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Tapestry Weaving in a Gourd
Damascus Fiber Art School
June 7-8, 2024
damascusfiberartsschool.org
Learn to weave a free formed tapestry design in a gourd. A pre-cut gourd will be provided. You will learn how to apply dyes to color the gourd, how to apply metallic finish the inside, how to apply gold leafing to the edge of the gourd, how to string warp, how to keep edges straight, color changes. Many colors of wool yarn and ribbon yarn will be include in supplies fees

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Columbia Basin Basketry Guild Retreat
Tidal Twinings
September 11- 15, 2024
Registration Opens May 8, 2024

Waves, Floating Coils on a Gourd

Learn to coil on a gourd using hand-dyed Danish cord. Then, add rows of beads to make the design's base, and add floating coils to the outside of the design to make waves around the gourd. Coiling techniques used are open, closed, and floating. Choose from an array of colorful gourds, cord, and thread to create this project. Kit includes pre-finished gourd, hand-dyed Danish cord, waxed linen thread, drill bit, needle, Tiger Tape, beads, and step-by-step color instructions.

Sculptural Techniques in Coiling

Using pine needles, explore the beauty and secrets of coiled shaping. Learn coiling techniques, such as sculptural free-form work, shaping, and open and closed coiling. Starting with a dragon-fly Chez glass button, you will create a sculpture that can be hung on the wall, set on an easel, or mounted in a showbox. Kit will include a Chez glass button, glycerin treated pine needle, needle, artificial sinew, step-by-step color instructions.

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