Creative crafts are always fun. Gourd art is also functional. You can grow your own materials and then express yourself. This popular craft even has its own organization — The American Gourd Society.
And a peek on the arty 
craft sellers site, Etsy, reveals a cornucopia of creative gourd creations. Join crafter Maria Jones Saturday afternoon for a fun session on making whimsical birdhouses at the Sloatsburg Public Library.
Jones will host a class in decorating gourds for ages 12+ that demonstrates various tricks in decorating gourds, including decoupaging with tissue paper to add a classic feel. The fee is $5 for supplies and registration is required. The Whimsical Birdhouses class takes place Saturday, March 10 at 12 p.m. For more information, call the Sloatsburg Library at 845-753-8344.
