Gourd Art Workshops & Classes 

Kawartha Gourders

​For those wishing to pursue Gourd Art, join the Kawartha Gourders and take Beginner Gourd art to learn the basics of preparing a gourd for art work. Members meet on Mondays at the Artisans Centre Peterborough to share ideas, equipment, supplies and to work on gourd projects.

Upcoming events

  • GOURD Studio Time

    • 5 Aug 2019
    • 27 Jul 2020
    • 52 sessions
    • Peterborough Square
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    Gourd studio Time


    Every Monday

    10:00 am to 3:30 pm 


    $10 per person per day, or $25/month

    Unless there is a specific class, the Artisans Centre will be open for Kawartha Gourd members to drop in and work independently on their project. 

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  • BEGINNER GOURD ART

    • 6 Feb 2020
    • 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
    • Peterborough Square
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    BEGINNER GOURD ART


    10:30 am to 3:30 pm 


    Thursday February 6, 2020

    ​   4 hours, plus lunch and coffee/tea breaks 
    $60 per session all materials supplied


    In this class, you will learn to use both hand and power tools for opening and cleaning gourds. Basic safety of working with gourds and care of tools  will be taught, so you will be able to use these tools on your own. You will sand and paint the inside of your gourd before using Adirondack dyes to give a colourful surface to the outside of your gourd. A glued leather rim will complete your gourd. Once you have completed this course you will be ready to apply a variety of techniques and express your creativity on a gourd. This class is a requirement for many other workshops in Gourd Art.  


    The Instructor will provide all materials and supplies for the class.

     Students need to bring an apron. If you have your own dust mask, please bring it. 
    Bring your lunch, or buy one from the vendors in the square.
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  • Gourd Tea Light Holder

    • 10 Feb 2020
    • 10:30 AM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
    • 12
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    GOURD Tea Light holder


    Teacher:  Anne Carling

    Monday, February 10, 2020

    10:30 am to 3:00 pm                                            

    ACP Members price - $30 

      


    Using the tips learned at a lamp making workshop in Pennsylvania, Anne will be turning it all upside down and showing you how to make tea light holders. She will show you  the  techniques to drill the patterns and a few patterns to inspire your creativity. You will be using a small cannonball gourd and a Dremel rotary tool.

    The Instructor will provide a small cannonball gourd and drill bits.

    Students will need to bring  an apron, dust mask and protective gloves. 

    If you have a rotary tool or small drill and small size to 1/4 drill bits, please bring them along.



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  • ACP Board Meeting

    • 11 Feb 2020
    • 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
    • Peterborough Square
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    ACP Board Meeting  

    Tuesday February 11, 2020.

    1 - 4 p.m

     All Welcome

    Please note the day change

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