Wuertz Farm diversifying with gourds Jul 4, 2008
Gourd art sells at the festival for $5 to $5,000, Waylon said. Summer buildup. (AZCentral -- Business)
Zulkosky art showed in Derby Celebration Jun 11, 2008
Gourd art is very tedious work, or at least the way Zulkosky does it. She doesn't just paint the gourd, she uses the inks and dyes to create a colorful and unique piece of art which is very difficult because inks and dyes tend to bleed into one another. (Russellville News Democrat Leader, KY)
Antique appraisal time in Vista Apr 14, 2008
While the craft fair in an adjoining room offered new jewelry, paintings, gourd art, toiletries, tote bags, greeting cards and other merchandise for sale, people seeking appraisals carried and waited with their carefully wrapped, bagged and boxed treasured items from the past. John Calhoun and Letty Linhart of Vista waited their turn with an intricately designed sake jar they bought in Japan for 25 American dollars in 1956. (North County Times)
Today's best bets Mar 9, 2008
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North San Diego County Community News Briefs: VFW plans Valentine's Day dinner/dance Feb 12, 2008
The technique can also be used to embellish gourd art. Class if for all levels, from beginner to advanced. (North County Times)
Just 'gourd'eous Feb 3, 2008
One of the main attractions at the fifth annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival this weekend at the Pinal County Fairgrounds is the hall featuring dozens of vendors of gourd art and tools for creating gourd art. Cindy Follis of Las Vegas makes a coiled pine needle lidded gourd basket during a workshop taught by Arlene Zaloznik Friday afternoon at the fifth annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival at the Pinal County Fairgrounds near Eleven Mile Corner. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Holiday sales feature crafts, antiques Nov 16, 2007
This year s guild features the following artists: Sharon Hebel, gemstone and silver wrap jewelry; Cindy Prince, kelp lamps; Donna Roselius, books; Dawn Ferrari, paintings, gourd art, and jewelry; Sunja Goldenrose, photography; Trudy Elliott, kelp creations; Shirley Nelson, books; Alayne Olmstead, paintings and portraits; Jane Odson, jewelry; Dominique Fougerolles, ceramics; Beverly Holloway, wooden sculpture, photography, gourd art; Susan Lincoln, photocards and seashell pins; and Jean... (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Bluegrass, barbecue highlight museum's Fall Heritage Festival Oct 4, 2007
Nearly 20 artists will display and sell their creations in pottery, jewelry, soaps, hand-carved wooden bowls, paintings, gourd art, broom-making, blacksmithing, Native American beadwork and more. Plus, folk lifeways group Common Knowledge will demonstrate early Carolina survival skills, and living history re-enactors Robert and Phillip Blackwell (the Carolina Indian Traders) will explain the trading system that developed between 17th- and 18th-century Charleston merchants and the Native American... (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
San Marcos comes alive with annual art fair Oct 4, 2007
She returns this year with gourd art, including bird houses and handcrafted tortilla warmers. A community builds up around events like San Marcos Alive, Swift said. (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Geena Davis to hold celebrity auction Sep 25, 2007
Gourd art class offered. ESCONDIDO -- The Baiamonte Gourd Farm will offer a gourd art class from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 13. (North County Times)
Kym of all trades Sep 21, 2007
Murphy creates gourd art, brews beer and writes screenplays to pass the time ... Murphy discovered gourd art in Hawaii 10 years ago ... Murphy s gourd art includes his galaxy in a bowl design that uses light, painted stars and planets to simulate a solar system. (Big Bear Grizzly, CA)
ARTS: Verano hosts acrylic expert for two days of demos Aug 17, 2007
And, they are pleased when visitors comment on the variety of their big bay windows display of paintings, gourd art and sculpture. Artists in their own right, Dahlke paints oil landscapes and wild birds of the southwest and Willke does custom tiles based on her own designs of animals in the southwest as well as working in decorative gourd art. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Children of the corn Aug 9, 2007
What's a state fair without some gourd art. Check out Ann Lankford's pieces at 1 p.m. at the Home & Family Arts Main Stage. (The Indianapolis Star)
Inland Community News briefs: 'King and I' to open at Kit Carson Jul 24, 2007
Asian-inspired gourd art will be on display. VALLEY CENTER -- Asian-inspired gourd art made by members of the Fallbrook Gourd Patch will be on display from Aug. 11 through the end of September at the Valley Center Library, 29200 Cole Grade Road. (North County Times)
Uptown Butte Jul 6, 2007
Bryan Woodford Studio and Gallery of Fine Craft, 1 N. Montana Bryan Woodford, fine woodwork/abstract, Butte; David McDonald, ceramics; Nora Graf, gourd art, Camp Verde, Ariz. Steven Nordgren, sculpture/graphics, Butte; Brenda Mehus, mixed media floral, Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Arts and crafts fair opens Jun 22, 2007
Updated Friday, June 22, 2007. Weather Sponsored By. (Lompoc Record, CA)
Seedy celebration honors summer fruit Jun 22, 2007
Thursday, June 21, 2007. Cordele s yearly Watermelon Days Festival offers numerous activities centering around the juicy melon. (Albany Herald)
Where rain reigns Jun 12, 2007
The farm will host the Gourd Art Festival on June 23 and 24 ... Welburn, who runs the business with his wife and two daughters, is gearing up for the annual Gourd Art Festival at the farm June 23 and 24. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: 'In the Park After Dark' family film series continues Jun 12, 2007
FALLBROOK -- An event, "Gourd Art...Up Close nal," that had been scheduled for June 15 in conjunction with the Art of the Gourd Special Events Series 11th annual National Gourd Show at the Art Center at Fallbrook has been cancelled because of scheduling conflicts. However, organizers say artists who are unable to attend that event will attend the closing reception from 6 to 8 p.m. June 23 celebrating the weekend collaboration of the International Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farms and... (North County Times)
Phantom Gallery art walk Jun 1, 2007
Nora Graf, gourd art, Camp Verde, Ariz. Steven Nordgren, sculpture/graphics, Butte. (Montana Standard, MT)
Sidebar on June art walk; can run in agate, or just post online and promo in Time Out. May 26, 2007
"The Big Art Show featuring artwork by: (some artists not present) Richard Hansen, Glenn Bodish, Phil Winninghoff, Shawn Crowe, Steve Nordgren, Richard Haggloom, Mary Lou Jaansalu, John BercierClark Chateau Museum, 321 W. BroadwayMontana Interpretations Juried Art Exhibition:From the Copper City Artists:Cindy Betka, oil, ButteJanice Bogy, photography, ButteKathy Cashell, pastels, ButteMark Dahl, watercolor, ButteDorothy Green, oil, ButteMary Larkin, watercolor, ButteMarie Marinovich, oil,... (Montana Standard, MT)
Lots to do at River Town Days May 2, 2007
Karen Kirkland will be using an Inkle loom weaving belts and sashes and making pine needle baskets and gourd art. Jackie Briggs will display primitive containers, basketry and twined bags. (Bainbridge Post Searchlight, GA)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Easter Egg Hunt set for Sunday Apr 6, 2007
Sponsored by the Ramona Chamber of Commerce, the tour will feature 16 artists in 13 private studios throughout Ramona representing a wide range of media, including glasswork, painting, sculpting, ceramics, gourd art, woodworking, jewelry, wearable art and photography. Tickets cost 10 per person and include a full-color brochure with map. (North County Times)
Community News Briefs: Polar plunge raises funds for Special Olympics Mar 16, 2007
Hummingbird feeder gourd art class set. ESCONDIDO ---- A hummingbird feeder gourd art class will be offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 31 at Artisans Gallery and More, 224 E. Grand Ave. To sign up and for information, call (760) 432-8995. (North County Times)
Arts & Crafts Festival lures shoppers with diverse displays Mar 4, 2007
Diane West, who teaches gourd art at Pima Community College, displayed some striking, colorful Indian masks, studded with turquoise and coral stones and decorated with feathers which have gotten a lot more expensive since they can no longer be imported from China because of bird flu, she explained. She uses turkey, pheasant, parrot and chicken feathers to create these unique wall decorations. (Green Valley News & Sun, AZ)
Gourd festival this weekend Feb 4, 2007
Among the activities scheduled for the weekend are car races, featuring model cars made of gourds; a regatta, featuring boats made of gourds; a parade, featuring costumes made of gourds; and a variety of classes in gourd art. In addition, there is live music and other entertainment, food, a gourd market and vendors selling gourd creations. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
ILLINOIS STYLE: Pekin woman is a gourd artist Jan 26, 2007
Eichwald caught "gourd fever" after watching a television show about a gourd artist ... "At shows I will take classes and talk to the pros about some aspect of gourd art." ... The gourd artist never makes two creations alike. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Gourds serve as canvas for Lin Duttons artistry Jan 7, 2007
Dutton s gourd art has been purchased by buyers from as far as Florida, Louisiana, Texas and Mississippi. Plenty of homes in Tennessee and Virginia are also decorated with her works. (Erwin Record, TN)
Vaiden groups seek local arts center Jan 3, 2007
She gave a three-hour gourd art demonstration at the Vaiden Library on Dec. 12. Looman's presentation included a question-and-answer and how-to session and featured several illustrated books on gourds, which were passed around the over 20 persons in attendance, including two from Grenada and two from Carrollton, Graetz said. (Greenwood Commonwealth, MS)
Gala gives gifts of Latino culture for Christmas Dec 9, 2006
"We'll also have a display of masks, amazing gourd art, and traditional musical instruments.". Mayor Thomas Menino, Senate President Robert Travaglini , and House Speaker Salvatore DiMasi are cochairmen of this year's gala. (Boston Globe)
Local woman finds artistic talent in gourds Oct 14, 2006
Typically, when you see gourd art, the gourds are made into bird houses, or painted like Santa Claus, she said ... In addition, she teaches a gourd art class at Lake Land College. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Big turnout for Art in the Park Oct 10, 2006
The Larkums, who have been participants in Art in the Park for the past 10 years, also produce gourd art including Southwest Native American figures decorated with peacock and golden pheasant feathers and bits of turquoise. This is one of the better shows we attend, he added. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
Southwest Riverside County Community News Briefs: Suggestions sought for new library books Oct 4, 2006
The group, which has 75 members from throughout Southern California, will have a Show and Tell meeting at 10 a.m., displaying gourd art. It will also have a booth at the festival. (North County Times)
North San Diego County Community News Briefs: Mayor Forum slated for Sept. 28 Sep 26, 2006
" that will run from Sept. 30 through Oct. 30 at the Poway Center for the Performing Arts, 15498 Espola Road.The show, a collaboration of the Digital Art Guild and the Photo Arts Group, will explore the visual image, both in what is seen and how it was crafted.An opening reception will take place from 2 to 5 p.m. Oct. 8. Exhibit hours will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturdays. For information, e-mail Joe Nalven at or Peter Gorwin at .Stamp art classes offeredPOWAY... (North County Times)
Fall festival scheduled for museum Sep 22, 2006
Bread and butter making, basket weaving, blacksmiths, crocheting, gourd art, kettle corn, pottery, toy making and an apple cider press are included for everyone to enjoy. Musican Thad Beach will perform original children's songs, old time hoedowns and roaring 1920s music. (McPherson Sentinel, KS)
Five top fall festivals Sep 22, 2006
The Rattling Gourd Art Festival is Nov. 4-5 at the Chattooga County Civic Center. 706-857-4317, www. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Travel)
OIS Festival Showcases Native American Artistry Sep 16, 2006
The event showcases nationally recognized artists in both traditional and contemporary artwork including sculpture, painting, gourd art, pottery and leather. It is not uncommon to find Hanna working well into the night at her home studio north of Sapulpa, focused on the latest creation taking form at her worktable. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Oklahoma Indian Summer set for September 15-17 Sep 14, 2006
The art market showcases nationally recognized artists in both traditional and contemporary artwork including sculpture, painting, gourd art, pottery and leather. Returning favorites include silver jewelry artists Ira and Gary Custer, pottery artist Clyde Otipoby and basket maker Kathryn Kelly. (Bartlesville Examiner-Enterprise, OK)
Kern County Fair begins accepting entries Aug 9, 2006
How about some talent with pine needle coiling or gourd art. If you love to cook, there are categories from pie-baking to potato salad. (Ridgecrest Daily Independent, CA)
Art in the Park this Saturday Jul 20, 2006
Ed and Gisela Conner of Lebanon will be back with their Gourd Art. Still in retirement, the couple continues to grow, dry and decorate gourds, with speciality gourds made into clocks. (Lebanon Express, OR)
De Luz gourd festival a hit with regional artists Jun 25, 2006
Murrell Towne of La Mesa, right, checks ou the prewashed grouds while searching for several gourds with her friend Deva Claridge at the 10th Annual International Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm on Saturday ... Michael Vannatta searches through the thousands of washed jewelry gourds during his visit to the 10th annual International Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm on Saturday ... Darlene Prop sported a gourd hat while walking the grounds at the 10th Annual International... (North County Times)
From Puerto Rico, con amor May 26, 2006
Children can create gourd art with Graciela Qui ones Rodriguez and make festival masks with Amherst artist Angel Ortiz. Those interested in learning more about the history of Puerto Rican music can watch two films on the subject: ``Nuestro Cuatro: The Puerto Ricans and their Stringed Instruments," and ``La D cima Borinque a." Local Puerto Rican artists will also be displaying and selling their works. (Boston Globe)
Gourd art celebration marks 10th anniversary in Fallbrook May 18, 2006
Editions of the North County Times Serving San Diego and Riverside Counties. Last modified Wednesday, May 17, 2006 12:22 PM PDT. (North County Times)
FAIR'S OPENING DAY FOCUS IS COUNTY RESIDENTS May 17, 2006
The hall full of paintings, sculptures, gourd art and photography will be site of an artists' reception complete with hors d'oeuvres. More than 60 local artists are expected to be on hand to talk about their work. (The Union Democrat)
Organizer's secrets of gardening May 3, 2006
The vendors' wares include herbs, gourd art, candles, jewelry, perennials, hanging baskets, herbal honey, herbal soaps made from Jersey milk, pine needle baskets, antiques and antique garden tools. The Aiken High School Future Farmers of America sells a wide variety of plants each year. (The Augusta Chronicle)
We're in business Apr 26, 2006
Type of gallery: An eclectic assortment of gourd art. "We'll have gourd-crafting demonstrations, freshly brewed coffee, and lots of gourd talk," says Cameron. (Times Herald-Record, NY)
Community News Briefs Apr 23, 2006
Other events include classes to learn how to make lavender baskets, wreaths, wands and necklaces, as well as fabric baskets and gourd art. The Lavender Fields are at 12460 Keys Creek Road. (North County Times)
