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| Q: What is the purpose of the Channel Islands Gourd Society (CIGS)? | A: To enhance your art experience via a wonderful medium, THE GOURD. |
| Q:
What is the Mission of the Channel Islands Gourd Society? |
A: To offer interested persons information about the culture, use, history, horticulture of gourds, create gourd artistry and share your art and what you learn with others. |
| Q:
When are the CIGS meetings held? |
A:
Third Wednesday of each month at the Santa Rosa Valley Clubhouse 11701 E. Las Posas Road, Santa Rosa Valley, CA (See Map) |
| Q: What is included in a typical meeting? | A: Short business meeting followed by a class taught by a member demonstrating a particular technique. A sample will be on display the month prior to the class. The class and materials needed will be in the newsletter. |
Q:
What tools are needed to begin Gourd Art? |
A: The
novice gourd crafter can begin with the following items: - An inexpensive wood burner - Acrylic Paints - Leather Dyes - Sandpaper - Exacto Knife |
Q:
What are the fees for attending meetings / classes?
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A: There is no fee to attend your first meeting. To join the Channel Islands Gourd Society, we charge a $25 yearly fee per person or a $30 yearly fee per family. CIGS membership fees also include membership in the California Gourd Society |
| Q:
Does CIGS have a newsletter? |
A:
The CIGS newsletter "The
Gourd Vine" is published monthly.
The California Gourd Society newsletter
is published quarterly which provides: - Gourd event happenings throughout the state - Product purchasing information - Gourd purchasing sites |
| Q:
What community events does CIGS host?
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A:
Every year CIGS holds it's annual Spring
Gourd Festival. - Usually held in May. - Member Gourd Art is offered for sale - Gourd Art demonstrations are offered by members - Entertainment during the day - Gourd Art donated by members is raffled during the day - Open to the public |
| Q:
What participation does CIGS have at the Ventura County Fair? |
A:
Every year we have a large number of volunteers host our booth
to
field questions from fairgoers. Our members participate in
the following: - Gourd Art display in a booth - Gourd Art competition - Gourd Art demonstrations at the Agriculture and the Arts & Crafts Buildings |
| Q:
Where can Gourd Art be sold?
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A:
Members have found success in selling and displaying their
Gourd Art
at: - Art Galleries - Street Fairs - Harvest Festivals - Boutiques |
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