Florida Gourd Society, Inc.

A group of Floridians interested in growing and crafting gourds got together and formed the Florida Gourd Society, Inc. Actually, we're the Lambda Chapter of the American Gourd Society - one of twenty-three such state chapters in the U.S. having the common goal of enjoying and promoting gourding as a hobby.

2008 FALL RETREAT SEPTEMBER 19-21ST

INFORMATION HAS BEEN RELEASED ABOUT THE BONNIE GIBSON SEMINAR ON SEPTEMBER 17-18, 2008. FGSI MEMBERS WERE ALL EMAILED THE APPLICATION BUT MANY OF THE EMAILS WERE RETURNED. PLEASE EMAIL s_carrow@yahoo.com with questions.

FLORIDA FALL RETREAT–BONNIE GIBSON SEMINAR–SEPTEMBER 17-18,2008 Power Carving Seminars:

This course is designed to serve the needs of beginning through experienced carvers. Information will be provided on everything from carving safety to types of carving tools and accessories. You will learn tips and techniques for using your power rotary tool to carve sand ripples, basic relief carving with a textured background, and carving for stone and channel inlay. Beginners will go home feeling comfortable using their carving tool, and even experienced carvers will learn some useful shortcuts that will make carving faster or easier. The instructor will spend plenty of time answering questions and providing individual attention.

Bring a power rotary tool (Dremel or other brand) and any burs and accessories you have on hand. Suitable carving burs will be available for purchase at the class. Bring a good quality dust mask or purchase one at class. If you have a power strip and extension cord please bring them, so we will have enough for everyone.

A prepared gourd will be included in the price of the seminar.

SEMINAR WITH BONNIE GIBSON

_________ One Day Seminar (Wednesday)10-4 (1 hour lunch break)-Power Carving Techniques - $70.00

_________ One Day Seminar (Thursday)10-4(1 hours lunch break)-Power Carving Techniques - $70.00

_________ RV parking $10 per night (please indicate what nights you want – Thursday-Saturday night)

Make your check payable to FGSI and mail to: Selma Carrow, P O Box 180, Hollister, FL 32147

Reservations will be taken first come, first serve and can be made via contacting me by phone or email, but money MUST be received by June 1^st, 2008. If I do not have your money by June 1^st, I will notify the next person in line that there is a space available. There are NO REFUNDS, however, you can resell your spot if you are unable to make it but you must notify us if you do so.

PLEASE NOTE THE CLASSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE RETREAT WILL NOT BE POSTED UNTIL AFTER MAY 1^ST. THESE WILL INCLUDE CLASSES WITH BONNIE GIBSON AS WELL.

Florida Gourd Society, Inc.

2008 FALL RETREAT SEPTEMBER 19-21ST

SEMINAR WITH BONNIE GIBSON

11th Annual Florida Gourd Show 2009 FLORIDA GOURD SHOW

11th Annual Florida Gourd Show
2009 FLORIDA GOURD SHOW