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In this class you will select from various designs and colors to be used on your gourd vase. Different methods and embellishments as well as an embossed texture to choose will be your choice. No two are alike and you will create your own style.
If space allows, late registrations and walk-ins welcome.
Class size 10
Level Beginner and above
Student Supply List If you own a heat gun or an embossing heat tool, please bring it along. (Deb has a limited supply.) You may wish to wear old clothes or bring an apron.
This workshop requires a Woodlanders Day Fee. Learn more here.
I was a graphic artist for the Madison Metro School District for 38 years before retiring. Prior to that I was at two different ad agencies. I have been enjoying out-of-the-norm gourd projects for 16 years. I started by joining the Wisconsin Gourd Society. Additionally, I was the co-editor for the Gourderly Quarterly newsletter and contributed and assembled articles and photos for it until WGS ended in 2020. My gourd art has been in the Monroe Art Gallery, The Middleton Public Library, the Madison Civic Center and is currently with three galleries in Janesville, Mineral Point and Middleton. I have taught a variety of gourd classes throughout the years including at Olbrich Botanical Gardens. This past summer, I was in two arts festivals and may pursue more in the future! There is so much out there still to be experienced. It is a unique art form available to everyone and anyone.
Workshops
Add the $115 Woodlanders Day Fee for Thursday (or $60 Half-Day Fee) to your cart, then select as many Thursday workshops as you wish, ensuring that your choices don’t overlap times. Materials fees listed at the end of each workshop description will be added to the shopping cart as you make your selections.
Day fees include: your choice of workshops, lunch, snacks, beverages, and evening activities. Thursday and Sunday registrants are welcome to attend evening events on Friday or Saturday.
Half-day fees include: your choice of morning/afternoon workshops, am/pm snacks, and beverages. Does NOT include lunch, which can be purchased separately.
Thursday, July 13, Workshop Schedule:
7:30-8:30 Registration check-in
8:30-11:30 A01 Embossed Gourd Vases: Deb Ready
8:30-11:30 A02 Learn to Use a Pottery Wheel: Katie White & Joelle White
8:30-11:30 A03 Chalet die Bestaubern (The Pollinator’s Chalet): Carole Spelić
8:30-4:00 A04 Carve a Red-winged Blackbird: Nick Scheuer
8:30-11:30 A05 Rustic Shelf: Phil Nelson
8:30-11:30 A06 Woven Basket Tote: Regina Riley
11:30-1:00 Lunch on the Green
1:00-3:30 A07 Washi Egg Ornaments: Deb Ready
1:00-5:00 A08 Farmhouse Clock: Carole Spelić
1:00-5:00 A09 Rustic Accent Table/Plant Stand: Dan Soman
1:00-4:30 A10 Historical Blacksmith Display: Dennis McKernan
1:00-4:00 A11 Nature’s Bounty – The Many Uses of Wild Plants: David Eagan
Class Confirmation
You will receive a registration confirmation via email. If you do not have an email address, you will receive a snail-mail confirmation.
Please read your class confirmation carefully as it may include a supply list and other important details, and note our current COVID-19 protocols on our Planning Your Workshop Experience page.
Materials Fees
Many classes have materials fees in addition to the tuition. These are identified in the class listing and are usually paid with the tuition payment, however in some cases materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at class time (check the class listing).
Cancellation Policy
While we recognize that life intrudes and plans change, in consideration of the time and energy instructors invest in preparing for classes, we must adhere to the following cancellation policies:
Student cancellations
> Cancellations made 31 days before the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are eligible for a full refund less 25% of the workshop fee OR a gift certificate in the full amount of the workshop fee. The gift certificate can be applied to workshops or lodging one year from the date of cancellation.
> Cancellations made 30 days or less than the published registration deadline date for any given workshop are not eligible for refunds. We encourage all students to purchase trip insurance.
> Cancellation requests must be made by calling our office at (608) 987-3292.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with your class, please refer to our lodging page for the lodging cancellation policy.
Cancellations by Shake Rag Alley
> If Shake Rag Alley must cancel a class you will be notified immediately via email or phone and will receive a full refund or transferable gift certificate.
> If a class does not meet a minimum number of students, it may be cancelled. A decision to cancel a class due to under enrollment will be made on the day following the published registration deadline.
> If you have booked lodging with Shake Rag Alley in conjunction with a class cancelled by Shake Rag Alley, you may receive a full refund on lodging should you wish to cancel the lodging. Please call the office at (608) 987-3292.
Waiting Lists
If a workshop you are interested in is sold out, please fill out this waiting list form. We will contact you if a spot becomes available. The class code requested on the form is the Workshop ID shown at left, beneath the Add to Cart button.
18 Shake Rag St.
Mineral Point, WI 53565
(608) 987-3292
