It's More Than Gourds: It's A Reunion | A Tradition | A Destination | An Experienc
It's More Than Gourds: It's A Reunion | A Tradition | A Destination | An Experienc
It is time to think about teaching at the 2026 Gourd Gathering
What you need to know
Class dates are May 28th through May 31st.
There will be a limit of 15 classes per time slot. An all-day class takes two spots.
The class times are:
Wednesday: 1:00pm -5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 11:30* and 1pm-5pm
Friday: 8:30am – 5pm
Friday: 8:30am – 11:30* and 1pm-5pm
Saturday: 8:30 – 6pm
Saturday: 8:30am – 11:30* and 2pm-6pm
Sunday: 10:00am – 2:00pm
*Morning classes are three hours.
This year classes will be submitted through a Google form. The link is:
· Please fill the form out completely.
· If you want to teach the class a second time, just fill out the form a second time.
· Please send good quality pictures of only what will be taught during the class. Meaning if you are just learning 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-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 $8.00 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.
February 15th - Deadline for submission
February 16th – March 7th - Proof and load into Registration Schedule
March 12th – Volunteer Registration
March 15th - May 16th - On Line Registration
On Wednesday afternoon there will be an opportunity for people to offer “Make and Take”. Make and Take information and form will be available after March 1st.
There is also an opportunity for teaching “Make and Takes” for the entire event. A person can buy a vendor space for $75.00 and offer make and takes from Wednesday through Sunday.
Looking forward to seeing what you submit,
If you have questions, please email them to suzi.gourds@gmail.com
Suzi Nonn
2024 Instructor's letter (docx)
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