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Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class

Sat, Jun 03

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Canby

Two-day class with Bonnie Gibson. Learn to design and layout a gourd to use this technique effectively. Carving, woodburning and minimal use of paint will be used to create areas that will appear to be inlaid sections of coiled basketry.


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Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class
Bonnie Gibson Faux Basketry Class

Time & Location

Jun 03, 2023, 9:00 AM – Jun 04, 2023, 4:00 PM

Canby, Canby, OR 97013, USA

About the event

  • Learn to design and layout a gourd to use this technique effectively.  Carving, woodburning and minimal use of paint will be used to create areas that will appear to be inlaid sections of coiled basketry.  Students will learn the basketry technique only.  Other decorative applications can be added as desired after class is over.   Students should bring a dremel, Foredom or other similar rotary tool and any burs you have on hand.  Bring a good quality dust mask and a woodburner.

  •  Need to have intermediate to advanced carving skills. Not a beginner's class.

  •  Reserve class spot by emailing Joan Arens jparens65@gmail.com followed by a check for $170 made out to:

          Joan Arens

          14585 NE Arndt Road

          Aurora, Or, 97002

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Mix it Up, Weaving on a Gourd with Jane Wilson

 

 Friday, February 19, 2027

Saturday, February 20, 2027, 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Length: 6", Width: 6", Height: 6"  

 

Learn to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. On a hard-shell gourd, you'll combine knotless netting, couching, beading, and open/closed coiling. With these techniques, you can create simple or elaborate weaving. You will be able to choose from several color combinations of painted, pre-finished gourds, hand-dyed cord, thread, and beads. You don't need to know how to weave to take this class. The first day of class you will learn to open and close coil and add beads to the design. The second day of class you will learn to knotless net to a couched row of cord. Materials supplied: drill bit, needle, tiger tape, 5" to 6” ready-to-weave gourd, waxed linen cord, hand-dyed cord, beads, mini awl and step by step color photo instructions.

Tools needed: Drill, awl, scissors, pencil, apron

Gourd Colors Available

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