Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz

Date + Time: August 21st, 9am-5pmLocation: Welburn Gourd FarmLevel: All Levels Students will learn how to carve a faux coiled basketry design on a gourd bowl. Depending on the size on the gourd and student’s prior experience, some may finish the project in class. Otherwise, they will be presented with information on how to finish the project at home. Each student gets a special discount towards a new Razertip Pen! Materials provided (if you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring your own): Pencils Line Marking Tool Sanding Sealer 220 Grit Sandpaper Carved Sample Gourds Black and Dark Brown Acrylic Paint Paint Brushes Paper Palette Finishing Spray Tools to bring: Carver or Rotary Tool Welburn Gourd Farm does have carvers to rent or purchase Burrs (carbide wheel, Saburr Tooth safe (flat) end dovetail, sanding drum burr) Burrs available for purchase in store Woodburner with thin skew or spear tip 6" Diameter thick prepared Gourd Apron Eye protection Ear protection M