Woven Gourd with Built in Loom by Eileen Marcotte (9/24 9am-4pm)
Woven Gourd with Built in Loom by Eileen Marcotte (9/24 9am-4pm)

Woven Gourd with Built in Loom by Eileen Marcotte (9/24 9am-4pm)

Date + Time: Thursday, September 24th from 9am-4pm
Level: All Levels

The first half of the class, you will learn the steps in creating a beautiful woven loom gourd. You will learn how to cut the loom  opening out, set up and sew the loom into the gourd, and weave the weft onto the loom.  
The last half of the class, you will finish the gourd top with a basketry method. 
You may also embellish your gourd with beads or pods. 

$115.00
Woven Gourd with Built in Loom by Eileen Marcotte (9/24 9am-4pm)
Woven Gourd with Built in Loom by Eileen Marcotte (9/24 9am-4pm)
$115.00

Every Welburn Gourd is naturally grown, making each one unique. We grade our gourds based on structural integrity and workable surface. Not shell color.

Premium Quality

  • 90–99.5% workable surface
  • Minimal natural growing characteristics
  • Little preparation required


Standard Quality

  • More natural character
  • Same sturdy shells
  • Great for artists comfortable with a little extra prep

→ Learn how we grade our gourds

Orders are processed within 5-7 business days before shipping.

We ship orders Tuesday through Friday only. Orders are not shipped on weekends or holidays.

Gourd orders are carefully hand-selected, cleaned, and packed to ensure you receive the best quality possible.

You'll receive a shipping confirmation email with tracking information as soon as your order is on its way.

Tools to bring:

  • Your gourd 7" to 9" - the top cut off with enough space to put your hand into it
  • Dyed and lacquered sprayed .. it can be any color you want
  • A drill
  • Mini jig saw

Optional to bring (only if you have them):

  • Any material (yarns, ribbon, etc) that you may want to weave in your gourd (I have plenty!)
  • Any embellishments (beads, pods) that you may want to add

What will be provided:

  • Waxed linen thread
  • bodkin needle
  • tapestry needle
  • yarns for weaving
  • seagrass for coiled top
  • drill bits

Cancellation Policy:

  • For a full refund, notice of cancellation must be received 14 days prior to the start of class to respect our teacher's time and preparation of materials.
  • Cancellations received outside of 14-day 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.

 

About Eileen Marcotte

I started weaving baskets in 1988, and was introduced to gourds in 1989. I was fascinated with the uniqueness of each gourd. I joined gourd guilds, and learned more and more. I started learning from a master woodcarver, taking my gourd art to a new level. I love to learn and share my knowledge through teaching others.

My art form incorporates gourds, weaving fibers, and basketry techniques.

Every gourd is different. Is it thick enough to carve? Does it want embellishment? Is it too thin for carving, and perhaps needs only ink for color? Is there a crack? Can it be cut out and used as a loom for a weave? No two gourds are exactly alike making every gourd one of a kind.

Find me:
Facebook and Instagram @GourdsbyEileen
www.eileenmarcotteart.com

I can be found in the following publications:
Complete Book of Gourd Carving (Jim Widess and Ginger Summit)
Gourd Crafts (Ginger Summit)

 

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