Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9/27 10am-1pm)
Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9/27 10am-1pm)

Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9/27 10am-1pm)

Date + Time: Sunday, September 27th from 10am-1pm
Level: Any Level

Cloisonné 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.


You 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.


After 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.

$75.00
Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9/27 10am-1pm)
Lotus Cloisonné by Rosario Wilke (9/27 10am-1pm)
$75.00

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:

  • A cannon ball or small canteen gourd clean only on the outside
  • small bottle of water
  • 3 to 4 sheets of paper towel
  • 1 small round liner brush #1or #2
  • Your favorite ink dyes or transparent acrylics
  • heat gun or hairdryer.

What will be provided:

  • Written step by step instructions
  • pattern
  • all the tools to use while in class
  • colored sand
  • wire
  • adhesives
  • embellishment
  • sealer

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.

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