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Bill Colligen Engraving Design into Gourds From Vine to Design |
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April 26 & 27,
2010 9 am - 4 pm Members $155 Non-members $200 All levels
Minimum: 3 No refunds
(cancellations) |
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Bill Colligen Engraving Design into Gourds From Vine to Design |
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April 26 & 27,
2010 9 am - 4 pm Members $155 Non-members $200 All levels
Minimum: 3 No refunds
(cancellations) |
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Description
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This will be an introduction to the basics of gourd crafting. Subjects covered will include a brief explanation of growing gourds, their varied shapes and how they have been used around the world for functional and decorative purposes throughout history. I will cover how to select one for crafting purposes, the cleaning and preparation for the application of various types of artwork. Techniques will include relief carving into the gourd shell, pyro-engraving (aka wood burning), the application of various dyes and paints, metal leaf, and stone inlay. We will not finish a completed piece. Click Images below to enlarge...
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Materials
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I will provide the gourd and cleaning
instruments, dyes, leafing, adhesive, paint, etc.
Students must bring a wood burning
unit (such as 'detail master') with a heat control and a few burning
tips, a Dremel tool with flex-arm and an assortment of burs for
carving. Also, a compass, pencil/eraser, #2 Exacto knife and a
respirator mask (painter's mask).
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Instructor
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I am new at instructing so there may be additions as we get closer to the deadline. You will find a brief bio and photos on my website www.billcolligen.com. Click on 'publications' and '2006 emerging artists' for the bio. Contact Bill Colligen, or visit his website: Bill Colligen: Gourd Artist. |
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