The Idaho Gourd Society membership dues are payable in January.  Individual membership is $12.  Family membership (all family members residing at one address) is $18.  If a new member joins after January the membership fee for that year will be assessed at 1/12th of the annual fee times the number of months left in the calendar year.  To receive the latest information about our organization please provide your email address.


If you have membership questions, please contact Karen Ryker, Treasurer of the Idaho Gourd Society.


There are three ways to join the Idaho Gourd Society and pay membership dues.

  1. By Mail - complete the membership application and send it with your check to the address on the form, or
  2. Online - complete the online membership application and make your payment online through PayPal with a Credit Card or a PayPal account, or
  3. At the Meeting - Come to the meeting and fill out an application and attach a check.


Current members can pay their membership through PayPal by clicking here.


Joining Idaho Gourd Society

American Gourd Society Benefits and Membership Information


The American Gourd Society, Inc. Is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the education and instruction of those persons who are interested in the culture, uses, history, and/or crafting of gourds.  The AGS is the unifying body for all state Chapters and there are many benefits to AGS membership.


Join the American Gourd Society

But I’m not an artist!

Do not feel distressed.  You do not need to be an artist to craft gourds.  Many techniques are easy to learn with basic instructions.

Most meetings include workshops that feature  hands-on instructions.  The workshops are taught by our talented and helpful members.