Diana Tollenaar

Introduction to Gourd Art

Learn how to select and prepare a gourd. You'll learn design techniques ranging from pyro-engraving to painting to the finished bowl.

Use your own wood burning tool, if you already have one. I will have loaner tools if you don't. A variety of designs will be available to you for transferring to your gourd or you may create your own.

If time permits, you will also decorate a mini gourd vase.

Creating a Ceremonial Gourd Rattle

You will learn selecting a gourd, woodburning, image transfer, paint techniques, creating your own Ceremonial rattle to take home.

Mask with Feathers & Fur

Intermediate Class

Learn to make a small mask with stand embellished with feathers, fur, turquoise, cabachones and other findings. Learn how to cut, woodburn, carve and inlay gems.

You will create your own gourd face and prepare the dowel, stand and gourd to create a completed mini mask mounted on a stand. You will also learn how to apply feathers and fur.

Gallery

Biography

Several years ago, Diana Tollenaar discovered fine gourd art after reading an article in a local publication. She is self-taught.

Diana creates her gourd art using several different gourds that become her total vision upon completion. Her work is strongly influenced by the Southwestern Culture. Diana’s favorite snake gourd shapes led her to create her signature Spirit people. She also creates Masks, Bowls, Miniatures, Storytellers and Angels. She uses wood burning techniques, and several mediums including acrylic paint, inks, gold leafing, inlaying, and metallic powders. She finishes all her work with several coats of clear acrylic.

Many pieces are embellished with turquoise, gemstones, silver, pewter, beads, leather, feathers, cabochons, fur and other findings.

Diana’s gourd creations have received several awards and has patrons nationwide. Her goal is to create an awareness that Gourd Art can be considered Fine Art.

Visit Diana Tollenaar's Website to learn more about this artist and her work.

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