OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE AMERICAN GOURD SOCIETY
Winter 2011

Hello from Hudi --a message from the president  ... attended shows in Alabama and Ohio ... annual meeting ... enjoy the holiday season and see you in the spring!

Articles in the Winter issue:

"Kid's Korner" Project -- Grinch ornament  -- by Gerry Flewharty  Gourd Crafting Contest -- Bonnie Gibson Michigourders Gallery Show In Memory of John Stacy In My Backyard (Gourd Gracious Farms) -- Scott Nelson Common Thread -- Chris Pawlik Enjoying a Gourd Retirement -- Clarlyn Ledy Harvest Gourd Festival -- Joan Riise Gourdstock 2011 -- Darlene Propp Tutorials: Gourdaments ... Dyed Gourd Carving ... Santa Ball Oil Lamp Gourd Sanding -- The Caning Shop -- Jim Widess Chapter Reports: What's going on around the country  The Roving Gourd -- Miriam Joy The Importance of Record Keeping for the AGS Judging Program Do You Know a Susie -- Glenn Burkhalter Gourd Show Highlights

Photos below from this issue of  our full color glossy magazine...