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Northwest Gourders Guild

Our Mission

The purpose of the guild is to promote, preserve and teach the art and appreciation of gourd art.

General Meeting
In-person and Zoom

The purpose of our general meeting is to conduct the business of the guild, provide a time for members to show their latest project, ask for help with a gourd art technique, give hints and tips on working on gourds, and provide a time to work on gourds with other gourd lovers. Check calendar below for date and location of meetings. 

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COVID Policy

At in-person meetings full vaccinations are required.
Project Classes
In-person 

The purpose of class projects is to have a day of gourding lead by paid teacher. These are all day classes teaching a specific gourd technique. You will go away with a finished or almost finished piece of gourd art. Classes are offered quarterly to the membership.

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COVID Policy
At in-person meetings full vaccinations are required.
Lending Library 
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Members can check out books about gourding from the lending library

To see list of books in the library click on button.

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Join Us

Download membership form.

Upcoming Events

  • May 2025 General Meeting
    May 2025 General Meeting
    Wed, May 28
    Backdoor Studio
    May 28, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Backdoor Studio, 532 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
    Claudia will be sharing how to shade using your wood burner
  •  Lidded Gourd Bowl
     Lidded Gourd Bowl
    Wed, Jun 11
    Janes Garage
    Jun 11, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Janes Garage, 16110 SW Queen Victoria Pl, King City, OR 97224, USA
    Two-day workshop. Day 1 in King City to get gourd ready to paint. Day two we will meet in McMinnville to paint the fall leaves and learn to do knotless netting.
  •   Project Class, Lidded Bowl Part 2
      Project Class, Lidded Bowl Part 2
    Wed, Jun 18
    Current Gallery, Backdoor Studio
    Jun 18, 2025, 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
    Current Gallery, Backdoor Studio, Two Day Workshop Dates, Times and Location Day 1: June 11, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 16110 SW Queen Victoria Place, King City, OR, 97224. D
    Day 2 of workshop. We will meet in McMinnville to paint and weave on the gourds. To purchase ticket for the 2-day workshop go to June 11.
  • July 2025 General Meeting
    July 2025 General Meeting
    Wed, Jul 16
    Jul 16, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    McMinnville, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
    Part 2, Paint the box turtle sculpted at April meeting. Or Night Light with Lona
  • August General Meeting
    August General Meeting
    Wed, Aug 20
    Backdoor Studio
    Aug 20, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Backdoor Studio, 532 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
    Lynn Anderson will lead us on how to apply a bead design to a gourd
  • September General Meeting
    September General Meeting
    Wed, Sep 17
    Backdoor Studio
    Sep 17, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Backdoor Studio, 532 NE 3rd St, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
    Annual meeting, Claudia will show us how to add handles to gourds.
  • October Project Class, Chip Carving with Ron Sweeney
    October Project Class, Chip Carving with Ron Sweeney
    Oct 15, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
    Back Door Studio, McMinnville, OR 97128, USA
    In this fun class students will learn how to safely use Plam Gouges (Woodcarving tools) to make a series of cuts that will form a unique S-shaped pattern. The gourd will then be cut open and cleaned out inside. Special dyes will be used on your carving to bring your masterpiece to life. We will seal
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Lona Seagrass and Copper Wire
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Patricia McRae Patina Pumpkin
Patricia McRae Patina Heart
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Jane Wilson Coiling
Claudia Herber
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2025 NWBG Spring Retreat

May 14-18, 2025

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Class description go to Classes

Coiling on a Gourd the Basics
June 14, 2025
Zoom
Columbia Basin Basketry Guild 
Registration will open in April or May 2025
Event Calendar — Columbia Basin Basketry Guild
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Coiling on Gourds Workshop
June 28 - 29, 2025
Weavers and Spinners of Walla Walla
Walla Walla, Washington

Contact Lucy at  lehellier@gmail.com  

Coiling on a Gourd the Basics 

You will learn to open coil on a ready to weave gourd, how to start and stop weaving, how to add thread, how to add beads, and how to close coil adding color to the design. Materials you will use are pre-cut hard shell gourd, hand-dyed cord, waxed Linen thread, glass beads. The finish gourd measure 5" x 5" x 3"

Mix-it Up, Coiling, Knotless Netting and Couching on a gourd

 Learn to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.                         

Supplies included in the kit: drill bit, needle, tiger tape, ready-to-weave gourd, waxed linen cord, dyed cord, beads and step by step color photo instructions.

 to use several weaving techniques to create a piece of art. You will combine knotless netting, couching, beading and open/closed coiling on a hard-shell gourd. With these techniques you can create a simple or elaborate weaving.                         

Dimensions: 4 1/2' 4 1/2"

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