Gourd Art
In April 2013 i took a Gourd Art class at the John C Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, NC. Normally I teach enameling there, but am now starting to take classes, too. This craft education center is a great place to have a vacation with family and friends - the food is delicious and the workshops are wonderful. My teacher was Fonda Haddad, whose work is inspiriing. This page shows gourds I've made.
#2473
Stained with leather dyes, carved and sculpturally beaded with glass beads, copper beads,
Turquoise, Swarovski Crystals and glass pearls, Goldstone and Amethyst. NFS
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#2293
Dirty Gourd with weaving using waxed linen, carving with filligree and an enameled button
Price: $80 |
#2467
Dyed background with leather dyes, burnt water lily design colored with pencil, woven dyed pin needle and bead rim.
Price: $50 |
#2468
Dirty Gourd with natural pod design and fabric iguana and wire tendrils
Price: $35
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#2469
Snake Gourd turned into a Rain Stick with decoration of leather, beads, metal concho and more. A Rain Stick can be tipped to hear a wonderful sound of various materials that are inside as they cascade through a ladder of bamboo sticks.
Price: not for sale |
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My favorite gourd from my teacher - Fonda Haddad |
My favorite from my assisant teacher, Lin Senger |
My friend, Judy Ebert, and me taking the class together. Judy is a wonderful artist and makes gorgeous wired gemstone jewelry. |
Heidi McC |
Barbara E |
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