“Three Ponies”Wood burning tips and tricks - how to emboss metal and “inlay” it. Learn how to work with the two step patina paint. trim the rim with horse hair. Have fun creating a unique embellishment.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, metal, patina paints, acrylic paint and horse hair.
Required Materials: A dust mask, a wood burner.
If you want to sign up for a class and plan on sending a check, please fill out the form at the bottom of the page.
If you have any questions, please contact me. Or call: 619-460-9171
Gourd Classes
“Hammered Copper Shards”Create striking copper shards that will certainly add the “wow-factor” to your gourd art! Learn to anneal, emboss, hammer and heat copper and copper mesh to create a beautiful rainbow of colors.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: A clean gourd, written tutorial, metal,
and tools use with the metal.
Supplies to Bring: A Mini Jig-saw and wood burner,
(if you have them).
“Fancy Shawl Dancer”A fun design! Inspiredby the Fancy Shawl Dancers at traditional Native American PowWows.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, acrylic paints and "fringe".
Required Materials: A dust mask, a wood burner. A mini jig saw (if you have one)
“Gourd Paper Doll”Make a doll with paper made with "Gourd Guts".
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, gourd paper, mini gourd, and dyes.
Required Materials: A clean piece of a gourd— should be approx.
5”-6" across x 8"-9" tall.
“Carved Spirit Bear”A simple design packed full of techniques. Carving, patinas, metal and pine needle weaving. Woodburning, carving, cabochon inlay.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, cabachon, metal, patina paint, pine needles and dyes.
Supplies to bring: A woodburner, a power rotary tool (Dremel or other brand) and any carving burs you might have. I will have burrs available to purchase. A good quality dust mask.
“Maiden”or "Mimbres Turtle"
Carve and learn how to carve and inlay heish.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: A clean gourd, written tutorial, beads, heishi, dyes, pine needles.
Required Materials: Woodburner, a power rotary tool (dremel or other brand) and any carving burs you might have. Burrs will be available to purchase. A good quality dust mask.
"Tipi" Learn how to carve and create a "Tipi Camp".
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, paints, gourd
Supplies to bring: A cleaned gourd (inside & Out) Woodburner, a power rotary tool (dremel or other brand) and any carving burs you might have. I will have burrs available to purchase. A good quality dust mask. If you have a 3-D Sander and (different sanding grit papers), please bring it.
"Wax Resist" Learn how to use wax as a resist.
FEE: $60.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, wax and necessary tools and dyes.
Required Materials: A clean gourd— the opening should be approx. 3” - 5" across, dust mask, a wood burner.
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If paying by check, simply fill out the form below and check the classes you want.
You will be sent an email with class confirmation and driving directions. If the class does not meet the minimum number of students, it will be canceled or rescheduled.
*All classes must be paid in full 7 days prior to the class (non-refundable).
When you take a class with me at my home, we'll take photos of your gourds! Bring your finished gourds and your camera and we will take professional photos for you. When you sign up for a class, I will send you the details about the photos.
