Mad Weave
Beginner, Intermediate
Required Skills:
No special skills
Class Length:
Half Day
Class Times:
Thursday, 1 pm to 4 pm
Using a pre-cut and cleaned gourd, we will weave with many fibers, beads, reed, etc., to create a delightful decorated bowl. Bowls will be pre-drilled for warp. Lids will be available if students wish to add a matching cover.
Registration Fees:
For FTWG Members: $85
For all others: $100
Materials Fee:
$20
Materials Fee Includes:
Pre-cut gourds Warping reed Many fiber threads Leather Feathers Beads And more
Registration Fees are paid when you register to attend the FTWG Conference. Materials fees are paid directly to the instructor at the beginning of class. You should plan to pay the materials fee in cash.
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Fonda Haddad currently lives in Mims, FL. She is a fourth generation Floridian who has been a fiber artist since the 1980’s when she was one of a group of artists who had studios at Upstairs Downtown in historic downtown Titusville. She specialized in batik clothing and textiles. Wanting to be more three dimensional, Fonda explored ceramics, baskets and finally gourds. Her gourds often incorporate basketry techniques as well as carving and wood burning. She has taught gourd crafting and basketry at John C. Campbell folk school for the last 18 years. Fonda has a Masters in Visual Arts Education and taught in Brevard public school from kindergarten through college. She works in her studio creating artwork for The Downtown Gallery (Titusville) and enters several shows a year including the Fall Festival at JC Campbell Folk School.
These photos were provided by the instructor to demonstrate the experience of taking this class.
