Warty Gourd Accent Piece with Secret Storage Space by Kanani Higbee (9/27 10am-1pm)
Warty Gourd Accent Piece with Secret Storage Space by Kanani Higbee (9/27 10am-1pm)

Warty Gourd Accent Piece with Secret Storage Space by Kanani Higbee (9/27 10am-1pm)

Date + Time: Wednesday, September 23rd from 9am-4pm
Level: Beginner

Students will learn how to cut a gourd to use as a discreet storage space. It also will serve as a decorative accent piece. 

$55.00
Warty Gourd Accent Piece with Secret Storage Space by Kanani Higbee (9/27 10am-1pm)
Warty Gourd Accent Piece with Secret Storage Space by Kanani Higbee (9/27 10am-1pm)
$55.00

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:

  • 5”-6” warty gourd
  • GourdMaster metallic ink in your choice of color
  • GourdMaster Gourd Paint (Black)
  • small paint brush
  • 2 medium paint brushes
  • small gourd scraper
  • proxxon super jigsaw with foot pedal and custom gourd foot
  • proxxon jigsaw blades 2
  • utility knife
  • heat gun
  • eye protection
  • ear protection
  • mask with respirator to protect from dust

What will be provided:

  • Sandpaper
  • Pencil
  • Sponge Applicator
  • There will be a Proxxon jigsaw with foot pedal and custom gourd foot and heat gun if someone needs to briefly use.

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 Kanani Higbee

Kanani Higbee is an award winning, Native Hawaiian gourd artist. She has worked in education in Hawaii for 15 years. She currently sells her art with Lahaina Arts Society which has been in existence for 60 years. She is well versed in Hawaiian culture since she is a Maui Native, comes from a long line of Native Hawaiian cultural practitioners, as well as her grandpa grew and carved gourds to make instrument for the hula dancers in the family.
She has an Associate in Liberal Arts which she studied Hawaiian language and culture classes. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science from UH West Oahu.
Besides gourds, she also likes to make handmade jewelry out of seeds she grows and forages for in Hawaii.

 

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