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network of suppliers, shows, societies, and gourd art!


Co-Chairpersons of the Gourd Artists Gathering:

Joy Jackson, Ohio
JoyJackson@gourdgathering.net
(Class Scheduling, Demonstrations, and Webmaster)

Sue D'Antonio, Florida
torchart@mac.com
(Everything else and the Complaint Department)

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Website Updated: May 6, 2012
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Gourd Artists Gathering!
Set-up and some earlybird activities on Thursday, May 31

Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds
441 Sequoyah Trail
Cherokee, NC
(right beside the Museum of the Cherokee Indian)
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2012 ACTIVITY COORDINATORS

Tribal Liaison:  Darlene Whitetree (NC)
Vendor Coordinator:  Harlan Groover (GA)
Class Registration:  Marcia White (FL)
Auction:  Fred & Donnell Bedsole (AL)
Raffle:  Doris Trombley (NC)
Name Badge Contest:  Mike & Michelle Thompson (MS)
Theme Gourd Contest:  Jeannine Thames (KY) & Susan Byra (MS)
Gourd Art Exchange:  Becky Folsom (FL)
Journal of Tutorials:  Susan Zanella (MD)
Webmaster Assistant:  Suzi Nonn (MD)
Swap Items:  Harlan & Elly Groover (GA)
Registration Packets:  Becky Folsom (FL)
Group Instrument Making Project:
Batt Battstone (IN/OH) and Bobby D'Antonio (FL)
Class Station Set-up:  Renee Velzka (OH)
Electrical:  Chuck Trombley
Creation Station:  Renee Velzka & Joy Jackson (OH)
Donations Photographer:  Becky Folsom (FL)
Activity Photographer:  Char Suda (NC)


Jerry Lewis
"Chicken Man"
1941 - 2011
10th Annual Cherokee Gourd Artists Gathering
June 1-2-3, 2012
Celebrating the Gourd Life!
In celebration of Jerry's influence on the gourd world,
this year's theme will be all about chickens!
FYI
No dogs are allowed on the Fair Grounds
Classes are outside (under cover of roof or canopies)
Be prepared by packing clothing you can layer

Food Service will be provided by
the folks at
Creek Hollow Farms
Links to Class Schedules
Sign-up for classes will begin May 1st

Thursday Afternoon - Friday Morning - Friday Afternoon - Saturday Morning - Saturday Afternoon - Sunday Morning