Saturday—All Day Class

Basic Power Carving and Filigree

by Bonnie Gibson PRICE $75 Photos are examples of the techniques , NOT necessarily what you will create in class, every student will make something

unique.DESCRIPTION: This class is perfect for those who want to learn how to get more out of a Dremel tool or other brand of rotary carver. In this class, you'll learn about using your power tool more effectively, & all about different types of

burs & what they do. You'll learn techniques & will carve sand ripples, basic relief carving, & carving for inlay. More advanced students can try some more advanced versions of the designs. In the afternoon, we will explore basic filigree carving. Carving safety & types of equipment will be discussed. The instructor has 35 years of carving experience & has

taught carving classes for almost 20 years. I look forward to showing you how to do things with less effort & more fun! Supplies (other than gourds and personal tools) for class are included in the cost of the class.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a cleaned and cut open gourd suitable for carving. Bring a power rotary tool (Dremel, Micromotor, Foredom etc, preferably NOT a rechargeable model or a $10 carver from Harbor Freight) and any burrs/accessories you have on hand. The gourd will work best if it is about 1/4 thick after cleaning, and if it does NOT have a neck. Gourds that are in the 5-8” range will work the best, but we will work with whatever you have if necessary. Bring a basic tool box (pencil, sanding tools if you own them, etc. Bring an Xacto knife with a NEW SHARP blade) Bring some kind of eye protection (glasses, bifocals, safety glasses, etc,) and a respirator or N95 rated dust mask. INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: instructional handouts including simple carving patterns, some inlay items to use on your project and some hand tools for shared class use.

Saturday—830—-noon Snowman Candy Dish

by Sheryl Scott

PRICE $55

Maximum students-12

DESCRIPTION: This class is perfect for all skill levels; students will use 2 cannon

ball gourds and a glass globe set onto a wooden base to create a Snowman

centerpiece.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: Gloves if you wish to wear them when working

with quickwood; & a paint brush to paint the nose and base with.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Instructor will provide instructional handouts, gourds, glass globe, and all other accessories to

dress your snowman; wooden base, paint, snowtex & quickwood

Saturday—830—-noon

Fancy Fox by Katie Westmoreland -$50

DESCRIPTION: This class is perfect for all skill levels; students will wood burn a fox,

then create a woodland design with colored pencils to bring this Fox to life.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a wood burner with skew or knife tips/pens; colored pencil set

if you have one; instructor will use prima pencils.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Everything else needed to complete this project.

Students may not finish project in class, however they will leave with the “know how” to

finish project at home

Saturday-830-noon

Lampwork, Holiday & Woodsy

Ornaments-by Shari Zabroski

PRICE $45 Maximum students-10

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn to create a fun, “double buttonhole technique”, with Jewelry

cord, on a metal ring, & then stitch treated long leaf pine needles with waxed linen thread to create the most fun &

decorative ornaments. Since there is only time to make 1 ornament in class, students will have the choice to create

either the lampwork or holiday ornament. The instructor will discuss & display sample ornaments. STUDENTS MUST BRING: a sharp pair of scissors & needle nose pliers;

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Cleaned & prepared pine needles as well as all other supplies needed to create &

finish all three ornaments; PLUS a complete tutorial to create each of three ornaments again on your own.

Saturday—830—-noon

Dotty About Mandalas

by Elizabeth West PRICE $45

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn to create a fun, 16 point mandala using

acrylic paint & dotting tools

STUDENTS MUST BRING: an apron if desired

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Base coated gourd, 5-6” in diameter; all paints

and tools, tutorial with color photo and diagram; and all other necessary supplies.

Students should complete this project in class.

Saturday—830—-noon

Closed Coil Weaving by Karen Kirkland -$45

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to do closed coil weaving to add as a rim on top of

any gourd bowl. Instructor will have over 40 colors of threads to choose from

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a cleaned gourd bowl-preferably 6” or larger

*** gourd growers/vendors will have gourds for sale at the show suitable for this class***

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: all materials for this class except the gourd.

Saturday 1-5pm

Basket Weave

by Sheryl Scott- $50

DESCRIPTION: This class is perfect for all skill levels; students will choose an apple

gourd or a martin gourd to weave their basket; they will weave natural flat pine reed

into a precut gourd basket. Instructor will demo the cutting process and a tutorial will

be provided

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a small pair of wire cutters to cut reed with.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: gourds; reed & everything to finish your basket and a detailed written tutorial

will be provided to each student. Students should complete this project in class.

Saturday 1-5pm

Wood Burned Quilt by Katie Westmoreland-$50

DESCRIPTION: Students will create a quilted sampler on a cannonball gourd. Many wood

burning techniques are included in this design, giving each student good wood burning

experience.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a wood burner with any tip you like for writing; a ball tip is normally the best writing

tip, knife tips are not recommended;

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Everything else needed to get this quilt underway. Students will leave with a

detailed written tutorial loaded full of information & tips to be able to finish their quilts.

Saturday 1-5pm

Poinsettia Pine Needle Ornament

by Shari Zabroski -$45

DESCRIPTION: Students will use waxed linen thread to stitch prepared long leaf pine

needles to a hand painted, sealed & drilled, double sided, wood center, to create a unique &

fun ornament with lampwork and glass beads for holiday decorating or gift giving.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a sharp pair of scissors & needle nose pliers;

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Cleaned & prepared pine needles, a hand painted, double sided, sealed & drilled

wood center, waxed linen thread, 2 decorative lamp work beads and a size 6/0 color coordinated glass beads to

finish your work of art. Students will receive a complete tutorial to create more ornaments on their own to keep or

as a gift.

Saturday 1-5pm

Luna Moth by Beth Westberry -$45

DESCRIPTION: After wood burning an outline and dying the background, we will prepare

the surface of the gourd. Then the Luna moth will be created by layering colors using

Prisma color pencils. Blending and shading create rich colors.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: Wood burner with skew tip (and medium ball tip if have that),

heat gun, compass, scissors, apron.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Gourd, Prism pencils, ink dye and all other supplies. Prism

color pencils are for the students to take home after class and a detailed written tutorial

will be provided to each student.

Saturday 1-5pm

Wood Burning with Pyro Paper

by Kayla Kirkland-$35

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn how to wood burn a design on their gourd using pyro paper.

Students will receive thorough & easy instructions to take home for future projects. No tracing

or drawing required.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a cleaned gourd or gourd bowl-preferably 6” or larger & an

adjustable wood burner; Inexpensive wood burners will be available for purchase in the class as

well.

*** gourd growers/vendors will have gourds for sale at the show suitable for this class***

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: various design patterns printed on pyro paper to choose

from; (pine needle rim is not part of this class) and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Saturday 1-5pm

New England Christmas Ornament

Tea light-by Diane Ricker-$35

DESCRIPTION: It’s never too early to get ready for Christmas! Come paint this lovely “New England

Town Scene” on a gourd, with cut out windows to create an adorable lighted ornament. This will be a

lovely gift or a keepsake for yourself, which can be hung on a tree or displayed as a table decoration.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a supply of paint brushes-small flat one & larger flat one (nothing bigger

than ½”), a small round brush as well as a smock or apron to keep your clothes free of paint.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Cut & Craft ready Gourd, all paints, palettes, fixative spray, spray

sealer, tea lights & hanger. All students should complete this ornament in class.

Sunday 9-all day class

Spiral Carving by Bonnie Gibson- $70

DESCRIPTION: This class is a combination techniques/project class; you will need to finish

coloring your gourd after class. You will be provided with a center stone, and will decide on what

decorative spirals you want to wrap around it on the gourd. You may do either/or carving and wood

burning for most of the patterns as you choose.

The Photos are examples, NOT necessarily what you will create in class, every student will make

something unique.

.STUDENTS MUST BRING: a gourd in the 4-7" range that has been cut open and cleaned

inside and out. Bring a power rotary tool (Dremel or other brand) and any burs you have on hand. Bring a wood burner with a tip

suitable for burning clean lines. Bring some kind of eye protection (glasses, bifocals, safety glasses, etc,) and a respirator or N95 rated

dust mask.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Instructor will provide instructional handouts including patterns, a center stone to use on your

project and some hand tools for shared class use. Supplies (other than gourds and personal tools) for class are included in

the cost of the class.

Sunday 9-noon

Butterfly Vase-by Sheryl Scott DESCRIPTION: Students will learn to transfer an image on to a large bottle gourd,

that has been cut & cleaned and wood burn design on the gourd; then they will weave a

black pine needle rim; adding color to their butterflies if desired & time permits. STUDENTS MUST BRING: a wood burner and a tapestry needle.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: gourd, cleaned and art ready; pine needles dyed

black; waxed linen thread; design patterns & various ink or paint for adding color to

butterfly if desired, and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Sunday 9-noon

Bum Duck by Katie Westmoreland- $35 DESCRIPTION: This class is sure to be a FUN & Creative class for all skill levels. Students will create a “Bum Duck” using

quick wood acrylic paints and various embellishments.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: an apron & gloves if you prefer to use when working the quickwood

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Gourd, quick wood and all other supplies needed to complete this fun & adorable project

and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Sunday 9-noon

Blowin in the Wind

by Karen Beckelman DESCRIPTION:

Student will create a Gourd & bamboo wind chimes. They will learn to paint the daisies & butterflies &

assemble/attaché the bamboo chimes. Painting is done with the Donna Dewberry one stroke method

of painting.

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

One stroke Paint brushes 1059 if needed you can buy them from the teacher for 15 Water basin,

apron, and sharp pencil

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH:

Gourd, paint palette chimes and quick wood and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each

student.

Sunday 9-noon

Flower Birdhouse

By Connie Williams DESCRIPTION: Students will paint a birdhouse with the Donna Dewberry one

stroke painting technique. They will learn to paint poppies & wiggle leaves on a gourd

birdhouse.

STUDENTS MUST BRING:

One stroke Paint brushes 1059 (Brushes can be bought from the teacher.) Water

basin, apron, and sharp pencil

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Gourd, paint & sealer and a detailed written

tutorial will be provided to each student

Sunday-12-3:30

Jack O Lantern by Sheryl Scott-$50

DESCRIPTION: Students are sure to have a blast in this class. They will create

a Spooky or a Cute Candy Corn Jack-O-Lantern Light from a large bushel gourd.

This class is for all skill levels and ages.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a jig saw to cut gourd face; a dust mask; gloves for

using the leather dyes

*** instructor can assist for younger students or if you don’t have a saw***

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: gourd, leather dyes, face patterns, spray finish & the flickering lights for your

gourd and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Sunday-12:30-3:30

Angel-“She’s all cracked up”

by Katie Westmoreland

DESCRIPTION: This class is suitable for all ages & all skill levels. Students

will have fun creating this adorable Angel with crackle medium

STUDENTS MUST BRING: apron to protect your clothes from paint.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Everything else needed to complete this

“All Cracked up Angel” in class and a detailed written tutorial will be provided

to each student.

Sunday-12:30-3:30

Mudding on a Gourd-the Mud Flower

by Karen Beckelman

DESCRIPTION: Students will learn to mud a 5-petal flower. Add a bling center Learn to add leaves to the

design.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: Paint brush, water basin and bring an apron;

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Gourd, paint & the mudding supplies. Also bags Tips & practice paper. Mud

kits are available for purchase from the instructor and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each

student.

Sunday-12:30-3:30

Two Mini Gourd Drums

by -Connie Williams DESCRIPTION: Learn to make 2 small ornament drums. Stain the

gourd and paint a small design. Learn to place the drumhead on the

gourd and lace the drum head on the gourd. Add decorative beads.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: Paint brushes Water basin apron and a

pencil INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Gourd, paint, drum head and wax linen and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Sunday 12:30-3:30

Autumn Harvest Mandala by Elizabeth West-$45

DESCRIPTION: Students will create a dot mandala, in Fall Colors, using acrylic paint &

dotting tools.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: an apron if desired

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Base coated gourd, 5”-6” inches in diameter; all paints and

tools, as well as a tutorial with color photos; and all other necessary supplies. Students

should complete this project in class.

Sunday-12:30-3:30

Wood Burning with Pyro Paper

by Kayla Kirkland-PRICE $35

DESCRIPTION:

Students will learn how to wood burn a design on their

gourd using pyro paper. Students will receive thorough &

easy instructions to take home for future projects. No tracing or drawing required.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a cleaned gourd or gourd bowl-preferably 6” or larger & an adjustable

wood burner; Inexpensive wood burners will be available for purchase in the class as well.

*** gourd growers/vendors will have gourds for sale at the show suitable for this class***

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: various design patterns printed on pyro paper to choose from; (pine needle rim

is not part of this class) and a detailed written tutorial will be provided to each student.

Bonnie Gibson classes on Monday & Tuesday will NOT be at the

festival location, those classes will be located at the

UGA Research & Education Garden,129 Ellis Road, Griffin, GA

Monday-8:30-4:30

Basic Power Carving and Filigree by

Bonnie Gibson - PRICE $75

Photos are examples of the techniques , NOT necessarily what

you will create in class, every student will make something unique. DESCRIPTION: This class is perfect for those who want to learn

how to get more out of a Dremel tool or other brand of rotary carver. In this class, you'll learn about using your power tool more

effectively, & all about different types of burs & what they do. You'll learn techniques & will carve sand ripples, basic relief carving, & carving for inlay. More

advanced students can try some more advanced versions of the designs. In the afternoon, we will explore basic filigree carving. Carving safety & types of equipment will be discussed. The instructor

has 35 years of carving experience & has taught carving classes for almost 20 years. I look forward to showing you how to do things with less effort & more fun! Supplies (other than gourds and personal

tools) for class are included in the cost of the class. STUDENTS MUST BRING: a cleaned and cut open gourd suitable for carving. Bring a power rotary tool (Dremel, Micromotor, Foredom etc, preferably NOT a rechargeable model or a $10 carver from Harbor Freight) and any burrs/accessories you have on hand. The gourd will work best if it is about 1/4 thick after cleaning, and if it does NOT have a neck. Gourds that are in the 5-8” range will work the best, but we will work with whatever you have if necessary. Bring a basic tool box (pencil, sanding tools if you own them, etc. Bring a Xacto knife with a NEW SHARP blade) Bring some kind of eye protection (glasses, bifocals, safety glasses, etc,) and a respirator or N95 rated dust mask. INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: instructional handouts including simple carving patterns, some inlay items to use on your project and some hand tools for shared class use.

Tuesday-8:30-4:30

Woven Filigree by Bonnie Gibson-PRICE $75

Photos are examples, NOT necessarily what you will create in class, each student

will make something unique.

DESCRIPTION: This class will teach you how to do the woven type filigree

carving, as well as other water related textures. You'll be able to design your own

piece using the woven filigree as the focal point; everyone's project will be different

depending on what they choose to do with the patterns. The photos are just examples.

STUDENTS MUST BRING: a Gourd-one that is approximately 5--8” range

work the best, but we will work with whatever you have if necessary. Bring a power

rotary tool (Dremel, Micromotor, Foredom etc, preferably NOT a rechargeable model

or a $10 carver from Harbor Freight) and any burrs/accessories you have on hand.

Bring a cleaned and cut open gourd suitable for carving. The gourd will work best if it

is about 1/4 thick after cleaning, & it will be easier to carve if it does not have a neck.

You may paint the inside of your gourd if you wish.

Bring a basic tool box (pencil, sanding tools & small hand files if you own them, a

Xacto knife with a NEW SHARP blade.) Bring some kind of eye protection (glasses, bifocals, safety glasses,

etc,) and a respirator or N95 rated dust mask.

INSTRUCTOR WILL FURNISH: Instructor will provide instructional handouts including simple carving

patterns, & some hand tools for shared class use.