| African
Shakere |
| Beaded Gourd Rhythm Instrument |
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Cleaned Gourd |
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Cord |
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Beads
½” or smaller (approx 100) |
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Beads
seed beads for embellishment |
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Colored Pencils |
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Pencil |
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Scissors |
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Awl |
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Bring Above items or purchase materials for $8.00 |
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Large
gourds and small gourds have been used by every culture as
utilitarian objects embellished in many ways.
We will explore the use of Color Pencils using a variety of
techniques.
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will be guided step-by-step through the process of: |
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Preparing
and dyeing the gourd and beads |
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Choosing
a single design motif. |
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Using
colored pencil techniques to enhance your design |
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Taking
home a beautifully finished, original, musical instrument. |
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Developed
by:
Patricia
Pak
Estes |
