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Alpha II Chapter of the American Gourd Society
Welcome
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.


May 2nd: Peeks of Color
CANCELLED
Will be rescheduled
TBA



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Peeks of Color with Resist with Reagan Bitler

Upcoming Workshops in 2020
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Tree of Life - Inspiration
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Bowl Coiled with Danish Cord and Leather-Braided Rim - July

We Made Dots in March 2020
Join NYSGS
  • Download and complete this form and send with your check made payable to NYSGS.
  • Mail to our Treasurer: Elaine Johnson, 8 Shaw Place, Binghamton, NY 13901
Upcoming Events in 2020
~save the dates~

THESE 2020 EVENTS ARE CANCELLED
August 8th - Ithaca
September 26th - Binghamton
November 7th - Binghamton

PENDING- but UNCERTAIN
October 17th - Elmira
  • Fairy House
December 5th - Brooktondale
  • Wreath/Kissing Ball & Gourd Ornament

NYSGS Officers 2019-2020
President - Georgia Rennie
Secretary - Terry Noxel
Treasurer - Elaine Johnson
Director 1 - Julie Mooney
Director 2 - Raylene Ludgate
Director 3 - Graham Ottoson
Director 4 - Joanne Nichols
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!


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  • Home
  • Join
  • About
  • Calendar
  • Chapters
  • Growing & Harvesting Gourds
  • - Growing Resources
  • Crafting Techniques
  • - Crafting Resources
  • AGS Judging Program
  • -AGS-Judged Competitions
  • - List of Judge Instructors
  • Artistry Award
  • Jim Story Award
  • - JSA-Eligibility/Entry
  • Magazine
  • History of Gourds Around the World
  • Crafting Contests