GOURD CLASSES: classes include gourds, materials & tools, beverages & snacks. Bring your lunch.
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
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PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES
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All classes in Laveen (unless noted) from 9:00 am to3:30 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., Call 602 237-4496 * * * * * * * * *
All classes in Laveen (unless noted) from 9:00 am to3:30 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., Call 602 237-4496 * * * * * * * * *
Tuesday, March 20, Medicine Shields - $79 - Team Teaching with Margaret Sullivan Make a fabulous gourd shield to hang on your wall. These large pieces are very dramatic and can be embellished in dozens of ways. Every one is different. You can use your favorite artwork, inlay stones, cabs, small glass or sand material, make it as dynamic or simple as you please. Each gourd shield will be suspended in a large ring with leather lacing. Pictures examples & more class info
Thursday, March 29 & Friday, March 30 Mosaics with Wood, Glass & Tile - $79
-Team Teaching with Margaret Sullivan Using small, circular, slices of twigs in various diameters, fused mosaic glass or custom tiles, you will inlay a mosaic design to create a dimensional work on your gourd. You will combine color and a variety of textures in your artwork to create a stunning piece.
Wed. April 4-Teneriffe Weaving: $72 Using waxed linen thread, other thin fibers & yarns with beaded accents, you will create a freeform weaving on a large gourd shard suitable to use as a wall hanging. You will learn several stitches for a very different teneriffe than other instructors. (**see picture examples of Teneriffe)
Wed. April 18 - Advanced Teneriffe $72 - If you have taken teneriffe weaving before, this class will take you to the next level. Try different shapes for your weaving and more complicated stitches using large gourds. You will not finish this project in class. (picture examples)
Wed. April 11 - Textiles, Fibers & Fabrics - $79 - Incorporate fabric patterns and assorted textiles into your gourd art to create textures and designs. Using unusual fabric swatches along with woodburning, etching & carving, you'll produce some very interesting artwork! (pictures posted by Feb. 15)
Friday, April 27 - Run With the Big Gourds! $79 - This is an Open Studio type of class. Everyone will choose a really BIG gourd and you'll have a choice of techniques. Try some carving, inlay, etching, weaving, mosaics, etc. You can try anything you want! This is an advanced class for students who want to try something more complicated than a usual class project. You may not finish this project in class.
Sat. April 28- OCEAN DRUM CLASS $120 ,Team Teaching with Margaret Sullivan Make a fabulous, extra large, Ocean Drum fashioned after the ancient Mayan instrument. You'll use a gourd 15-18++ inches in diameter. Not only can you beat this drum, but when rolled rhythmically it sounds like soothing ocean waves. Everything is included - extra large gourd, drumskin, ring, lacing, embellishments, all tools & supplies. See pictures on class flyer
none scheduled --Pine Needles Weaving - Float It! $68 - Not only will you learn the basics of pine needle weaving, but you will bring your coils off the gourd and float them across openings and loop them around the gourd. Take ordinary pine needle basketry and give it life and lift! (picture examples)
none scheduled -- Creating Clay Faces (9 am to 2 pm) Team Teaching with Bethany Kartchner - $45 - Learn some basic tricks for using clay on your gourds to create faces. You will have the chance to make two faces on gourd shards from start to finish including painting tips. When complete, the pieces will be suitable for use as pins, necklaces or as an embellishment to attach to a gourd. (**see picture examples and meet Bethany!**)
none scheduled--Triple Weave: $72 - I scored some interesting 3-sided gourds with a triangular shape. Each side will have your choice of artwork which will include openings in the gourd and integrated weaving accents. It's three pieces in one! Class size limited because of the small supply of these fun 'mutt' gourds! You will not finish this gourd in class. (picture examples)
**Custom Group Classes at your request for 5 or more students**
