{"title":"Classes with Rosario Wilke","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"lotus-cloisonne-by-rosario-wilke-9-27-10am-1pm","title":"Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9\/27 10am-1pm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6a89f818fd86729e4b98c605\" data-shogun-site-id=\"4ad6de20-53ce-4180-bd50-34bd1c586ede\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6a89f818fd86729e4b98c605\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6a89f87abed96f3895589525\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6a89f87abed96f389558954e\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-0b82cdd1-6052-4ceb-b2d8-4fcc3ced2bab\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate + Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunday, September 27th from 10am-1pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eAny Level\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCloisonné is an ancient technique for decorating metal artwork with colored glass powder or enamel, separated and held in place by fine metal strips or wire. In this class, we will adapt the same principle using a no-heat technique designed for working on gourds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will create a beautiful lotus design using wire strips and colored sand, learning how to shape, inlay, and layer materials to add texture, light, and depth. The class will also cover how to color sand, select suitable sand varieties, and choose wires and adhesives appropriate for a three-dimensional surface such as a gourd.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter completing the lotus design, some will finish coloring the body of the gourd in class, others will finish this step at home, attach embellishment, and have a completed decorative piece to enjoy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Welburn Gourd Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49265659969844,"sku":"GAHD-CLS-LC","price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1896\/4541\/files\/RosarioWilke-LotusCloisonne.png?v=1787426802"},{"product_id":"earthbound-elegance-by-rosario-wilke-9-26-9am-4pm","title":"Earthbound Elegance by Rosario Wilke (9\/26 9am-4pm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6a89f96bf6958c988a98c23c\" data-shogun-site-id=\"4ad6de20-53ce-4180-bd50-34bd1c586ede\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6a89f96bf6958c988a98c23c\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6a89f9d0fd86729e4b98c61c\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6a89f9d0fd86729e4b98c645\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-9daebfb6-35cf-4949-81aa-3d0edec69bbd\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate + Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saturday, September 26th from 9am-4pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin artist and instructor Rosario Wilke in the creation of this hand-carved gourd vessel.  She will guide you step by step through three new and distinct texture carving techniques that give the surface depth, rhythm, and movement.  Using acrylic paint, you will learn different painting techniques to create the look of aged leather, a faux-Verdi green patina technique brings the appearance of weathered copper and timeworn beauty. Finally, you will inlay copper wire as accents that weave through the design like delicate traces of light, adding warmth, elegance, and a look that feels both ancient and contemporary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Welburn Gourd Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49265661542708,"sku":"GAHD-CLS-EE","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1896\/4541\/files\/RosarioWilke-EarthboundElegance.png?v=1787427147"},{"product_id":"earth-fire-with-rosario-wilke-9-25-9am-4pm","title":"Earth \u0026 Fire with Rosario Wilke (9\/25 9am-4pm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6a8a12c4e5eca5842558a64e\" data-shogun-site-id=\"4ad6de20-53ce-4180-bd50-34bd1c586ede\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6a8a12c4e5eca5842558a64e\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6a8a132298f6ff324b589fa1\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6a8a132398f6ff324b589fca\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-881d5f5c-f9e3-4835-9be9-8566ab4eedea\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate + Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Friday, September 25th from 9am-4pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eIntermediate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJoin Rosario Wilke artist\/instructor in this new and exciting class.  Inspired by the earth and fire, you will design and carve spirals that travel from the center of the gourd hugging it and floating towards the back, creating consistency and rhythm.  You’ll also execute simple carving techniques to create texture along the spirals adding a touch of mystic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter the carving is completed you’ll paint the background with Welburn’s metallic acrylic paints using a semi-dry brush technique overlapping and blemishing the layers of paint giving radiance and life to the spirals and around the center of the piece complementing the hammered copper in the center.  You will hammer the copper sheet and inlay delicate copper wire like veins of fire along the spirals.  You’ll then attach the hammered copper piece to the center as a heart of fire creating a striking contrast and natural balance between the humble origins of the gourd and the metal – “Earth and fire”.  Lastly, the sculpture will be set on a stone base!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Welburn Gourd Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49265672519988,"sku":"GAHD-CLS-EF1","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1896\/4541\/files\/RosarioWilke-Earth_Fire_b7b98331-9da6-45f3-82ea-3ca795a02ea7.png?v=1787434204"},{"product_id":"eclectic-sculpture-with-rosario-wilke-9-24-9am-4pm","title":"Eclectic Sculpture with Rosario Wilke (9\/24 9am-4pm)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6a8a167eb37c4ec7eaa65d42\" data-shogun-site-id=\"4ad6de20-53ce-4180-bd50-34bd1c586ede\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6a8a167eb37c4ec7eaa65d42\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"6a8a17144b44b1e35598e617\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"6a8a17144b44b1e35598e640\" data-shogun-page-type=\"product\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"\u003e \u003cdiv id=\"s-abf45fa0-bc21-4dd1-98d1-0dc56f20e13d\" class=\"shg-c \"\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDate + Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thursday, September 24th from 9am-4pm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLevel: \u003c\/strong\u003eAdvanced\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e In this advanced carving techniques class, Rosario Wilke will guide you step by step throughout the process. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing a  people gourd or elongated birdhouse type gourd, you will create this beautiful, classy, elegant and interesting sculpture. You will learn the design and detailed carving of an eclectic flower, sand ripples and stippling carving techniques. Also, you will inlay copper wire to frame and anchor the eclectic flower as well as inlaying the copper wire on the sand ripples, these ones will be previously glazed creating more depth and enhancing them as well as adding a touch of elegance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUsing acrylic paints, we will paint the flower preparing the background for the copper highlights on the edge of each individual petal, adding depth and tying it up all together with the copper wire accent. Using stippling along the sand ripples and around the focal element we will create some interest to the design and give a light and delicate feel to the whole composition.  Last but not least, we will learn the process of creating and attaching the finial adding even more elements of interest and elegant finish to this beautiful sculpture.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Welburn Gourd Farm","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49265674420532,"sku":"GAHD-CLS-ES","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1896\/4541\/files\/RosarioWilke-EclecticSculpure.png?v=1787434606"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1896\/4541\/collections\/Rosario_Wilke_Headshot_Circle.png?v=1787442098","url":"https:\/\/welburngourdfarm.com\/collections\/classes-with-rosario-wilke.oembed","provider":"Welburn Gourd Farm","version":"1.0","type":"link"}