Woodburning a Gourd Birdhouse with Jan Carney
Join multi-media artist Jan Carney as she teaches the ins and outs of woodburning and decorating a gourd birdhouse, and how to seal it for extended outdoor use. This course allows you to get creative with the designs, providing flexibility in the decoration of the birdhouse. Students will leave with a completed gourd birdhouse, as well as the skills to continue their exploration of the gourd medium, including woodburning, safety tips, how to transfer patterns, gourd sealing, and decorative techniques.
Registration Information
Skill Level:
- Beginner and Intermediate
Class Size:
- Maximum Students – 8
Session Length & Date:
September 26th, 2026
- 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Instructor Name:
- Jan Carney
Class Fee:
- $70 for non-members + $20 supply fee
- $63 for BRMAA Members + $20 supply fee
About the Instructor
Jan Carney
After retiring from nursing, I began to paint. I have always loved to draw, and this seemed like the next step up. Since then, I have taken a dozen classes in different subjects such as watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, and a basket class. I continue to take classes, as I feel you can always learn something new! I work in several mediums including pyrography, watercolor, acrylics, mixed media, graphite, and colored pencils. I often assist with watercolor classes at the John C. Campbell Folk School, and I am the current coordinator of the Blue Ridge Drawing Group. I occasionally join the Blue Ridge Carvers meetings as well. I moved to Fannin County in 1988 and currently make my home in the Dial area with my husband, Reid Carney, my son and his wife, and two dogs. My father lives next door as well. We raised chickens, honeybees, and soon will add rabbits to the mix! Working with my art really makes me feel alive, and I love it when I see people appreciate and enjoy my creations!
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