Pre-Festival Art Classes
Hours: Sat, Sept 27  9:-5: Sun, Sept 28  9:-4: Admission: $5 12 and under - Free! Parking - $4                                                 The Folsom Gourd & Arts Festival is as a fundraising event for Folsom Patrons of the Arts. Proceeds from the festival fund arts events & activities and provide an annual arts scholarship.
	2008 Pre-Festival Art Classes   Dream Catcher on a Gourd with Kathy Riker Filter the negative and release the positive the American Indian way, with your dream catcher on a gourd. You’ll work with eco-friendly products, ink dyes, Terra Bella fin­ishes, leather, feathers, concho and beads. Bring a heat tool, apron, sack lunch and drink. Ages 18+ 410165-01 W 9/24 9:00A-4:30P Location: R G Smith Clubhouse Fee: $82 / $75 Folsom resident discount; $10 materials fee payable to instructor. Register by calling (916) 355-7285   Basic Gourd Art with Diane Calderwood If you’re new to the world of gourds, this is the class for you. Learn about different types of gourds, cleaning and cutting techniques and the un­limited art applications. You’ll clean and decorate your own gourd bowl. Supplies and equipment are pro­vided. Contact Diane at mountain­wind@sbcglobal.net with questions. Ages 18+ 410166-01 Th 9/25 9:00A-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $82 / $75 Folsom resident discount; $15 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285   Leather Backed Gourd Pouch with Kathy Riker Make a unique purse using a gourd! Work with eco-friendly prod­ucts and create a wonderful gourd using ink dyes and Terra Bella finishes. Bring a heat tool, apron, sack lunch and drink. Ages 18+ 410167-01 Th 9/25 9:00A-4:30P Location: R G Smith Clubhouse Fee: $82 / $75 Folsom resident discount; $10 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285   Working with Resists For One of a Kind Gourds with Diane Calderwood Working with wax, glue, or alcohol resists can provide beautiful and interesting results on gourds. You’ll learn how to use Masquepen to cre­ate a batik look and use it to make a unique design on a gourd. You’ll also learn how to embellish gourds by wood burning, etching, beading and more. All supplies and equip­ment are provided. Contact Diane at mountainwind@sbcglobal.net with questions. Ages 18+ 410069-01 Sa 9/27 9:00A-1:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 Folsom resident discount; $15 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285   Alcohol Inks & Kumihimo Cord on a Gourd with Kennie Winter Learn the Polished Stone technique of alcohol inks on a gourd; it’s a wonderful method of applying bright colors with minimal skill and equipment required. Students will also learn the ancient Japanese art of cord making called Kumihimo. You’ll also make paper clay molds and paint and apply them to the finished gourd for embellishment. All supplies included. Ages 18+                                                    410068-01 F 9/26 9:00A-12:00P Location: R G Smith Clubhouse Fee: $57 / $50 Folsom resident discount; $8 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285 Ima Gourddoll with Diane Calderwood Ima Gourddoll is a colorful beauty made from two different kinds of gourds. Learn how to use Mas­quepen to give Ima’s dress the look of batik or wax relief. Learn about gourd assembly, how to create doll hair from wire, and embellish Ima with jewelry, beads and more! Most supplies are provided, pick up a materials list at registration. Contact Diane at mountainwind@sbcglobal.net with questions. Ages 18+ 410067-01 F 9/26 9:00A-4:00P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $82 / $75 Folsom resident discount; $25 materials fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285   Autumn Gourd with Diane Calderwood All the elements of autumn are present in the natural beauty of this gourd. We’ll weave philodendron sheaths and curly date palm stalks onto a waxed gourd, discuss gourd preparation, and work with basketry materials and beads. All supplies and equipment are provided; bring your favorite 1”-2” donut bead for embellishment. Contact Diane at mountainwind@sbcglobal.net with questions. Ages 18+ 410168-01 Sa 9/27 1:30-5:30P Location: 48 Natoma Fee: $72 / $65 Folsom resident discount; $15 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285 Mandala Gourd Art with Maria Dellos Create a beautiful Mandala Gourd project and learn incredible tips and techniques that will change your ap­proach to gourd art with any level of experience you have. Please bring a wood burning tool, a heat tool and a sack lunch and drink. Ages 18+ 410169-01 Th 9/25 8:30A-4:00P Location: RG Smith Clubhouse Fee: $82 / $75 Folsom resident discount; $20 materials fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 355-7285   GOURD CARVING MADE EASY With Betsy Roberts Gourd carving doesn’t have to be as difficult as it looks!  In this class you will learn 4 complete techniques during a single class.  We will learn to do “ripples/steps”, filigree, stone inlay, and beginning relief carving.  Learn to use the latest Tungsten Carbide Burrs to achieve all of these effects.  (Burrs will be provided for use during the class and will be available for purchase.)  Students who have taken this class have a renewed zest and confidence in carving – which can be easy for all. Students need to bring a gourd suitable for carving (cleaned both inside and out) - the thickest gourd isn’t necessary, but a fairly thick one works very well - a rotary hand tool capable of holding "dremel size bits" and a dust mask.  The most important tool you can bring is a good sense of humor and willingness to have fun and learn new easy techniques. Please bring a sack lunch and drink. Ages 18+ Roberts – Fri, Sept 26 10:00am-4:00pm Location:  Folsom City Park Fee:  $90 (includes all 4 techniques and use of burrs) Register by calling (916) 608-4545   Peruvian Gourd Carving with Tito Medina Learn how to use a traditional burin to carve images into gourds with Tito Medina, from Cochas Chicas, Peru, South America.  Experience this unique opportunity to spend a day with outstanding Peruvian gourd artist, Tito Medina.  Using the most primitive of instruments, a sharpened nail set into a wooden handle, Tito carves minute figurative designs in the traditional style of the Huanca Indians of Peru.  He then colors his carved gourds by adding a paste of oil and soot or lime, or by using a burning ember.  This is a rare experience that you won’t want to miss. Each student will receive special Peruvian gourds and a handmade “burin” for carving. Ages 18+ Medina1 – Fri, Sept 26 9:00am-12:00pm;  or Medina2 – Fri, Sept 26 1:00pm-4:00pm Location:  Folsom City Park Fee:  $45 / $40 Folsom resident discount; $15 supply fee payable to instructor Register by calling (916) 608-4545

Last Updated: September 03, 2008