Events
Robert Rivera Workshops
World famous gourd artist. June 4-6, 2010. In the Art Classroom at Ruidoso Middle School, 123 Warrior Drive in Ruidoso.
Contemporary Designed Anasazi Basket Kachina
Friday, June 4, 10am-3:30pm. $65
In this workshop you will create your own Anasazi-styled Kachina using gourds, coiled baskets, feathers, beads and other embellishments. All materials will be furnished by the instructor. I fyou have a technique, colors or special embellishments you would like to include in your project, please bring them. Skill level: Beginning to advanced.
Bear Fetish Gourd Vessel
Saturday, June 5, 9am-4pm. $100
All native American tribes, past and present, use fetishes as amulets, talismans, charms or good luck pieces – carved of natural wood or stone to represent spirits of animals and nature. The bear represents the giver of strength, the inner power of the soul and the spiritual journey through life. Materials provided by the instructor. If you have a special “fetish” or object that is important to you and you wish to incorporate it in your project, please bring it! Skill level: Beginning to advanced.
Kachina Courd Vessel with Woven Lid
Sunday, June 6, 9am-4:30pm. $100
For over 20,000 years Gourds have been used for musical instruments, utensils, masks, currency and many, many other purposes. In this class you will create a very special, lidded vessel decorated with a Kachina face to display and store your own treasures. A number of unique techniques will be introduced in this class that you can use on many of your gourd projects. All materials will be provided by the instructor. Skill level: intermediate to advanced.
The Creative Gourd
The Ruidoso Regional Council for the Arts will be presenting their first-ever gourd art show in July and August of this year. The New Mexico Gourd Society (NMGS) will be one of the sponsors for this event.
This show will be held in Ruidoso from July 16, 2010 to August 15, 2010. Anyone who is a resident of New Mexico may enter their artwork. It is not a juried show. There is a $10.00 fee per entry and an individual may enter up to three pieces. The gourds will be judged in two major categories only, gourd art and gourd art subject matter. The gourd art category is for the art on a gourd and the gourd subject matter is for art of any other medium, (i.e., fabric, paintings, etc.), but it must have a gourd featured as the subject. Prize money will be awarded in each category. All gourd art will be for sale with the RRCA receiving a 25% commission. There will be a reception on Friday, July 16, 2010 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Questions? Contact RRCA!
