The following buttons link to some Tool and Equipment vendors used by state members.
Classes are still open and you can register for your choices ! But don't wait! Registration closes April 15th!
Hearts a Flutter
Sherry Briscoe
Reidsville NC
In this class the student will learn about removing the skin of the gourd, and learn to use a Fili-Point Burr to create Filigree designs in the areas of the gourd where the skin has been removed. Students will also learn about Gourd Dye
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 10 Students Openings Remaining: 8
Skill Level: Intermediate Skill Level
Skills Taught: Carving, Cutting a Gourd, and Staining
Students Bring:
Basic Protection gear - Aprons, Dust Mask, Eye Protection, Carver, Carving Bits: Small Wheel 1/2" Course-Grit Wheel, 1/2" Fine-Grit Wheel, Fine-Grit Cylinder, Fili-Point Burr (available from Wellburn Gourd Farm), Heat Gun
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Dyes, Patterns
Previously Taught At: Not Provided
Will Be Taught At: 2023 Gourd Gathering @ Waynesville, NC, and 2023 Gourd Fest Raleigh, NC
$40 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM01
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Woven Gourd and Palm Inflorescence
Susan Nonn
Elk Mills, MD
Create a woven gourd vase by packing palm inflorescence giving it an illusion of twining.
Minimum: 4 Student Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 9
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Basketry, Drilling
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron, Drill and Drill Bit (7/64), protective gloves and perhaps protective eye wear and dust mask.
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Alcohol Dyes
Previously Taught At: Gourdstock, CA 2017
Will Be Taught At: Not Provided
$45- Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM02
Bessie (the cow)
Diane Ricker
Peachtree Corners, GA
Old McDonald had a farm and on that farm he had Bessie the cow! Bessie is about 6-7" tall with wiggly legs and a nice big udder. She would be cute as an ornament or a fan pull. Quik-Wood will be used for cow parts.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 9
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Clay work and Painting
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron, plastic gloves, Clay work toolsas well as Paintbrushes: #2 Script liner and a #1 Round
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Paint, Paint Brushes, Glue, Wire, Cord/Waxed Linen Thread, Quickwood, Glue Gun, and some clay work tools
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$40 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM03
Vase - Stained Glass Look
Sheryl Scott
Munford, KY
Woodburn on a canteen gourd, and finish with Ink Dyes. We will weave sea grass on the rim.
For those students who need to rent (or are interested in purchasing) a wood burner, Sheryl will have them available for rent for the class for $10, or the rental can be applied toward the purchase....but you MUST arrange for this with Sheryl ahead of time. Contact Sheryl @ sherylscott66@outlook.com
Minimum: 2 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 10
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Woodburning, Sealing, Ink Dyes and Weaving on top of a gourd
Students Bring:
Recommend bringing your own basic protection items: Apron, Gloves, Eye Protection, Heat Gun, and WoodBurner (or you can rent one for $5 from Sheryl for use during class)
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Paint Brushes, Ink Dyes, Heat gun to share. (woodburner for rent if arranged ahead of time)
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$45 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM04
From the Top Down
Debbie Wilson
Travelers Rest, SC
Learn how to weave the Japanese Wave Weave, twine and triple twine on round reed spokes. The spokes will be preinserted into a cleaned gourd, and the instructor will demonstrate how to crimp and insert spokes as part of the class. This class has endless color possibilities, so no two will be alike. A wide variety of color choices will be available.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 2
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Taught: Basketry
Students Bring: Apron
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Cord/Waxed Linen Thread
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: 2023 Gourd Gathering
$45 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM05
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Birdhouse Basics
Judi Fleming
Summerfield, NC
Learn all about choosing a gourd for a birdhouse, including cleaning, cutting, removing seeds, priming, decoupage techniques, top coats, and info about attracting birds
Minimum: 2 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 9
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Cleaning and Preparing gourds, drilling, and decoupage
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: Apron. protective gloves for drilling and for decoupage work.
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet(s), Paint, Paint brushes, glue, wire, Patterned napkins, scissors
Previously Taught At: Several previous shows, and patch meetings
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$25 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM06
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