“Three Ponies”Wood burning tips and tricks - how to emboss metal and “inlay” it. Learn how to work with the two step patina paint and trim the rim with horse hair.
FEE: $65.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, metal, patina paints, acrylic paint and horse hair.
Required Materials: A clean gourd— the opening should be approx.
3” across and the inside painted black. A dust mask and a wood burner. A mini jig saw (if you have one) and a sack lunch.
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: 619-995-2475 or 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: $65.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: A clean gourd, written tutorial, metal,
and tools use with the metal.
Supplies to bring: A clean gourd— the opening should be approx. 3” across and the inside painted black. A dust mask and a wood burner. A mini jig saw (if you have one). A sack lunch and a good quality dust mask.
“Fancy Shawl Dancer”A fun design! Inspired by the Fancy Shawl Dancers at traditional Native American PowWows.
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, acrylic paints and "fringe".
Supplies to bring: A wood burner and a mini jig saw
(if you have one). A sack lunch and a good quality dust mask.
“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".
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, paints, a clean gourd
Supplies to bring: 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.
"Sweet Maiden" Create a sweet little Maiden
FEE: $45.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Written tutorial, wire, paint and
necessary tools.
Required Materials: A wood burner. Paint brushes will be provided, but if you have favorite ones, please bring them.
Not being offered at this time. If you are interested please contact me: geckogourds@cox.net
Crushed Glass Inlay A simple and quick technique that is very eye catching. Learn how to inlay crushed glass.
FEE: $ 45.00 - There is NO material fee
Materials Supplied: Crushed Glass, dyes and acrylic paint.
Supplies to bring: A small cleaned gourd (maybe the top of another gourd). 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.
My friends, Dianne Connelly (La Mesa, CA) and Joy Jackson (Ohio) do crushed glass inlay. They have said is alright for me to teach this technique, as long as it is not where they are or will be teaching.
If you are interested in taking this class in the San Diego area, please contact Dianne directly: deconnelly927@yahoo.com
Not being offered at this time. If you are interested please contact me: geckogourds@cox.net
“Tangled Horse”A fun design packed full of techniques. “Tangles” , weaving horse hair and carving. Plus learn the tricks patinas: How to use the base metal paints and rust and blue/green patinas. All materials and a written handout will be supplied. All levels of ability welcomed.
Materials Supplied: Cleaned craft ready gourd and all other materials and supplies provided by the instructor
Supplies to bring: 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.
