Beginning Gourd w Pine Needle Trim - Heritage Weavers & Fiber Arts

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Class Policies: Click HERE to review class policies

Class Registration and Payment:

You can register and pay for your class in one of several ways:

1. Online: Click HERE to register and pay now via credit card.

2. In person: Visit the Boarding House at the Historic Johnson Farm (see address below) during open hours (M-F, 10-3) to complete a class registration form and make your payment via cash, check or credit card.

3. By mail: Click HERE for the Registration Form, then download and print the form. Complete the form and mail (see address below) with a check made out to Heritage Weavers and Fiber Artists.

Address: HWFA

3346 Haywood Rd

Hendersonville, NC 28791

Beginning Gourd with Pine Needle Trim

Class Description: In this class you will learn how to craft a gourd and turn it into an art piece worthy of display in your home. You will learn how to cut, clean, prepare the interior, stain, and apply a pine needle rim. This class offers 2 skills in one: gourd art and pine needle weaving.

Fee: Payable by cash, check or credit card
$60.00 for HWFA members (must have completed orientation at time of registration)
$70.00 for non-HWFA members
Date(s): Aug 13-14, 2025
Time(s): 10:00 AM-1:00 PM

Instructors: Zsa Lobel and Heather Seaman
Prerequisites: This is a beginners class and is required for any advanced gourd class
Maximum number of students: 8
Materials provided by instructor: The instructors will provide all the materials and tools (including gourds and pine needles) needed to create your masterpiece. There will be a variety of stains and décor items for you to choose from to suit your style.
Materials fee: $25.00 (payable in cash to instructor on the first day of class)
Materials brought by student: Lunch and drink, an instructor will send you an email letting you know if you need to bring anything else

Additional information: Park at the Historic Johnson Farm Interpretive Center and walk
to the Boarding House. Handicapped parking is available at the Boarding House. Please note, as a historic building, the
Boarding House is not handicapped accessible.