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CGS Leadership is trying something a new to help keep everyone on the same page and updated on tasks and other projects. We hope this is easier than 100’s of emails back and forth.
At this meeting, we will be sharing our Challenge Projects. We can’t wait to see them.
Remote Gourd Patch meeting. This is open to all CGS members. We meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
Categories will be announced in early 2026
Save the Date! We will begin taking reservations in the fall of 2026.
Welcome to the On-line Remote Gourd Patch meeting. This is open to all CGS members. We meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
Welcome to the On-line Remote Gourd Patch meeting. This is open to all CGS members. We meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
We will be holding the CGS Board meeting on January 10 via ZOOM. Start time will be 9:00 AM and run until 12:30. After a break for lunch we will have the financial review and 2026 budget meeting.
Welcome to the On-line Remote Gourd Patch meeting. This is open to all CGS members. We meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
Welcome to the On-line Remote Gourd Patch meeting. This is open to all CGS members. We meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
Fellow Gourd Artist,
Are you living in a remote area without a local CGS chapter?
Do you have difficulty getting to a local meeting?
CGS would like to offer you the opportunity to meet with other gourd artists to share ideas and techniques.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
Today we will have the first meeting via Zoom for the Remote Gourd Patch. This is open to all CGS members. We will meet via Zoom the 4th Saturday of each month at 10:00 a.m.
If you would like to join, please send your contact information to Debra Zimmerman at dzgourd@gmail.com
Click here to download pdf file Complete Instructions, Northern California Gourd Art Competition 2025
Thursday - Check-in starts at 11:00 am. Lunch is at Noon.
Sunday - Check-out for your room is at 11:30 am. Unless you are staying the extra night. Lunch is at Noon for everyone. The work room is open all day.
AGS Certified Judge Program-NEW Judge Training session
NEW Judge Training session (part 2) April 7, 2025 from 7 to 10 pm by Zoom. Please note this is Eastern time not Pacific time.
New and Refresher participants may sign up PLEASE share with your members Fee $20 covers name badge --- sent upon completion of requirements
**No charge for those who already have their Certified Judge name badge Contact americangourdsociety@gmail.com to enroll Pre-Reading: https://www.americangourdsociety.org/training-apprentice...
Post-Test by Survey Monkey (link will be sent after last class)Zoom Invitation link: available upon request
Apprentice Judge Requirements (following training, to become Certified)
Maintain AGS membership (Join or renew if necessary)
Be a judge or clerk in gourd show competition and a participant refresher session within 2 years of initial training
Notify AGS when you have judged and/or done a continuing education session to maintain certification (Judges Activity form is on website)
Certified Judges Requirements
Maintain AGS membership
Be a judge or clerk in gourd show competition at least once every 3 years
Participate in a continuing education session: refresher or practice session at least once every 3 years
Stay up to date
Check out the resources on the website: americangourdsociety.org/judging
Read the Judging column in The Gourd Magazine
Questions? Ask us. email at americangourdsociety@gmail.com
Terry Noxel, AGS Secretary
PO Box 2186, Kokomo, IN 46904-2186
AGS Certified Judge Program-NEW Judge Training session
NEW Judge Training session (part 1) April 6 & 7 - 2025 from 7 to 10 pm by Zoom. Please note this is Eastern time not Pacific time.
New and Refresher participants may sign up PLEASE share with your members Fee $20 covers name badge --- sent upon completion of requirements
**No charge for those who already have their Certified Judge name badge Contact americangourdsociety@gmail.com to enroll Pre-Reading: https://www.americangourdsociety.org/training-apprentice...
Post-Test by Survey Monkey (link will be sent after last class)Zoom Invitation link: available upon request
Apprentice Judge Requirements (following training, to become Certified)
Maintain AGS membership (Join or renew if necessary)
Be a judge or clerk in gourd show competition and a participant refresher session within 2 years of initial training
Notify AGS when you have judged and/or done a continuing education session to maintain certification (Judges Activity form is on website)
Certified Judges Requirements
Maintain AGS membership
Be a judge or clerk in gourd show competition at least once every 3 years
Participate in a continuing education session: refresher or practice session at least once every 3 years
Stay up to date
Check out the resources on the website: americangourdsociety.org/judging
Read the Judging column in The Gourd Magazine
Questions? Ask us. email at americangourdsociety@gmail.com
Terry Noxel, AGS Secretary
PO Box 2186, Kokomo, IN 46904-2186
Welburn Gourd Farm ANNUAL FARM SALE is just around the corner!
Mark your calendars… The Welburn Gourd Farm SALE is coming January 20th-February 22nd, with deals like up to 50% OFF gourds from the farm racks!!!
Be the first to know about all of their exclusive offers and discounts! Sign up for their email list at the link in our bio, and follow them @welburngourdfarm to stay up to date.
Our Annual Board meeting will again be over Zoom. Attendees will be sent a link. The meeting will start at 9:00 AM and go until our business is done.
A reminder, please have a quiet workspace available. No tv, pets or radio.
See you there.
Check back for viewing details.
The festival will host the Northern CGS Gourd Art Competition
California Gourd Society Retreat 2023
Gourd Blossom Retreat at the St. Anthony Retreat
Three Rivers, CA
Location: Olive Moore's Home, Upland, CA
Some of the Topics to be Discussed:
~ What should judges look for?
~ How to recognize the subtle differences between good-better-best at the various division levels
~ Practice judging
~ New AGS Scoring Forms
If you are a current CGS judge or clerk and would like to attend, please RSVP by March 1st
(email: olive@olivesgourds.com or text: 909-456-6935)
Judging will take place on Saturday, August 20 at noon. The display will not be open for viewing.
The "Gourd Quilt or Mosaic Tiles" gourd art is offered as opportunity drawing prizes at the
“Gourds and Baskets: Containers of our Culture”
Event in Visalia, California
April 23, 2022
This was a 50/50 fundraiser with CGS Gourd Artist Groups. Proceeds benefit the statewide educational outreach of the California Gourd Society and its gourd artists groups. Funds are also used by the individual gourd groups to help offset the cost of sending their representative/leader to the annual Regional Rep meeting and for the Northern and Southern Program Directors to host the meeting.
The following positions are open to all members for terms.
The remainder of 2022 through January 2024 are:
Secretary
Director of Membership
Northern Ambassador at Large
Southern Ambassador at Large
Complete details can be found here
June 26th – 27th, 2021 Click for complete details Amador Gourd and Fine Art Festival 2021 -Hosted by the Amador Gourd Artist at the Amador Flower Farm. Click to download the Festival Flyer and Map.
Extra classes on Friday, June 25th and Monday, June 28th. Pre-registration required for all classes.
There is no competition this year. But there is Display both Saturday and Sunday. Anyone that wants to add their Gourd artwork for a chance to win the People’s Choice award for the day. It’s free and you can sell your Gourd from the Display table.
Click to download the complete competition details. How to Enter and Entry Form, Vendor Application and Festival Flyer.
Check back for more details we are working on them now.
