BOOKS IN PUBLICATION

MAKING GOURD DOLLS
SPIRIT FIGURES
Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

Featuring works by over 100 artists from around the world. More than 25 projects illustrate many different
techniques to create figures, from very simple to
complex, from 'cute and cuddly', to the amazing.

Let this book introduce you to new ideas for
transforming the simple gourd into inspired projects to
be enjoyed by all, from children to art collectors.

Available in June 2007.

COMPLETE BOOK OF GOURD CRAFT
Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

A detailed, profusely illustrated guide to gourd craft.
22 step-by-step projects, 55 techniques, and 300 inspirational designs.

An easy-to-read guide for growing all varieties of gourds in any yard or garden.

128 pages, 150 photos

Twenty projects have been designed to illustrate how familiar craft techniques can transform a dry gourd into
a work of art.

COMPLETE BOOK OF GOURD CARVING
Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

This is the first carving book devoted entirely to
gourds. It is a definitive how-to book for fretwork (cutouts), engraving, linear carving, chip carving,
gouge work, relief carving and inlay using hand
tools and powered rotary carvers on gourds.

GOURD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

Making Gourd Musical Instruments is the book for anyone who has ever wanted to make a musical instrument. These ageless instruments are made using the simplest of tools and skills, yet still bring delight
to musicians around the world today.

GOURD MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Ginger Summit & Jim Widess

Beautiful color booklet plus a 45 track compact disk
of music created on musical instruments made from gourds.