Back in the mid-90's while living in Kentucky I went to an art fair with a friend. While looking through the fair, we came to a booth where a lady from Alabama had gourds. She made bowls and teapots. I became fascinated with them. After going back to work, my friend Peggy gave me some gourds that she had grown and it was fun playing with them. But I wanted to learn more. Shortly after I moved to Indianapolis and started my search for gourds. Little did I know there were societies dedicated to gourds. In the summer of 1999 I found the Indiana Gourd Society. They were having a one day fest in Greencastle, In. I went with a picture of the teapots the lady from Alabama had made determined to learn how to make them. What an exciting day this turned out to be!! I was greeted by the friendliest people I have had the pleasure of becoming friends with. A gentleman took me around and introduced me to the different vendors. He showed me the different types of gourds that could be used for making teapots. I bought many different kinds and was even given gourds. Can you imagine, being given gourds to take home and practice with. I also signed up and became a member of the Indiana Gourd Society. And so it began!
done with Silk Dyes and Danish cording
