Gourd Art and Project Library

Have you ever wanted to learn a new art technique, start a new hobby or read about the history or your favorite art medium? That’s what Nancy did when she checked out a few books on gourd art. In this program Nancy will share what she learned about gourds and gourd art from these library books. Learn about her evolution with this art form and also the history of the amazing gourd, sometimes known as Nature’s Pottery. 

Also learn about Project Library: a place where you can share what you have learned from a book. If you’ve ever learned to build, fix or create something by following instructions in a book now we have a way for you to share that experience through our online library community.

Bio:
Nancy J Overmyer has been with the library since 1993. She started out in Youth Services and did everything from storytime to graphic art projects. She later became one of the computer trainers here at the library and enjoyed 5 wonderful years helping the public learn about using computers. Nancy is now the library’s Program Supervisor and works with staff throughout the library to help organize, promote, create and make all of our library programs happen.
Nancy’s love for art and crafts has taken many avenues from dough art to gourd art. She has had several dough art and clay books published (type her name in the card catalog or visit the Topeka Room). Now days her art is focused on gourds and her work can be seen at www.gooseberrygourds.com .