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Jim Widess
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Ginger Summit

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Making Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures.
Making Gourd Dolls & Spirit Figures

Making Gourd Musical Instruments:  over 60 string, wind & pecussion instruments & how to play them.
Making Gourd Musical Instruments:

over 60 string, wind & pecussion instruments & how to play them


Complete Book of Gourd Carving.
Complete Book of Gourd Carving.

The Complete Book of Gourd Craft.
The Complete Book of Gourd Craft:

22 Projects - 55 Decorative Techniques - 300 Inspirational Designs


Jim Widess

Jim Widess has authored or coauthored numerous books. An experienced and knowlegeable owner of a craft supply shop, Jim Widess has contacts with a wide variety of highly skilled artisans. Drawing inspiration from the passion of his own work, as well as that of the many experts whom he is privileged to know personally, he has been spurred to develop a series of unique, yet related, books that fill underserved genres in the marketplace. Each new title targets a niche where his books are always highly anticipated by experienced afficianados and newcomers alike; all hungry for a professionally presented, well researched title dedicated to advancing the general knowledge of their favorite craft or artistic techinique.

Books authored solely by Jim Widess.

Ginger Summit

A retired teacher, with over twenty years experience, Ginger Summit has a deep in interest in a variety of arts and crafts, including the medium of gourds. Her contacts with gourd artisans across the country, developed over more than fifteen years, have resulted in the acquisition of a wealth of information, which she has combined with her skills of presentation.