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The Bloomin’Gourd -Special Edition Georgia Gourd Society
Gourd Art Competition, Gourd Art Classes, Gourds and Supplies
Located at the Kiwanis Fairgrounds in Griffin, GA 1025 South Hill Street
Open to Public Saturday 8AM to 5 PM and Sunday 10PM to 4 PM Open Sunday Morning 8:30 AM for Classes
GourdFest 2016Important Message to Georgia Gourd Society Members
Gourdfest is just 16 days away. I do hope that our members are getting all their competition pieces
polished and ready. Remember that the competition rules are on the
website along with registration forms and tags. If at all possible
please have your tags ready when you come to check in on Friday,
September 23rd.
The dinner menu for Saturday Night is as follows:
Dinner #1 Rice with vegetables, Chicken Cordon Blue, Yellow Plantain & Green Sal-
ad. $12.00
Dinner #2 White Rice with beans, Roasted Pork, Yellow Plantain and Green Salad.
$12.00
Please e-mail your reservations to Ellen Tatum [email protected] with your
choice of dinner. These reservations must be made by SEPTEMBER 15th in order for
Sam to be able to buy the necessary supplies. Tropical Delights will be serving break-
fast, lunch and snacks during the show hours.
A few things to remember:
Classes are on the Internet under Georgia Gourd Society so please make sure you sign
up soon. We have some great classes.
Donations are needed for the Market Place.
Please bring a dish for the Friday Night Dinner for our Vendors and Judges and any-
one else that is working the show. Any type of vegetable dish or dessert will be appre-
ciated. The Society will buy the fried chicken and rolls.
I need volunteers to help with the following: move tables, set up dinner for vendors,
mark off vendor spots and to help clean up after the show. We no longer have the
boys and girls that use to help us with the cleaning so please help. Any amount of
time you can give will be appreciated as this is your society.
Let’s make this another Great Gourdfest!
Ellen Tatum – President Georgia Gourd Society
Directions to the 2016 Georgia GourdFest Location
The Griffin Kiwanis facility is easy to access. It is located at 1025 South Hill Street, Griffin, GA 30224.
Directions: Southbound from the Atlanta area on I-75 to EXIT 205 (GA 16) Right (West) on Hwy 16 for 10.5 miles to the center of Griffin Left (South) on South Hill Street (US 19 Bus. / US 41 Bus. / GA 155) Travel south on S. Hill ST for 1.5 miles and the Kiwanis facility will be on your right. Northbound from the Macon area on I-75 to EXIT 205 (GA 16) Left (West) on Hwy 16 for 10.5 miles to the center of Griffin Left (South) on South Hill Street (US 19 Bus. / US 41 Bus. / GA 155) Travel south on S. Hill ST for 1.5 miles and the Kiwanis facility will be on
your right.
Days Inn Griffin
Address: 1719 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 229-9797
Baymont Inn & Suites Griffin
Address: 2007 N. Expressway, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 229-9900
Super 8 Griffin
Address: 2010 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 228-1393
Econo Lodge Inn & Suites
Address: 1616 N North Expressway, Griffin, GA
Phone:(770) 227-8400
Quality Inn & Suites
Address: 2014 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 229-6001
Scottish Inn
Address: 1709 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 228-6000
Comfort Inn & Suites
Address: 1906 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(678) 688-9999
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Griffin
Address: 1900 N Expy, Griffin, GA 30223
Phone:(770) 228-9799
Express Inn &
Suites - Griffin
Address: 1690 N
Expy, Griffin, GA
30223
Phone:(770) 227-
1516
Hampton Inn
Address: 2007 N
Expy, Griffin, GA
30223
Phone:(770) 229-
9900
Prepare to have fun and enjoy one another’s gourd art. It is ART!! There will be an entry table set up on Friday September 23 from 1:00 until 5:00. For our workers on Friday, someone will be available at noon. You should arrive with a competition registration sheet and tags filled out. You can find these forms on the GGS Website link— http://www.georgiagourdsociety.com/2016-GourdFest.html Click on the link “Competition Registration Form” and “Competition Tags.”
http://www.georgiagourdsociety.com/2016_competition_registration_forms.pdf http://www.georgiagourdsociety.com/2015_tags_BW.pdf
Artist Number: This num ber w ill allow us to keep track of our entry throughout the judging process and returning the entries to you on Sunday at 4:00 PM You will place the artist number on each entry tag and the competition registration form. he numbers will be given out at the registration table on Friday OR - You can obtain an art-ist number for your entries in advance - email southerngourds@gmail
Categories and Divisions The Categories, Divisions, and Rules are one the same Website page as the competition registration and tag. You should read these to understand where to place your entries 4—Growers, 2 - Master, 3 -Grand Master, and 5 -Youth arts & crafts. If this is your first time to enter a gourd competition—
mark your entry with the words NEW ARTIST
2016 Competition Rules and Categories
Adult Crafted Gourd Divisions
Entrants must be a member of the American Gourd
Society or any state gourd society. If you are not a
member and would like to enter a piece in competi-
tion, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society
and/or the American Gourd Society at the main infor-
mation desk. Youth categories are exempt from this
rule. All of the participants’ entries must compete in
only one division level.
NOVICE DIVISION
The Novice Division was instituted to allow all artists who are developing the basic techniques to
compete among their peers with similar skills.
The Novice entrant should not have exhibited in more than four gourd shows, won more than 10
first place awards (blue ribbons) in any gourd show in any two (2) year period or won a major award
in this division.
Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division. The novice can compete in
either Masters or Grand Masters but all of the contestant’s entries must compete in only one divi-
sion level.
MASTER DIVISION
The Master Division was instituted for those artists who have mastered the basic techniques and are
ready to compete with a wider range of competitors. The Master Division is open to all competitors.
Entrants can have sold or taught for a fee. Those entrants who have won more than 20 first place
awards (blue ribbons) in this division or won a major award must advance to the Grand Master Di-
vision. Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division
GRAND MASTER DIVISION
The Grand Master Division was instituted for the accomplished artist whose art and skills have been
recognized as superior. Anyone entering this division must place all their entries in this division.
Anyone in the Grand Master Division will remain in this division until, or when, a new division is
created. Qualifying Grand Master entrants cannot compete in the Master or Novice
Art and Craft entries will be judged according to the AGS Judging Option B
http://www.americangourdsociety.org/judging.html
2016 Competition Categories
ADULT CRAFTED GOURD CATEGORIES
First place, second place, and third place awards will be
given for entry categories 9 through 43 in entrant classifi-
cations.
Categories with a GM prefix designate the Grand Master
Division; The M prefix designates the Master Division; and
N designates the Novice Division.
MUSICAL CLASS
GM9. M9 N9: Gourd musical instrument, functional. In-cludes drums, rattles, shekeres, etc. Any techniques.
PYROGRAPHY (WOODBURNING) w hole or cut gourd
GM10. M10. N10: Pyrography with or without other tech-niques. Pyrography must dominate, ornamentation permit-ted.
GOURD CARVING CLASS – whole or open gourd
GM11 (Grand Master only) Carved Gourds, Chiseled, chip carved, Fretwork, Cut Gourd or Gouged gourds are allowed in the NEW GM11 category. One or more of these tech-niques may be combined to create a design. All coloring mediums are al-lowed as well as rim treatments.
M11 and N11: Carved Gourd pertains to the removal of the outer gourd shell: filigree and etching are to be considered carving. Other techniques allowed but carving must domi-nate, decorative painting allowed, and minimal embellish-ments al-lowed.
M12 and N12: Chiseled, chip carved, and gouged gourds. One or more of these techniques may be combined to cre-ate a de-sign without cutting through the gourd. Stains al-lowed, no other techniques or rim treatment allowed.
M13 and N13: Fretwork or Cut Gourd using any tool that cuts completely through the gourd to complete a design or pattern. Stains allowed, light rim treatment allowed but no other technique. Does not include penetration used for coiling.
COLORED GOURD CLASS – whole or opened
GM14 and M14: Painted or Stained Gourd any medium to include oil, acrylic, water color, ink, colored pencil, stains, dyes, glazes, waxes used to complete a picture, design or pattern, other techniques and embellishments allowed.
N14 (Novice only): Painted Gourd, any medium to include oil, acrylic, water color, ink, or colored pencil to complete a picture, design or pattern, minimal use of other techniques and embellishments.
GM15. M15. N15: Textured Gourd, any medium that creates a pronounced raised surface to create a design or pattern on the surface of the gourd, any medium allowed, minimal ornamentation.
N16 (Novice only): Stained Gourd, colored with stains, dyes, glazes, waxes, water color pencils, etc. that do not apply to an-other category, more than one medium al-lowed.
GM17. M17. N17: Inlaid Gourd featuring any inlay material, minimal use of other techniques or embellishments al-lowed.
WOVEN GOURD CLASS
A gourd must dominate as part of the container.
GM18. M18. N18: Woven gourd bowl or basket with natural plant/animal weaving material (pine needles, vines, natu-ral color leather, feathers, etc.) and/or man-made materials (dyed lacing, wire, fabric, etc). Light ornamentation per-mitted.
WEARABLE CLASS
Any technique(s) permitted – gourds must dominate
GM19. M18. N18. Any wearable gourd, mask, jewelry, belt, purse or hat
BIRDHOUSE/BIRD FEEDERS CLASS
GM20. M20. N20: Birdhouse or Bird Feeder. Gourd and entrance holes should be appropriate sizes, with drainage and hanging holes. Any technique(s)
ETHNIC or AMERICANA CLASS
GM21 (Grand Master Only): Native American or Ethnic themed gourd. Any techniques
M21. And N21: Native American themed gourd. Any gourd with Native American motif Any techniques
M22 and N22: Ethnic themed gourd other than Native Amer-ican. (African, Chinese, etc.) Any techniques
GM23.M23. N23: Americana or patriotic gourd theme. Any techniques or embellishment
FLORAL CLASS
Unless otherwise specified, non-gourd material may be used, but gourds must dominate. All materials must be nat-ural. No plastic or synthetic fabric
GM24. M24. N24: Arrangement of dried or fresh flowers or plant material in a gourd container undecorated or suitably decorated.
GM25. M25. N25: Gourd container decorated with a FLO-RAL theme. Any technique(s). No arrangement required.
SCULPTURE CLASS
GM26. M26. N26: Animal(s), real or mystic, including mam-mals, birds, fish, reptiles, amphibians, dragons, fair-ies, uni-corns, etc. or other earth creatures made of gourd or gourd pieces. Any technique(s).
GM27. M 27. N27: Gourd Sculpture, one or more gourds, any subject including mobiles. May use clay and/or epoxy. Any technique allowed. Must be at least 70% gourd.
HOLIDAY GOURD CRAFT CLASS
Any technique(s) and a reasonable amount of decora-tive materials are permitted.
GM28. M27. N27: Gourd Ornament. Any holiday or sea-son. Any technique(s).
GM29. M29. N29: Christmas theme only. Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd.
GM30. M30. N30: Holiday theme other than Christmas. Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd.
2016 Competition Categories
GENERAL GOURD CLASSES
GM31. M31. N31: Gourd toys. Doll, functional toy, or toy
set fashioned from gourds or gourd parts.
GM32.M32. N32: Decorated gourd bowl or basket. Any
tech-nique(s).
N33. (Novice Only) Decorated dipper gourds. Any tech-
nique(s). Whole or cut gourd.
GM34.M34. N34: Jug, canteen, pitcher, or other vessel de-
signed to hold water. Must be functional. Any technique(s).
GM35.M35. N 35: Lamps and Luminaries. Lamps in any
style, Gourds must dominate, Must be functional, with or
with-out electricity. (Candleholders, lanterns, lamps etc).
GM36.M36. N36: Beaded Gourd; Whole or cut gourd. Any
type of bead is acceptable.
GM37.M37. N37: Gourd Boxes. Any technique(s); Hinged
or unhinged lids optional
GM38.M38. N38: Multi-technique multi-media gourd.
Com-bination of multiple techniques.
GM39.M39. N39: I Did It My Way; Any gourd craft entry
that does not fit in another category, Must be made of a
gourd or gourd part.
GM40.M40. N40: Theme category for the 2013 show –Lost
in Gourds - Any technique.
GM41.M41. N41: Miniature gourd creations, Must be less
than 6 inches in diameter, length, and height, Any tech-
niques.
GM42.M42. N42: Wall art, including masks, Gourds or
gourd pieces to create art piece suitable for hanging on the
wall.
GM43.M43.N43: Interior Structure. The interior of gourd
decorated in some theme or fashion (Mouse house, doll
house, nature scene). Exterior of gourd must be decorated
to compli-ment interior. The interior will make up 75% of
content to be judged. Exterior will make up 25%.
[NEW Category] Group Project
GP60: A gourd entry created by 2 or more artists. Novice,
master, and Grand Master artists may combine their skills
in this category using any techniques or subject.
CRAFTED GOURDS YOUTHS ONLY
Awards will be given to all youth who have entered. Any
technique(s)
It is the responsibility of the parent or grandparent to se-
lect the correct age division.
6. Best youth craft (Age 1 to 5).
7. Best youth craft (Age 6 to 12).
8. Best youth craft (Age 13 to 18).
NON-CRAFTED GOURDS CATEGORIES
Gourds in grower categories must have been grown by the
exhibitor (adult or youth) and in good condition. Gourds
must have stems, be mature, and be clean. Non-crafted
gourds must not be cut. No finish of any kind is permitted.
One year previ-ous or current season gourds are permitted
in the non-craft categories.
1. Greatest circumference – must be uncut.
2. Longest dipper-type (stem to blossom) - Gourds with a
long handle and distinct bulb.
3. Smallest gourd (hard shell or ornamental) in overall size.
4. Most unusual gourd, naturally.
5. The Jim Story Memorial Award: $25.00 prize. The win-
ner of this competition will be eligible for the National Jim
Story Award with a first prize award of $500.00.
Everyone is a Winner
when you share your artwork
Awards
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place
Best of Novice, Best of Masters, Best of Grand
Masters,Best of Show, Best New Artist, Presi-
dent’s Award
People’s Choice Novice People's Choice Master
People's Choice Grand Master, Most Humorous
Competition Rules 2016
GOURD GROWERS (NON-CRAFT) RULES
1. All raw gourds must be whole, uncut gourds.
2. Gourds in growth categories must have been grown
by the exhibitor and in good condition.
3. Non-craft gourds must have stems, be mature, and
be clean. No finish of any kind is permitted.
4. Gourds in the grower’s competition must from this
year or last year’s crop.
Previous Georgia competition award winners may not
be entered.
GOURD ART& CRAFT RULES
5. All entries must be hand made by the Artist.
6. Only one entry per Artist per category, but there is
no limit on the number of categories that can be en-
tered within that division.
7. ALL ENTRIES must remain in competition until
the end of the show on Sunday. Failure to do so can
result in not being allowed to enter future competi-
tions.
8. All entrants must allow photography of their work
under the “fair use” doctrine. No copy or photograph
of the work may be sold for profit without the consent
of the artist.
9. Entrants must be a member of the American Gourd
Society or any state gourd society. If you are not a
member and would like to enter a piece in competi-
tion, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society
and/or the American Gourd Society at the main infor-
mation desk. Youth categories are exempt from this
rule.
10. The artist’s name should be printed on the inside
of the tag and hidden from view by folding and sta-
pling the tag (printable tags and instructions are
available on the Georgia Gourd Society website.)
11. All entry tags must be completed and attached to
the gourd entry by 6:00 pm, Friday, of the show
12. Gourds that have won a first place award in a pre-
vious Georgia Gourd Society Show are not eligible for
the current year’s competition
13. The competition area is closed to everyone except
the judging staff during the judging process. Please be
patient, the judging process may take a little time but
we want to look carefully at each entry. Ribbons will
be awarded at this time.
The following section clarifies the quality
standards for gourd preparation and presen-
tation. Gourds not meeting these standards
will likely receive a lower score. If you have an
irregular technique or gourd, please leave a
note for the judges using a 3x5 note card.
14. All open (cut) gourds (except birdhouses) must be
cleaned to remove surface dirt, seeds, and all white
seed membrane and finished, inside and out, for
show quality. Stems are not mandatory, but must be
cleaned if left on gourd. Gourd birdhouse outside sur-
faces and stems must be cleaned but minimal interi-
or membrane can be left for nesting material.
15. Gourd stems left on the gourd must be cleaned
and finished to compliment the design.
16. Gourd quality will be a factor in judging ALL cate-
gories. A poor quality gourd can result in a lower
score in accordance with AGS rules. A 3x5 explana-
tion card may be placed with a gourd where a major
blemish or flaw is incorporated in the design or
presentation of the gourd. The judges will determine
gourd quality.
17. Leveling the bottom of a gourd by sanding is al-
lowed and will not be considered poor quality or a
detriment to the surface technique of the competition
category
18. The inside surface of cut gourds and covered con-
tainers may be painted, stained, decoupage, coated,
or otherwise finished. The inside finish does not af-
fect the entry category which is based on the exterior
surface treatment of the gourd entry.
19. Translucent and clear protective finishes are al-
lowed on all entries except non-craft gourds. Translu-
cent finishes may be colored unless specifically de-
nied, but must be sheer enough to see the natural
characteristics and markings of the gourd through
them. Examples: wax, ink, colored shoe polish, dye.
20. Gourd stands may be used (revolving and station-
ary) but are not mandatory. The stand should be
complementary to the gourd art, of stable construc-
tion, and must not interfere with the viewing of other
entries. Electrical outlets are not available revolving
stands. If you wish to use a revolving stand it should
be battery operated.
21. There is no requirement that the gourd art or craft
be presented in an upright position, but the gourd
must be stable at rest so that it does not roll or fall
from an exhibition table.
Competition Rules 2016
22. A 3x5 card
and/or photo-
graphs may ac-
company any
entry indicating
techniques or
products used on
the entry. The
card may be at-
tached to the en-
try tag string or
placed with the
entry before the
judging. No
business cards
are allowed on entries until judging is com-
pleted, but they may be placed with exhibits
after judging is finished. Sales information
may be placed by the entries AFTER the rib-
bons are awarded.
Art and Craft entries will be judged according
to the AGS Judging Option B (link to AGS
Judging Handbook: http://
www.americangourdsociety.org/judging.html
23. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three
(3) entries in each category at the sole discre-
tion of the judges. A sole entrant in a category
does not guarantee a first place ribbon. Com-
petition criteria must be met to earn a ribbon
of any color. A merit ribbon may be awarded
at the discretion of the judges. Awarded rib-
bons MUST remain in place until the end of
the show on Sunday.
24. Decisions of the Judges are final. In the
event of an error, no award will be removed
but a duplicate award will be given.
25. The Georgia Gourd Society and facility are
not responsible for damage to or theft of en-
tries.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
ARTIST TO ENTER THEIR PIECE IN
THE CORRECT CATEGORY.
Be certain that you have read the specific cri-
teria outline for the category and make your
decision accordingly. If you have ques-tions
about the proper category placement, see one
of the volunteers in the competition check-in
area to explain the art/craft category or divi-
sion. They can provide advice, but you must
make the final determination for placement of
your piece. Leave your entry with the volun-
teer who will place them in the display area
for you. Pieces entered in the wrong categories
cannot be judged or moved unless you agree
to allow it to be moved on the entry tag.
AGS Judging Option B
Gourd Craft Judging Criteria Option B
Judges will discuss the gourds among them-
selves, then individually choose the rank order
of the entries and give their scores to the
clerk.
50% Originality: (Originality is defined as)
Overall design/theme, craftsmanship, acces-
sories, artistic quality
50% Workmanship: (Workmanship is de-
fined as) Neatness and quality, color/finish,
balance/scale, overall appearance
If the quality of the gourd used is poor, judges will
reduce their rank-order decision for that gourd as
they deem appropriate.
Georgia Rules take precedent over AGS
rules—If the poor quality is incorporated into the
design, it should be explained by the artist on a
3X5 card and there will be NO deduction.
Support These GourdFest Vendors
Food Vendor
Bob and Sherry Briscoe
Finished gourd art, handpainted
gourd-themed t-shirts & totes,
gourd-themed wind chimes; sup-
plies i.e. paint, stains, brushes, etc.
E-mail:
2016 Classes
http://www.georgiagourdsociety.com/
Corrected_Classes_for_2016_GGS.pdf
Gourd Festival 2016 Chairman and Contacts
To sustain our society’s commitment to bring gourd art, crafts, and husbandry to the public, we
need everyone’s participation. Take a class. Bring an entry. Set up tables. Watch for theft at the
show. Every small or large contribution is welcomed.
Contact any of those listed below to volunteer
Troy Tatum Show Chair— [email protected]
Tina Handrop Classes— [email protected]
Reggie Eakin Competition: southern-
Dennis McDonald - [email protected]
Kathy Bird — Treasurer
Jane Ballou—Membership—[email protected]
Anne Touchton—Welcome 478-262-1045
Ellen Tatum—Dinner: [email protected]
Competition Judges & Clerks: Reggie Eakin, Troy Ta-
tum, Sandy Jordan, Lawrence Wood, Terry Humphries
(SC), Linda Kincaid (SC), Shari Zabroski (FL), Karen Malo-
ney, Diane Ricker, Beth Westberry, Jane Ballou, Karin An-
derson, Janet Eakin,
(Some of these individuals will be working the check
in table on Friday)
Other Business Preliminary Nomination Report for 2016 Nomination
Committee Chair—Tina Handrop
The Election Term for the following positions on the GGS board, ends this year and are open for
nominations for the two year term of January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2018
Vice President: Charlotte Durrence –(Term ends 2016) does not desire re-election at this time
Proposed Nomination –Jane Ballou
Membership Chair: Jane Ballou (Term ends 2016) does not desire re -election at this time
Proposed Nomination—Janet Eakin
Editor: Reggie Eakin (Term ends 2016) does not desire re -election to this position
Proposed Nomination-“open”
Directors: (Term ends 2016) Troy Tatum (Term ends 2016) Proposed Nomination is Beth Westberry
Dennis McDonald Proposed Nomination for Incumbent –Dennis McDonald
Sandra Hutchens Proposed Nomination for Incumbent –Sandra Hutchins
Additional nominations are being accepted for all positions,
please email to [email protected] with subject line as “nomination”
Editor Comment: Health concerns are causing m e to w ithdraw as editor . I ’ll
keep writing, but I’d like to be able to help whoever takes over the magazine. Reggie