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!
A Rose by Any Other Name
Sherry Briscoe
Reidsville, NC
Students will learn how to: 1. Use Stick n' Burn to transfer a pattern to the front of the gourd. 2. Burn the outline of the rose and leaves using a script writer or skew pen 3. Add shading using a spoon shader pen/tip 4. Create stitching "holes" with small ball pen/tip; 5. Use the ball/tip to shade the outer band around the design. 6. Apply GourdMaster Ink Dye to the outer region of the gourd, set the ink. 7. Use Gourd Wax.
Minimum: 3 Student Maximum: 10 Students Openings Remaining: 7
Skill Level: Intermediate
Skills Taught: Woodburning, Staining, Sealing
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron, gloves, /dust mask, Apron, Professional Wood Burner, Spoon shader in both small and medium ball size. Heat Gun
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Alcohol Ink Dye.
Previously Taught At:
Will be Taught At: 2023 Gourd Gathering @ Waynesville, NC , 2023 Gourd Fest, Raleigh, NC
$45 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM01
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Spooky Spirits
Kristie Hull
Wedgefield, SC
We will concentrate on the inside of the gourd to create a fun or spooky cemetery. You will learn to make the inside and bottom level, add straw, then make a tree from wire. You'll also make a tombstone, and a fence, which will all be placed inside the gourd. A light will also be added to the inside. Creepy cloth will already be attached to the outside of the gourd, and if time allows, you will paint this. These techniques can be used for other scenes you may like to do in the future.
Minimum: 1 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 11
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Mixed Media
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron, stain/dye gloves, Heat Gun/Embossing Heat Tool
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Materials, and Paints
Previously Taught At: Not Provided
Will Be Taught At: Not Provided
$45 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM02
Weaving "Outside the Box"
Suzi Nonn
Elk Mills, MD
Explore new materials as you learn to weave on the outside of a gourd. By combining different textures and colors each person will create their own unique functional woven vase. Techniques will include twinging, three-rode wale, undulating waves, and a tighter rim.
Min: 4 Students Max: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 6
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Basketry, Drilling
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: Apron, Gloves, Drill and Drill Bits, 7/64".
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Pattern
Previously Taught At: PA Gourd Festival, Augusta Heritage Festival, and Cherokee
Will be Taught At: Not Provided
$45 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM03
Jewelry Box
Sheryl Scott
Munfordville, KY
Students will use woodburning and ink dyes to make a beautiful box with hinges. The lid will attach with hinges. The instructor will have a wood burner available to rent for $10, if needed. If a student is interested in using the woodburner (or purchasing it), Please make prior arrangements with the instructor.
Minimum: 1 Student Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 7
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Wood burning on a gourd, Staining with heat set inks, and sealing a gourd
Students Bring:
Basic Protection gear - Aprons, Wood Burner , with skews
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Heat Gun, Ink Dyes and Stick & Burn
Previously Taught At: n/a
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$45 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM04
