Classes offered on Sunday afternoon, August 30, 2026

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Class number:  Sun-PM-31

Class title: A Self-Portrait in Found Objects

Instructor: Deborah Hildinger

Class cost:  $60

Day/Time: Sunday 1 – 5 pm

Min/Max students: 4 / 12

Walk-ins accepted?  Yes

Skill level:  All levels

Approximate size: 6.5 x 8 inches

Percentage of the class project most students will complete during class: 80%

Class description:

Every object tells a story. In this inspiring workshop, you’ll create your own one-of-a-kind assemblage using objects that reflect your personality, memories, passions, and the people and experiences that have shaped your life. Your finished piece will be a personal keepsake filled with meaning and creativity.

I’ll provide a vintage cigar box (approximately 6½” × 8″) along with a variety of natural materials, found objects, and embellishments to spark your imagination. I also encourage you to bring small, meaningful items from home—special mementos, trinkets, shells, buttons, keys, photos, or other treasures—to make your box uniquely yours.

As part of the class, I’ll demonstrate how to apply copper, gold, and variegated metal leaf, one of my favorite techniques for adding warmth, richness, and a touch of elegance. You’ll discover how these finishes can transform ordinary objects into something extraordinary.

No previous assemblage experience is necessary. Whether you’re an experienced artist or simply looking for a meaningful creative experience, you’ll leave with a finished piece of art that tells your story—something beautiful to display, treasure, and perhaps even pass down for years to come.

Students should bring:

Materials brought to class should fit inside an approximately 6.5 x 8-inch cigar box, though box sizes may vary slightly. If you’d like to add items to the top of your box, please choose pieces carefully so they fit well. I often use jewelry gourds, and gourd shards. I will bring an assortment to share. Large beads or similar decorative items are also great options to bring.

Instructor will provide:

I will provide cigar boxes, gourd shards, palm seed pod stems, an assortment of leafing materials, an assortment of beads, buttons, waxed linen thread, jewelry gourds, gourd shards, adhesives for gluing objects, and found wood.

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Min/Max students:  3 / 12

Walk-ins accepted?  Yes

Skill level:  All levels

Class description:

Students get 2 for 1: weave a mini basket and weave a mini bowl in this class

Approximate size: Basket 4” wide x 5” tall. Bowl 4” wide x 4” tall.

Percentage of the class project most students will complete during class: 100%

Students should bring:

Students need nothing, all supplies will be provided by instructor.

Instructor will provide:

Mini basket gourd and mini bowl gourd, weavers, instructions, water basin. Gourds are prepped before class.

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Class number:  Sun-PM-33

Class title: “Gnomie” Babies

Instructor:  Regina Pena

Class cost:  $42

Day/Time:  Sunday 1:30 – 5 pm

Min/Max students:  4 / 10

Walk-ins accepted?  Yes

Skill level:  All levels

Class description:

In this class, students will be shown step-by-step how to build these cuties using Apoxie Sculpt on a gourd. The students will make two: one to keep and one to gift. Students will also be shown different techniques to add color and make unique embellishments.

Approximate size:  3” to 4” high

Percentage of the class project most students will complete during class: 90% to 100%

Students should bring:

• Apron
• Gloves
• N95 mask if needed due to slight odor of the clay
• Additional battery operated light if needed to aid in seeing details

Instructor will provide:

Gourds, Apoxie Sculpt, paint, brushes & palettes; limited sizes of aprons (plastic) and gloves

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Class description:

In this class I will show you how to assemble gourds to make a fun Chicken. We will be using small kettle gourds and egg gourds. I will show you how to make your chicken some fluffy shoes and supply all the accessories for a one-of-a-kind chicken. Christmas is coming, they make great Christmas gifts.

Approximate size:  About 7” tall

Percentage of the class project most students will complete during class: 95%

Students should bring:

Apron

Instructor will provide:

Gourds, clay, material, paint and painting supplies, and everything to make a fun Chicken. 

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