Gathering Updates

Gourd Exchange
 

First, a belated congratulations to the winners in our 2024 gourd exchange. Last year the top ten entries with number of votes received $10.00. They were (in no order):

Jean McDonnell
Heidi Lanning
Dee Bryant
Ellen Healy
Diane Dillard
Karen Maloney
Karin Anderson
Sheila Brown
Jean Clark
Regina Pena

This year’s theme will “Down on the Farm.” Gourd Bucks will be given for:
Out of the box
Best technique
Funniest
Best representation of theme
Voter’s Choice
Committee’s Choice
 

This year we will announce the winners during lunch on Saturday. There will also be a “Down on the Farm” parade with 4 prizes for the "best participation"

Competition Fundraiser for Waynesville

Again, belated congratulations to the 2024 winners of the “Hang It, Dang It” fundraiser.
Winners of the three categories were.

 Under 12”x12”

1. Robyn Goode - bat
2. Cathy West – spirit doll
3. Regina Pena – lei necklace 

12”x12” – 18”x18”

1. Karin Anderson - mushroom man
2. Sky Diver - skydiver
3. Celia Shaneyfelt – steampunk clock 

Over 18”x18”

1.  Teri Adler – fairy thunder drum
2. Jean McDonald – possum and babies
3. Dee Bryant – wolf mask 

Theme:

The theme for 2025 will be Flawed or Cracked Gourds.

• You must have a printed photograph of original cracked or flawed gourd to submit with your entry piece.
• Three levels for competition: Advanced, Intermediate and Novice
• Novice is for newbies and making gourd art for up to a year
• Intermediate is for those that have entered competitions and have been making gourd art more than a year.
• Advanced is for those that sell, teach, and have won in gourd competition.

Three categories are available for entry.

1. Intact Flawed or Cracked Gourd
2. Cut up from Flawed or Cracked Gourd and try to use all the pieces!
3. Multiple Flawed or Cracked Gourds to be made into one piece of art.

Ribbons and Gourd Bucks awarded for winners.