Miriam Joy Gourd Creations

Testimonials

Miriam,                                                                                                                       I am telling everyone to go to your sight and look at your art. Everyone I know wants to use my kit when I get it. Oh what will I do now???? Share!!!!! Everyone is collecting old crayons so we can play with the colors. Looks like play days ahead for us all. God Bless you and Bud, you sure are making people happy and "thinking out of the box".... Love you both already!!!!!   - Gale Keys

Got the melting pots and Becky and I played around with it yesterday   We are officially 'Miriam Joy ' addicts. Love love love it!!!!  In fact we are gonna order some more supplies so each of us can work separately.  You will be hearing from us soon.                                                                        - -  With Gods love,Stephanie Lambert, Lavonia, GA

In Sept. 2010 our Cedar Rapids, IA  Patch group had the pleasure of hosting Miriam for one of her Free Demonstrations & Workshops. Being an instructor myself I have to say Miriam is extremely organized and thorough in how she teaches her wax technique. She teaches with such passion that after the free demo, each student was chomping at their bits to purchase all of her products and get started on the workshop. As Patch leader and Editor for the Iowa Gourd Society I can tell you first hand (they've told meso) how well everyone has enjoyed this new technique! I myself find it to be one of the“most relaxing and instantly gratifying” techniques I've tried so far on a gourd; and I've tried just about everything! Thanks to Miriam for sharing her technique and passion for her art and to her husband Bud for traveling the country so she can do so with all of us. If you haven't booked Miriam for your patch, I encourage you to do so because weare already looking forward to having them return again in 2011!!!                                                                                - Sharon Foster - Editor /Student / Instructor - Iowa Gourd Society

" For years I have stored my gourds, not knowing what to do with them. I was intimidated at all the painting, carving, and wood burning other crafters did with gourds. Then I went to the Ohio gourd show and saw Miriam Joy demonstrating her unique technique, and knew what I could do with my gourds. Without hesitation,I bought the complete kit and now have both her design books" Now I have "JOY " in my life! - Becky Scott, Gourd Artist / Ohio

I enjoyed Miriam's class so much she is a great teacher, she works with the group, but also with each person, her joyful personality keeps everything light and happy. Never makes you feel less than anyone else, but makes suggestions that help. I would recommend her and her class to everyone! ~ Elaine Sutherland, Iowa Gourd Artist

" I attended a class that Mariam taught in Visalia and also took my 15 year old granddaughter with me.  What a joy the class turned out to be and time spent with my granddaughter.  Mariam was so patient with all and made sure that we knew the procedure so that we could complete more projects at home.  I bought some of the products while at the class and then after showing others I have order more. Mariam and her husband shipped the items to me within 2 days and I was ready to give them to my little neighbors so that they had their own tools to work with.  The neighbor boys are 10 and 12 and have been making ornaments to give as Christmas gifts.  If you have an opportunity to attend any classes with Mariam I would highly recommend that you go and learn something new and meet new people and just have a good time"                                                 -  Ivey in Visalia, CA.

I recently bought the bare minimum suppplies to try out Miriam Joy's wax technique...boy was that a mistake!  I should have bought the whole store!  It really is so easy ANYBODY can do it!!!! Really!   No really, I'm serious.   The results are just amazing, the learning curve nill.  I am sharing the technique next month with my gourd patch--can't wait to show them how its done! - Liz Drake, Editor Illinois Rabbit News

"I purchased Miriam Joy's Wax Design book and found it to be full of fun and colorful patterns. It was well worth the cost as I know I will use it over and over again. I highly recommend it! "                         - Myrna Grigsby, President WA. State Gourd Society

"The beauty of Miriam Joy's gourds is wonderful to see but her love and enthusiasm for her art work makes them really special. She is a well-organized instructor and takes great care to ensure everyone fully understands the techniques she demonstrates, while making them feel at ease.  We enjoyed her demonstration so much, we have invited her back in January "                                   -  Diana West, President of the Green Valley patch, AZ

" Each of Miriam's gourd creations are a treasure that anyone would be thrilled to own. Her technique is so unique and creative and I am always so amazed to see each new work of art! But it's more than just her skill that makes her art so wonderful, I believe she is somehow able to infuse a little of her sweet spirit into each piece as well. She is a true artist! - Mari-lyn Enlow,  Artist  Prescott Valley, AZ.

"Photos of Miriam's art do not begin to represent the textures and detail she instills in every art piece! My delight is in hearing clients ooh and aah at the Gourd artwork Miriam shares with the clients in my art gallery. It's as sweet as the ring of the cash register to me. Every piece is unique! Part of the charm is Miriam's description of the inspiration or raw materials that result in her finished Gourd Art. Her enthusiasm is reflected in each and every piece. Try it...you'll like it!" - Becky Henson O'Banion (Owner of Zonies Art Gallery, Sedona, AZ)

"I heard so many positive, excited comments from the students that took Miriam's class.  Miriam is upbeat and makes everyone feel welcome and important. She is adamant that each participant understand the process and become competent before they leave her class. I would certainly recommend Miriam as an instructor to new and/or experienced gourders." - Cecile Garrison,  Student / Gourd Farmer / Artist,  Visalia, CA.

Miriam Joy exemplifies her name "JOY" for that is what our Cedar Rapids area gourd patch experienced in the class Miriam conducted for us in September.  She and her husband set up the display and working materials in short time and then the fun began.  Each step was instructed so that it was easy to follow.  I bought materials from Miriam to use at home and made "cookie jar" gourds for all six of my grandchildren and for others for Christmas gifts using the waxing technique on several.  The one I made in class I gave to a friend for a house warming and she couldn't believe it was a gourd.  Most people don't.  Thanks to Miriam for the new medium of decorating gourds. Elaine Oxenford,   Student / Artist, Cedar Rapids, Iowa

" Miriam Joy Gourd Creations are original art that is absolutely beautiful. I enjoy the pieces I have of hers. She should do very well with her exciting art skills. If you are interested in original, beautiful art, make sure you go to this site.   - Audre Soifer , retired professional,  Prescott, AZ.

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To see a few short minutes from MIriam Joy's DVD please check out the links below:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBW0BTVucMs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVZJIngc7a0&feature=mfu_in_order&list=UL

*** Special Thanks to our son Erik, who designed this website and has creative control over it, he is a wonderful son and exceptional artist and person ***