Crushed Glass
with Dianne Connelly

Class Description:
This class is so incredibly popular we have no choice but to offer it again! Join veteran artist and instructor, Dianne Connelly, as she shares with you the techinque she has created and used on her own pieces that have sold like hot cakes! This incredible class teaches you how to create dramatic texture and finish that is unlike anything you've seen!

Dianne gives an incredible amount of information in her classes, and her years of experience both as a gourd artist and instructor means there is almost no question about gourds she cannot answer! Best of all, she knows how to have FUN in her classes! Come prepared to learn a lot and laugh a lot! In this class you will discover everything you need to know about creating fabulous looks on your gourds using crushed glass and color.

Required Materials List: Please bring dust mask, and a Dremel or MASTERCARVER™ combinatin carver and woodburner , with various size bits and burs, a wood burner with pens that will burn fine lines, (such as a 1a, 3a, 5a, or razortip small skew or spear tip),a heat tool if you have one for drying inks and an apron. 

Ability Level: Beginner to Advanced
Date: Saturday November 20th 2010
Time: 9am-4pm
Location: Welburn Gourd Farm
Class Limit: 20
Cost: $69
Materials Fee: $15.00 covers the cost of specialty class for inlay, ink dyes, adhesives and finishes, as well as a pre-prepared, cleaned gourd . (Pay to Instructor on day of class)