Gourd Art that will truly amaze you
12 June 2008| Come See Gourd Art that Will Leave You Breathless! |
The Gourd Art Festival Is Almost Here
Join us for the 12th Annual International Gourd Art Festival, happening Saturday and Sunday, June 21st and 22nd, 2008 at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA!
You’ll see some of the most spectacular gourd art ever created and witness how a raw gourd bought for a few dollars can turn into an art piece worth thousands of dollars.
This incredible gourd lamp by Pamela Redhawk is cut out around the leaves so the light shines through and projects the image of a giant tree!
Come to the Gourd Festival this weekend and YOU could win this gourd lamp, valued at $400.00! 
Just enter your ticket stub in the drawing at the festival entrance for your chance to win.
(Pictured right, "Wildlife Pride" by Carrie Dearing. Both this and the Gourd Lamp above were photographed by Richard Katris of Chanan Photography, whose photography services will be available to festival exhibitors at a discounted rate, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday, June 19th, 20th, 22nd. Click here for info).
If you enjoy beautiful surroundings the Gourd Art Festival is the place for you. Set against the backdrop of the De Luz countryside, you’ll enjoy cool breezes as you stroll underneath the majestic oak trees that surround the festival booths.
"Loved the vendors — gourds, supplies & food! The entertainment and demonstrations were fabulous, as was the wine garden…I loved sitting under the oak trees sipping wine, listening to the music and watching the entertainment on the stage". -Sandra Heinig, California City, C
Come out and enjoy the day! Relax in the Wine Garden with fine wine and micro brews, enjoy live entertainment, have fun creating gourd art in the Gourd Crafting Arena, see the amazing gourd art in the competition tents, and more!
The Festival is pleased to welcome back Native American flute musician, Evren Ozan (pictured left). A child prodigy, Evren fist performed at the 5th Annual Gourd Art Festival when he was 8 years old. Evren will be on hand after performing to 
autograph CDs. Be sure to get his award-winning album, Alluvia (his 3rd album!)
Many festival-goers return every year and enjoy visiting their favorite artists from years prior. Linda Noblitt, famous for her adorable gourd dolls and fairies (see photo, right), has been exhibiting for 11 of the 12 years the festival has run.
She is back again this year and has created such a big following, if you’re not one of the first ones there you’ll find her gourd fairies sold out!
Gourd Art Classes:
"We travel a long way and it was well worth the trip…We really enjoyed the classes and meeting everyone at the farm…It had to be the most fun under the sun!" -Prosper Couepel, Woonsocket, RI
Be sure to sign up for one or more of the many exciting Gourd Art Classes offered the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the show, June 18th, 19th, and 20th.
"I had my first class with Kathy Riker and it was OUTSTANDING. Kathy is an inspired teacher who is generous and whose patience and understanding far exceeds what I have come to expect…" -Bill D.
This is a wonderful opportunity to learn from some of the best instructors in the country, many of whom only visit California once a year for this event. For the class photos and descriptions or to register for a gourd art class, click here!
A Weekend To Remember:
You’ll see some of the most incredible gourd art imaginable! Be sure to see the amazing carved gourd art of Marilyn Sunderland, who created the breath-taking carved "gourd basket" pictured at right.
"The gourd art was amazing, everything from outrageous to beautiful!" -Mary Geary
One of the main attractions at the Festival is always the Gourd Art Competition. Housed in 2 giant tents, the competition features spectacular gourd art sent in from artists across the country, all vying for the prestigious blue ribbon in their category. A ‘must see’ at the event!
New Product and Live Demonstrations
Come preview the incredible new line of 30 GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes and take advantage of the Special Festival Pricing (you save over $50.00!).
See what the latest art supplies and products are and how you can create your own stunning works of gourd art.
Visit the Demonstration Area, get your gourding questions answered, and see the incredible looks that can be created using simple techniques and materials.
(Pictured left, in foreground, new Ink Dye colors from left to right, Walnut, Sage, and Rich Mahogany; gourd art in background by Heidi Anne Sanger.)
Get Your Discounted Tickets Now:
Avoid the long lines at the ticket counter and get a discounted price when you buy your tickets now online! Tickets at the gate are $9.00 (children 12 and under admitted free), but you pay just $8.00 when you buy in advance, AND you avoid waiting in line. Click here to order.
Festival Dates and Times:
Saturday, June 21st, 2008 - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Sunday, June 22nd, 2008 - 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
See you at the Festival!
Gourdially Yours,
The 12th Annual Int’l Gourd Art Festival
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