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teacher information and application

2026.North.Tx.Teachers Application (pdf)Download

call for teachers

Texas Gourd Society (TGS) thanks you for applying to teach at the 3rd annual North Texas Gourd Festival at Lake Granbury Conference Center, 621 E Pearl St

Granbury, TX  76048


Classes will be held April 16-17-18-19, 2026. 


We are looking for a diverse set of classes, some that are unique and/or new. 


We are also accepting applications for non-gourd classes such as basket weaving, pyrography, painting, wood carving, etc. Skills taught should be applicable to gourds.


Class Dates & Times

  Classroom setup: Thursday at 11:30am / Friday & Saturday at 7:00am


  • Thursday, 4/16 (4 hr. classes) 12:30pm – 4:30pm   
  • Friday, 4/17 (4 hr. classes) 8:30am – 12:30pm & 12:30pm – 4:30pm   
  • Friday, 4/17 All Day Class:  8:30am – 4:30pm (lunch time at teacher discretion) 
  • Saturday, 4/18 (4 hr. classes) 8:30am – 12:30pm & 12:30pm – 4:30pm   
  • Saturday, 4/18 All Day Class:  8:30am – 4:30pm (lunch time at teacher discretion)
  • KIDS CLASSES - Saturday, 4/18:  1:00pm - 3:00pm

Important Dates to Remember

 February 4, 2026 (Wednesday) – Deadline - Application, Bio & Class description/pictures

  • Email to shaberer47@gmail.com
  • Via Mail: Sue Haberer — 1600 Silver Lane — Aubrey, TX 76227 (Only submit application. (Do not send the information page)


February 5, (Sunday)— Classes go LIVE


April 2, 2026 (Thursday)— Last day for students to cancel


April 19, 2026 Teacher checks will be distributed.

  

Class Pricing

  • Please include any materials fees in the cost of your class. 
  • There is a $10 TGS fee for each student. Please add/include $10 TGS fee in the cost of your class. 
  • Team teaching is permissible, but only one teacher will be paid.  
  • Teachers will get paid for all students that have registered.  
  • If student is a no show, teacher will get paid for that student.

Support Us - Refer a Friend & Fellow Teacher

Help us by referring fellow teachers & friends about our class opportunities. Your support makes a difference in the arts community.  Thank you!

Questions?

Contact: Sue Haberer, Education Chairperson

 Phone: 817-559-3000    

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