"Southwest Native American Inspired Gourd Art" with Arturo Ramirez

Class Description:
Native American Southwestern art motifs and styles remain highly popular. In this experience, Arturo will guide you through the process of creating a one of a kind hand-painted Spirit Mask art piece. Numerous tricks and gourd information will be shared. Native American cultural information will be discussed. Arturo is known for his easy going style of teaching and wealth of knowledge. Beginner to Master artists will all find the information and knowledge useful to take your artistic abilities to the next level.

Instructor Biography:
Arturo has worked specifically with gourds for the past 38 years. Focusing on the historical background and human interaction with, and use of, gourds. Arturo is an Arizona Grand Master Gourd Artist, Invited Gourd Instructor at the Wuertz Gourd festival, Pueblo Grande Museum, Indian Market Gourd demonstrator, Wintercount Primitive Skills, Invited Gourd Instructor and for the past 38 years has instructed literally hundreds of gourd experiences throughout the southwest. As a self taught gourd artist, this perspective has given Arturo a vast base of knowledge into every aspect of turning a humble gourd into a one of a kind art piece.

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