Classes Classes Classes!

Since my 2026 calendar has dropped one show due to conflicting dates the beginning of the year has been devoted to class development, both in person and online.  For me, that means I had more time to give to creating some resources that have been brewing on the back of my mind for a while, and I am wrapping up most of them right now.  So now is the time for the unveiling!

I will begin with the classes that I will be teaching at the PA Gourd Festival.  This year I will be teaching 4 classes over the June 11-13 event.    The theme of this year's fest is Furry & Feathered Friends, so right up my alley!

CHIPMUNK NEST

This class is a pyrography wall hanging from a cut gourd.  I have taught this class before, but for updated for this year.  
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I have changed the pattern slightly and also am including the use of colored pencil to accent the pyrography.

This is a class for those who really want to know their shading, create fur texture and work with negative space.  Lots to do with tonal values in this class and most suitable for students who are intermediate level.

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SUPERB FAIRYWREN

I am currently obsessed with these birds and this is the first one that I made, and the intention to teach this one came as an afterthought.  Adding mixed media to pyrography has been a keen interest of mine and this project gives just a tiny touch of that without being overwhelming. 
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This class is another intermediate level as we will be using a shader to create a bit of detail in the wren.  A little finesse in the painting is also required, but the end result is beautiful and lifelike.

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CELTIC FOX

For this new class I had the beginner in mind, but an intermediate pyrographer will find this enjoyable too. 

​Many people are intimidated by using the shading pen and I decided to tailor this project to using only one pen, the ball tip.  The beginner pyrographer will find the ball tip very forgiving. 

​This is a perfect class for someone who just bought a burning kit and just wants to invest in a simple pen that you can do a lot with. 

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BARN OWL

This class is another that is updated from a previous class.  Suited for both the beginner and the intermediate pyrographer, we will be  suggesting detail without stressing over it. 

​This is another where we will use mostly the shading pen and add colored pencil for highlights.

For more information on the PA Gourd Fest, and to register for classes click the button below. 
​Registration opens up on April 1st.

PA Fest Info

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Now, let's move on to my online classes on Gourd Studio Workshop.  These classes are on the theme of Enhanced Pyrography and were developed on classes that I have taught in person in the past.  I chose these three classes because they were my most popular. 

​ Not all of these are available yet but will be very soon as I am currently working on setting them up on the website.  If you are signed up for my newsletter, you will get a notification when they open up.

 BLUE MORPHO available now!

In this class you will create a beautiful butterfly gourd.  Through video that you can watch and rewatch, I will demonstrate and talk you through how the pyrography techniques needed to burn the butterfly and foliage.

Then we will use a mixed media technique to overlay the shimmering blue, this butterfly looks so lifelike and impressive then it is completed!

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EMBOSSED CELTIC DRAGON just launched!

In this fun Celtic Dragon class we will go over the lines, shading and stippling pyrography to create the design.
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Then I will show you how I make this cool textured dragon skin using embossing.

​Because this class is online, you can watch and work at your own pace and rewatch the videos as many times as you like!

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DRAGONFLY SOLIEL coming soon!

Probably my most popular class of all time, we will use variegated gold leaf to illuminate the dragonfly pyrography.

I will show you how I use a simplified method of burning the details of the dragonfly wings, and how to practice these techniques.

By these being available on pre-recorded videos, you have the option to watch as many times as you need as you complete the project.

Sign up coming soon!

I am excited to share all these new classes with you and I hope I will see you in one of them, either in person or online!  Happy Gourding!!