Sunflower Wall Pocket

Class description

A wall pocket can hold keys, a battery candle or be a prayer pocket. The sunflower shape is a great design to learn intricate filigree, wood-burning and shading. All levels of gourd enthusiasts will feel comfortable and have fun creating this design.

We will provide a prepared canteen gourd, gourd inks and dyes, sawtooth wall hanger, sunflower template 

What you are required to bring

We will have these tools available to share, but to avoid waiting, consider bringing your own.

* woodburner

* high speed carver (or dremel)

* filigree burr and Saburrtooth burr (for skinning)

* heat gun to set ink

* apron, N95 dust mask, eye protection

Class Cancellation Policy

If you need to cancel this class, you MUST contact us before September 1, 2021 in order to receive a refund. Note that NGS will withhold $10 per cancelled class to cover processing fees. To cancel, call Patti Jo Newsom @ 817-917-7873 or email [email protected]

If a class does not meet the minimum number of students by the class cancellation cut-off date, the class will be cancelled, you will be contacted, and your full registration fee will be refunded.

About the instructor

Dennis and Connie Brady are traveling gourd art instructors based out of Western Colorado. As long-time educators, they enjoy providing historical and practical information and ensuring their students have a fun learning experience.

Questions about this class?

Email Dennis and Connie at [email protected]