Basic Carving Sampler with Stacy Holtz

Date + Time: Saturday, May 30th from 9am-4pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Level: Beginner

Students will learn 6 basic carving techniques to create a carving sampler gourd. Time will be spent talking about different carving burrs, care and usage. While it would be best for students to have burrs (carbide wheel, Saburrtooth safe end dovetail, carbide ball, filigree), some may be available for purchase in the store. Otherwise, students should plan to bring their burr box so it can be inventoried to find what burr they have that will work for the technique. Students will continue carving at home to finish the gourd. Painting will be done at home if desired.

Materials provided (if you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring your own):

• Handout with images of assorted carving burrs
• Pencil
• Pin Striping Tape
• Diamond Files
• Sanding Sealer
• 220 Grit Sandpaper
• Carved Sample Gourds

Tools to bring:

• Carver or Rotary Tool
  • Welburn Gourd Farm does have carvers to rent or purchase
• Apron
• Eye protection
• Ear protection
• Mask/respirator to protect from dust
• Thick gourd (1/2" or thicker) approximately 6"diameter (canteen gourds work nice) opened and cleaned
• Rotary or Dremel carving tool
• Burr box (preferred burrs: carbide wheel, Saburrtooth safe end dovetail, carbide ball, filigree burr) with whatever burrs you have
  
  • Burrs available for purchase in store

Additional Details:

Due to our rural location, we recommend that you pack a snack or a small lunch to keep your creative energy flowing! Our store will have some limited snacks available for purchase if needed.

Cancellation Policy:

• For a full refund, notice of cancellation must be received 48 hours prior to the start of class.
• Cancellations received outside of 48-hour window are non-refundable. Credit may be applied towards a future class.
• Contact our office by phone (760-728-4271) or by emailing info@welburngourdfarm.com to cancel.
  • Please leave a voicemail if we're unable to answer the phone.