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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.

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.

Class registration

COVID Policy
At in-person meetings full vaccinations are required.

Lending Library

Members can check out books about gourding from the lending library.

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

NWGG Library

Join Us

Download membership form.

Upcoming Events

Wed, May 28
May 2025 General Meeting
Backdoor Studio
Details
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
Wed, Jun 11
Lidded Gourd Bowl
Janes Garage
RSVP
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.
Wed, Jun 18
Project Class, Lidded Bowl Part 2
Current Gallery, Backdoor Studio
RSVP
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.
Wed, Jul 16
July 2025 General Meeting
McMinnville
Details
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
Wed, Aug 20
August General Meeting
Backdoor Studio
RSVP
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
Wed, Sep 17
September General Meeting
Backdoor Studio
Details
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.
Wed, Oct 15
October Project Class, Chip Carving with Ron Sweeney
Back Door Studio
Details
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