Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz
Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz

Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz

Date + Time: June 14th 9am-4pm with a 1-hour lunch break
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Level: All Levels

Learn how to carve a faux coiled basketry design on a gourd bowl! Depending on the size on the gourd and student’s prior experience, some may finish the project in class. Otherwise, they will be presented with information on how to finish the project at home.

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

  • Pencils
  • Line Marking Tool
  • Sanding Sealer
  • 220 Grit Sandpaper
  • Carved Sample Gourds
  • Black and Dark Brown Acrylic Paint
  • Paint Brushes
  • Paper Palette
  • Finishing Spray

Tools to bring:

  • Carver or Rotary Tool
    • Welburn Gourd Farm does have carvers to rent or purchase
  • Burrs (carbide wheel, Saburrtooth safe (flat) end dovetail, sanding drum burr)
    • Burrs available for purchase in store
  • Woodburner with thin skew or spear tip
  • 6" Diameter thick prepared Gourd
  • Apron
  • Eye protection
  • Ear protection
  • Mask/respirator to protect from dust
  • Pencil
  • Flexible cloth measuring tape
  • Line Marking Tool (optional)

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.
$75.00
Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz
Faux Basketry Class with Stacy Holtz
$75.00

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.

For January through November: You may return most unused items purchased at Welburn Gourd Farm , Inc. within 30 days of purchase.

We will pay the return shipping costs if the product is defective or if the return is a result of an error on our part.

If the item is returned for any other reason , you are responsible for the return shipping costs and may be charged a restocking fee of 7 percent.

No returned merchandise will be accepted without a Return Material Authorization (RMA). To get a RMA call our office at 1-760-728-4271.

We will credit you in the same manner as your original payment within 7 days of receiving the returned item. Any product advertised as non-returnable may not be returned .

Ship authorized returns to the following address:
Attention: Returns
Welburn Gourd Farm, Inc.
40635 De Luz Rd D
Fallbrook CA 92028

For questions regarding our return policy please contact us at info@welburngourdfarm.com or 1-760-728-4271.

Manufacturers Warranty

Products under a Manufacturer Warranty that are defective or malfunction need to be returned to the address provided in the Warranty Paper Work, which is shipped with the product.

About Stacy Holtz

Stacy Holtz has been crafting with gourds for over 30 years. She enjoys teaching classes and helping new students learn new techniques. Carving, sculpting, and weaving are her favorite techniques, though she does also enjoy working with alcohol inks, pyrography, and tackling new ways to embellish gourds. As a graduate of the Bonnie Gibson Teachers’ Academy, Stacy wants to continue spreading the joy of working with gourds to others. Now let’s go see what lies under all that mold😊!

 

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