GOURD CLASSES: classes include gourds, materials & tools, beverages & snacks. Bring your lunch.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Send check made payable to Shelley Fletcher to 5039 W. Olney, Laveen, AZ 85339
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All classes in Laveen (unless noted) from 9:30 am to 4 pm — 5039 W. Olney. (SE corner of 51 Ave. & Olney) Olney Ave. is 1 1/2 miles south of Baseline or 1/2 mile south of Dobbins Rd.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
Send check made payable to Shelley Fletcher to 5039 W. Olney, Laveen, AZ 85339
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All classes in Laveen (unless noted) from 9:30 am to 4 pm — 5039 W. Olney. (SE corner of 51 Ave. & Olney) Olney Ave. is 1 1/2 miles south of Baseline or 1/2 mile south of Dobbins Rd.
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No classes scheduled in Laveen until Fall 2010
Teneriffe Weaving: - Using waxed linen thread, other thin fibers & yarns with beaded accents, you will create a freeform weaving on the surface of a gourd. You will learn several stitches for a very different teneriffe than other instructors. (**see picture examples of Teneriffe)
3-D Woven Embellishments: - You will create a large woven gourd shard that will be attached to a full size gourd for a great three dimensional piece. (picture examples page)
Advanced Teneriffe: - If you have taken teneriffe before, this class will take you to the next level. Try different shapes for your weaving and more complicated stitches using large gourds. (**see picture examples)
OPEN STUDIO CLASS: - You'll get a large gourd to try something new. If I have it, you can try it....and you know I have just about everything! Techniques & color mediums of your choice including burning, etching, carving, glass or ground glass inlay, filigree, Paintstiks, inks, silk dyes, Gilders Paste, TransTint dyes, fiber coiling, weaving, etc., etc., etc!! Open to any student who has taken at least one class from me before. Excludes drums or reed weaving.
The Feather Girls from Montana & their fabulous inventory of exotic feathers plus all my supplies at Jane Boggs studio from 9 am to 3 pm both days. 33488 N. 55th St. Cave Creek (N. on Cave Creek Rd. from 101, Rt. on Tapekim-just S. of Carefree Hwy-and Rt. on 55th St. to 2nd house on Rt.) Stock up on feathers & supplies!
MAYAN OCEAN DRUM: Team teaching with Margaret Sullivan --See separate page for details
Fabulous Fibers Basketry - - Using round reed, multicolored seagrasses, assorted fibers & fabrics, create a colorful basketry top for your gourd. Learn the basics of basketry. Bring a spray bottle and hand towel.
