Needed:
Rotary tool NOTE: NO battery opperated tools unless you have extra batteries for your tool. A respirator or well fitted dust mask and a temperature adjustable wood burning tool with a small ball shader or hair pin pen/tip.
Supplies Provided:
Handout, cut and clean gourd bowl ready to carve, all burrs/bits used during class time. Teacher will have a few extra rotary tools for stuents to use during class time.
Date and Time:
Sunday, September 15 - 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Instructor:
Diane Bruder
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Students will dye, paint and use eggshells to create a decorative rim. They will also use 24 gauge wire to create a seed beaded rim.
Supplies Needed:
Students should bring an apron to keep clothes clean, latex gloves to keep hands clean and needle nose pliers. They should also bring a heat tool or blow dryer.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide gourd and all art materials and supplies.
Date and Time:
Sunday, September 15 - 1:30 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Diane Bruder
Price:
$56.00
Course Level:
All Levels (beginner to advanced)
Description:
Students will use silk dye and silk salt to create a tye dye effect. Students have the option of a braded ribbon accent to embellish the rim or they may create a shiny black or gold embossed rim. Braided ribbons are availablefor purchase at $3.
Supplies Needed:
Students should bring an apron to keep clothes clean, latex gloves to keep hands clean and needle nose pliers. They should also bring a heat tool or blow dryer.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide gourd and all art materials and supplies.
Date and Time:
Sunday, September 15 - 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Karen Brown
Price:
$16.00
Course Level:
Beginner
Description:
Studets of all ages can make a gourd rattle in this fun filled two hour class. No two rattles will be alike as each student will select the color and design(s) used on their project.
Supplies Needed:
None required.
Supplies Provided:
Instructor will provide all materials.
(more classes coming soon)
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Glenn Murray
810-664-7300
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2013 Class information
The seating for each class is limited
Students must cancel on or before September 1, 2013 to receive a refund
Gate entrance is not included in class price.