Margaret Sullivan, Gourd Art
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Inspired by the great Southwest, Margaret spends hours dreaming up creations on gourd canvases only nature can create. With the help of pyrography carving, dyes, paints, and a cornucopia of beads, precious stones, and feathers, her gourds are turned into creations of art.
Most known for her Kachinas and masks, she will tell you she still does not have a specialty because of the possibilities of her art.
Because of the time required for her pieces, Margaret only participates in six to seven shows a year, but sells out of her home gallery.
Margaret resides in Rio Verde, Arizona and is a member of the American Gourd Society, the Arizona Gourd Society, the Southwest Gourd Association, and the Verdes Art League. Margaret also gives lessons in her art to individuals.
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FALL/WINTER WORKSHOP CLASSES – MARGARET SULLIVAN
DEC. 5- SOUTHWESTERN MINI WORKS OF ART CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS – Cost: $69.00, 9:00 am-3:00 pm – location of class
18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde 85263-You’ll design and
handpaint three delightful mini works of art to hang on a tree or display
in your home
DEC. 12- SOUTHESTERN MINI WORKS OF ART CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS-Cost: $69.00, 9 am-3 pm-location of class:
18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde 85263 Handpaint three delightful mini works of art to hang on a tree or display individually
DEC.18- ARIZONA SUNRISE MASK –Cost: $159.00, 9 am-3 pm
Location of class: Rio Verde Art Room, 18816 E. Four Peaks Blvd, RV
Everything is included in this class to create a fantastic work of art for your home, or to give as a gift to someone very special. Gourd is cut and cleaned
And ready for your individual painting. Finish with a fantastic headdress
headdress of magnificent feathers.
JAN. 8, SNAKE MASK –Cost: $159.00, 9 am-3 pm Location of class:
Rio Verde Art Room, 18816 E. Four Peaks Blvd, RV
Everything is included in this class-gourd is cut and cleaned, eyes are cut out and ready for lacing. You will be shown how to attach rattlesnake skin and finish with a fantastic feather headdress.
JAN 14- BEAR FETISH WALL HANGINGS, Cost: $79.00, 9 am-3 pm
Location of Class: 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde 85263
Pick from an assortment of colors and create a collage of three bear fetish wall hangings complete with cactus skeleton hangers! Bears have
space sanded out for your choice of small pieces of glass, cabs, etc.
You will then use crushed glass to highlight them.
MAR 5, MASK ON CANVAS -Cost: $129.00, 9 am-3 pm.
Location of class: Rio Verde Art Room, 18816 E. Four Peaks Blvd, RV
Begin with a 16 x 20 canvas to create the background for a gourd mask centerpiece complete with a feather headdress. Many colors of canvas, mask, feathers to choose from. In one corner, you will create a mini
gourd mask and in another corner, a collage of cactus skeleton.
Your friends will be amazed at your creativity!
MARCH 12 WOODBURNING WORKSHOP, Cost: $89 -9 am-3 pm
Location of class: 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde AZ 85263
Gourds have been cut and cleaned inside and out, various shapes to choose from with many different designs offered. No experience necessary !
PLEASE E-MAIL ME AT MSULL3519@AOL.COM for space
availability in class. Your check is your reservation. Check
should be sent to Margaret Sullivan, 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde 85263