Workshop Schedule
Whether painted, dyed, woodburned or carved, gourds can be transformed into works of art. In response to the increasing interest in gourds and gourd art, we're excited to offer a creative assortment of gourd crafting workshops to help you discover this wonderful pursuit.All classes are held on our gourd farm just outside the quaint little town of Cookstown. Surrounded by lush gardens and the beautiful gourd patch, this is the perfect place for a day of learning and creativity.
Our instructors have many years of gourd crafting and teaching experience and represent some of the best gourd artists in Canada. Each is an expert in their field.
All classes, unless otherwise noted, are 6 hours in length with a half hour lunch break. A convenient starting time of 10 a.m. for all our classes makes for a leisurely drive from many parts of Ontario and the United States. All the following classes are rated for beginners.
Register below, or call (705) 435-3307. Note: We reserve the right to cancel workshops. In this event a full refund will be given. Customers may cancel up to 10 days before workshop for a full refund. After that, a 25% service charge will be applied and the balanced refunded. No refund will be given if cancellation is within 3 days of workshop date.
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Workshop checklist
- Bring a lunch. We'll provide tea, coffee and juice.
- Wear old clothes, as you'll be working.
- We'll provide all tools necessary, but we do suggest you bring additional tools that you're comfortable with.
- Material fees will be collected at the beginning of the class.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 South Western
Sunday, May 20, 2012 Rimming with Suede
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Saturday, May 19, 2012 South Western Instructor(s): Carolyn Cooper This is an excellent introductory workshop on how to use air drying Apoxie Sculpt which will be used to form the figure of the lizard. Students will first prepare the outside of the gourd with inks. Workshops runs from 10 - 4. Experience level: Beginner Tools required: paint brush for lizard, woodburner Workshop fee:$40. Materials fee (payable on morning of class): $20. |
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Sunday, May 20, 2012 Rimming with Suede Instructor(s): Carolyn Cooper This workshop teaches the student a great foundation for incorporating different materials to develope endless pssibilities for rims. Workshop begins at 10 - 3 Experience level: beginner to advance Tools required: None Workshop fee:$40. Materials fee (payable on morning of class): $20. |
