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!
Picture Perfect Rim
Jim and Charlene Anspach
Myerstown, PA
This is a double treat, consisting of paining a beautiful owl all by yourself, and also creating a beautiful rim by weaving on a piece of gourd for the frame! We will divide the class and teach each half, then switch so you will be sure to complete both projects in class and make one very pretty framed and unique picture.
Minimum: 1 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 3
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Basketry, Painting
Students Bring:
Basic protection: Apron, paintbrushes sizes 6-8, Towel.
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheets, Patterns, Basket Reed, Paint, Paintbrushes, Glue, Wire, Cord/Waxed Linen
Previously Taught At: In Florida, in 2024
Will be Taught At: GA Patch in 2023, 2024
$30 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM01
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Dragonfly in Flight
Donna McCarthy
Franklin, NC
This is a beautifully finished table or shelf piece of a glassy winged dragonfly. He is created using a piece of dichroic glass for the abdomen, and a quikwood sculpted body, and a rim made from an open weave ribbon in several colors and waxed linen thread. Using your woodburner, an oval frames the dragonfly and veins are burned onto the wings to create unique patterns. A rim completes your piece.
Minimum: 1 Student Maximum: 10 Students Openings Remaining: 8
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Carving, Wood Burning, Clay work, Painting, Staining, Drilling
Students Bring:
Basic protection items: apron, Protective Eyewear, Dust Mask, Gloves, Paintbrushes (favorites sizes small-medium), Woodburner tools including your skew or favorite woodburner tip for burning design, and a Carver to remove the gourd skin in the oval ring
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Alcohol dyes, paint, Paintbrushes, Glue, Open Weave Ribbon, Cord/Waxed Linen Thread, Quikwood, Needles, Clay Working Tools
Previously Taught At: Not Provided
Will Be Taught At: Not Provided
$55 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM02
World of Chained Beading
Lisa Mohr
Brevard, NC
Instrustor will provide a number of patterns to trace onto a gourd, then attach beaded chain to the gourd. Only one pattern will be worked during the class. The instructor will be able to sell additional beads if the student would like to do more designs.
Minimum: 2 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 8
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Transferring designs to a gourd, Chain Beading
Students Bring: Apron, small brush for gluing, tweezers, Scissors or jewelry clippers, Exacto or Craft knife. (the teacher will have a few for sharing).
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Glue, beads, tracing paper, double sided tape, Sealer.
Previously Taught At: n/a
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$40 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM03
Basket Weave
Sheryl Scott
Munfordville, KY
Create a woven basket on a Martin Gourd. You will learn how to cut and clean out a gourd, use dye and a sealer. You will weave on the gourd to create a basket.
Minimum: 1 Student Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 2
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Cutting on a gourd, Cleaning, Basketry, Staining, and Sealing
Students Bring:
Basic Protection gear - Aprons, Clippers and Scissors to cut Reed
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, pattern, leather Inks, Basket Reed
Previously Taught At: 2019 @ SC, NC, AL
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$45 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM 04
