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The following classes were offered at the Mississippi Gourd Festival in September, 2011. We're making plans and we'd love to hear your ideas. What type classes would you be interested in taking at the 3rd Annual Mississippi Gourd Festival in September, 2012? We'll be offering early-bird classes on Friday afternoon, Sept. 14, in addition to classes on Sat. and Sun., Sept. 15-16. Michelle Thompson
Embellishing Gourds with Pine Needles
Instructor: Bessie Johnson of West Point, MS, member of Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi.
You may view her work at http://userpages.xfoneusa.net/~bbj1/index.htm.
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Gourd Scarecrow
Instructor: Carol Maddox of Bossier City, LA
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Midnight Star
Instructor: Miriam Joy of Prescott Valley, AZ. www.miriamjoy.com
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Woodburning: Geometrics
Instructor: Helen Looman of Yazoo City, MS, member of Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi
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The Blue St. Nick
Instructor: Georgie Foster of Hattiesburg, MS
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Teneriffe Weaving on Gourds
Instructor: Martha Ertle of Bentonia, MS
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Chip-Carved Gourd Bowl
Instructor: Mike Thompson of Raleigh, MS, member of Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi
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Rosy-Cheeked Santa
Instructor: Elizabeth Scesniak of North Little Rock, AR
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Southwest Sunburst
Instructor: Miriam Joy of Prescott Valley, AZ. www.miriamjoy.com
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Beehive Birdhouse
Instructor: Elizabeth Scesniak of North Little Rock, AR
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Gourd Kitty
Instructor: Carol Maddox of Bossier City, LA
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Woodburning: Geometrics on Egg Gourd
Instructor: Helen Looman of Yazoo City, MS, member of Craftsmen's Guild of Mississippi
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Doodle Bowl with Accent Trim on Rim
Instructor: Carol Maddox of Bossier City, LA
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Gemstone Chips Rim
Instructor: Martha Ertle of Bentonia, MS
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