Welcome to the official Website of the Pennsylvania Gourd Society.
The mission of the Pennsylvania Gourd Society is promoting the use of gourds in Pennsylvania, growing different varieties and using them in artistic and functional craft by providing a supportive and educational environment for our members and the community.
PAGS Spring Workshop - "Getting to Know Your Power Carver"
When: Saturday, May 19, 2018
Time: 10:00AM - ?
Where: Codorus State Park, Pavilion A, Hanover, PA
Workshop Description: This workshop is designed for participants to become more comfortable and knowledgeable with their power carver or rotary tool. The workshop will be led by Susan Zanella. Susan has instructed numerous classes and workshops that involve projects created using carving techniques and skills. Part 1 of the workshop will introduce students to a variety of burrs used to create different textures and designs. After our pot luck lunch, participants will have the option to ask questions and get assistance on a project they have been working on, or can bring a pattern they would like to begin carving on a gourd.
Participants must bring:
A power carver or rotary tool (A few may be provided to experiment with if you do not own a carving tool).
A variety of carving burrs (A few sets may be provided to use during the workshop)
A "thick" gourd (1/4" or thicker) if you wish to practice carving during part 2 of the workshop.
A pot luck lunch item to share.
Participants can register online by clicking the link below.
Participants can also register by emailing or calling Reagan at godahavom_gourds@yahoo.com or 717-586-8456.
Time: 10:00AM - ?
Where: Codorus State Park, Pavilion A, Hanover, PA
Workshop Description: This workshop is designed for participants to become more comfortable and knowledgeable with their power carver or rotary tool. The workshop will be led by Susan Zanella. Susan has instructed numerous classes and workshops that involve projects created using carving techniques and skills. Part 1 of the workshop will introduce students to a variety of burrs used to create different textures and designs. After our pot luck lunch, participants will have the option to ask questions and get assistance on a project they have been working on, or can bring a pattern they would like to begin carving on a gourd.
Participants must bring:
A power carver or rotary tool (A few may be provided to experiment with if you do not own a carving tool).
A variety of carving burrs (A few sets may be provided to use during the workshop)
A "thick" gourd (1/4" or thicker) if you wish to practice carving during part 2 of the workshop.
A pot luck lunch item to share.
Participants can register online by clicking the link below.
Participants can also register by emailing or calling Reagan at godahavom_gourds@yahoo.com or 717-586-8456.
Click on the PA Gourd Gathering Tab at the top of the page to find all the latest updates for the 2018 PA Gourd Gathering. Are you entering the 2018 Apple Gourd Challenge? Are you manipulating a gourd for the 2018 PA Jim Story Award Competition? Find all the details for these two events on the PA Gourd Gathering page.
Thank you to our 2018 Silent Auction/Raffle Donors and Sponsors:
Fox Chapel Publishing
Blue Whale Arts
Nedra Denison Pyrography
Razor Tip
Fire Mountain Gems
The Pod Lady/Betsey Sloan
Welburn Gourds
Thank you to our 2018 Silent Auction/Raffle Donors and Sponsors:
Fox Chapel Publishing
Blue Whale Arts
Nedra Denison Pyrography
Razor Tip
Fire Mountain Gems
The Pod Lady/Betsey Sloan
Welburn Gourds
2017-2018 PAGS Executive Board:
President - Reagan Bitler
Vice President - Claudia Hill
Secretary - Mariellen Hittner
Treasurer - Sue Myers
Director - Sue Pekala
Director - Eloise Stevens
Director - Jeanie Dierwechter
PAGS Committee Chairs:
PA Gourd Gathering Chair - Reagan Bitler
Membership Chair - Claudia Hill
Newsletter Editor -
Librarian - Linda Cancellierre
Historian -
PA Farm Show Chair - Sue Pekala
President - Reagan Bitler
Vice President - Claudia Hill
Secretary - Mariellen Hittner
Treasurer - Sue Myers
Director - Sue Pekala
Director - Eloise Stevens
Director - Jeanie Dierwechter
PAGS Committee Chairs:
PA Gourd Gathering Chair - Reagan Bitler
Membership Chair - Claudia Hill
Newsletter Editor -
Librarian - Linda Cancellierre
Historian -
PA Farm Show Chair - Sue Pekala
