July 1, 2009

Dear Workshop Teachers,

Plans are now underway for our 12th Annual Florida Gourd Show to be held at the Putnam County Fairgrounds in East Palatka, FL on February 26-February 28, 2010. This year’s festival theme will be "Gourdin Sarafi – African Style."

It is time for all of you to start thinking about what you want to teach at the 2010 official Florida Gourd Show. We are now accepting applications from anyone wishing to teach a gourd workshop at the 2010 Annual Florida Gourd Show. We are looking for new and exciting classes.

We have space for 40 classes. As at the 2009 show, we will do our very best to keep you in the same classroom through the show to make your work a little easier, bring all your stuff for all your classes in at once, then relax.

Workshop teachers are asked to provide their own electrical cords / power strips, extra lighting if needed. Also consider offering workshop handouts or patterns with the workshop instructions. This is not a requirement, but it is recommended.

We will also be providing class lists, nametags, etc. like this year to assist you in your classes. As in 2009, FGSI will be adding $5.00 per student for the classes for members and $10 for non-members.

Please have your application to me by September 1, 2009. This is a firm deadline.

Please note beginning this year you may not get your check for your classes until AFTER the show in order to allow our officer to be able to ENJOY the show. If this should cause a hardship, please contact me immediately.

Please submit applications to:

s_carrow@yahoo.com

or mail to:

Selma Carrow

P O Box 180

Hollister, FL  32147

 

We appreciate your hard work every year and your mass talent and look forward to seeing each and every one of you. With your support we can make this a great event!

Thank you for your participation in our 2009 Show.

Selma Carrow

YOUR 2009 Show Chair

 

2010 Florida Gourd Society Workshop Application Form

Workshops held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, February 26-28, 2010

 

Application deadline: September 1, 2009. If you desire to teach more than one workshop, you will need to complete a separate application for each workshop.

Your completed application must include a picture and arrive in our hands by September 1, 2009 in order to be considered:

Send: 1. This completed application form. (May be returned via e-mail, preferred).   Color photo of the project (may be sent as a jpg of no more than 500k via email).  A good photo will help fill your class!!  Photos will not be returned.  Written instructions of your project to be given as student handout.

Applicant’s Name: ____________________________________________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________

Phone: __________________________________ E-Mail: ____________________________

Title of Workshop: ____________________________________________________________

Workshop Description: ________________________________________________________

Student Level:          Beginner        Intermediate        Advanced     All levels

Maximum number of students: _______  Please limit to no more than 15 students per class.

Minimum number of students: _________

Supplies students must bring: ___________________________________________________

(e.g. paint brushes, dust masks, etc.)

 

Supplies students SHOULD bring if possible: ______________________________________

 

Electricity required for this workshop?        YES        NO

 

NOTE: You will need to furnish all extension cords/power bars.

 

Per Student Fee: ________ FGS, Inc. will add an additional $5.00 for member and $10 for non members to this figure to offset expenses.

If there are certain supplies you will have to charge for, (these are to be listed so students may bring their own if they choose to) give supply list and fee. If you know you will need to charge a supplies fee - list the amount. $______________.

Preferred day and time: _____________________ Alternate date and time: _____________________

Choices: February 26 – 8:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 4:30                

February 27 – 8:30 to 12:00 and/or 1:00 to 4:30               

February 28 – 9:00 to 2:00

 Please provide a brief description of your artistic background for PR purposes.

You will need to furnish your own prepared gourds

You will need to furnish all power bars and extension cords.

Also consider bringing additional lighting if you feel you will need it.

Any other comments?

If this class fills, would you teach it a second time?        YES            NO

Would you be willing to give a free demonstration?        YES           NO

I will donate an item to the auction? _______ List item please _______________________

 

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Signature                                                                                                                    Date

TERMS AND CONDITIONS/CERTIFICATE OF ORIGINALITY:
The instructor warrants that the design to be taught is an original and does not infringe on the copyright of another. Instructor agrees to hold harmless the 2010 Florida Gourd Society Inc Show for any claims and/or suits arising from said design being taught. Instructor further agrees to assume responsibility for defense cost arising from any such action.