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Waitlist: When a class fills up quickly, Art and Connection will offer registrants the opportunity to be placed on a waiting list. Wait list students will be called when space becomes available or if there are enough students to offer another class section. To be added onto the waitlist, please contact us at (231)498-2522 or info@artandconnection.org.

Gorgeous Gourd

This service is fully booked.

[EVENING CLASS] Learn acrylic painting techniques and paint a gorgeous gourd birdhouse

Starts May 27Art & Connection

Service Description

Join instructor Tena Evans at Art & Connection for our Gorgeous Gourd workshop, where you will learn acrylic painting techniques, tools, and tips to transform gourds into stunning works of art. In this workshop, students will learn how to double load color on their brush and blend them into a gradient effect. You will also learn layering techniques, as well as dry brushing and stippling techniques to create texture and depth within the piece. Add as little or as much detail as you wish to your birdhouse, to make it truly unique. This class requires some knowledge of painting techniques. If you have taken one of Tena's painting classes previously, this may be just the class for you. Learn how to build on your previous painting techniques and achieve a level of artistry that you never imagined possible, all while creating a gorgeous (and practical) birdhouse that you can hang in your yard and enjoy season after season. Ages 16+ Students are encouraged to bring a photo of a painted gourd for inspiration.


Upcoming Sessions


Cancellation Policy

Cancellation policy: You may cancel your registration for a class up to seven (7) days prior to the scheduled date of the class. No-shows, who haven’t notified us, lose the right to register for another event for 60 days (except for extenuating circumstances). Please be mindful that most of our classes have a waitlist. No-shows prevent others from having the opportunity to attend these classes. To cancel, please call us at (231)498-2522. Class Cancellations: Art and Connection reserves the right to cancel any class when there is insufficient enrollment (minimum of five (5) students per class). Registrants will be notified. We will make every effort to reschedule a class when an instructor cancels but due to space and other classes we may be unable to re-schedule.


Contact Details

  • 965 Green Street, Elk Rapids, MI 49629, USA

    231-498-2522

    info@artandconnection.org


Art and Connection

965 Green Street

Elk Rapids, MI 49629

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Phone: 231-498-2522

Email: info@artandconnection.org

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Open to Public:

Tuesday-Friday, 9am-4pm

Saturday, Open for scheduled classes and events only.

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Closed: 

Sunday-Monday

Art & Connection is formed by and operating under the Reid Family Foundation, a 501(c)3 nonprofit in MIchigan.

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