Black Forest Designs Co

Black Forest Designs Co Distinctive GOURD art from Black Forest Colorado

It's been AWHILE! and my photo light box is still packed - but, here is my latest gourd!Lots of waxed linen weaving wit...
05/01/2026

It's been AWHILE! and my photo light box is still packed - but, here is my latest gourd!
Lots of waxed linen weaving with stones and a sterling center.

The Placitas Holiday Festival is this weekend 10-4 Saturday and Sunday. Come visit me and check out my gourd art! I'll...
11/21/2025

The Placitas Holiday Festival is this weekend 10-4 Saturday and Sunday. Come visit me and check out my gourd art! I'll be selling and demo'ing in the winery 🙂

This tall body gourd has 2 teneriffe weavings. I am really happy with the centers I found that match the threads SO wel...
10/23/2025

This tall body gourd has 2 teneriffe weavings. I am really happy with the centers I found that match the threads SO well🥰yes, it's dark green - not black.....

This is a mid-size gourd with 2 teneriffe weavings and a woven rim. The centers are sterling and turquoise road runners...
10/17/2025

This is a mid-size gourd with 2 teneriffe weavings and a woven rim. The centers are sterling and turquoise road runners.

Lots of wood burning and stippling to get this gourd done. Heading to the Pikes Peak Woodcarvers show this weekend!
10/10/2025

Lots of wood burning and stippling to get this gourd done. Heading to the Pikes Peak Woodcarvers show this weekend!

07/28/2025

Lots of woodburning and stippling in small places on this gourd!

This gourd mask took me forever (literally). I'm not familiar with masks. I couldn't figure out the feathers, the back...
07/21/2025

This gourd mask took me forever (literally). I'm not familiar with masks. I couldn't figure out the feathers, the back, the sides. It is beaded and the eyes are teneriffe weavings. I spend 2 years on this off and on trying to get it to my liking. The feathers could look better, but I NEED it out of my workroom!

Another basket from reed - still need more practice, but I do love the colors!
07/13/2025

Another basket from reed - still need more practice, but I do love the colors!

Tried something new - crochet baskets using clothesline rope. Kinda cute!
07/10/2025

Tried something new - crochet baskets using clothesline rope. Kinda cute!

I always like working on this type of design.
06/30/2025

I always like working on this type of design.

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Colorado Springs, CO

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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