


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.
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Teneriffe Weaving: Thursday, February 25 - $ 65 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)
Silk Dyed Gourd Drum (or vessel-your choice) : Wednesday, March 17 - $72 You will learn two techniques in this class--silk dyes and drum making. Silk dyes create wildly colorful creations on gourds. No two are ever alike.
3-D Woven Embellishments: Wednesday, March 24 - $65 You will create a large woven gourd shard that will be attached to a full size gourd for a great three dimensional piece.
Advanced Teneriffe: Thursday, March 25 - $72 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.
Mosaics - Egg Shell and More: Wednesday, April 7 - $79 TEAM TEACHING IN CAVECREEK AT JANE BOGGS STUDIO - Create mosaic layers using eggshells and other materials to create an interesting dimensional design.
April 23 & 24 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.)
Fabulous Fibers Basketry - Wednesday, May 5 - $72 - 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.