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Margaret Sullivan - Gourd Art and Handbags
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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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Sullivan Gourd Workshop Schedule 2024-25
All Workshops held in Rio Verde, AZ
E-mail Margaret for registration information
Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024 Village Totem $159.00
Five gourds, cleaned, dowel positioned into granite base, and a magnificent array of feathers, ready for your own special transformation into a beautiful creation just in time for that special Christmas present or a truly fantastic work of art for your home. Totem will be approximately 30-35 inches tall
Class Location: Multi-purpose Room-Tonto Verde Clubhouse
Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024, Ocean Drum $189.00
Large gourd, cut and ready for art colors, small amount of etching, cutting, dying of skin to attach to metal ring with tapestry wrapping. A
really magnificient work of art that you can beat as a drum or roll to
create the sound of the ocean.
Class Location: Art Room, Rio Verde Community Center
Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024 Village Shaman $139.00
Amazing transformation into a beautiful addition to your home.
Gourd cleaned, feathers, turquoise cabs, leather cording, dyes and paint supplied, woodburned design of your choice.
Class Location: 18518 E. Horseshoe Bend, Rio Verde AZ 85263
Tuesday, Jan 21, 2025 Mini Masks on Canvas $139.00
Three mini works of art created by you! You will paint mini gourds, lace their eyes, design earrings and finish with a beautiful feather headdress for each. Each mini mask will sit on its own painted canvas. Your walls will turn into magic!
Class location: Rio Verde Community Center Art Room
Tuesday, January 28, 2025 Feathered Mask $159.00
Cleaned gourd, eyes cut out, an array of feathers supplied for a most unusual work of art for your home. You’ll create parties just to show off your creativity! Gourd mask will be completely covered with designs of color chosen by you!.
Class location: Rio Verde Community Center Art Room
The Face Mask Tuesday, February 18, 2025 $159.00
Using leather dye, feathers, cabochons , a painted texture and your creataivity, a beautiful mask will emerge to be placed on a beautiful pedestal of petrified wood.