Gourd Festival 2025 Class
Date + Time: 2 Day Class
Thursday, May 22nd, 1pm-5pm
Friday, May 23rd, 9am-12pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Level: All levels
This is a 2-day class. Day one is 4 hours on Thursday, and day two is 3 hours on Friday.
You will create two Gourd birds, using air dried clay. Texture and coloring using metallic paints and clay tools. Your birds will be attached to a cholla base.
Materials provided (if you have your own tools, you are welcome to bring your own):
- Gourds - students will select 2 small gourds
- Glay
- Clay Tools for Texturing
- Metallic Paint
- Sealer
- Brushes
- Spray Finish
- Cholla Bases
- Embellishments for eyes, feathers, eye lashes, wire, and beads.
Tools to bring:
- Apron
- Mask
- Something to drink
- If you have special embellishments, please bring them
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.