Classes

Friday Classes

First Baptist Church

115 West Main Street

Taylorsville, KY

FRIDAY ALL DAY CLASS 8 AM
		FR1. OLD WORLD SANTA Instructors: Mina McLean, Mt. Sterling & Nita Cates, Bowling Green Description: We will furnish cleaned and base-coated gourd, pattern packet, class instruction, paint and everything needed except brushes. If you have art supplies bring them, i.e. basin, palette, etc. Brushes will be available for purchase. mina.minasplace@gmail.com and cell number on each class 859-404-3471 Cost: $45.
FRIDAY 8:30 AM - NOON
		FR2. SEA SHELL WITH WATER COLOR PENCILS AND SEPIA PEN Instructor: Judy Roberts Workshop Description: Students will select a gourd of their choice. They will learn to use water color pencils to finish the Sea Shell, sea oats and starfish. After the design is finished, they will apply workable fixative, re-work if necessary and apply a finish of choice...Matte spray finish or wax finish. Student Level: All levels Maximum number of students: 10 Please limit to no more than 15 students per class Supplies: students must bring: #2 and @8 or 10 Filbert or round brushes...filberts seem to work better with the water color pencils(e.g. paint brushes, dust masks, etc.) Cost: $35.00
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - NOON
		FR3. Little Ladies Gourd Figurines NEW! Instructor: Jennifer Zingg Description: Students will create any two of these 'Gourdeous' Gals by combing small hand dyed and decorated gourds with clay. Students will learn a variety of techniques including gourd batik and will be introduced to new materials. The figurines stand approximately 5-7 inches tall. Students only need to bring their imagination! Cost:$45 *additional gals can be added for $20 each
		FR4. Gourd Still Life Batik NEW! Instructor: Doris Thurber *NEW!* Workshop Description: Students will create traditional fabric batik of a gourd grouping using dyes and wax resist. The piece is then hand-sewn into a large ring cut from a gourd similar to a dream catcher. This is a very unique and beautiful piece of wall art! Students should bring: scissors, rubber gloves, darning needle & any additional beads or trinkets for decoration. Project Level: All are welcome, but please know the class involves a lot of hand-work Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 8 Cost: $40
		FR5. Kumihimo: Japanese Braiding for Gourds Learn the ancient art of weaving elaborate cords for coiling rims, purse handles, or necklace cords. This is the popular new braiding as seen in Bead 'n' Button Magazine. Take home the weaving disk, 8 bobbins, practice cord, and colorful instructions for variations in color and size. Easy and addictive! Bring scissors and any favorite yarns/ribbons, and/or purchase small amounts inexpensively from instructor for an elegant class project. (So easy that even children can participate!) $25 includes $16 kit (plus $5 KGS = $30) 2 hours (Friday morning class 10 to noon) Instructor provides weaving disk, 8 bobbins, practice cord, and several pages of color handouts. Student brings scissors, and (optional) any yarns they have at home. Maximum of 12 students. No minimum. No electricity required.
FRIDAY 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
		FR6. Gourd Vessel with Felted Rim Instructor: Joan Wood New! Description: Students will use Design Master pigments to color the gourd. Students will learn how to create a decorative, colorful felted rim using the agitation method of wool roving and piping. Instructor will provide all supplies for completing the project Student Supplies: CLEANED gourd with the opening already cut. Cost: $35
FRIDAY 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
		FR7. Wood Burned Mini Gourd Necklace Instructor: Joe Lee Description: Students are taught to select and prepare a mini gourd for a necklace. They also learn how to select and prepare a suitable geometric pattern to fit the gourd to be decorated. Students are shown techniques and procedures in fine line drawing and shading using a variable. Heat-controlled wood burner. All phases in creating a unique piece of gourd jewelry are covered in this class with generous amounts of demonstrations and verbal encouragement. One-on-one experiences are emphasized. Detail work is required, but the techniques and procedures are easy to learn and are usable in crafting larger gourds. Student bring: any brand of variable, heat-controlled wood burner plus a pen with a tip that is similar to the Detail Master 10-A. All other supplies for the class will be furnished. All levels of experience are acceptable. Cost: $45
		FR8. Little Ladies Gourd Figurines NEW! Instructor: Jennifer Zingg Description: Students will create any two of these 'Gourdeous' Gals by combing small hand dyed and decorated gourds with clay. Students will learn a variety of techniques including gourd batik and will be introduced to new materials. The figurines stand approximately 5-7 inches tall. Students only need to bring their imagination! *Cost: $45 additional gals can be added for $20 each**
		FR9. Gourd Still Life Batik NEW! Instructor: Doris Thurber *NEW!* Workshop Description: Students will create a traditional fabric batik of a gourd grouping using dyes and wax resist. The piece is then hand-sewn into a large ring cut from a gourd similar to a dream catcher. This a very unique and beautiful piece of wall art! Student supply: scissors, rubber gloves, darning needle & any additional beads or trinkets for decoration. Project Level: All are welcome, but please know the class involves a lot of hand-work Limit: Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 8 Cost: $40
		FR10. Goblin Gourd Tree Instructor: Dottie Kuhl Teacher will furnish: Gourd, Quikwood epoxy clay, paints, and written instructions. I will bring extra sculpting tools that the students can share. The tree shown in photo is optional and will not be included in the class. The written instructions will include directions adding the tree. Student will furnish: Usual painting supplies, water bin, paper towels, brushes, chalk pencil, and sculpting tools. Brushes – Loew Cornell :1” flat or sponge brush for base coating, #7400 - 3/4” and 3/8” Angular Shader ( of Flat Shader of equal size), #7350 -10/0 liner brush ,#272 Dome Round – Large ( this is a soft bristle brush used for dry brushing technique) Sculpting Tools – bring any tools you may have. Limit: min. 5- maximum 12 Class fee: $45
FRIDAY 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
		FR11. Beginning Wood-burning: Southwestern face with Feather NEW! Instructor: Kathy James Description: Introduction to wood-burning basics, including care of tips and machine. Practice achieving quality lines with your pyro pen. Then, using PyroPaper, you will burn a simple Native American face. Those interested can add a zigzag border. Instructor provides: Instructions for free-handing detailed eagle feathers for those students interested in adding them to the design and extra Pyro Paper designs to take home Students supply: a wood-burner with adjustable temperature box (like Burnmaster, Colwood, or Detailmaster) and a blade-like wood-burner pen (skew). Simple handheld burners will not work. Also, bring a cleaned gourd of any size or shape, either cut into a bowl or whole. Limit: Maximum of 12 students. Cost: $25
		FR12. Santa ornament using watercolor pencils Instructor: Judy Roberts Description: Students will be encouraged to free-hand the pattern application. They will also be given the opportunity to trace with graphite if they feel unsure. Colors will be applied with water-color pencils and the use of workable fixative will be explained and applied. Student supplies: Number 2 filbert brush (e.g. paint brushes, dust masks, etc.) Student Level: All levels Maximum number of students: 15 Cost: $35
SPENCER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1263 MT WASHINGTON RD TAYLORSVILLE KY
SATURDAY ALL DAY CLASS 9 AM
		SA1. Easter Basket Design Instructors: Mina McLean, Mt. Sterling & Nita Cates, Bowling Green Description: This is a very cute, happy design as well as useful. I will furnish cut, cleaned gourd, paint, pattern with colored pictures and class. Student Supplies: acrylic supplies, brushes, basin, palette, paper towels, etc. Brushes will be available for purchase. mina.minasplace@gmail.com and cell number on each class 859-404-3471 Cost: $55
SATURDAY 8:30 AM - NOON
SATURDAY 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
		SA3. Gourd Derby Event Make a Gourd Racer. NEW! 4^th to 6^th graders, ages 10-13. I will include younger and older participates if you wish. Instructor: Fred Merida Description: See story below classes. This project will give self esteem to the student in their accomplishment in the creation of the finished object and participation in the competitive races. Instructor provides: Gourd fragments, paint, brushes, hot glue guns and glue sticks. Wooden pine platform wedges with wheels. Weights, cutting instruments, and clean up supplies. Race Track Student provides: Creativity. Bag lunch and drink, Newspapers to paint on. Number of students: 6 Minimum, There is no maximum. I will take all who want to participate. COST: $20 KGS fee is waived
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - NOON
		SA4. Little Ladies Gourd Figurines NEW! Instructor: Jennifer Zingg Description: Students will create any two of these 'Gourdeous' Gals by combing small hand dyed and decorated gourds with clay. Students will learn a variety of techniques including gourd batik and will be introduced to new materials. The figurines stand approximately 5-7 inches tall. Students only need to bring their imagination! *Cost:$45 additional gals can be added for $20 each**
		SA5. Gourd Still Life Batik NEW! Instructor: Doris Thurber *NEW!* Workshop Description: Students will create traditional fabric batik of a gourd grouping using dyes and wax resist. The piece is then hand-sewn into a large ring cut from a gourd similar to a dream catcher. This a very unique and beautiful piece of wall art! Student supplies: scissors, rubber gloves, darning needle & any additional beads or trinkets for decoration. Project Level: All are welcome, but please know the class involves a lot of hand-work Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 8 Cost: $40
		SA6. Rustic Gourd Snowman Luminary Instructor: Laura Robinson *New!* Description: The project is approximately an8-10" tall snowman gourd. Students will do some basic carving, and wood- burning. They will also get to work with quick wood. The finished product is a dressed snowman luminary. Everything is furnished except the imagination. Cost: $33
		SA7. Gourd Vessel with Felted Rim Instructor: Joan Wood New! Description: Students will use Design Master pigments to color the gourd. Students will learn how to create a decorative, colorful felted rim using the agitation method of wool roving and piping. Instructor provide: all supplies for completing the project Student bring: a CLEANED gourd with the opening already cut. Cost: $35
		SA8. New! Wood-burned Gourd W/ Handmade Paper Instructor: Jan Briseno Description: Students will learn a variety of techniques in creating this unique project. Please contact Jan for a complete list of required supplies. jangourds@bellsouth.net Cost: $40
SATURDAY 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
		SA9. Little Ladies Gourd Figurines NEW! Instructor: Jennifer Zingg Description: Students will create any two of these 'Gourdeous' Gals by combing small hand dyed and decorated gourds with clay. Students will learn a variety of techniques including gourd batik and will be introduced to new materials. The figurines stand approximately 5-7 inches tall. Students only need to bring their imagination! *Cost:$45 additional gals can be added for $20 each**
		SA10. Gourd Still Life Batik NEW! Instructor: Doris Thurber *NEW!* Workshop Description: Students will create traditional fabric batik of a gourd grouping using dyes and wax resist. The piece is then hand-sewn into a large ring cut from a gourd similar to a dream catcher. This a very unique and beautiful piece of wall art! Student supplies: scissors, rubber gloves, darning needle & any additional beads or trinkets for decoration. Project Level: All are welcome, but the class involves a lot of hand-work Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 8 Cost: $40
		SA11. Wood-Burned Butterfly on a Martin Gourd Instructor: Yvonne Miller Description: Students will use pyrography paper for burning the design. Student supplies: a wood- burner and pen. Pen and gourd can be purchased at the show Instructor provides: all other materials Cost:$35
		SA12. Rustic Gourd Snowman Luminary Instructor: Laura Robinson *New!* Description: The project is approximately an8-10" tall snowman gourd. Students will do some basic carving, and wood- burning. They will also get to work with quick wood. The finished product is a dressed snowman luminary. Everything is furnished except the imagination. Cost: $33
		SA13. Gourd Vessel with Felted Rim Instructor: Joan Wood New! Description: Students will use Design Master pigments to color the gourd. Students will learn how to create a decorative, colorful felted rim using the agitation method of wool roving and piping. Instructor provide: all supplies for completing the project Student bring: a CLEANED gourd with the opening already cut. Cost: $35
		SA14. Hawaiian Quilt Pattern on a Gourd NEW! Instructor: Joe Lee Description: Unique & different! Using a suitable, variable heat wood burner, students will burn a Hawaiian quilt pattern on a cannon ball gourd. Using a pattern of their choice, the student uses fine line drawing & shading techniques to create a beautiful & unique work of art. Generous amounts of demonstrations & verbal encouragements will be furnished. The work requires attention to detail. Because of the time limits, only one of the five patterns that cover the gourd will be done in class. Students who have more experiences in wood burning may continue on any of the remaining patterns. All will be expected to finish their gourd project at home at their leisure. Students are to bring to class any brand of variable, heat-controlled wood burner plus pens with tips to those of the Detail Master 10-A and 5-A. All other materials for the class will be furnished. This class is limited to who have intermediate to advanced wood burning experience. Cost:$45
SATURDAY 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
SPENCER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 1263 MT WASHINGTON RD TAYLORSVILLE KY
SUNDAY ALL DAY CLASS 9 AM
	SU1. Ornamental gourd Santa with molded face (using a mold) Instructors: Mina McLean, Mt. Sterling & Nita Cates, Bowling Green Description: This is a very creative, fun way to do Santa gourds. I will furnish, a cleaned banana and egg gourd, paint, instruction, colored photos, and a special clay. Come have fun playing with clay, like when you were children, it's even better as adults. Students supply: regular acrylic supplies brushes, basin, palette, paper towels, etc. Also if you have any sculpting or claying tools bring them. I will have some to share. Brushes and clay tools will be available for purchase. mina.minasplace@gmail.com and cell number on each class 859-404-3471 Very cute, fast and easy. Great for beginners! Cost: $25
SUNDAY 9 AM – 12 NOON
		SU2. Baseball Santa on Gourd Instructor: Yvonne Miller Student bring: gourd of choice, which can be purchased at the show. I will have paint and pattern and some brushes. Sizes needed: 10/0 script liner 3/4 angle shader 10 or 12 flat brush Cost:$35
SUNDAY 10 AM – 1 PM
		SU3. Carving and resin inlay Instructor: Jan Bariseno Description: Students will use their rotary tool to carve a design into a gourd shard. Once carving is complete, an easy inlay technique will be use to add color and depth to the piece. There will be several patterns to choose from or students may free hand their own design. Student supplies: rotary tool with a small and a medium tips – either an inverted cone or ball, and general painting supplies (brushes, pencils, towel, scissors, etc.) Project Level: All levels Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 15 Cost: $35
SUNDAY 10 AM – 2 PM
		SU4. Sampler Gourd Instructor: Mary Segreto Students bring: gloves, small paint brushes, wood burning tool, heat gun. I will have a couple of each tool to share, but bring your if you have them to help keep things moving. Instructor supplies: verything else; cleaned gourd, all supplies Maximum students: 12 Student level: all Cost: $45
		SU5. Dyed Gourd Vessels Instructor: Sandy McGum Students supply: whole or cut gourd for this class. Gourds can be purchased from the instructor for $5 each Cost: $20
SUNDAY 1:30 PM – 4 PM
		SU6. Glazed Pottery Gourd NEW! Instructor: Jan Briseno Description: Students will use several products to add texture and color to the base of their gourd to resemble pottery. Some time will be spent on wood-burning an attached gourd shard to use as a focal point (as time allows – this can be completed at home if necessary). Next we will apply a thick coating tinted to desired color to the top rim of the gourd to achieve a glazed effect. Student bring: wood-burner and their general painting supplies, i.e., brushes, pencils, towel, scissors, etc. Minimum #Students: 5 Maximum #Students: 15 Cost: $40

GOURD CAR DERBY

In addition to our traditional workshops, Fred Merida will do Gourd Car workshop. On Saturday morning, kids will build a race car using a race car platform and gourds. After a lunch break, they will paint them.

At 3:00 Saturday afternoon, there will be a Gourd Car Derby on a real race track for the completed cars. Prizes will be awarded for the best-looking and fastest cars. There is no age limit for participants. Conduct a workshop in a class room setting, designing, sculpturing and fabricating and painting a creation made of gourds that will be within the parameters of a platform car that can be raced or showed as an art object. This will be sculpture fabrication, construction, using natural material indigenous to the region, GOURDS. We will address items of weight, gravity, air dynamics, friction, aesthetics, and craftsmanship. The created object is not limited to a preconceived automobile design, The object may be constructed in a form of an animal, flower, fish, or person, as well as a mechanical form. The sculpture created not exceeding 3” x 5” x 7” to fit on a 1 ¾” x 7” wedge with wheels and not exceeding 7 ounces in weight. Size and weight are the only limitations. The students will fabricate, finish, paint the cars and competitively race their cars on an 80 foot long race track at 3 PM EVENT Saturday on the Festival Grounds.

The class will start at 9 AM sharp, Saturday, and we will finish the cars for racing by 3PM. Students should bring a bag lunch and drink.

Prizes Awarded