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Hellen is the proud recipients of the Golden Gourd Award from the The
Gourd Reserve because of the quality of her gourd art. She is very
honored to be given this award because it expresses her love of working
with and promoting gourds.
Gourd Reserve because of the quality of her gourd art. She is very
honored to be given this award because it expresses her love of working
with and promoting gourds.
| Hellen is a proud member of : American Indian Chamber of Commerce of Texas American Gourd Society Arizona Gourd Society Texas Gourd Society |
Click on photos to go to pages where pieces are located.
Hellen Martin is a national/international artist who
prepares gourd art utilizing her carving, painting,
pyrography (woodburn), closed coiling, and pine needle
coiling skills. Her gourd art is unique and shows her
love for her Native American Indian heritage.
Her main themes are Southwestern, Native American
Indian inspired, Wildlife, and Western.
Visit "About the Artist" page for information about
Hellen's Comanche and Blackfoot heritage.
Her pieces are sold in galleries, fine art/craft shows,
and through this web site.
Hellen Martin is a national/international artist who
prepares gourd art utilizing her carving, painting,
pyrography (woodburn), closed coiling, and pine needle
coiling skills. Her gourd art is unique and shows her
love for her Native American Indian heritage.
Her main themes are Southwestern, Native American
Indian inspired, Wildlife, and Western.
Visit "About the Artist" page for information about
Hellen's Comanche and Blackfoot heritage.
Her pieces are sold in galleries, fine art/craft shows,
and through this web site.
Click to see additional top gourd artists' web sites.
| Galleries Representing Hellen Kiva Fine Art Gallery 102 East Water Street Santa Fe, NM 87501 Phone: 505-820-7413 Web site: www.kivaindianart.com Stockyards Treasures 140 East Exchange Avenue, Suite 132 Ft. Worth, TX 76164 Phone: 817-625-4142 Web site: coming soon email: info@StockyardsTreasures.com Click to view photos and information about the above galleries |
| Gourd Classes, Instructional Books, and Patterns NEW BOOK - Pine Needle Book on a Gourd. It's an ALL in one book ... from a raw gourd to a finished piece.. Check it out on the Instructional Books and Pattern page. NEW CLASS - Pyrography (Woodburn) a Buffalo and SW scene. Go to classes to view piece. Hellen has won numerous awards for her painting, pine needle coiling, woodburning, and closed coiling. She has written several instructional books and a pattern that will teach her techniques, share tips she has learned, and has step-by-step photos with written instructions so you will be able to learn each technique. Hellen has taught students from Holland, Belgium, France, New Zealand, Germany, and USA. She teaches private and classroom lessons. She believes her students should have fun while learning and have detail written classroom instructions. Click to view Class Schedules and descriptions Click to view Instructional Books and Patterns |
| 2012 Events and Shows Wuertz Gourd Festival February 3-5 .... Casa Grande, AZ .... Pinal County Fairgrounds. www.wuertzfarm.com I regret that I will not be teaching or attending this wonderful festival this year. Leah Wuertz has selected some outstanding classes. Registration started on December 1 so you better call (520-723-4432) as soon as possible to get that special class. Indiana's Gourd Patch Retreat March 9-11 .... Hobart/Merrilliville, IN .... to be announced. I was thrilled when Alice Pawlowski asked me to teach their 2012 Retreat. The members of the patch asked me to teach the following classes. So, Alice and I put our heads together and feel we came up with some excellent classes. I was shocked to find out there will be students from four states attending. If you are interested in being part of this Retreat, please e-mail Alice at mpap2@frontier.com for details. As with ALL my classes, students will be receiving a 'Class booklet' of the projects they will be learning, not just a couple of pages. I will also be holding a drawing for one of my books during each class. SIGN UP FOR A WHOLE LOT OF FUN!!! These are all new classes!!!! NOTE: Class projects will be slightly smaller than the piece do to lack of time of the classes. You will still have an awesome piece. Additional events will be posted as they are confirmed Click to view Class Schedules & Descriptions |
| Most of the designs within this web site are originals of Hellen Martin. Under no circumstances may they be used or reproduced in any form whatsoever without written permission. |
| Galleries of Pieces for Sale: Additional Pages: Carving, Wildlife, Pyrography (woodburn), & Western Tooling About the Artist Southwest & American Indian Inspired Favorite Links Christmas & Santa Order Form & Order Information Pine Needle Coiling Why Pine Needle Coiling Cost So Much? Gourd Instructional Books and Patterns: Galleries: Pine Needle Coiling Let's Add Texture Award Winners Closed Coiling Woodburned Leather Tooling My Favorite Sold Pieces Acrylic Painting Bronze & Copper Metal Coatings Santa Pattern with Various Patinas Galleries Representing Hellen Martin: Photos and Information about the galleries Classes Descriptions and Schedules Pieces located in each gallery Texas Indian Market & Southwest Showcase Home Photos of the Show I Attended in 2009. Contact the Artist: To discuss a special request, questions about an item, ask about teaching a class, &/or comments. You can also call the artist @ 817-907-3320. E-Mail Me ... or use hellenmmartin@gmail.com |
I'm a "Gourd Art Enthusiasts" -- This is a gourd group for gourd art
enthusiasts to share ideas, tips, photos, and for anyone who enjoys gourd art.
Click on my photo and be taken to the best gourd group there is. You will be
happy you did!!
enthusiasts to share ideas, tips, photos, and for anyone who enjoys gourd art.
Click on my photo and be taken to the best gourd group there is. You will be
happy you did!!
| Visit the "Carving, Wildlife, Pyrography (woodburn)" page for the Pyrograph (woodburn) Western Tooling & Instructional Books/Patterns to learn how to do it yourself! |
Class: Buffalo in Southwest Setting
Day: Friday AM - March 9th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Woodburning, pine
needle coiling, Lite coloring with
Colored Pencils
Day: Friday AM - March 9th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Woodburning, pine
needle coiling, Lite coloring with
Colored Pencils
Class: Hunted
Day: Saturday All Day - March 10th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Woodburning, Carving,
Pine Needle Coiling, Coiling Antler to
piece, Lite Woodburning, Coloring with
Colored Pencils
Day: Saturday All Day - March 10th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Woodburning, Carving,
Pine Needle Coiling, Coiling Antler to
piece, Lite Woodburning, Coloring with
Colored Pencils
Class: Land of Enchantment
Day: Friday PM - March 9th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Lite Carving, Metal
Coating, Various Patinas, Pine Needle
Coiling
Day: Friday PM - March 9th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Lite Carving, Metal
Coating, Various Patinas, Pine Needle
Coiling
Class: Catch Up Day
Day: Sunday AM & into mid PM- March 11th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Work on SW Mtns. piece, pine needle coil, and pencil
coloring. If you need help with what was taught, this is the time to ask
your questions.
Day: Sunday AM & into mid PM- March 11th
Time: to be announced
Technique: Work on SW Mtns. piece, pine needle coil, and pencil
coloring. If you need help with what was taught, this is the time to ask
your questions.