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African Ostrich Egg Bowl

Debbie Rijns
9:00 - 4:30
Sun April 21

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$ 185  

Ostrich eggshells are wonderful things.  Not only are they decorative, but have been sed for millennium by the San people of Africa for storing water in the desert.  We will take half a shell and embellish it with an assortment of different techniques to make a very special and unique item

Materials Fee $45 paid at beginning of class includes:

1/2 African Ostrich Eggshell
Assorted Wires
Vintage & modern African beads
Wooden stand for Eggshell Bowl

To Share:
imitation gold/copper leaf
leaf size and cups

Supplies Needed  to bring for Class:

Sandpaper 320 and 400 grit
Wire Cutters
Scribe with sharp point
Assorted Paintbrushes
Colored Sharpie Pens
Large Soft Make Up Brush for applying leaf
Ephemera*
Glue Stick
Pencil
Any Natural items that you may want to use to embellish your bowl
such as feathers, twigs, dried leaves, thorns etc.


Click here for a printable page

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For your convenience, you may pre-order your materials for classes! Your materials will be waiting for you at the retreat. And you can always purchase additional materials at the retreat.

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