Lakefield Herald Special Report

Gourd show in Buckhorn

The Buckhorn Community Centre (BCC) continues to offer the best in events with the announcement of the first annual Gourd and Creative Art Show, to be held on September 17 and 18 this year.

Working in partnership with the Canadian Gourd Society, the BCC is proud to present this unique artform to visitors.

Ranging in styles from craft to fine art, gourd crafting and painting has been around for centuries. The variety of art pieces created include bowls, ornaments, sculpture, vases and wall art.

In addition to the gourd art, there are many other exhibitors offering creative arts, including card stamping, knitting and carving.

Rosie Binns, President of the Board of Directors of the BCC says, “We are always looking for new shows to add to our repertoire that bring something unique to the area. This event is an example of the good things that can happen when two organizations work together.”

Workshops are being offered during the show: Painting with Egg Tempera, Carve Your Own Canoe Paddle, Wicker and Willow Gourd Baby, Gourd and Hemp Necklace are a few of the courses being offered.

For more information and to register for a class, visit www.canadiangourdsociety.org

There will also be a photography contest at the event sponsored by Two Fish Canvas Art, with visitors choosing the winner in a People’s Choice Competition.

The theme of the photo contest is “Fun In Sun”. If you’d like to enter visit www.buckhorncommunitycentre.com or call the BCC for the information

Admission to the Gourd and Creative Art Show is only $3 per person. There are additional charges for seminars and workshops so please check the Gourd Society’s website or call the BCC 705-657-8833.

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