Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

February 2012


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Monthly News
Spirit of the Desert Patch meets the 2nd Thursday of the month, October - May from 4:00 - 6:00 pm. Meetings are held in Sun Lakes at the Oakwood Arts and Crafts building in the sewing room. All visitors are welcome to attend.

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Members List:

President:
Joanne Miles
Vice President:
Shirley Nesbitt
Past President:
Sally Buchanan-Kiste
Secretary:
Arlene Stevens
Treasurer/Membership:
Leigh Hill
Historian:
Joan Borkovec
Editor:
Kathy Kopjak
Website Design:
Babette Metheny
Events Coordinator:
Terri Pate
Vicki McKenna
Members:
Joanne Anderson
Jean Bosio
Linda Bray
RJ Chase
Dottie Dufner
Marie Fellows
Shary Hertel
Christie Inman
Carol Obrecht
Jan Omey
Carol Reese
Pat Richards
Judy Sleasman
Donna Smid
Sue Tamber
Kay Thorsland
Lynn Vraspir
Kathy Wanvig
Connie White
Barbara (Bonnie) Whiting
Diane Winenger

Links Section

	AMERICAN GOURD SOCIETY
	ARIZONA GOURD SOCIETY
	ARIZONA GOURDS
	GOURD GRACIOUS FARM
	PRIMITIVE ORIGINALS
	THE CANING SHOP
	TURTLEFEATHERS
	WELBURN GOURD FARM
	WUERTZ GOURD FARM
	HEATHER KINKADE
	GOURD ART ENTHUSIASTS
	ETSY MARKETPLACE

Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch

Welcome 2012
Wow, another year has come and gone and our group continues to grow!

Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch was established to share our love of gourds and gourd art with others who feel the same. We teach and continue to learn how to work safely with gourds while having fun! Spirit of the Desert is open to anyone living in the valley.
For more information, contact Joanne Miles, 480-802-4655, or Shirley Nesbitt, 480-247-6102 .
We’d love to have you join us!

February Meeting The Februay Meeting will include our Patch Flea Market
The Wuertz festival is quickly approaching and we are gearing up for another year of new products and classes.
Our next meeting will be held Thursday, March 8th.

AGS and AZGS Newsletter Link & Dues Information

The Arizona Gourd Society webpage can be accessed at: http://www.arizonagourdsociety.org . You can access newsletters, events, membership forms, and links to other Arizona gourd patches. Check it out!

Annual membership dues are $10.00 and are due by January 1st. A membership form is available on their website. Please fill-in membership fee in the memo section of your check. Make check payable to the AZGS and send to:

Lana Hinde, Treasurer, AZGS
6002 W. Grovers Ave
Glendale, AZ 85308

To join the American Gourd Society, go to the following link: http://www.americangourdsociety.org/join.html

Upcoming Gourd Classes

Leather Weaving On A Gourd With Heather Kinkade

Feb 11th 9:00am at Sun Lakes, Oakwood Arts/Crafts Bldg.
For more info contact: Shirley Nesbitt, 480-247-6102

Gourd Art for Beginners with Sally Kiste

Two days, Feb 18th and Mar 3rd 8:30am -12:30pm. This class is will be held at Sally's home.
For more info contact: Sally Kiste, 480-895-7638

Upcoming Gourd Demos

February, 9th - Patch Flea Market

March, 8th - Dried Botanical Embellishments with Jan Cunningham, The Pampered Gourd

April, 19th - Spirit of the Desert is hosting the Arizona Gourd Society meeting. Montana Feather Ladies.

May, 10th - Gourd Weaving with Kathy Kopjak

Upcoming Events & Festivals

Wuertz Gourd Festival Feb 3-5: http://www.wuertzfarm.com/

New Mexico Gourd Festival Feb 25-26: http://www.newmexicogourdsociety.org

California Baskets & Gourds April 21-22: http://www.calgourd.com

Gourdstock Festival June 29th, 30th & July 1st: http://www.sandiegocountygourdpatch.com
Bates Nut Farm, Valley Center, California.

SPIRIT OF THE DESERT GOURD PATCH
EJRobsonBlvd • Chandler, AZ 85248

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