Spiral Knot Gourd (13 Apr 2026)

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:00:00 GMT

Learn to warp a banana gourd with leather or suede lace to make a plain or spiral knot. Participants will learn to prepare the outside of the gourd first, then learn to make the tight knot. This technique can be applied to other items such as rocks. A selection of lacing colours will be available to make this beautiful ornament.

All materials and supplies will be provided for the class. Gourd members may bring their own banana gourds if you have some.

Class Price: $20.00

ACP Member Proce: $10.00

Instructor: Barbara Bellchamber

Pine Needle Gourd Rim (11 May 2026)

Mon, 11 May 2026 14:30:00 GMT

For those who like the natural look gourd, learn to pine needle a rim. First learn to prepare longleaf pine needles for use. Then use your choice of waxed linen or faux sinew to attach a few rows of pine needles with a cross stitch pattern. Learn to join thread, hide loose ends, and how to nicely finish the project.

Participants should being a gourd finished inside and out, ready for its rim treatment. If you are experienced with similar rim treatments like coiling, you may want to cut the gourd with a low 3 wave rim to bring an in and out shape to your pine needle rim.

Materials such as pine needles, waxed linen, and sinew will be provided.

Prerequisite: Beginner Gourd Art

Class Price: $40.00

Instructor: Anne Carling

Artisans Centre Peterborough upcoming events

Spiral Knot Gourd (13 Apr 2026)

Pine Needle Gourd Rim (11 May 2026)