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CLASSES
Learn the basics of gourd art, including safety,
how to clean and cut a gourd, pattern transfer techniques, the use of paints, dyes and inks and wood burn a design.
For more information please e-mail me
Learn how to inhance the natural beauty of an otherwise dull and uninteresting gourd In this popular class. You will learn how to sand and polish the gourd surface to a high sheen and apply ink dye for a beautiful wash of color. Also learn how to create a faux burlwood look and create a colored carved area for a striking look and inlay a cabochon.
Date: Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $69
Materials Fee: $20
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
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Learn how easy it really is to add the elegance
of Gold Leafing to your gourd art.
For more information please e-mail me
Classes are taught at the home of Gloria in Hesperia, CA,
at the Welburn Gourd Farm or for classes held in your home
email Gloria at gloriousgourdcreations@verizon.net and
find out how you can get a FREE class
Introduction to Gourds
Gold Leaf on Gourds
"I really enjoyed your class.......
Class on Saturday was Great! I can not wait to take another one of your classes."
Michelle Pisani - Apple Valley, CA
Student Comments
"I am really excited about taking your classes and want to learn more. It's my intent to go away from your class learning so much that I have confidence in using whatever power tools my husband has in the garage. Thanks again for having a class..."
Cindy Archambault - Long Beach, CA
"I had a great experience at your class.......thanks for the great class and all the information."
Jan Jarka - Pollock Pines, CA
"Thanks for the helpful information. The class was great, too. I'm looking forward to making my gourds so beautifully smooth and colorful." Rose Owens - Dublin, CA
Spirit Inlace
In this class you learn:
- how to carve and prepare a gourd for the resin inlace
- mix and apply the inlay material
- how to grind down the cured product to create the look of inlaid stone
- work on a prepared gourd shard that can be made into
a piece of jewelry
Date: Saturday, May 29, 2010 and Thurs, June 24, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Cost: $69
Materials Fee: $20
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
To register click here
or for more information please e-mail me
Falling Leaves
In this class you will
- learn about pattern placement
- different methods of transfer patterns
- woodburn the pattern onto the gourd
- create a cutout with your woodburner
- dye the gourd using inks
- learn how to apply gold leaf adhesive
- use various colors of metal leafing
For more information please e-mail me
Visit the Students WorK page to view some of my students completed work.
"If you ask me, I think all your classes are really great! You give a lot of information above and beyond the basics that I've been able to use for other projects...a sign of a good teacher! Not that I've done a lot of good stuff, but one day I might and I have my notes from your classes to go back to--and yes I do go back to the notes! You show and offer different ways of achieving the same end result which a person can incorporate into their own learning style which is very important. So if you ask me...people are getting good quality teaching no matter what class they take! Besides that they are just damn fun!!!"
Judy Einboden - Phelan, CA
Polished Gourd
w/Faux Burlwood
Carved Deer
Woodburn, carve, dye w/inks and paint with acrylics all in one class
Date: Friday, June 25, 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
To register click here
or for more information please e-mail me
Class Fee's and Cancellations
for Classes taught in Hesperia
To guarantee your space, Class fee's must be paid at least two weeks prior to class date. If not received you forfeit your space and it will be given to someone else. Spaces are NOT confirmed until payment is received.
Any class not meeting the minimum class enrollment within one week prior to class date may be canceled. If a class is canceled due to low enrollment or for any other reason, a full refund will be issued .
If you cancel your class 14 days or more before the start date, a full refund will be issued.
Students canceling 7-13 days before the start date will receive 1/2 cash refund. If I am able to fill your space with another student, you will receive a full refund.
There will be NO refunds on classes that you cancel within 6 days of the start date.
Carved Leaves w/Textured Filigree
One of my most requested classes is now available!
Learn the polishing technique, how to
carve dimensional leaves and textured filigree
all in one class!
Date: Friday, June 11, 2010 - Canceled
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Location: Gourdstock Festival in Valley Center, CA
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Date: Friday, September 17th
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: The Davis Ranch Gourd Festival in Sloughhouse, CA
Class fee - $65.00
Materials fee - $20.00
To register click here
For more information please e-mail me
Carved Gecko
Learn the basics of power carving, including sand waves and basic relief carving. You also work with ink dyes and simple two-step patina
Date: Saturday, June 12, 2010 - Canceled
Time: 8:30am-4:30pm
Cost: $65.00
Location: Gourdstock Festival in Valley Center, CA
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Date: Thursday, September 16, 2010
Time: 9AM-4PM
Class fee: $65.00
Materials fee - $20.00
Location: The Davis Ranch Gourd Festival in Sloughhouse, CA
For more information on both dates please e-mail me
New Classes are Coming to the Welburn Gourd Farm
Please check back for dates or visit www.welburngourdfarm.com
