Classes on Sunday Afternoon, September 21, 2014
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SUNPM1 – KOKOPELLI GOURD BOWL
Teacher: Carol Maddox, Bossier City, LA
Sunday, 12 noon-3 pm. Cost: $30 + $5 MSGS registration fee. Project size: 6” w x 5” h
All skill levels. Ages: 14 and up.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/10
This Kokopelli container gourd will be completed with India ink, acrylic paints, leather, yarn, and lacing. Students will leave with a completed project.
Students must bring: apron, scissors, and small needle-nosed pliers.
Instructor will supply: a prepared gourd, tutorial, and all supplies needed to complete the project.
SUNPM2 – PUTTING SOME THUNDER INTO YOUR GOURD
CLASS IS FULL. Can add your name to waiting list.
Teacher: Ron Swank, Nampa, ID
Sunday, 12 noon-3 pm. Cost: $55 + $5 MSGS registration fee.
Project size: 6+” w x 10+” h.
All skill levels. All ages.
Min/Max # of Students: 6/12
Note: Photo is a sample of Thunder Gourds. Each student’s gourd will be different.
During this class, I will share some basic techniques I’ve learned along the way. I will focus primarily on the process for making your own personal Thunder Gourd. I can guarantee you will be learning at least one new technique in this class. This will be your opportunity to ask any questions in regards to Thunder Gourds so you can continue making them on your own. This class will be enjoyable and undeniably worth your time. Money back guaranteed! Students will leave with a completed project.
Students must bring: dust mask and any tools they would normally use for gourd crafting.
Instructor will supply: a cleaned and ready gourd, and all materials needed for completing your own personal Thunder Gourd.
SUNPM3 – CARVED FILIGREE VINES
Note: Design on left side of gourd in picture is the design that will be taught in class. This class will be held outdoors in a covered area, due to the dust and noise.
Teacher: Renee King, Hattiesburg, MS
Sat., 12 noon-3 pm. Cost: $30 + $5 MSGS registration fee
All skill levels. Ages: 14 and up.
Min/Max # of Students: 3/10
In this class, the teacher will share with you the characteristics of different carving burrs and how you can make a carved gourd of your own design. You will be able to take this knowledge with you and make different designs, shapes and carvings. Students will be taught one of the pictured designs in class. Other designs will be in the tutorial. Students may leave class with a finished project, or have the option of continuing their project at home with the additional designs included in the tutorial.
Student must bring: a kettle gourd, 8-9” tall and about 8-9” wide–opened at the top and cleaned out; Dremel tool (or any brand of handheld rotary carving tool); a 3/32” collet and 1/8” collet; face mask for dust protection, and an apron or large shirt to cover your clothing.
Instructor will supply: all burrs needed for the carving (students may purchase burrs after class), carbon paper, gloves, cotton balls, several colors of leather dye to color your gourd, spray sealer, and a tutorial with multiple designs.
