Classes offered on Saturday afternoon, September 6, 2025
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Sat-PM-11
Glamour Chicks Feather Fawcet
Instructor: Robyn Goode
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Class cost: $55
Time: Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm
Min/Max students: 4 / 12
Walk-ins accepted? Yes
Skill level: All levels
You will learn how to sculpt a sassy chicken using different shaped gourds. Finished size of project is 12 to 14 inches. Most students should expect to complete approximately 95% of the project during class.
Students should bring: Apron.
Instructor will provide: Gourds, quick wood, paint, dowel rods, hot glue, and accessories
Students will complete a 6” square basket out of natural reed. Approximate size of finished basket is 6” square x 3” high. Most students will complete the majority of this basket during class time but may need to finish after class.
Students bring: Nothing
Instructor provides: Complete kit of materials and tools are provided..
Sat-PM-16
Spotty Dotty Beaded Necklace
Instructor: Leslie Meier
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Class cost: $52
Time: Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm
Min/Max students: 4 / 12
Walk-ins accepted? Yes
Skill level: All levels
Students will learn to apply a dotting technique on a tiny gourd, creating colorful layers using alcohol ink. The gourd will then become the focal point of a necklace utilizing beads made from metal, stone, and other materials. Students will also learn some how to utilize some basic jewelry making findings and fasteners. Finished size: 18” – 30” necklace cord. Most students will leave with a finished project.
Students should bring: An apron if desired, a personal drying device (heat gun, hair dryer, etc. – some will be on hand). If the student has any personal beads that they have been wanting to use for some jewelry – the hole must be at least 1mm.
Instructor will provide: All other materials including: gourd, beads, necklace cord, metal findings / fastener, paint brushes, daubers, water for project, water container, 91% alcohol, glue, scissors, etc.
Note: This class is offered twice – on Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon.
Sat-PM-17
Rocket & Alien
Instructor: Sharon Warren
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Class cost: $60
Time: Saturday 1 pm to 5 pm
Min/Max students: 2 / 8
Walk-ins accepted? Yes
Skill level: Beginner
Using a penguin gourd that has been pre-cut and cleaned, you will create a rocket ship! And make your choice of alien for your ship! Picture has several choices of aliens – class project only includes one alien, or two if you have time. Rocket is 4″ x 8″. Aliens are 3″ to 7″ high. Most students will finish the projects during class time.
Student needs to wear clothes that can get paint on them. Children are welcome in this class! Students under 12 must have an adult accompany them; together, the adult and child will complete a rocket ship and alien.
Instructor will provide: Gourds, dowels, contact glue, paints, QuikWood, glass stones for eyes, etc.