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• Gourd Member Studio Time

  • When
    31 Jan 2022
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Unit 3 Peterborough Square

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  The Kawartha Gourd Artisans meet every  Monday (except for special holiday Mondays) at the Artisans Centre to create, discuss and explore everything Gourd.  Come and work on your own gourd projects, take a class when offered, or simply enjoy spending time with other gourders.  

  Remember to register ahead of time for posted Gourd Classes.

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• Washi Paper Gourd Workshop

  • When
    7 Feb 2022
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    10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
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  Monday, February 7, 2022

  10:30 am to 3:30 pm                                            

  ACP Member pricse - $35

  Non-Member price - $45

  By collaging traditional Japanese paper called washi paper and satin cord, you will give your gourd an Asian inspired look. You will carve a grove into the gourd for the satin cord and learn to cut and glue the washi paper to fit your gourd.  Beginners will enjoy this class.

  The Instructor will provide a tutorial, washi paper and satin cord.

  Students will need to bring a prepared gourd finished inside.  

  Teacher: Anne Carling

  Gourders:  You may finish the inside of your gourd, but do not put a finish on the outside of the gourd.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Beginner Pyrography

  • When
    21 Feb 2022
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    10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
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    6

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  Teacher:  Barbara Bellchambers

  
  

  Monday, February 21, 2022

  10:30 am to 3:30 pm                                            

  ACP Members price - $35

  Non-Member price - $45

  Are you looking for a way to enhance your gourd or wooden bowls?  Come and learn how adding simple designs with pyrography will add value and appeal to the most basic bowl.  You will burn a sampler design inside a border on your bowl, learning while burning what the different tips can do.

  The Instructor will provide a tutorial with pattern ideas.

  Students will need to bring a prepared gourd or wooden bowl as well as any pyrography equipment they have.  Please let me know in advance if you need to borrow equipment, so I can have enough equipment available.  Although you may not be able to complete all the burning during class time depending on the size of your bowl, you will go away with a tutorial which will help you finish on your own.  

  Gourders:  You may finish the inside of your bowl, but do not put a finish on the outside of the gourd.

  Wood turners:  You can mark a 2" (or larger depending on the size of your bowl) border situated an inch or so below your bowl's rim while turning.  Please do not put a finish on the outside of your bowl until after you finish the burning.

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Introduction to Kumihimo Workshop

  • When
    5 Mar 2022
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    1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Artisans Centre, Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    6

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  Ability level: Teen and older
  

  
  

  Looking for an interesting new skill? Come and learn about Kumihimo.  Kimumihimo means "gathering threads"; it is an ancient form of Japanese braiding using a variety of stringing material to make cords.  You will prepare 8 strings for the Kumihimo disc, and learn how to make a round cord that can be used for necklaces, bracelets, edging for clothing, straps for purses and numerous other uses.

  During the class you will complete a braclet ( choose to make a double or single braclet) and learn how to add a clasp.  You will then cut cords and set up your loom to make a length of kimihimo braid suitable for a necklace which you will complete at home.

  Teacher Supplies: 6" Kumihimo disc, colourful rattail cord, end clasp, glue, instructions. 

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• Parent and Child Easter Egg Decorating

  • When
    9 Apr 2022
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    10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square

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  Saturday,   April 9th  

  Cost: $5.00 per egg 

  Parents, drop by the Artisans Centre downstairs in Peterborough Square between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.  with your children to decorate a keepsake Easter egg made with wood or gourd.

  
  

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• Gourd Sea Turtle Workshop

  • When
    11 Apr 2022
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
  • Spaces left
    6

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  In various countries and cultures, the sea turtle represents different things:  wisdom, longevity, power, fighter of evil, tenacity, world/earth carrier.  This workshop will focus on the species called the green sea turtle.   You will learn what gourds to cut and how to assemble your turtle using gourd shards/pieces.  Parts of the turtle will be sculpted using quikwood.  You will then paint it and, depending on time availability, mount it on a piece of wood.  A tutorial with reference pictures and patterns will be provided. You will not likely complete the painting and mounting but you should have your turtle assembled and ready to finish at home.

  Students should bring: a gourd saw or carving tool with a bit you like to use for cutting (ie. Filigree), Drill & 3/32”, 3/16”, 3/8” bits, Hot glue gun & glue sticks, dust mask, paint brushes if you like your own, dry brushes – 2.

  Instructor will provide:  gourd shards/pieces; quikwood, material used for assembly, paint, mounting stick and driftwood.

  
  

  Teacher:  Sharron Anstey

  Number of students;  6

  ACP Member price:  $60

  Time:  10 – 4

  Level:  Intermediate

  
  

  
  

  
  

  
  

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• Ammonite Gourd

  • When
    9 May 2022
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    10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Location
    Peterborough Square
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    6

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  Teacher:  Dorothy Hawkins    
  

  Monday, May 9th, 2022                                     

  ACP Members price - $50

  This gourd will challenge you with several techniques:  designing, pyrography, mixing inks and dyes, adding paint, possibly stippling or undercutting and making quikwood ammonites using a mold. Dorothy will show you examples of ammonites that have been cut in half, so you can see their design and colours.  She will guide you in recreating the ammonites on your gourd, making your own placement and designs inside the shell and offering options for a rim treatment.  You probably will not finish your gourd by the end of the class, but you will be well underway.

  Students will need to bring a prepared gourd.  You may finish the inside of your bowl, but do not put a finish on the outside of the gourd.

  
  

  
  

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