Fri Afternoon

Friday Afternoon

All classes are 1:30–5:00 pm

	NATURAL PINE NEEDLE RIMS: THREE TECHNIQUES by Karen Kirkland, Southwest GA. First, we will dye our gourds with “The Gourd Dye.” While it is drying, we will gather our own longleaf needles, which grow and fall in abundance on the park. You will learn several ways to weave your rims. Easy and fun! Required Supply List: everyone must bring a gourd bowl, medium-sized, cleaned and ready to dye. You can ask questions of Karen at chehawknapper@bellsouth.net or at 229-432-7109.
	GRETCHEN RIM by Charlotte Durrence Learn to weave an interesting rim using reed. The completed rim will roll back over itself for a sturdy basket-like finish. The instructor will supply the reed in smoked or natural color. Required Supply List: towel, bucket for soaking the reed, and one cleaned sturdy/thick gourd bowl with a six-inch diameter rim opening. Charlotte will be happy to answer any questions at gourds1@aol.com.
	POLYMER CLAY FLOWERS & LEAVES ORNAMENTS by Kathy James Create an interesting ornament or necklace gourd by arranging clay leaves and/or flowers on a mini-gourd or scrap. Learn to create flower canes. leaf canes, vines, and curled leaves. Great fun! No two alike. Handouts included. Required Supply List: mini gourd of any shape and a scrap or two for making jewelry or ornaments, plus two small packages of Sculpey clay, one gold or yellow and one green or lime (available at most crafts supply stores—let the instructor know if you need her to purchase yours for you at her local shop). Ask Kathy anything at 229-420-9982 or klaymaker@aol.com.