The Bloomin`Gourd -Special Edition Georgia Gourd Society

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 2016
Important 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 Salad. $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 breakfast, 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 anyone else that is working the show. Any type of vegetable dish or dessert will be appreciated. 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) 2271516
Hampton Inn
Address: 2007 N
Expy, Griffin, GA
30223
Phone:(770) 2299900
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 nu m ber w ill allow u s to keep tr ack of ou r entr y thr ou ghou t 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 competition, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society
and/or the American Gourd Society at the main information 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 division 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 Division. 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 classifications.
Categories with a GM prefix designate the Grand Master
Division; The M prefix designates the Master Division; and
N designates th e Novice Divisio n.
MUSICAL CLASS
GM9. M9 N9: Gourd musical instrument, functional. Includes drums, rattles, shekeres, etc. Any techniques.
PYROGRAPHY (WOODBURNING) w hole or cu t
gourd
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, natural color leather, feathers, etc.) and/or man-made materials
(dyed lacing, wire, fabric, etc). Light ornamentation permitted.
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
GM10. M10. N10: Pyrography with or without other techniques. Pyrography must dominate, ornamentation permit- GM20. M20. N20: Birdhouse or Bird Feeder. Gourd and
ted.
entrance holes should be appropriate sizes, with drainage
and hanging holes. Any technique(s)
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 techniques 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 dominate, decorative painting allowed, and minimal embellishments al-lowed.
M12 and N12: Chiseled, chip carved, and gouged gourds.
One or more of these techniques may be combined to create a de-sign without cutting through the gourd. Stains allowed, 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.
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 natural. 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 FLORAL 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, fairies, uni-corns, etc. or other earth creatures made of gourd
or gourd pieces. Any technique(s).
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 GM27. M 27. N27: Gourd Sculpture, one or more gourds,
any subject including mobiles. May use clay and/or epoxy.
and embellishments.
Any technique allowed. Must be at least 70% gourd.
GM15. M15. N15: Textured Gourd, any medium that creates
HOLIDAY GOURD CRAFT CLASS
a pronounced raised surface to create a design or pattern
on the surface of the gourd, any medium allowed, minimal Any technique(s) and a reasonable amount of decora-tive
ornamentation.
materials are permitted.
N16 (Novice only): Stained Gourd, colored with stains,
GM28. M27. N27: Gourd Ornament. Any holiday or seadyes, glazes, waxes, water color pencils, etc. that do not
son. Any technique(s).
apply to an-other category, more than one medium allowed.
GM29. M29. N29: Christmas theme only. Any technique
(s). Whole or cut gourd.
GM17. M17. N17: Inlaid Gourd featuring any inlay material,
minimal use of other techniques or embellishments alGM30. M30. N30: Holiday theme other than Christmas.
lowed.
Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd.
2016 Competition Categories
GENERAL GOURD CLASSES
7. Best youth craft (Age 6 to 12).
GM31. M31. N31: Gourd toys. Doll, functional toy, or toy
set fashioned from gourds or gourd parts.
8. Best youth craft (Age 13 to 18).
GM32.M32. N32: Decorated gourd bowl or basket. Any
tech-nique(s).
N33. (Novice Only) Decorated dipper gourds. Any technique(s). Whole or cut gourd.
GM34.M34. N34: Jug, canteen, pitcher, or other vessel designed 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.
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 winner 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
GM41.M41. N41: Miniature gourd creations, Must be less
than 6 inches in diameter, length, and height, Any techniques.
Best of Novice, Best of Masters, Best of Grand
Masters,Best of Show, Best New Artist, President’s Award
GM42.M42. N42: Wall art, including masks, Gourds or
gourd pieces to create art piece suitable for hanging on the
wall.
People’s Choice Novice People's Choice Master
People's Choice Grand Master, Most Humorous
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 select the correct age division.
6. Best youth craft (Age 1 to 5).
Competition Rules 2016
The following section clarifies the quality
standards for gourd preparation and presenGOURD GROWERS (NON-CRAFT) RULES
tation. Gourds not meeting these standards
will likely receive a lower score. If you have an
1. All raw gourds must be whole, uncut gourds.
irregular technique or gourd, please leave a
2. Gourds in growth categories must have been grown
note for the judges using a 3x5 note card.
by the exhibitor and in good condition.
3. Non-craft gourds must have stems, be mature, and
14. All open (cut) gourds (except birdhouses) must be
be clean. No finish of any kind is permitted.
cleaned to remove surface dirt, seeds, and all white
4. Gourds in the grower’s competition must from this
seed membrane and finished, inside and out, for
year or last year’s crop.
show quality. Stems are not mandatory, but must be
cleaned if left on gourd. Gourd birdhouse outside surPrevious Georgia competition award winners may not
faces and stems must be cleaned but minimal interibe entered.
or membrane can be left for nesting material.
15. Gourd stems left on the gourd must be cleaned
GOURD ART& CRAFT RULES
and finished to compliment the design.
5. All entries must be hand made by the Artist.
16. Gourd quality will be a factor in judging ALL cate6. Only one entry per Artist per category, but there is
gories. A poor quality gourd can result in a lower
no limit on the number of categories that can be enscore in accordance with AGS rules. A 3x5 explanatered within that division.
tion card may be placed with a gourd where a major
7. ALL ENTRIES must remain in competition until
blemish or flaw is incorporated in the design or
the end of the show on Sunday. Failure to do so can
presentation of the gourd. The judges will determine
result in not being allowed to enter future competigourd quality.
tions.
17. Leveling the bottom of a gourd by sanding is al8. All entrants must allow photography of their work
lowed and will not be considered poor quality or a
under the “fair use” doctrine. No copy or photograph
detriment to the surface technique of the competition
of the work may be sold for profit without the consent
category
of the artist.
18. The inside surface of cut gourds and covered con9. Entrants must be a member of the American Gourd
tainers may be painted, stained, decoupage, coated,
Society or any state gourd society. If you are not a
or otherwise finished. The inside finish does not afmember and would like to enter a piece in competifect the entry category which is based on the exterior
tion, you must first join the Georgia Gourd Society
surface treatment of the gourd entry.
and/or the American Gourd Society at the main infor19. Translucent and clear protective finishes are almation desk. Youth categories are exempt from this
lowed on all entries except non-craft gourds. Translurule.
cent finishes may be colored unless specifically de10. The artist’s name should be printed on the inside
nied, but must be sheer enough to see the natural
of the tag and hidden from view by folding and stacharacteristics and markings of the gourd through
pling the tag (printable tags and instructions are
them. Examples: wax, ink, colored shoe polish, dye.
available on the Georgia Gourd Society website.)
20. Gourd stands may be used (revolving and station11. All entry tags must be completed and attached to
ary) but are not mandatory. The stand should be
the gourd entry by 6:00 pm, Friday, of the show
complementary to the gourd art, of stable construc12. Gourds that have won a first place award in a pretion, and must not interfere with the viewing of other
vious Georgia Gourd Society Show are not eligible for
entries. Electrical outlets are not available revolving
the current year’s competition
stands. If you wish to use a revolving stand it should
13. The competition area is closed to everyone except
be battery operated.
the judging staff during the judging process. Please be
21. There is no requirement that the gourd art or craft
patient, the judging process may take a little time but
be presented in an upright position, but the gourd
we want to look carefully at each entry. Ribbons will
must be stable at rest so that it does not roll or fall
be awarded at this time.
from an exhibition table.
Competition Rules 2016
22. A 3x5 card
and/or photographs may accompany any
entry indicating
techniques or
products used on
the entry. The
card may be attached to the entry tag string or
placed with the
entry before the
judging. No
business cards
are allowed on entries until judging is completed, but they may be placed with exhibits
after judging is finished. Sales information
may be placed by the entries AFTER the ribbons are awarded.
IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
ARTIST TO ENTER THEIR PIECE IN
THE CORRECT CATEGORY.
Be certain that you have read the specific criteria 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 division. They can provide advice, but you must
make the final determination for placement of
your piece. Leave your entry with the volunteer 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 themArt and Craft entries will be judged according
selves, then individually choose the rank order
to the AGS Judging Option B (link to AGS
of the entries and give their scores to the
Judging Handbook: http://
clerk.
www.americangourdsociety.org/judging.html
50% Originality: (Originality is defined as)
23. Ribbons will be awarded to the top three
Overall design/theme, craftsmanship, acces(3) entries in each category at the sole discresories, artistic quality
tion of the judges. A sole entrant in a category
does not guarantee a first place ribbon. Com- 50% Workmanship: (Workmanship is depetition criteria must be met to earn a ribbon fined as) Neatness and quality, color/finish,
of any color. A merit ribbon may be awarded balance/scale, overall appearance
at the discretion of the judges. Awarded ribIf the quality of the gourd used is poor, judges will
bons MUST remain in place until the end of
reduce their rank-order decision for that gourd as
the show on Sunday.
they deem appropriate.
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 entries.
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; supplies i.e. paint, stains, brushes, etc.
E-mail:
[email protected]
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]
Ellen Tatum—Dinner: [email protected]
Tina Handrop Classes— [email protected]
Competition Judges & Clerks: Reggie Eakin, Troy Ta-
Reggie Eakin Competition: [email protected]
tum, Sandy Jordan, Lawrence Wood, Terry Humphries
(SC), Linda Kincaid (SC), Shari Zabroski (FL), Karen Maloney, Diane Ricker, Beth Westberry, Jane Ballou, Karin Anderson, Janet Eakin,
Dennis McDonald - [email protected]
Kathy Bird — Treasurer
Jane Ballou—Membership—[email protected]
(Some of these individuals will be working the check
in table on Friday)
Anne Touchton—Welcome 478-262-1045
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: Ch ar lotte Dur r ence –(Term ends 2016) does not desire re-election at this time
Proposed Nomination –Jane Ballou
Membership Chair: Jane B allou (Ter m ends 2016) does not desir e re -election at this time
Proposed Nomination—Janet Eakin
Editor: Reggie Eakin (Ter m ends 2016) does not desir e 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 concer ns ar e cau sing m e to w ithdr aw as editor . I ’ll
keep writing, but I’d like to be able to help whoever takes over the magazine. Reggie