It’s time to start thinking about teaching at the 2027 Gourd Gathering!
We’re excited to begin planning another great lineup of classes and hope you’ll consider sharing your talents with our attendees.
What You Need to Know
Class Dates: May 26–30, 2027
There will be a limit of 12 classes per time slot. All-day classes will occupy two class slots.
Class Time Options
- Wednesday: 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
- Thursday:
- 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (all day)
- 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (morning)
- 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (afternoon)
- Friday:
- 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (all day)
- 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (morning)
- 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (afternoon)
- Saturday:
- 8:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. (all day)
- 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (morning)
- 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. (afternoon)
- Sunday: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Morning classes are three hours long.
Class Submission
This year, all class proposals will be submitted through a Google Form:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScq4lDywGXyqWTPCo1DAw9MzfuMCkmvaKGDTMVWWjsKcCAYfw/viewform?usp=header
Please remember:
- Complete the form in its entirety.
- If you would like to teach the same class more than once, submit a separate form for each session.
- Send high-quality photos that show only the project students will complete during class. For example, if students will only learn the center design, photograph only that portion. This helps avoid confusion or disappointment about techniques that are not included in the class.
- Email your class photos to ???.
- Rename your photo using the following format:
Last Name–Class Name
(Example: Nonn–Exploring Alcohol Ink)
- Please allow enough time for students to comfortably complete the project.
- If you are teaching a workshop designed by someone else, please obtain written permission from the original instructor.
- Most importantly—think new, think fun, and think outside the box!
Instructor and Student Fees
To help offset facility expenses:
- Instructors will be charged a $10.00 class fee, which will be deducted from their class payment.
- Students will pay an $8.00 fee per class.
Important Dates
- February 15 – Class submission deadline
- February 16 – March 7 – Proofing and loading classes into the registration schedule
- March 12 – Volunteer registration opens
- March 15 – May 16 – Online class registration
Make & Take Opportunities
On Wednesday afternoon, instructors will have the opportunity to offer Make & Take projects. Information and registration forms for these sessions will be available after March 1.
If you'd like to offer Make & Takes throughout the entire event, you may purchase a vendor space for $75.00 and offer projects from Wednesday through Sunday.
We can't wait to see the wonderful classes you have to share!
If you have any questions, please email me at????
Looking forward to seeing your submissions,
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