Class description

 

Take home a beautiful gourd bowl createdby you that will make a nice centerpiece. This class will take you through the basics of weaving seagrass on a gourd rim and the use of Trans Tint Alcohol Dyes. You will learn to transform ordinary gourds into vibrant colored art using these alcohol dyes. When the dyes are mixed, blended or washed together they can create a plethora of colors. We will daub, drip, sponge, paint, and blend with alcohol inks. Students will learn to create stunning, dynamic designs on these natural surfaces. BE BOLD! Go with the color!  

 

This class is for all levels of gourders. However, the seagrass rim may take some students longer than others. Most, if not all, will at least have it started with plenty of supplies and a tutorial to take home and finish,

 

I will supply a prepped and cleaned gourd, jigsaw, Dremel tool with bits, horsehair, sea grass, waxed linen, needles, assorted dyes, pencils, tutorial, sealant, latex gloves and will have extra tools available to share.

 

What you are required to bring

• Wood burner
• A focal embellishment
• beads or stone/pendant
• Dremel type tool with ball bits, various sizes
• Jig saw with blade
• Scissors
• Assortment of small files
• Dust mask is required when cutting/carving

• A dust mask is required to be worn when carving 

• Eyeglasses or safety glasses are required to be worn when carving 

• Optional: Apron to protect your clothing

 

Class Cancellation Policy

 

If you need to cancel this class, you MUST contact us before August 30, 2022 in order to receive a refund. Note that NGS will withhold $10 per cancelled class to cover processing fees. To cancel, call Patti Jo Newsom @ 817-917-7873 or email nevadagourdsociety@gmail.com.

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If a class does not meet the minimum number of students by August 30th, the class will be cancelled, you will be contacted, and your full registration fee will be refunded. ​All classes are subject to change.

 

About the instructor

 

Janice's journey into gourd art began late in life....but with a BANG! Her interest grew over time with this odd, dried plant. Initially self-taught, Janice has continually added to her skills & knowledge by seeking out classes from some of the best in the field of both gourd art & other mediums.  

 

Questions about this class?

Email Janice at: reichline@aol.com