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• Gourd with Wire Tree

  • When
    11 Nov 2024
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    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    7

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  In this class we will making a tree from wire, adding beads or mini-stones to represent leaves.  

  
  

  Please clean and open your gourd in advance of the class, so you will be ready to dye your gourd.  I will teach you a 'new to me' way to do the dyeing.  I will bring some pictures of completed wire trees in gourds, so you can decide how you want to cut the area to hold the tree.

  
  

  I will provide the wire, beads and mini-stones for the project. 

  
  

  The dyed pine needles on top of the sample gourd are not included in the class.  I can give you directions if you wish to add them after.

  
  

  Instructor:  Barbara Bellchambers   

   

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• Beginner Gourd Art

  • When
    25 Nov 2024
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    10:30 AM - 2:30 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    1

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  In this class, you will learn to use both hand and power tools for opening and cleaning gourds. Basic safety of working with gourds and care of tools  will be taught, so you will be able to use these tools on your own. You will sand and paint the inside of your gourd before using Adirondack dyes to give a colourful surface to the outside of your gourd. A glued leather rim will complete your gourd. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to apply a variety of techniques and express your creativity on a gourd. This class is a requirement for many other workshops in Gourd Art.  

  The Instructor will provide all materials and supplies for the class. Students need to bring an apron. If you have your own dust mask, please bring it.  Bring your lunch, or buy one from the vendors in the square.

  $70 per session 

  
  

  
  

  
  

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