The following buttons link to some Tool and Equipment vendors used by state members.
Springtime Butterfly
Diane Ricker
Peachtree Corners, GA
If you enjoy detail and strokework, this is the class for you! A nice practical little jug to add some dried flowers
Minimum: 1 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: Beginner
Skills Taught: Painting
Students Bring: Basic protection: Apron, Paint brushes: #2 flat brush, 1/4" angle brush, 10/0 liner, #2 round. Teacher will have paint brushes for sale.
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourds Patterns, Detailed Instruction Sheets, paint
Previously Taught At: New Class
Will be Taught At: Griffin GA
$55 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM01
Deer Antler Gourd
Linda Vanderlaan
Warne, NC
Students will paint the exterior of the gourd with ink dyes. The area for the deer will not have ink dyes on it. Inside of the gourd is cleaned and pained ahead of the class with black acrylic paint by the instructor. the deer will be drawn or traced onto the gourd and painted. The Rim will be laced with leather lacing, and the antler will be secured and beads applied.
Minimum: 2 Students Maximum: 10 Students Openings Remaining: 10
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Staining, Sealing, Mixed Media
Students Bring: Apron, Gloves, Paintbrushes (Small), Heat Gun if you have one
Instructor Provides: Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, patterns, Alcohol Dyes and Inks, Heat Gun, Antlers, Table Covers, Leather Cord, and Stick & Burn to trace the design.
Previously Taught At: 10+ years ago
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$55 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM03
Woodburn Elegance
Donna Pulley
Marietta. SC
Draw & Woodburn an elegant Filigree pattern on a gourd. Use leather dye to give your gourd a natural color, and seal. Finish rim at home or leave natural.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All Levels Welcome
Skills Taught: Woodburning, Staining, Sealing
Students Bring:
Basic Protection gear - Mask, Aprons, Woodburner, Skew or writer, Eye Protection, Heat Gun
Instructor Provides:
Prepared Gourd, Detailed Instruction Sheet, pattern, leather Inks, Heat Gun
Previously Taught At: N/A
Will Be Taught At: n/a
$55 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM 04
Cottage Birdhouse
Sheryl Scott
Munfordville, KY
Using a functional gourd birdhouse, we will paint it to look like a cozy cottage.
Minimum: 3 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: All skill levels welcome
Skills Taught: Painting, Sealing, Crackle Paint Technique
Students Bring: Apron, paint brushes, heat gun
Instructor Provides:
Prepared gourds, Detailed Instruction Sheet, Pattern, Paint
Previously Taught At: New Class
Will Be Taught At: N/A
$50 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM05
Wooly Display Tree
Susan Nonn
Elk Mills, MD
Let your creativity branch out! In this hands-on class, you'll create your very own wooly tree-a whimsical way to show off favorite gourd keepsakes. In this class. you'll learn a unique fringing technique and how to assemble soft, textured branches onto a pre-drilled oak dowel. By the end of class, you'll head home with a charming, approximately 2 foot tall tree that's equal parts art and display. Some students may not finish, but will have all the material needed to complete at home.
Minimum: 4 Students Maximum: 12 Students Openings Remaining: 12
Skill Level: Other
Skills Taught: Mixed Media
Students Bring:
Basic protection: Apron
Instructor Provides: Instructor provides all materials
Previously Taught At: 2026 Georgia Gourdy
Will be Taught At: 2026 PA Gourd Festival, 2026 PA Craftsmen Gallery, 2026 Augusta Heritage Center
$65 - Offered Saturday PM
Code: SPM06
