2021 Amador Gourd & Fine Arts Festival (classes)
2021-06-25 10:00 - 2021-06-28 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoa Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The 2021 Gourd & Fine Arts Festival will be held in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County, CA. It will be among several well-known wineries and held at the gorgeous Amador Flower Farm from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on June 26th & 27th. There will be two extra days for classes only on Friday the 25th and Monday the 28th.
Please note: this calendar event is for those that have signed up for classes. The main event (for those that are not taking classes) can be found here.

2021 Amador Gourd & Fine Arts Festival
2021-06-26 10:00 - 2021-06-27 16:00 | Amador Flower Farm, 22001 Shenandoa Rd, Plymouth, CA, 95669, United States
The 2021 Gourd & Fine Arts Festival will be held in the middle of the Shenandoah Valley in Amador County, CA. It will be among several well-known wineries and held at the gorgeous Amador Flower Farm from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm on June 26th & 27th. There will be two extra days for classes only on Friday the 25th and Monday the 28th.
Please note: this calendar event is for those that wish to attend the festival without taking classes. Those that are taking classes may wish to add this event to their calendar instead.

U.F.O's
2025-01-14 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Decisions about the calendar for the year

Night Lights
2025-02-11 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States

Wood Burning
2025-03-11 09:00 - 12:00

Colored Bead Chain Art
2025-04-08 09:00 - 12:00

Metallic Patchwork
2025-05-13 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States

Carving Demos
2025-06-10 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States

Indian Grinding Rock Art Contest
2025-06-14 - 2025-06-15
One of our members has an entry. Stop by and place your vote!

Northern California Virtual Gourd Competition
2025-06-14 08:00 - 17:00
Entry Fee $6 for CGS members, $10 for non-CGS members
Entries must be received by August 20, 2025
See link below for details

TBD
2025-07-08 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States

Amador County Fair
2025-07-31 - 2025-08-03
This year the gourds entries will be separated into two sections- Crafts and Fine Arts.
Theme “The Happiest Place on Dirt”

Shekerés
2025-08-12 09:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
How to make Shekerés.
You will need your gourd (painted if you wish), beads and some type of string to make this project. Paracord or other types of cord in 1, 2, or 4mm sizes work for most sizes of beads. Leather ties or hair ties can also be used for the collar to start the project.

UFO day
2025-09-09 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Bring you unfinished objects to work on in this creative environment! See what your fellow artists are working on!

Lumberjack Day
2025-10-04
West Point

Folsom Fine Art Gourd Festival
2025-10-06 19:00 - 2025-10-08 20:00
Link to map below

Faux Turquoise with Heather Hopman
2025-10-14 09:00 - 12:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Bring Gourd shard and Triple thick.
Below are some of what was done today.

Sutter Creek Wine Walk
2025-10-18 16:30 - 19:30
Limited to only 300 Tickets! $45 each
Tickets are available in Sutter Creek at:
ZAMS Photography ~ 71 Main Street
Visitor Center ~ 71A Main Street
The Music Box Company ~ 64 Main Street
Or use the Mail In Form to order tickets available on suttercreek.org
Check-In for the night of the event is 4:30 at:
ZAMS Photography ~ 71 Main Street, Sutter Creek

Witches Walk Sutter Creek
2025-10-25 15:00 - 19:00
Join the Witches in their traditional Halloween Dance.
Pub Crawl, Parade and Costume Contest. Don’t miss this witchy event!

Diamond Dots with Mary Huft
2025-11-04 10:00 - 13:00
Please note: New Date and Time for this month
Bring a gourd shard for practice. Equipment will be provided by Mary.
Please bring ideas for next year’s meetings. Teach a class, suggest a class, suggest a teacher…. The goal is to have a full calendar for next year by the end of this year!

Lodi Sandhill Crane Festival
2025-11-08 - 2025-11-09
Ticket Sales Live beginning September 2nd. Information available with web link below

Christmas Party
2025-12-09 10:00 - 13:00
Potluck and ornament exchange.
Will be at our regular meeting place and time. No meeting. Just Fun!!!

January 13, 2026 - UFO and Calendar decisions
2026-01-13 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Bring any project you are working on while we spend time discussing our 2026 calendar.
Please pick a month and a class you would like to teach or attend for the 2026 calendar.
If you don’t want to teach but would like to attend a certain class or learn a certain technique, you can reach out to Toni for possible teacher contacts. When you sign up for a month you will be responsible for contacting the teacher for information, set up needs, any items attendees need, etc. The idea is that we all participate in teaching, communication and calendar set up.

How to make a Gourd Pattern
2026-02-10 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Taught by Aaron Bullock. Bring your gourd, your design or reference pictures to create your design.
Other items you may use if you have them: White or black carbon sheets, stretch and seal plastic wrap, a burner.

Calligraphy on Gourds
2026-03-10 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Taught by Heather Hopman. Bring calligraphy pens if you have them.

Cloth Feathers
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Mary Hufft

Material Feathers
2026-04-14 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Taught by Mary Hufft

Sutter Creek Duck Race
2026-04-25 10:00 - 11:00

Interior finishes plus
2026-05-12 10:00 - 13:00 | American Legion Hall, 11401 American Legion Dr., Jackson, 95642, United States
Taught by Heather Hopman. Bring your gourds to play with different interior finishes.

Amador County Fair Ideas / Deadline
2026-05-29 08:00 - 17:00
Theme “More Cowbell”
