Instructor's Information

It is time to think about teaching at the 2024 Gourd Gathering.

The gathering will be held at the Smokey Mountain Event Center in Waynesville, NC. That is approximately 18 miles north of Cherokee.

This is a large facility, with lots of room to grow. This year classes will be under roof. The 2024 dates are June 5-9, 2023.

On Wednesday afternoon there will be an opportunity for people to offer short “Make and Take” classes. Make and Take information and application form will be available after January 1st.

There is also a new opportunity for teaching  “Make and Take" classes for the entire event. A person can buy a vendor space for $75.00 and offer make and takes from Thursday through Sunday.

Class dates are June 5th through June 9th..  

The class times are:

Thursday: 8:30am – 11:30 and 1pm-5pm

Friday:     8:30am – 11:30 and 1pm-5pm

Saturday: 8:30am – 11:30 and 1pm-5pm

Sunday:   10:00am – 2:00pm
 

This year classes will be submitted through a Google form, available on November 15. 2023.

· Please fill the form out completely.  

· Please send good quality pictures of only what will be taught during the class.  Meaning if you are just teacching something for the center of the gourd just photograph that section.  It never fails that a student will be disappointed that they did not also learn the rim treatment or coloring.  The pictures should be sent to me at suzi.gourds@gmail.com. Please rename your class photo to the following format: your name name-class name (for example Nonn-Exploring Alcohol Ink). 

· Also allow plenty of time to complete the class.  

· If you are teaching someone else’s workshop please have written permission.

· Think new, think fun, and think out of the box!

The Gourd Gathering will charge instructors a $10.00 class fee to help pay for the facilities. This money will be deducted from you class check

Just for your information, the Gourd Gathering will charge students $5.00 per class to help pay for the facilities.

Please take a moment and check out the class timeline. It is important that everyone makes the deadlines.

January 15th - Deadline for submission

January 15th – January 21st - Send to instructors for proofing

January 21st – Build Schedule, 

February Proof and load into Registration Schedule

March 12th – Volunteer Registration

March 15th - May 16th - On Line Registration

Looking forward to seeing what you submit.

If you have questions, please email them to suzi.gourds@gmail.com

Suzi Nonn