Clarion River Gallery

05/29/2026

11/27/2024

03/12/2024

Join us at the Guild on Saturday, March 16, from 9 am-12 pm for our new workshop Faux Bois with Jeff McCombie!

Capture the spirit of wood-crafting without felling a single tree! Faux bois fools the eye by imitating the rustic texture and characteristics of wood. From the French word for false wood, the process refers to the artistic imitation of wood in various media. In this class, students will be introduced to a unique way of crafting with gourds.

To create your unique piece we will focus on the elements of design and color. After selecting your gourd, you will learn proper cleaning, sanding, and leveling techniques to prepare your “canvas”. Carving to simulate burls, decay, and other interesting markings will be done using burrs and a flex shaft. Intuition goes a long way with this project, so you can’t make a mistake! You will have a choice of wood colors to choose from according to your personal taste. We will then explore techniques for sealing your finished piece.

Each participant will leave with a completed art piece to proudly display in his/her home. No previous experience with gourds is necessary.

Sign up online at https://pacrafts.org/events/faux-bois-march-16/

05/18/2021

LLS Man/Woman of the Year Auction

07/03/2020

Back to work- I mean play-

07/02/2020

Work in progress - it has kept me busy the last couple weeks- I think it is coming together pretty nicely.

02/14/2020

Beautiful country!

01/12/2020

Wolf moon over Hilton Head