Tutorial Index

This page has links to tutorials which are step-by-step instructions with illustrations for a complete project or a lengthy discussion of a decorative technique. There is also a "tips page" which has short hints on technique or tool use. If you do not find what you are looking for below, check the tips page. If you would like to add to our collection of tutorials, please e-mail. The American Gourd Society gratefully acknowledges the help of John Stacy (the GourdFather) and the Gourd Artist's Guild for making their extensive collection of tutorials available for use on this site. Each tutorial will open in a new window for ease in printing. The directions and images in these tutorials are the property of the artist and are for your personal use only.

Antler/Gourd Wallhanging - by Cara Rivera

Banana Bottles - by Lynne Slack

NEW -- 9/12/06: Birdhouse with Ivy Design - by Gita Landwehr

Candle Holder - by Bonnie Gibson

Chip Carving Lesson - by A.B. Amis

Colored Pencils on Gourds - by Karen Zeller

Couching - by Margaret Shingler

Enameling on Gourds - by Judy Cunningham

Luffa Soap - by Roger and Karen Manasco

Lamp Made form Gourd - by Keith Billy (the Kid)

Pine Needle Rims - by Ronna Wuttke

Purse - by Serita Bramlage

Rainstick from Snake Gourd - by David Drake

Sculpture on Gourds - by Sue Sizemore