Susan Durisek’s blog

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Gourdgeous       

Gourds are for more than just porch decor.  With a bit of basic know-how, you can transform them into jewelry with an organic aura.  Guest crafter Judy Denham will be teaching a hands-on class at The Arboretum at 500 Alumni Drive from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28.  Use of the basic tools, like a wood burner and dyes, and findings enough to create earrings, a necklace and a pin are included in the $30 registration fee.  To join this class, you must pre-register by calling 859.257.9339.  More information can be found by clicking THE ARBORETUM.  Two additional gourd transformation classes, Gourd Birdhouse, August 18 1-4 p.m., $25; and Coiled Pine Needle Gourd Vessel, September 29 1-4 p.m., $30, are on the schedule.

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