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Southwest Gourd Mask Workshop

  • Tonto Verde Clubhouse / Multi Purpose Room 18402 E El Circulo Drive Rio Verde, AZ, 85263 United States (map)

Host: Lisa Minne

In this gourd workshop, you will create a Southwestern gourd mask with a beautiful feather headdress, laced eyes and embellishments of your choosing. This class will take the full 6 hours, so bring a lunch! We will work with dyes to color your gourd, so bring appropriate clothing and/or an apron. You will work with beads and feathers and explore new techniques. At the end of class, you will take home a masterpiece ready to hang on your walls!

Price of the workshop varies a little based on the size of the mask you choose to fit your wall space. $169 is the max.

Supplies to Bring: Please wear clothes you don't mind getting dirty or stained or bring an apron. Bring your own scissors and a lunch or snack and beverage.

Supplies Provided by Host: All other supplies/materials are provided.

Cost of Workshop: $169. Note: This is the maximum. Actual price based on the size you choose.

How to Register: Contact Lisa by email [click here] to secure your spot.

Payment Instructions: Payment for this class will be collected at class.

Questions: Don’t hesitate to reach out to Lisa by e-mail drlisaminne@gmail.com or phone: (303) 358-3001

About Lisa
Lisa’s artistic endeavors began over 40 years ago with predominately oil pastels and acrylic painting as well as random mixed media. After coming to Arizona she began a journey with clay but now the “gourd-eous” gourd is her canvas! She loves sculpting and carving on various gourd shapes and incorporates ink dyes, pyrography, acrylic painting, stones, fossils, metals, beadwork and natural elements. Lisa has won several ribbons for her works including the People's Choice Award at 2024 Arizona Gourd Festival.


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