Gourd Art Workshops May 18
and ADVANCED gourd art - with 'Coiling' May 19

Two Gourd Art workshops have been added to our Spring event calendar.
Classes begin at 10:00 AM and last until 2:00 P.M. Sign up soon for this informal, fun four-hour workshop. Each month Mesa artists Gerald and Vicki Johnson offer the chance to burn, paint, etch and emboss decorative gourds with their coaching and encouragement.
P re-registration is required, . Enrollment is $39 (or $30 to Arboretum annual members) includes a gourd and full morning of coaching and artistic inspiration on May 18 (Saturday). Tools, paints and paintbrushes are provided during the workshop as well.
Call 520-689-2723 to prepay and enroll
NEW ADVANCED CLASS MAY 19
And by the request of many repeat students, Vicki and Gerald will offer an advanced workshop teaching a new technique for students who have attended a previous Gourd Art Class, and are eager for a new challenge. 'Coiling' is done with pine needles and waxed linen thread, and provides a finished touch to the top of your gourd bowl. All materials, including prepared gourd, pine needles, thread and decorative attachments such as pods and beads are included in the class.
$40 registration BTA for members, $49 for non-members, includes specialized materials and instruction. This class is limited to 12 students.
RESERVE YOUR SPACE
Vicki and Gerald's gourd art classes frequently fill, so if there's a waiting list when you call -- please leave your name, phone number and email -- provide your contact information and you'll be called if there are any vacancies, and you'll also receive an email announcing the next gourd class date.
Recent gourd class graduate Cozette Matthews describes the relaxed, informal workshops as an inspiring places for beginners to lear the basics, and for experienced gourd artists to create new works in a friendly atmosphere, saying:
"I thoroughly enjoyed the gourd class last month. Gourds provided were a great shape and fun to decorate, instruction was thorough and everyone had a chance to be totally creative. There was a large choice of techniques and everyone had plenty of time to finish and lots of encouragement was given along the way. The room was also delightful because the doors were all open and you could hear the birds outside and feel the nice warm air coming into the room."

Pre-registration is required, and this class is limited to 12 students from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.