This event was one of my favorite events of the semester! Using a gourd for a nightlight sounds like a really strange concept, but I found out that because of their hard shells, many artists enjoy carving and drilling out designs. I was at first a bit hesitant about using the drills and messing up the design I had carefully drawn out, but after some time, I got used to them and was able to easily switch between the different sizes used for different hole sizes. Under the guidance of Graham Ottoson, all of us newbies were able to have a lot of fun and learn a new skill. I really enjoyed hearing about Graham’s love for her craft and received some great inspiration from the past designs she bought in. I ended up with a sun at the top of my gourd, and dandelions made of many different sized holes on the bottom. This event helped to take my mind away from the prelim earlier in the day and all the stressors I had and allowed me to mindlessly enjoy drilling holes. I know some of my friends were unable to attend to this event due to their own prelims; I would love to see this event come back next year so everyone gets a try.
Wow! your nightlight is so cool! I want to try this event next semester. This would definitely help me take my mind off of school during prelims. This is a really creative idea. I might try it over break. I like the picture in your post as well.
Your gourd is so pretty! I was unable to attend this event because I had an event that day, but this must’ve been a great way to destress during prelim season. i definitely want to try something like this next semester.
I love that we are given the opportunity to try new, creative things like making a nightlight using a gourd. Your nightlight is super cool, and I especially love the sun that you incorporated at the top.
Damn, nice nightlight. Are those rhinestones or is it just the holes in the gourd? It actually seems very creative to do and would love to do one next semester if they have the same event