Zoom and In-person classes
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Slit Gourd Luminary
In this class you will learn to twine with Danish cord though slits in the gourd. Using several sizes of drill bits, you will drill holes in the gourd for the light to show through. Embellish line with black ink dye. Then finish the design with a coiled rim. You will be provided with a gourd that is pre-cut with slits, dye to stain the gourd, three sizes of drill bits, fine tips applicator for black lines. When done you will a piece that is beautiful in day or nighttime. Fairy lights not included in supplies fees.
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Dimensions 6" x 6"
Surface Tenerife
on a Gourd
Use your imagination as you create your own design with Tenerife weaving using 4 ply waxed linen thread on the outside of a gourd. Add beads, gemstones and charms as you string the warp for extra embellishments.
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Button Coiling
Learn to coiling on a round body gourd, how to add a button, charm or gemstone.
Pine Needle Weaving
with Walnut Shells
Mix-it Up, Coiling, Knotless Netting and Couching on a gourd
Learn to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.
Supplies included in the kit: drill bit, needle, tiger tape, ready-to-weave gourd, waxed linen cord, dyed cord, beads and step by step color photo instructions.
to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.
Dimensions: 4 1/2' 4 1/2"
Basic Coiling on a Gourd
You will learn to open coil on a ready to weave gourd, how to start and stop weaving, how to add thread, how to add beads, and how to close coil adding color to the design. Materials you will use are pre-cut hard shell gourd, hand-dyed cord, waxed Linen thread, glass beads. The finish gourd measure 4.5” x 4.5” x 3”.
Knotless Netting Gourd Vase
knotting, beads, dyed cord and step-by-step color photo instructions. You can choose from several sizes and colors of gourds and fiber
Seashells and Seagrass Coiling
Class Description: Weave this nautical piece using seagrass and waxed linen thread embellished with seashells. You will learn knotless netting and coiling on a gourd, and how to drill holes in shells. Materials: pre-cut and marbled finish hard shell gourd, seagrass, wool roving, waxed linen, and an assortment of seashells and beads. Dimensions 5" x 5"
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Floating Coiling on a Gourd
Learn to open and close coil on a gourd using hand-dyed Danish cord and waxed linen thread. Then you will learn to take the design one step further by floating coils outside of the gourd to create a new dimension to your design. You will be able to choose from several color combinations of pre-finished gourds, hand-dyed cord, thread, and beads. You don't need to know how to weave to take this class.
Sculptural Techniques in Coiling
Using pine needles, explore the beauty and secrets of coiled shaping. Learn coiling techniques, such as sculptural free-form work, shaping, and open and closed coiling. Starting with a Chez glass button or fused glass button you will create a sculpture that can be hung on the wall, set on an easel, or mounted in a showbox. Kit will include a Chez glass button, glycerin treated pine needle, needle, artificial sinew, step-by-step color instructions
Fairy Pots, Twining on a Gourd
Description of Weaving Technique: Twining is a technique where two or more weavers are woven around spokes.
Description of Class: Learn to calculate number of holes for design, drill holes in the gourd for spokes, twine on a mini gourd using 7-ply waxed linen thread, add beads, and finish with a braided rim. Using several color combinations and beads, you can create a design with a sweet ruffle edge.
Kit: a 2 ½” 3” prepared gourd, 7 ply waxed linen thread for spokes and weaver, a drill bit, a stylus, beads, Tiger Tape, and step-by-step color photo instructions.
Waves
Learn to coil on a gourd using hand-dyed Danish cord, add rows of beads to make the design's base, and add floating coils to the outside of the design to make waves around the gourd. Coiling techniques used are open, closed, and floating. Choose from an array of colorful gourds, cords, and threads to create this project. Kit includes: pre-finished gourd, hand-dyed Danish cord, waxed linen thread, drill bit, needle, Tiger Tape, beads, and step-by-step color instructions.
Maple Leaf Lidded Gourd Bowl
In this class, you will learn to make this beautiful, lidded gourd bowl. The instructor will provide you with a raw, clean, and pre-cut tobacco gourd. Using a method called vinyl resist on top of the gourd will create the illusion of the forest floor with the leaves. No painting experience is needed. The bottom of the gourd will be painted, then woven with knotless netting to partially cover it. Painting supplies, gourd, waxed linen thread, drill bit, needle, finial to finish will be provided.
Simple Coiling on a Gourd
Description: This mini class will teach you a surprisingly simple twist on coiling. Beginning lower on the gourd, you will move up to the rim instead of starting on the rim. Use natural Danish cord and waxed linen thread to coil for the natural look you want. Your design will be embellished with seagrass, beads, frog tongue, sheath of a philodendron.
You kit will included: ready to weave stained hard shell gourd, Danish cord, waxed linen thread, drill bit, needle, beads, frogs tongue, philodendron sheath, printed colored step-by-step instructions.
