We formed our Patch back in 2001 to further the art and craft of
working with gourds. We are a group of gourd enthusiasts ranging
from newcomers to professionals, and growers, who love to get
together and share our knowledge of creating gourd art. We offer
a number of wonderful workshops; details of which can be viewed
by clicking on WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS in the left hand column
of this page. Our teachers are experienced gourd artists who share
with us their love of working with gourds.

If you are interested in learning more about the art and craft of
working with gourds, please come visit us in Asheville.




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MEETING & WORKSHOP INFORMATION


We meet on the third Saturday of each month from 9.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.(approx) at the North Asheville Recreation
Center which is located on the corner of Larchmont and Long Street (off Merrimon Avenue) in North Asheville (please see
NORTH ASHEVILLE RECREATION CENTER under "Links" for map).

Membership dues are $20.00 per year for those living within the Asheville City limit, plus $10.00 per year for those
members residing outside of the Asheville City limit (this $10.00 fee goes to Asheville Parks & Recreation for use
of the Recreation Center).

Membership benefits include discounts on workshop fees and non-members are welcome to attend any workshop
we offer. If you would like to become a member, please download and complete the form listed in the upper
left-hand column as MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM.


Please see WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS page in upper left-hand column for details and photos of upcoming workshops.

If you wish to sign up for a workshop, please download the WORKSHOP REGISTRATION FORM in the upper left-hand
column and follow the instructions. Also, we would request that you carefully read our WORKSHOP
REGISTRATION POLICY.


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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR MEMBERS!!


To Marianne Barnes, who won second place for her beautiful "Old Faithful" gourd in The American Gourd Society's
"Gourd Crafting Contest". This is such a beautiful gourd and a great tribute to the USA. Marianne's work can be seen
in the Spring 2006 issue of "The Gourd Magazine", a publication of the American Gourd Society, and her website
listed under the "Links" section.

Old Faithful: Marianne Barnes

To Auty Morrisey, who has been accepted as a member of the Southern Highland Craft Guild. This is no small
achievement and we are proud of you Auty. Please see Auty's work on his website listed under the "Links" section,
and his work can also be viewed on the "Handmade in America" website.

Tenerife: Auty Morrisey

To Virginia Saunders, whose tutorial on Tenerife was published in The American Gourd Society's "The Gourd Magazine". What a great
article! Virginia has kindly given us permission to reproduce this tutorial and it can be found under "Tutorials" in the
upper left-hand column of this page.

Tenerife Eagle: Virginia Saunders

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