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GourdFest 2007 - International Centre, Toronto: Competition Winners
February 16, 2007
Added a page for classes or workshops being taught by CGS members.

January 3, 2007
Posted info about our Book Raffle fundraiser.

January 2, 2007
Posted GourdFest 2007 info. Check back often for new info & forms.
TOP PRIZES
Best of Show: Martha Boers' Indian doll
President's Choice: Martha Boers' inked gourd
People's Choice: Rick Longhurst's snake on driftwood
Best of Advanced Division: Martha Boers' Santa
Best of Intermediate Division: Carolyn Cooper's Santa
Best of Beginner Division: Christine Bauman's teapot
BEGINNER CLASS WINNERS
Functional bird house - 1st:  Rick Longhurst
Power Carved gourd - 1st: Christine Bauman
2nd: Magdalena Matz
Painted gourd - 1st: Margie Jordan
2nd: Carolyn Cooper; 3rd: Christine Bauman
Combo of techniques -1st: Christine Bauman
2nd: Adrienne Fehr; 3rd:  Margie Jordan
Gourd Instrument - 1st:  Linda Bond
Weaving - 1st:  Christine Bauman
Mask - 1st:  Michelle Noble
Toy or Doll - 1st:  Lyn Longhurst
Animal - 1st: Michelle Noble
2nd: Carolyn Cooper; 3rd: Christine Bauman
Functional - 1st:  Christine Bauman
2nd:  Adrienne Fehr
Anything Goes - 1st:Adrienne Fehr
2nd: Christine Bauman
Floral Arrangement - 1st:  Christine Bauman
INTERMEDIATE CLASS WINNERS
Functional bird house - 1st:  Debby Russell
Power Carved gourd - 1st:  Bonnie MacLeod
Painted gourd - 1st:  Pat Alford
Combo of techniques -1st:  Carolyn Cooper
Gourd Instrument - 1st:  Carolyn Cooper
Weaving - 1st:  Carolyn Cooper
Sculpture - 1st:  Carolyn Cooper
Functional - 1st:  Pat Alford
Anything Goes - 1st: Debby Russell
2nd: C. Cooper
ADVANCED CLASS WINNERS
Functional bird house - 1st: Barb Bellchamber
Hand carved - 1st: Barbara Bellchambers
Wood burned only - 1st: Sydna Bell
2nd: Brigette Thompson
Painted gourd - 1st: Martha Boers
Combination of techniques -1st: Sydna Bell
Gourd Instrument - 1st: Barbara Bellchambers
2nd: Linda Bond
Weaving - 1st: Barbara Bellchambers
Toy or Doll - 1st: Martha Boers
2nd: Moe Thompson
Anything Goes - 1st: Adrienne Fehr
2007 FUNDRAISER - VASE OF FLOWERS
Won by Barbara Bellchambers!