This course may be held indoors, depending on the weather, so we suggest:
• Dress in layers so you can adjust to the temperature.
• Bring water/beverage and a snack if you need to be comfortable.
• Wear comfortable clothes.

DIRECTIONS: Located in Liberty Station’s Arts District, you can find our studio at the end of the hallway on the 1st floor of the Dorothea Laub Music & Arts Center (Bldg 176) at the corner of Roosevelt & Truxtun, next to The Lot movie theater. There is plenty of free parking. Parking Lot Q is behind our studio — enter via the driveway off Dewey. Across the street in the Vons parking lot, it is also free. If you can’t find us, call or text 619.273.3235.

CLASS SIZE: 3 min. If the minimum is not met, you will receive a full refund or credit toward another class.

REFUNDS: No refunds for tardiness or no-shows. For a refund (minus a 5% processing fee), you must cancel 7 days before the start of the class. After 7 days, we cannot offer refunds, as materials and supplies have already been purchased.

TRANSFERS: You may transfer your enrollment spot to someone else, but transfers must happen before the workshop begins. Please email us to let us know who’s coming.

INTEREST LIST: If a class is full or you would like to be notified of future offerings, join our Interest List to be notified when new dates or spaces are available.

ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR:
Growing up in Nigeria gave me a unique exposure to the creation of useful everyday items using the natural materials that were readily available. I received my Graphic Arts degree from SDSU, pursued a career as a graphic artist, and was a botanical watercolorist before discovering my passion for gourd and pine needle art. I love artwork that uses natural materials. It provides a break from the modern era, and creates a grounding sense of things past. When I took early retirement, I started to paint. I painted in watercolor and acrylic for many, many years and sold through galleries and at outdoor shows — until I discovered gourds. I have now stopped painting entirely, pursuing my obsession with gourd art. I wanted to learn about pine needle weaving so I could add them on top of my gourds so I took classes and workshops to learn to weave. I have discovered that I really enjoy the pine needle weaving – which is called “coiling” — and have made many wall hangings and baskets with different embellishments. – Grace Swanson