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Gourd Weavers Patch Photos |
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March 2008: The March Meeting was quite a challenge as we all tried
our hand at the Gretchen Rim. |
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November/December, 2007: Bob offered special instruction on the use of
the many tools used in gourd crafting since many of our members are fairly new
to gourding. Kathy demonstrated woodburning and the use of pyrography paper.
Members had the opportunity to use a woodburner, some for the first time, on
gourd scraps with a butterfly pattern. Kathy also gave a presentation on the art
of Japanese braiding called Kumi Himo. We extend a huge thank you to Bob and
Kathy for making the trip and taking time out of their busy schedule to come and
share their talents and wares. |
 Kathy
James explaining woodburning techniques. |
 Bob James
describing the wood burner and related tools. |
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October 25, 2007: Nancy graciously agreed to teach October’s class
experimenting with dyes and acrylics to create several marbleized techniques -
very easy and lots of fun. We also learn a fast and easy way to create a yarn
twist (they look great on gourds) with a drill and several long yarn strands. |
Photos coming soon
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September 27, 2007: Our project was a painted Halloween or fall
leaf gourd with a rag handle. September also produced some
delightful Halloween creations with the help of Nancy Peterson who shared her
wonderful talents. Everyone learned how to line a gourd with fabric, make a
braided rag handle and received instruction and designs for painting the outside
of their gourd bowls with a variety of fun Halloween designs. Thank you Nancy
for all your hard work in preparing for the class and your patient instruction. |
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August 23, 2007: Charlotte Durrance taught wax resist on a gourd.
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July 26, 2007: Barb Wisuri taught how to make a necklace with knotless netting
on a mini gourd with beads. |
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| June 28, 2007:
Our very first meeting and it was a lot of fun. Nancy
Peterson and Judi Purvis taught this class. Fourteen of us
sanded, painted and sealed our gourd bowls, then coiled a
pine needle rim. Each one was different and all were
beautiful! |
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