
Meeting Project – Fun With Alcohol Inks

JUNE 2026 MEETING PROJECT – FUN WITH ALCOHOL INKS
“Fun with Alcohol Inks”
WHEN?
- June 13, 2026
WHERE?
- Cumberland Presbyterian Church
- 8600 Academy Rd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87111
- Click Here For Driving Directions
WHAT ARE WE DOING?
So excited to share that we have a really cool project/technique to learn for our June 13 Meeting.
This is just a little teaser! I will share lots more information in the next couple of days. Along with some photos!!!
Amanda and Charlene have offered to lead the project!!!! They are new members of the New Mexico Gourd Society. Thank you so much, ladies.
We are excited to learn all about (drum roll) Alcoholic Inks.
HOW MUCH?
- Project Cost: $10
RSVP
- Please RSVP by May 31, 2026
CLASS SUPPLIES NEEDED
- Please bring:
- You will need to supply a gourd/ shard. I used a small gourd. 3.5″ tall. On my sample I used plain ole Placitas dirt. (That is all I had on hand) I will have sand available if you prefer.
- We will cut the hole in your gourd shard at the meeting so you can thread the cord through the shard.
- Colors you want to use: acrylics, ink dyes, alcohol inks. Whatever you prefer. (If you use ink dyes, bring your heat gun) .
- Pencil,
- Flexible ruler.
- Sandpaper.
- Scissors.
- Super glue/accelerator (If you need a recommendation, let me know).
- Eraser.
- Compass.
- Identi Pen.
- Exacto knife.
- Apron.
- Q-tips (I like the pointy ones).
- Tiny Paint Brushes.
- Paint palette.
- Face mask (You must use a mask if burning inside).
- NMGS will provide:
- We will have sand available.
- If you need any supplies, please visit the link below:
REMINDER – $20 ANNUAL DUES FOR 2026
It’s that time of year again. We think it’s the BEST $20 you’ll spend learning, friending, and gourding all year long.
- $20.00 – Annual Dues
- Join NMGS
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