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January 7, 2026 PDX Gourdpatch Meeting

Wed, Jan 07

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Main Street Stamp & Stationery

Beaded Gourd Rim (if you don’t have the supplies, kits will be available to buy)

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January 7, 2026 PDX Gourdpatch Meeting
January 7, 2026 PDX Gourdpatch Meeting

Time & Location

Jan 07, 2026, 9:30 PM – 9:35 PM

Main Street Stamp & Stationery , 12245 SW Main St, Tigard, OR 97223, USA

About the event

Supplies Needed:

                                           Prepared gourd, smaller is better 2 1/2” to 3” is not too  small.

                                          Big Eye Beading Needle (I have some for $.50 each)

                                          6 lb. Fireline beading thread

                                           Size 8/0 or 11/0 beads

                                           Drill or drill pen

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Spring Zoom In
March 28, 2026
8:30am to 5:30pm PDT

Class is Full, Waiting List Only
www.basketryguild.org

This class teaches how to weave a dreamcatcher using a knotless netting technique onto a circular cut in a hard-shell gourd. Beads around the edge of the dreamcatcher will be optional. The gourd rim will be finished by weaving dyed pine needle around the rim, caps attached. Participants receive a pre-cut gourd painted in their selected color, glycerin treated pine needle, waxed linen thread, tiger tape, butterfly charm, drill bit, and needles with step-by-step color photo instructions. Your finished piece will be 6"H x 6"W x 6"D.

Cost: $119 ($64 class; $55materials). Skill level: All

Closed and Open Coiling on a Gourd, Jane Wilson.jpg
Eighth Annual Coiling Convergence
April 11, 2026  
Place: Meridian Grange, 15422 SE 272nd Street, Kent, WA 98042 
Date: April 11, 2026 
Check-in Time: 9:00, Class Time: 9:30am – 3:30pm
 
​Brochure: CoilingConvergence2026-Brochure(v1).pdf

Basic Coiling On A Gourd 

 Instructor: Jane Wilson

Skill Level: All Levels

Class Description: In this class, you will learn how to open coil on a ready-to-weave gourd, start and stop weaving, add thread and beads, and close coil adding more color into your design. The materials provided include a pre-cut hard-shell gourd, hand-dyed cord, waxed linen thread, glass beads, needles, and a drill bit. You'll have a selection of gourds, cords, threads, and beads in various colors to choose from. Detailed, step-by-step instructions with color photos will be provided. The project measures approximately 4" x 4" x 3”.

Required Tools: Scissors (basket shears work the best), cordless drill, apron, sharp awl, pencil.

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