This patch is currently only open to residents of Desert Gardens RV Resort which is 6 miles south of Florence, AZ. This is because of the RV Resort Rules. Desert Gardens RV Resort has a beautiful facility for gourding and … Continue reading →
In March of 2024 and again in 2025, the Arizona Gourd Society organized a retreat for its members at the Spirit of the Desert Retreat Center in Carefree, Arizona. We all arrive Monday night in time for a delicious dinner … Continue reading →
During the winter/spring of 2020 when we couldn’t meet in person we gathered on Zoom. Participants sent in a photo of the gourd they had finished and shared with the group how they completed piece. Below are the photos from … Continue reading →
We had two classes during our play date. Lyn Brown taught “Arizona Hotties” (looks a bit like a paper doll, using gourd shards). Mary Brye lead “Working with Copper”, and explained embossing, flame painting, patina and antique finishes. Both women … Continue reading →
Members of AZGS had hands-on demonstrations to learn from Terri LaBroose and Lyn Brown, Diane West, and Dale Lyall
Continue reading →6. Valley Gourd Patch The Valley Gourd Patch meets on the last Wednesday of each month (except November and December) from 3:00 -5:00pm Meetings are held at the Lutheran Church of the Risen Savior (Fellowship Hall) 555 South La Canada … Continue reading →
4. Spirit of the Desert Gourd Patch Meets (October through May) at 2pm on the 3rd Monday of the month at the Arts and Crafts Bldg. Painting Room, 24218 S Oakwood Blvd., Sun Lakes AZ Website: https://spiritgourdpatch.com Contact: Marcy Spieker
Continue reading →3. Southwest Gourd Patch Meets at noon, the 3rd Wednesday of the month at University of Arizona Maricopa County Cooperative Extension, 4341 E. Broadway Rd. Phoenix. Contact: Steve Hayden, 937 985-1545. Learn more…
Continue reading →5. Old Pueblo Gourd Patch Serves the Tucson area Meets the 4th Friday of the month from 10am-2pm Blue Raven Art School, 720 E. Prince, Tucson Open Studio Mondays & Fridays 1:30-4:40pm (Bring a project to work on.) Contact: Lollie … Continue reading →
2. Lizard Flats Gourd Patch Covers Northwest Maricopa County Meets the 3rd Thursday of the month (October through May) 1:00pm Lakeview Recreation Center, 10626 W Thunderbird Blvd., Sun City Contact: Joan Collins, 715-572-2829 https://www.facebook.com/LizardFlatsGourdPatch
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