Instructor: Jeffrey McCombie
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate – prior experience with dremel tools and gourd staining recommended but not required
In this class, students will be build on their gourding skills by creating small pots and assorted objet d’art. To create your unique piece we will focus on the elements of design and color. After selecting your gourds, you will learn proper cleaning, sanding and leveling techniques to prepare your canvas. Carving with dremel-like tools will be used to carve the surface. Intuition goes a long way with this project. There will be enough time to create 1-3 small pots or other objet d’art for display. You will be provided with a wide pallet of colors to apply to your work. Your final step will be adding the “frosting” to your piece of art. Previous attendance in gourd workshops is preferable, but not required.
Please note *** A materials fee of $35 per student is due to the instructor at the start of the class.
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About the Instructor:
I am a retired educator who has been been working with hardshell gourds for over 25 years. I am driven by the beauty and imperfections of nature. My artistic goal is to create impressionistic representations of nature’s elements. Techniques borrowed from potters, woodcrafters, blacksmiths result in artistic and sometimes functional art for today’s living.
Cancellation/Refund Policy:
We understand that plans can change, and we strive to accommodate our participants as best as possible. Please review our refund policy before registering for a workshop:
In order to request a withdrawal from a workshop, students must contact the Guild by phone at 717-431-8706 or contact us here.
Cancellations More Than 7 Days Before the Workshop
If a cancellation is made more than 7 days before the workshop, a 10% administrative fee will be deducted from any refund to the original form of payment to cover credit card processing and administrative costs. A workshop credit of 100% of the tuition may also be offered. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations Within 4-7 Days of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 4 to 7 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund to the original form of payment but may be transferred to another class or issued as a workshop credit for future use. Workshop credits expire 6 months after the date of the workshop.
Cancellations 3 Days or Less of the Workshop
Cancellations made within 3 days of the workshop are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
No-Show Policy
If you do not notify us ahead of the class and fail to attend, you are not eligible for a refund or a workshop credit.
Classes canceled by the instructor or the Guild.
Students are eligible to receive a 100% refund to the original form of payment or workshop credit if the workshop is canceled by the instructor or the Guild. Workshop credits expire within 6 months of the date of the workshop.
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Frosty Pots & Objet d’art
2025-09-06
10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Venue: PA Guild of Craftsmen
Venue Phone: 717-431-8706
Venue Website: www.pacrafts.org
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