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!
Small Beaded Basket
Jim and Charlene Anspach
Myerstown, PA
This is a fairly easy basket to weave. we will use 3-4 colors of reed and weave a 3 rod wale weave on a prepared basket about 5-6" across the top. It is a fun class, and you will finish the basket easily in the allotted class time. Beads are put on the spokes first and weaving begins after that. The top is an attractive completion to the project. Jim is a very helpful and patient as he teaches this small group.
Minimum: 1 Student Maximum: 6 Students Openings Remaining: 0
Skill Level: All Skill Levels are welcome.
Skills Taught: Basketry
Students Bring:
Basic Protection gear - Apron. and a towel
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Basket Reed
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: 2043 Pennsylvania, NC,
Class is full!
$30 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM01
Butterflies and Flowers - Woodburned
Sheryl Scott
Munfordville, KY
Woodburning with Stick & Burn. We will put our design on a medium pear gourd about 7" tall. You can add as many butterflies and flowers as time allows. then you will learn to use Welburn Ink Dyes for color, if time allows.
Minimum: 3 Student Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 6
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Woodburning and Sealing
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron and gloves. Woodburner, Blade or Skew Tip, Heat Gun. ,
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Ink Dyes
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: Not Provided
$40- Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM02
Gingko Leaves with
Textured Background
Debbie Wilson
Travelers Rest, SC
This carved gourd design has textural two carved backgrounds that offset the gingko leaves. Overdying after carving is another technique used as well The gourds will be prepped, cut, cleaned, and basic background dye applied and basis outline of design will be drawn to save class time for carving and overdying. Students will be able to seal the finished gourd.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 1
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Carving, Staining, Sealing
Students Bring: Apron, Dusk Mask, Carver, Carving Bits (Small sharp ball, small dental bits if you have them, but make sure you have the correct collets or shafts necessary to use the dental bits.)
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Paint brushes, Alcohol Dyes, Patterns.
Previously Taught At: 2011 @ Ghost Creek, and 2012 Mississippi Gourd Show
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$50 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM03
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Gourd Shekerees
Judi Fleming
Summerfield, NC
Fleminggourds@yahoo.com
In this class you will learn the basics of creating a wonderful, playable shekeree of your own. You will learn various patterns and styles of cording and beading and have a wide variety of colors of cord and a vast number of choices of beads to create your own unique musical instrument. Many examples of various styles will be provided along with a tutorial. Some students who pick a complicated pattern may not finish in the allotted class time but will have learned all the skills necessary to easily finish in a short time afterwards.
Minimum: 1 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 11
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Basic Macrame, Mixed Media
Students Bring: Apron
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, /scissors, Various colors of nylon/waxed cord, beads, and real examples of completed shekerees to help visually understand and learn from.
Previously Taught At: 2023 NCGS Festival, and 2012 Mississippi Gourd Show
Will Be Taught At: 2024 Gourd Gathering, 2024 Missouri
$50 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM04
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Half Leaf Luffa Insert
Troy Tatum
Griffin, GA
This class will teach you the technique of preparing and using luffa as a gourd insert. You will also learn carving techniques including the new look of scribble carving. Students will cut out the leaf half, and carve the other half and scribble-carve the border and rim. The student will learn to prepare the luffa and to insert it into the gourd. Because of the amount of scribble-carving, some students may not finish the rim in class, but will have learned how to finish at home.
Minimum: 6 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 4
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Carving, Cutting a Gourd, Staining
Students Bring: Apron, Dust Mask, Eye Protection, Carver, Carving bits (1/16 and 1/8 round ball burrs and Dremel Sanding Drum.
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Glue, Ink Dyes, Luffa
Previously Taught At: 2023 NCGS Festival, and 2012 Mississippi Gourd Show
Will Be Taught At: 2024 Gourd Gathering, 2024 Missouri
$55 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM05
