Nature's pottery. Gourds are a type of squash, like a pumpkin, although they dry out to become tough enough to form a wide range of containers.

I'm in the UK and the growing season here isnt long enough to commercially produce gourds, but i was given some from a dollmaker in the states (many thanks Barbara) and i sent for some from a farm in Ohio. So watch this space for my latest creations!

Small painted gourds make dolls.


Mona Lisa Gourd. Leornardo's didnt have a lovely blue stalk!


African Gourdess

First bowl. Faux raku


Green bowl with mosaic disc and beads


Magical Fishes
Pyrography, surface carving, acrylic embossing, paint & glitter powders.


Native Mother doll with baby




Peacock