The following buttons link to some Tool and Equipment vendors used by state members.
Feline Burn
Tammi Morgan
Hendersonville, NC
Students will do a basic woodburn design with a focus on the Basket weave cat. The other 2 cats will be worked on with other textures for "Quilt" or Doodle Cats.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All Skill Levels are welcome.
Skills Taught: Woodburning
Students Bring: Dust mask, Apron, Wood Burner and tools (Skew and Ball Tip)
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet ,Patterns, Wood Burner if requested (contact Tammi by email a week in advance if you need to borrow a wood burner)
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$45 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM01
Gourd Ornament Workshop: Exploring Decorative Techniques
Suzi Nonn
Elk Mills, MD
Discover the art of transforming natural gourds into beautiful, one-of-a-kind ornaments! In this hands-on class, students will learn 4 different techniques for creating gourd ornaments they will treasure for years to come .
Each student will be using their gourds and transforming them into 12 different "bright and shiny" ornaments using a variety of decorative methods. Techniques may include painting, staining, decoupage, yarn, and glitter along with guidance on gourd preparation, and finishing.
Each student will leave with a collection of unique ornaments - perfect for giving to family or friends or keeping to enjoy yourself. This class is suitable for beginners as well as those with some crafting experience, and encourages creativity, experimentation, and an appreciation for this traditional folk art.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All Skill Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Painting, Staining, Sealing, and Mixed Media
Students Bring:
Apron, Gloves
Instructor Provides: Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet(s), Alcohol Dyes, Paint, Water Base Inks, Paint Brushes, Glue, Cord/Waxed Linen Thread and Glitter
Previously Taught At: 2026 Gourd Gathering
Will Be Taught At: 2026 PA Gourd Festival, 2026 PA Craftsmen Gallery, 2026 Augusta Heritage Center
$55- Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM02
Filigree Lamp
Donna Pulley
Marietta, SC
Cut, clean & carve a kettle gourd to make a night light. The unique Filigree cuts will project whimsical light onto the walls and the surfaces nearby.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Carving, Cutting a gourd, Sanding, Cleaning
Students Bring: Apron, Dusk Mask, Eye Protection, Carver, Carving Bits (Fiiapoint or Zip Bit), 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., Heat Gun
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Paint brushes, Alcohol Dyes, Leather Dyes, Paint brushes, Base for light bulbs
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$55 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM03
Roped & Wrapped
Lisa Mohr
Brevard, NC
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In this class the student will take a prepped gourd and use a color shift paint on the outside. Students will learn how to wrap a rope to be used embellish the rim of the gourd, creating a one-of-a-kind gourd unique to each student. The instructor will have a number of different color options to choose from.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Coiling, Painting.
Students Bring: Apron, Dust Mask.
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Paint, Glue, Cord, Heat Gun
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: possibly at gourd patches and festivals
$55 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM04
Early Bird
Sheryl Scott
Munfordville, KY
We will create an Early Bird Chicken that always gets a worm. Using clay and acrylic paints we create our chicken, including a finishing coat to seal the paint. This will be approximately a 5" martin gourd.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Clay work, painting, and sealing
Students Bring: Apron, paint brushes, Heat gun, small cup to hold water to wash out your brushes while painting.
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Paint, Quickwood or Quick Cure, Sealant Spray
Previously Taught At: Never
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$35 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM05
Cannonball Vinyl Resist
Suzanne Simoneau
Evans, GA
In this workshop, students will be using the vinyl resist technique to decorate a prepared cannonball gourd. Students will combine alcohol inks, vinyl cut-outs, shoe polish, and paste wax to complete a decorative cannonball gourd.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 9 Students Openings Remaining: 9
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Staining, Sealing, and use of vinyl stickers for resist
Students Bring: Apron, Nitrile Gloves, Heat Gun
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Alcohol dyes, Vinyl Stickers, Shoe Polish, paste wax, T-shirt , paper towels, Heat Gun to share.
Previously Taught At: New Class
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$55 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM06
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Full Time Gourdener Wanted
Diane Ricker
Peachtree Corners, GA
A fun little painting class with a play on the word "Gardener". Everyone wants a Gourdener. Painting wraps about 3/4 of the way around the gourd.
Minimum: 1 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: Beginner
Skills Taught: Painting
Students Bring: Apron, Paintbrushes: #8 Flat, 3/8" angle, 10/0 Liner
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Patterns, Paint. Teacher will have Paintbrushes for sale.
Previously Taught At: New Class
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$45 - Offered Friday PM
Code: FPM07
