March 3, 2004
The newly re-designed Canadian Gourd Society Website is now online, have a look around and stay tuned for updates!  Hit Refresh or Reload on your browser to load new changes.
News and Site Updates
Pages relating to all aspects of gourdiculture - gourd identification, growing info, harvesting tips and more!
History of the CGS, Membership Form
GourdFest Pages, Calendar of Events
Members Gallery - contact us to post your photos
Health and Safety, Tutorials, FAQ
Visit our members' own websites and photo albums
Suppliers, Chat Groups, other sites of interest
Send us your news, comments, and general inquiries
Web Design Copyright LG, 2004
:.  Demos by Northern Dipper at Gourdfest  .:
Northern Dipper is pleased to offer these informative mini demonstrations. Learn how to use different products and techniques to acquire beautiful gourd finishes. There is no cost and no registration is required.

Saturday October 23rd, 2010

11:30 - 12:00  Memory Superior Inks: Learn how to use these fade resistant, semi-transparent inks. Solid coverage and blending techniques will be discussed.

12:15 - 12:45  Introduction and demonstration on use of our new MicroLux Gourd Cross Saw.

1:00 - 1:30  Adirondack Inks: Batiking results using Adirondack Inks and Blending Solution.

1:45 - 2:15  Apoxie Sculpt: Apoxie sculpt is not only used for sculpting. Find out just some of the ways this amazing medium can be used on gourds!

2:30 - 3.00  Gourd Luster Pigments: These highly concentrated powders will add pizzazz and luster to any  gourd project.

Sunday October 24th, 2010

11:15 - 11:45  Philodendron Sheaths: Learn how to prepare one of natures beautiful products for rim work on gourds.

12:00 -12:30  Memory Superior Inks: Learn how to use these fade resistant, semi-transparent inks. Solid coverage and blending techniques will be discussed.

12:45 - 1:15  Introduction and demonstration on use of our new MicroLux Gourd Cross Saw.

2:00 - 2:30  Apoxie Sculpt: Apoxie sculpt is not only used for sculpting. Find out just some of the ways this amazing medium can be used on gourds!
October 3, 2010
Added schedule of Northern Dipper's gourd art demos at this year's Gourdfest.

September 11, 2010
The Fall edition of Canadian Gourder is now online.

July 30, 2010
All Gourdfest classes are now online. Register through our website or by mail-in form.