Doris Betuel
Many of the Robson Ranch Gourd Club members started their interest in gourd art at the annual Gourd Festival in Arizona. This is an annual event sponsored by Wuertz Family Farms and well attended by participants from all over the state. This year, the Wuertz Farm Gourd Art Festival will be held on Friday, Jan. 31 through Sunday, Feb. 2 at nearby Pinal County fairgrounds in Casa Grande. There will be fair food, entertainment, and yes—lots and lots of dried gourds, ready for you to take home to add your special touch. Artists will be showcasing their amazing creations, and suppliers will be there to offer you embellishments and specialized tools. In addition, this year’s festival will feature a mini Gourdster Car Race on Saturday, and is not to be missed!
If you miss this wonderful festival, but want to get started in making some unique and fun gourd art, we have a Gourd Club that would love to help you get started. You, too, can make gourds! Please email Doris Betuel at [email protected] if you would like to take an orientation class or want more information. See how much fun you can have with gourd art. The humble gourd awaits your creativity and imagination.