DECATUR – An impressive display of unique creations, all handmade from gourds, will be on display at next month’s Alabama Gourd Show.
In its 26th year, the Oct. 18-19 celebration centers on the beauty and versatility of gourds and features masterfully created works of art from hundreds of artisans, crafters and growers.
Hosted by the Alabama Gourd Society at the Sparkman Civic Center in Hartselle, the show offers the public, whether one may be an artist, gardener or a lover of all things nature, an opportunity to mingle with gourd artisans and admire a variety of unique arts and crafts handmade from gourds.
Artists will be demonstrating their gourd art techniques and children can decorate their own gourd to take home as a free souvenir. The theme for the 2024 Alabama Gourd Show is “Gourds in Paradise.”
For those who want to get hands-on, eight gourd art and painting classes taught by experts will be offered (fee charged). For more details including times and a description of classes offered, visit www.alabamagourdsociety.org and click on the classes tab. Registration is available from the class registration tab.
Show hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days and admission is free. For more information, visit www.alabamagourdsociety.org or contact Show Chair Pam Reeves at [email protected].
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