“Gourd Texture, Finishes and Embellishment” 
 

This new and exciting class offers very unique techniques including the use of Terra Cotta Texture and Crackle Products.  Finishes with metallic wax, heat activated glue and embossing powder are also an exciting part of this class.  Metallic Acrylic Paints are experimented with along with wire art, fibers and more.  

Together, you will design your gourd shards using Maria’s techniques and products, and in addition, you will create embellishments. 
 

You will work with a very generous amount of supplies given in this class, and an instructional pamphlet with many pictures so you can use these techniques again. 
 

Teacher: Maria Dellos 

Time: 10 am-4pm

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Skill Level: All

Class Limit:  15

Class Fee: $35.00

Materials Fee: $30.00 (fee covers a very generous supply of materials) 
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring:

Wood burning tool and heat tool, graphite paper*, baby wipes and a package of cosmetic sponges*, tweezers, scissors and a pencil, X-acto knife, needle nose pliers and wire cutters for jewelry making* and 5 precut shards using a pattern provided you upon registration. 
 

Note: Some of the above listed materials will be available for purchase from instructor the day of class. 
 

This is an exciting process in which students will copy nature by using real Japanese Elm leaves, overlap the leaves around the bowl then burn through the actual leaves.  No two bowls will be exactly alike, as in nature, no two leaves are identical.  You will stain the leaves and the bowl base, seal it and then cut out the openings where the leaves have created closed spaces.  The last step will be to cut around the leave shape around the rim creating a truly wonderful bowl.  A real work of art.  
 

Teacher: Connie Howell

Time: 9am-4pm

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Skill Level: All

Class Limit: 

Fee: $60.00

Materials Fee: $20.00  (includes a precut and cleaned gourd, ink dyes, patterns and more. 
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring:  Wood burner and tips, micro saw w/blades, micro carver with bits, a dust mask and a sack lunch and drinks. 
 

Note:  Please contact Connie with any questions at (408) 867-443 or dynamite9964@sbcglobal.net  

We will use a feather for our carving class. You will learn to pull your art out of your gourd, not relief, but 3-D carving. When done it will look like a real life feather that is on top of your gourd. You will be able to apply these techniques to your other gourd art to give it real 3D dimension. You will LOVE it. You will be taught what you need to know from pattern lay out to burs and hand pieces to finishing carved work. YOU CAN DO IT. 
 

Teacher:  Clint Appelt

Time:  9:00 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Friday, September 16, 2011

Skill Level:  All

Class Limit:  20

Class Fee:   $65.00

Materials Fee: $10.00 (includes a 7-8" cleaned gourd, feathers for patterns and full tutorial) 
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring:

Dust mask, apron, micro sander (120, 220, 1500 grits) riffle files, a 798 special wheel (Galaxy Gourds), collet to fit dental burrs, inverted large steel cone, Saburr-Tooth dove tail burr, large foot ball diamond burr, (available at www.arizonagourds.com), your favorite power carving tool and a sharp pencil  
 

Note:    

This class WILL start on time so please be prompt. Bring lunch, snacks and drinks.

Any questions contact Clint at 775 677-1503 or email clintappelt@gmail.com 

***Canceled***

So you’ve spent the money on a set of pigment powders and don’t know what to do with them? In this fun class you will learn an easy way to create a faux raku pottery look using a pigment powders with a simple technique that Gloria has just created.  Students will begin with a pre-drilled canteen gourd, layout and wood burn a five segment pattern, polish it up a little and then do some freeform carving.  After all the carving is complete the fun really begins when you start applying the color.  This technique can be used in many different carving applications and is sure to kick your gourd art up a few notches. 
 

Teacher: Gloria Crane

Time: 9am-4pm

Friday, September 16, 2011

Skill Level: All

Class Limit: 20

Fee: $60.00

Materials Fee:  $20.00* (includes a predrilled canteen gourd, oil lamp insert, pigment powders, paint, varnish, heat activated glue and a step-by-step written tutorial)  
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring: 

Adjustable heat wood burner with a pen that will burn clean, fine lines, heat tool, a 3D sander or a MicroLux mini disc sander, sanding disks in the following grits,  600, 800 & 1000, power carver (i.e. Dremel) w/flex shaft, #107 and #191 carving burrs, 1/8” angle and ½” angle paint brushes. 
 

Note: This class will start on time so please be prompt.  Bring a sack lunch and drinks.  A few 3D sanders will be available to borrow if you don’t own one.  Please email Gloria to reserve one for class. 
 

Some supplies such as sanding discs, paint brushes, oil lamps and carving burs will be available for purchase the day of class.  . 
 

**Save $10.00 off materials fee by providing your own pre-drilled gourd.  Email Gloria for size and drilling instructions. 
 

Email Gloria with any questions regarding tools and supplies at gloriousgourdcreations@verizon.net 
 

Visit Gloria’s website at www.gloriousgourdreations.com  

It’s a journal, a sketch book, a keepsake memento; it’s all of those and more! You’ll use watercolors, decorative stamps, tin and acrylic paints to create an artful gourd book.  You’ll also have a chance to work with mica and learn some simple weaving techniques.  By the end of class you’ll have a Gourdgeous completed book.

Teacher: Betsy Kritzon

Time: 9am-4pm

Friday, September 16, 2011

Skill Level: All (as young as 15yrs)

Class Limit: 10

Fee: $60.00

Materials Fee:  $20.00 (includes gourds, tin, paint, leather, watercolor paper, watercolors, charms, fiber, stamps, stamp pads, gel medium 
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring: 

Heat gun, sturdy awl, round nose pliers, long nose pliers, wire cutters and dust mask. 
 

Note:  Please contact Betsy with any questions at 916 781-3822 or email bkritzon@yahoo.com 
 

Join Carol in this one day introduction to gourd art in which you will learn how to create a beautiful gourd where the design is influenced by the shape of the gourd and its natural markings.  In this class students will learn the history of gourds, selection of gourds, various cleaning techniques, creating a design, wood burning, color techniques and embellishments. 
 

Teacher: Carol Cherry

Time:  9am-4pm

Friday, September 16, 2011

Skill Level:   Beginner

Class Limit:   10

Fee: $55.00

Materials Fee: $15.00 (includes a clean gourd, a tube with various supplies, ink dye, leather dye, gloves and more. 
 

Tools and supplies you will need to bring:

Dust mask, a wood burner which can be purchased at your local craft store, (e.g., Michaels and JoAnn’s) and please bring with you an open mind, a sack lunch and wear ‘grubby clothes’. 
 

Note:

Please contact Carol at 916 983-3527 with any questions.