Fancy Faux Raku with Stacy Holtz

Date + Time: Friday, May 29th from 9am-4pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Level: Beginner

Students will carve steppingstone shapes onto a somewhat thick gourd using a power carver / rotary tool. A wood burner and iridescent powder will highlight the beautiful design.

Tools to bring:

• Carver or Rotary Tool
  • Welburn Gourd Farm does have carvers to rent or purchase
• Apron
• Eye protection
  
• Mask/respirator to protect from dust
• Moderately thick gourd approximately 4"-6"diameter of any shape opened and cleaned
  
• Carving burr (carbide or steel ball size 3/16, 1/4, or 5/16; not too big or too tiny)
• Needle Shoe Compass
• Woodburner with a blade-style tip to make fine lines
• Pencil

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.