Alpha II Chapter of the American Gourd Society
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We are a fun group of gourd growers and crafters that look for ways to promote the history, growing and crafting of gourds; we will provide informational end educational services to our members, support sharing of ideas, and enjoy the fellowship with our members.
We are a fun group of gourd growers and crafters that look for ways to promote the history, growing and crafting of gourds; we will provide informational end educational services to our members, support sharing of ideas, and enjoy the fellowship with our members.
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DECEMBER 14th WORKSHOP
Fresh Evergreen Wreath or Kissing Ball, plus a Bird Silhouette Gourd Garland with Raylene Ludgate & Terry Noxel 
Saturday December 14th
10 am -4:00 pm 223 Cannan Rd, Brooktondale NY Members $30, Guests $35 Download this file for all details Description: Our annual December workshop is where we create an evergreen wreath and something seasonal with a gourd. This year Raylene has 2 choices for us: a 15” mixed greens Evergreen Wreath or a Kissing Ball. Plus, you will make a gourd garland – bird silhouettes.
Cost: $30 for members; $35 for non-members 10 Spaces available What will be provided:
What to bring:
Don’t forget to bring…
Turkeys - November 2019
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Upcoming Events in 2020
~save the dates~ March 7th - Binghamton
May 2nd - Binghamton
August 8th - Ithaca September 26th - Binghamton October 17th - Elmira November 7th - Binghamton December 5th - Brooktondale 
NYSGS Officers 2019-2020
President - Georgia Rennie Secretary - Terry Noxel Treasurer - Elaine Johnson Director 1 - Julie Mooney Director 2 - Joanne Nichols Director 3 - Raylene Ludgate Director 4 - Graham Ottoson Contact us: nysGourdSociety@gmail.com Resources
Gourd Safety Fact Sheet How to Clean a Gourd Fact Sheet Gourd Growing Guide for NYS Suggested Books Book List Gourd Growers Cullen Pumpkin Farm, Richfield Springs NY; 315-867-3878 Beiler's Gourds, PA 717-687-8797 Smucker Gourds, PA 717-354-6118 Stoltzfus Gourds,PA (717) 898-3865 Pumpkin Hollow Gourds, AR 870-598-3568 Gourd Teachers in NY Graham Ottoson, Gourdlandia, Ithaca Terry Noxel, Fruit & Fiber Farm, Windsor About the NYSGS The New York State Gourd Society (NYSGS) was established on February 19, 2011. Founding members were Terry Noxel, Graham Ottoson & Pete Luellen. They worked up a Constitution and By-Laws in accordance with those of other state gourd societies. They invited AGS members around New York to participate in the first “Gathering of NY Gourders” and the initial meeting was held at Eco Village in Ithaca later that year. We held a 2-day gourd festival with classes and vendors in 2014 to raise awareness of gourds and our society. It was successful at growing our ranks. During our early years (2012 through 2016) we gathered 4 times a year to create gourd art. As the enthusiasm grew so did the number/frequency of workshops. Now we meet monthly from March through December. Join us; learn and share what you know; spread the gourd glow! NYSGS Constitution & By-Laws |
