HARTSELLE – An impressive display of unique creations, all handmade from gourds, will be on display during the Alabama Gourd Show at the Sparkman Civic Center in Hartselle.
Now in its 27th year, the annual event is a two-day celebration centered 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, the Alabama Gourd 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 or for those who want to get hands-on, five different 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. Oct. 17-18. All activities take place at the Sparkman Civic Center at 406 Nance Ford Road in Hartselle. Admission is free.
For more information, visit www.alabamagourdsociety.org or contact show Chair Pam Reeves at [email protected].
