Dates: Every Wednesday in 2024 (4pm-7pm)
Cost: $25/year (this is the membership payment and includes paints, wood carving and burning tools. Gourds are available for purchase through Linda Troute, or you can bring your own).
Level: Intermediate
Location: RMFS Building – 315 Pitkin Dr, Grand Lake, CO 80447
Are you interested in gourding and looking for a fun, supportive environment to learn and connect with others? Then the Rocky Mountain Folk School’s Gourd Patch (Gourd Club) is the perfect place for you!
Whether you’re a novice who’s taken just one class or an experienced gourd artist, our Patch offers the equipment, materials, and a friendly community to help you enjoy and improve your gourding skills. You’ll also benefit from discount rates on gourd classes and exclusive access to advanced workshops. Join us and make lasting friendships while you learn and create!
Note: The membership fee primarily contributes to stocking up on essential materials such as gourds, bedazzles, paints, wood burning and carving tools, ensuring you have everything you need for your gourding endeavors.
*PLEASE NOTE: To become a member of the Gourd Patch (Club), you must have taken a gourd class – either in the past, or the newly introduced “GourdCraft 101: Your Gateway to the Gourd Patch (Club)“ class.
The GourdCraft 101 class runs concurrently with the club meetings and serves as a fundamental introduction to gourd art. Led by the experienced gourd instructor Linda, GourdCraft 101 provides one-on-one guidance, teaching you the basics of tool usage and gourd design. The class fee includes one gourd, ensuring you’re equipped with the knowledge and skills to fully enjoy your time in the Gourd Patch (Club).
Secure your spot in this exciting community by registering for the GourdCraft 101 class and dive into the world of gourding with the Rocky Mountain Folk School!