The $125 FREE gifts have been snapped up at record speed, but there are still a few left. To get your gift simply place your order now on our web site for $125 or more
and be sure to enter coupon code CAT4FG during check out.

Your Free Gift Includes: 1 DVD: “Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp” with Gloria Crane GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes – 7 assorted colors 20 Cleaned and Craft Ready Jewelry Gourds An Over $125.00 Value!! To get your gift start by adding it to your cart. Then browse our web site and add any of your desired items to meet the $125 minimum order. Click here, then use the “Add to Cart” button!

The FREE Parking Passes are almost Gone!

Order 3 or more festival tickets in advance and receive a FREE parking pass to the event! There are just a few free parking passes left so you must act now to get yours — Click Here!

“Fantastic! I love to attend every year…I travel about 200 miles one way to attend and would not miss it!”
-Sandra Heinig, California City, CATribute to Larry McClelland

The California Gourd Society is sponsoring a special gourd art display and sale to honor late artist Larry McClelland. Larry was a great supporter,  volunteer, and participant in the California Gourd Society’s Gourd Art Competition at the Welburn Gourd Farm.

(Pictured left, Peacock gourd by Larry McClelland)

For more information on the special tribute to Larry McClelland and to find out how you can enjoy his art work during this year’s 14th annual Gourd Art Festival, please visit www.GourdFestival.com

The The GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition at the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!

If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork.

Christine Chan, whose art work is shown at left and below, was discovered through the exhibition of her art at last year’s People’s Choice Competition.

Not only did she win second place in her division, she is exhibiting at this year’s Festival because her artwork is in such demand!

Be sure to stop by her booth during the event to see her newest creations.

(Pictured left and right, gourd art by Christine Chan)

The People’s Choice Competition is your chance to gain exposure as an artist. Be sure to enter your artwork for this year’s competition!

For competition rules and instructions, Click Here!

Not able to make the trip to attend the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival? Then let us bring you a small taste of the kind of art that will be on display at the Festival!

Every festival we aquire new art pieces to display and sell in our store, but we need to make room. This means huge discounts on what is currently in stock, and pieces will be showcased in the newsletter and made available for purchase to everyone who is an email subscriber!

Here are this week’s picks:

Gourd Art by Michelle Abreau
Measures approx. 12 inches tall and 13 inches wide.
Valued at $500. On sale for just $295!

Gourd Art by Gloria Crane
Measures approx. 8 inches tall and 10 inches wide.
Valued at $250. On sale now for just $145!

Gourd Art by Bonnie Gibson
This gourd measures 13 inches tall and its 11 inches wide.
Valued at $1,500. On sale now for just $895!

For questions or to purchase any of these art pieces, please email Christy Barajas. Christy@welburngourdfarm.com

Gourd Art Classes have been expanded to three days for this year’s Gourd Festival, the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the event, and over 30 incredible classes are being offered!

The “Gourd Basketry” class by Don Weeke is the ONLY class in the history of the Gourd Festival to be offered every year, year after year. Why? Because it is one of the most popular classes every taught and is still in demand!

(Pictured right, gourd basketry art by Done Weeke)

To register for Don Weeke’s “Gourd Basketry” class or for any of the other exciting classes, Click Here!

Simply place your order now on our web site for $125 or more
and you’ll receive this FREE gift valued at over $125.00!

Your Gift Includes All of These Items: 1 DVD: “Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp” with Gloria Crane 7 assorted colors of GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes 20 Cleaned and Craft Ready Jewelry Gourds More Than a $125.00 Value! There is a limited quantity of these free gifts so you must act now. First, add your free gift to your cart. Then browse our web site and add any of your desired items to meet the $125 minimum order.

Remember, you must start by adding your FREE gift to your shopping cart! — Click here, then use the “Add to Cart” button! Available while supplies last.
*Free gift available only while supplies last. May not be combined with any other offers. $125 order minimum cannot include gourd classes.

Simply join the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival on Facebook to find out how to receive your free tickets. This is a special offer for Facebook fans ONLY so join us on Facebook now — Click Here!

Huge Sale On Gourds! Get Over 35%Off Selected Boxes While Supplies Last! The gourd boxes must be cleared out to make room for the Gourd Art Festival activities, so we’re having a huge online sale event! Act now and you’ll get over 35% Off on the following boxes:

	Box of 6 medium gourds, Bottle Shapes, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*
	Box of 6 medium gourds, Round Body, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*
	Box of 6 medium gourds, Mixed Shapes, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*

Be sure to use coupon code 3VM during checkout. To order, click on the images above or call our office toll free at 1-877-420-2613.

*Not valid with any other offers. Good only while supplies last.

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Enter Your Gourd Art In the GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition! The The GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition at the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!

(pictured right, gourd art by Don Weeke)

If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!

For competition rules and instructions, Click Here!

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Come to the Gourd Art Festival!

Join us for the the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm, Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th, 2010!

“Fantastic! I love to attend every year…I travel about 200 miles one way to attend and would not miss it!“

- Sandra Heinig, California City, CA

 

 

Get your tickets now and save! Tickets are $11 at the gate, but you get them for just $8 when you buy them in advance! PLUS you’ll receive a FREE parking pass (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last!

Only a limited number of FREE passes are available, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are gone – Click Here!

Also, find out how you can get tickets FREE — join us on Facebook to learn more!

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There’s Still Time to Get Your Exhibitor Application In!

There is still time to get your exhibitor application in for the festival, but you must act now before spaces are gone!

(pictured right, gourd art by Gloria Crane, Exhibiting artist at the upcoming 2010 Gourd Art Festival)

“This Festival blew me away!  As an exhibitor, I was thrilled at the enthusiasm of the attendees and their desire and ability to find and buy high quality gourd art and gourd products.  I couldn’t have been happier with my sales and new contacts. I am definitely looking forward to next year.” – Dave Abernethy

To request your application online now, Click Here.

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There is Still Time to Enroll in Our June Gourd Art Classes!

June is a great time to take a gourd class because instructors from across the country come in for the Gourd Art Festival and bring their knowledge and exciting gourd art classes with them!

Over 30 Gourd Art Classes are scheduled for the Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday before the Festival, which takes place Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th, 2010.

Now is the time to register before spaces fill up!

To see the full line up of classes for June, including photos, descriptions, dates and times, and to register, Click Here!

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	Box of 6 medium gourds, Bottle Shapes, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*
	Box of 6 medium gourds, Round Body, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*
	Box of 6 medium gourds, Mixed Shapes, 7″ -8″ in diameter, Regularly $86.68, Just $54.72!*

Be sure to use coupon code 3VM during checkout. To order, click on the images above or call our office toll free at 877-420-2613.

*Not valid with any other offers. Good only while supplies last.

Come to the FREE Gourd Workshop Tomorrow, Saturday, May 8th!

Join Dianne Connelly tomorrow, Saturday May 8th, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm for the FREE Gourd Workshop, 11:00 am – 2:00 p.m.

This is your last chance to come to the workshop until July because June is Gourd Festival month and no workshop is offered. Register online now — click here!

Gourd Art Class Next Saturday!

Join Pamala Redhawk for the “Pet Portrait” class next Saturday, May 15th, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm.

This is a full-day class and you will learn all kinds of gourd art techniques that you can carry over to create all kinds of gourd art, including how to woodburn and paint realistic animal fur, how to make eyes that are lifelike, tricks for shading, and more!

Spaces for this class are almost gone so register now – click here!

The The GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition at the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival is open to artists of all levels and is a fun and exciting part of the event for all because the festival attendees are the ones who vote on the artwork!

(pictured right, gourd art by Sue Brogden)

If you love creating gourd art this is your chance to win cash prizes and gain huge exposure for your artwork, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded! For competition rules and instructions, click here!

Join us for the the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm, Saturday and Sunday, June 26th and 27th, 2010!

“Fantastic! I love to attend every year…I travel about 200 miles one way to attend and would not miss it!” -Sandra Heinig, California City, CA

Get your tickets now and save! Tickets are $11 at the gate, but you get them for just $8 when you buy them in advance! PLUS you’ll receive a FREE parking pass (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last!

Only a limited number of FREE passes are still available, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are all gone – click here!

There’s Still Time to Get Your Exhibitor Application In!

There is still time to get your exhibitor application in for the festival, but you must act now before spaces are gone!

(pictured right, gourd art by The Browning House, Exhibiting at the upcoming 2010 Gourd Art Festival)

“This Festival blew me away!  As an exhibitor, I was thrilled at the enthusiasm of the attendees and their desire and ability to find and buy high quality gourd art and gourd products.  I couldn’t have been happier with my sales and new contacts. I am definitely looking forward to next year.” -Dave Abernethy

To request your application online now, click here.

Join artist and instructor, Kristy Dial, and create this incredible gourd featuring a Native American scene of tee pee homes!

Spaces are almost gone so register online now – click here!

This is one of many exciting classes being taught by Kristy and other instructors the three days preceding the Gourd Art Festival.

To see the full line up of classes for both May and June, including photos, descriptions, dates and times, and to register for classes, click here!

• Get the New Transparent Pigment Powders at a Special, Introductory Price!
• Submit Your Vote for which Gloria Crane class you would like to see offered next on DVD!
• Get Your FREE Gift Valued at $20.00 when you visit us at the Wuertz Gourd Festival Next Weekend, Fri., Sat., Sun, Feb. 5th – 7th, 2010
• Featured Gourd Art by Serena Kovalosky

NEW Transparent Pigment Powders:

Everyone is talking about the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders by GourdMaster™! Different than the original line of GourdMaster™ Pigment Powders, which are opaque, the new Transparent Powders allow you to create an incredible “see through” effect for amazing new looks with your gourd art.

Pictured right and below, gourd art by Gloria Crane featuring Transparent Pigment Powders for the dragonfly wings.

Transparent Pigment Powders come in two different luster choices. The Shimmer luster gives you a look with more sparkle, while the Satin luster creates a softer look.

Now with this special offer, you get all 7 colors of the new Transparent Pigment Powders in both the Simmer luster and the Satin luster, 14 powders total, regularly $54.46, for just $44.95!

Get the powder set at an even greater discount when you order the new DVD, “Making a Butterfly Votive and Butterfly Oil Lamp” with Gloria Crane.

Not only does the DVD show you how to create a beautiful finish using the Transparent Powder (shown in the “Bonus” section), you’ll also receive a coupon inside the DVD case for $15.00 off the set of new powders, regularly $54.46, just $39.46 when you use your coupon!

The DVD was just released last week and normally sells for $29.95, but you can get it for just $24.95 when you order now, and because it includes the $15.00 coupon you get even more value! Order the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders now — click here!

Submit Your Vote for Classes on DVD!

Gloria Crane offers so many incredible classes, we just can’t decide what to offer next on DVD! Place your vote now using our online voting form and choose which class or classes you want offered next on DVD.

Visit Us at the Wuertz Gourd Festival Next Weekend for a FREE Gift!

The 7th Annual Wuertz Gourd Festival takes place next weekend, February 5th, 6th, and 7th, 2010, at the Pinal County Fairgrounds in Casa Grande, Arizona!

Be sure to visit us at the GourdMaster™ Booth located in the main exhibit hall, booth E12-14 (on right hand side towards the back), and when you purchase just $35 or more, you’ll receive the Limited Edition, 2010 Gourd Art Calendar, a $20.00 value, absolutely FREE!*

*limit one per customer. Not valid with any other offers.

The Wuertz family does an outstanding job putting on their annual event, and if you love gourds this is a show not to be missed! Come out and enjoy the fun, including amazing gourd art and gourd supplies, fun gourd art classes, great food, entertainment, and more!

Show hours are Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm, Sunday, 10am-3pm. Admission is just $6.00 (or get a 3-day pass for $12) and kids 12 and under get in F-R-E-E! For directions to the gourd festival, click here! To find out more, visit the Wuertz Gourd Farm web site at WuertzFarm.com.

Featured Gourd Art:

This stunning piece by Serena Kovalosky is entitled “Earthpod II” and was several months in creation. Serena Kovalosky’s work is inspired by the pristine wilderness of the mountains surrounding her studio.

This particular piece represents a “carrying vessel”, symbolic of the pods in nature that carry seeds for the next generation.Earthpod II is ornately woodburned with organic designs representing earth, seeds and water.

Gold alloy gilding enhances the nobility of the piece’s symbolic function.

Dimensions: 10”(d) x 5½”(h).Asking Price: $600This second piece, entitled, “Ancient Tree Bowl,” was carved entirely by hand and was made to look though it might have been found on the forest floor.

The deep mahogany interior showcases the intricate carving as well as the detailed design work that has been woodburned onto the surface. The bottom half is gilded in a richly antiqued gold alloy, bringing the piece into the contemporary realm.

Dimensions: 7½”(d) x 6”(h), including stand. Asking Price: $700

 To purchase these pieces please contact the artist directly at:
Serena Kovalosky
Phone: (518) 282-9202
Email: serena@kovalosky.com
Web site: www.kovalosky.com

 Be sure to see our FREE online tutorials on gourd art — click here!

Come out to the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get gourds at half price during the incredible Clearance Sale, now through January 16th, 2010! We are desperate to make room for the new crop of gourds coming in March, which means you are able to get beautiful gourds at rock bottom prices!

Plus if you act quickly you may still be able to purchase a gourd voucher, good for 75% off gourds at the farm during the sale. (Farm is open Mon-Sat, 9am to 4pm during the sale).

Voucher’s can be used to purchase non-gourd items at regular prices as well so even if you don’t spend the full amount in gourds you can still take advantage of this amazing offer!

Please Note: Vouchers must be used before the end of the Clearance Sale, Saturday, January 16th, 2010.

The Clearance Sale Vouchers are almost sold out so get yours now – click here!

Need Gourds Mailed? Get Up to 70% Off Gourds WithIf you’re not able to come to the farm you can get Clearance Sale gourds shipped to you instead!

the Clearance Sale Box Plus Get FREE Shipping!

Because we have so many customers around the country and around the world who are unable to make the trip to the farm, we’ve set aside a limited number of Clearance Sale Boxes, and there are still a few boxes available on our web site!

We’ve gone through our many gourd racks and randomly selected 40 gourds to fill an over-sized box (the bigger box saves on shipping costs), and now with this special offer you get this entire box at 50% OFF, plus shipping a reduced, flat rate of just $14.95* per box!

But it gets even better! Buy 2 or more boxes now and get 70% OFF plus FREE shipping!

Prefer to have your gourds cleaned? No problem! Simply select “cleaned” when you purchase your Clearance Box and for an additional charge you’ll receive all your gourds cleaned and craft-ready!

These are quality gourds, not rotten or ugly throwaways, and because they are randomly selected you get various shapes and every box is different!

Although we cannot screen for things like small cracks and minor shell blemishes since the gourds are packaged quickly with a random-selection process, this box comes with an unconditional guarantee!

If you are not completely satisfied with your Clearance Sale box gourds, simply return them for a full refund!

Your box of 40 gourds is regularly $199.79. It’s on sale now for just $114.85!

Save even more when you order 2 boxes now just $119.87! Click Here to Get Your Clearance Sale Box Now!

It’s like getting your second box for just $5

*Gourd shapes vary. Shapes in each box are different due to the random selection process.

*Please Note! Clearance Boxes are sent via Parcel Post, which generally takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. If you want your gourds delivered sooner you can pay the additional postage cost, which runs $5 – $25 more (depending on your location) by calling our office to place your order.

To take advantage of this incredible offer, simply use coupon code CLBX during check out. With the unconditional, money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose! Supplies of the Clearance Sale Box are limited so you must act now — Click Here!

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm

and 70% Off Gourds Online plus FREE Shipping!

Clearance Sale at the Farm:

Starting on the day after Christmas, Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., all uncleaned gourds at the farm are half price! (cleaned gourds are half price, plus the cleaning charge.)

But it gets even better! You can get your gourds at a whopping 75% off regular Farm prices when you act now! Just buy a voucher for as little as $100. When you present your voucher at the register you will get 75% off your gourd purchases! Get your voucher now on our web site or by calling our office now toll free at 1-877-420-2613. Please be patient when calling our office as we expect a flood of calls for these vouchers.

Voucher’s can be used to purchase non-gourd items at regular prices as well, so even if you don’t spend the full amount in gourds you can still take advantage of this amazing offer!

Please Note: Vouchers must be used before the end of the Clearance Sale, Saturday, January 16th, 2010.

Only a limited number of vouchers will be made available so you must act now if you want to get your gourds for 75% off! Click here!

Get 75% Off your gourds during the sale by purchasing a gourd voucher now! Click here!

Internet Clearance Sale:

If you’re not able to come to the farm you can get Clearance Sale gourds shipped to you instead!

Because we have so many customers around the country and around the world who are unable to make the trip to the farm, we’ve set aside a limited number of Clearance Sale Boxes, which are available to you right now on our web site!

We’ve gone through our many gourd racks and randomly selected 40 gourds to fill an over-sized box (the bigger box saves on shipping costs), and now with this special offer you get this entire box at 50% OFF, plus shipping a reduced, flat rate of just $14.95* per box!

But it gets even better! Buy 2 or more boxes now and get 70% OFF plus FREE shipping!

Prefer to have your gourds cleaned? No problem! Simply select “cleaned” when you purchase your Clearance Box and for an additional charge you’ll receive all your gourds cleaned and craft-ready!

These are quality gourds, not rotten or ugly throwaways.

Although we cannot screen for things like small cracks and minor shell blemishes since the gourds are packaged quickly with a random-selection process, this box comes with an unconditional guarantee!

If you are not completely satisfied with your Clearance Sale box gourds, simply return them for a full refund!

Your box of 40 gourds is regularly $199.79. It’s on sale now for just $114.85!

Save even more when you order 2 boxes now just $119.87!

Click Here to Get Your Clearance Sale Box Now!

	2 Boxes  70% Off	3 Boxes  70% Off
Regular Price Per Box:	$199.79 ea.	$199.79 ea.	$199.79 ea.
Discounted Price Per Box:	$90.90 ea.	$59.94 ea.	$59.94 ea.
Shipping:

$14.95* flat rate shipping

FREE shipping!*

	FREE shipping!*
Total:	$114.85	$119.87	$179.85

*Please Note! Clearance Boxes are sent via Parcel Post, which generally takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. If you want your gourds delivered sooner you can pay the additional postage cost, which generally runs $5 – $25 more (depending on your location) by calling our office to place your order.

To take advantage of this incredible offer, simply use coupon code CLBX during check out. With the unconditional, money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose! Supplies of the Clearance Sale Box are limited so you must act now — Click Here!

Bottle gourds are perfect for making everything from holiday Santas and snowmen to beautiful pots and bowls for a table centerpiece.

(pictured left, gourd snowmen by Linda Noblitt)

Now you can get the most popular box of bottle gourds, the “Mixed Sizes” box, at a very special price! Click Here to Get Yours Now!

The box includes 5 cleaned, craft-ready gourds 5″- 10″ in diameter and normally sells for $46.93 on our web site. Now if you purchase 2 boxes you get a 3rd box absolutely FREE!

That’s 15 bottle gourds in a variety of sizes, all cleaned and ready to craft,regularly $140.79, for just $93.86! And because holidays are the time for gift-giving, you will also receive 6 incredible gifts with your order. Order now and you will receive ALL of the following gifts absolutely FREE!*
	Gift #1: Book – “Down in the Gourd Patch” by Diane Nunn. A $10.45 Value!
	Gift #2: Book – “Gourds for All Seasons Vol. 1“ by Sue Hollon (now out of print!).     A $10.45 Value!
Gift #3: Package of 7 jewelry gourds (under 2″),(pictured right, snowmen ornaments by Linda Noblitt) cleaned and craft-ready,perfect for making ornaments. A $20.86 Value!
	Gift #4: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Snowman Friends” project. Printed in full color, includes complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value!   Pictured right, Snowman Friends by Tammy R. Brown.
	Gift #5: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Ho Ho Ho Santa” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Ho Ho Ho Santa by Heidi Anne Sanger.
	Gift #6: Step-by-Step Project Instructions: “Happy Snowman” project. Printed in full color, includes the complete project pattern. A $7.95 Value! Pictured right, Happy Snowmen by Heidi Anne Sanger.

That’s over $65.00 in FREE* gifts!

What better way to kick off your holiday season by getting gifts you can really use. And, there’s no better gift to give than the one you make yourself for the people you love. Make this holiday season extra special!

Order now and get these 6 FREE Gifts!*

Your 6 FREE gifts together with your 15 cleaned, craft-ready bottle gourds represents a total value of $206.40, but with this special offer its just $93.86! Just use coupon code BSFG at check out!

(*Free gifts offered only while supplies last. Must use coupon code BSFG during checkout. Not valid with any other offers.)

NEW Item! Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing!

Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing is similar to other variegated metal leafing favorites but with hues of gold and champagne, perfect for holiday gourd projects! Stock is limited so order now – click here! Pictured left, oil lamp by Gloria Crane, with Dawn Variegated Metal Leafing on the top flower design and the wrap around ribbon design. This beautiful project is featured in a soon-to-be released DVD with Gloria Crane! Watch for it!

See how to apply metal leafing the quick and easy way in this

online video tutorial!

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

Upcoming Gourd Class

Christmas Ornaments with Gloria Crane

Date:Saturday, November 21st 2009

Materials Fee: $5.00 for paint, dye, gloves, and cleaned gourd.

You need to bring Adjustable heat Woodburner with pens for burning fine lines, an awl, and any jewelry working tools like pliers and wire cutters.

SPECIAL NOTE: You will have many different pattern choices and leave class with at least 2 ornaments.

Space is limited for this class. Click Here to enroll now!

Join us this Saturday and Sunday, June 27th & 28th, 2009, for the 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm!

You’ll see amazing gourd art, like the dazzling creations of artist, Elizabeth Greene, whose colorful gourd art pieces are shown at left and below.

Remember, there is still time to participate in one of the exciting gourd art classes taking place this Thursday and Friday, June 25th and 26th! Sign up now online to guarantee a space, or come for Walk-In registration at 8:30 am on class day.

If you have yet to get your tickets, be sure to pick up a $2.00 OFF coupon at one of our participating Coupon Distributor locations. Admission is FREE for children 12 and under!

Gourd Art by Festival Exhibitor, Elizabeth Greene

You’ll enjoy:

NEW Metallic Gourd Inks!

Be sure to stop by the GourdMaster™ Products booth and see the all-new line of Metallic Inks, now in 20 brilliant colors! Buy them in a pack of 10 colors and save!

New Gourd Art Competition!

The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm will include a brand new Gourd Art Competition with cash prizes, sponsored by GourdMaster™ Products and judged by the general public who attend the event!

Pictured left, competition entry gourd art piece by Laura Truax.

If you plan to attend the Gourd Art Festival as a visitor, be sure to cast your vote for your favorite art pieces, Saturday, June 27th, 2009! Everyone who votes will receive a FREE coupon good towards a $20 gift from the GourdMaster™ Products booth.

Winners of the competition will be displayed on Sunday, June 28th, so be sure to come back and see who wins!

NEW Gourd Basketry Class Just Added!

“Gourd Basketry” with Don Weeke is so popular, we’ve added a second class on Thursday, June 25th!

This is the kind of class that has so much information, you want to take it 2 or eve 3 times!

Sign up now before it fills, and be sure to bring a notepad and pen because Don shares A LOT of great tips and inside resources.

To see the entire list of available gourd classes and to register, click here!

*Please note, discount codes and special offers are not valid with gourd classes.

Special Offer: Get a beautiful hand-drawn portrait of your horse by Festival Sponsor, Pat Wooldridge and receive $131.00 in FREE Gifts if you are one of the first 20 people to order!

Pat has been drawing horse and animal portraits for over 20 years and is known for her ability to capture the personality of the animal being drawn. Most images are created using graphite pencil, but color portraits are also available.

See more of Pat’s work on her web site – click here!

For more information on the upcoming Gourd Art Festival and to get directions, click here!

Gourdially Yours,

The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 1-877-420-2613

Get the newly updated ebook FREE!

Everyone’s raving about the newly updated “Beginner’s Guide to Gourd Crafting” book, filled with time-saving tips and design techniques for gourds!

“I loved all the great ideas in your [new] Gourd Crafting book.” – Sandy Tate, OH

Now you can get this popular book FREE when you use the quick download link on our web site. PLUS you are welcome to share the book with others, even post it on your web site or blog!

“Thank you for the wonderful [Gourd Crafting] book on your web site. …I shared it in my weekly blog and people loved it!” – Pamela A.

There are no forms to fill out or contact information to submit. Just click on the link and start enjoying! Get the NEW, updated book now — click here!

All Gourd Boxes Now In Stock!

Most of this year’s gourd crop is finally dry enough to send, which means ALL Gourds-by-the-Box items are now in stock, including the large 9″-10″ sizes of Tear Drop and Tall Body gourds!

“Hi,  I just received my shipment of Giant gourds …I am very pleased with the shipping and quality…As you say, the are ready to craft.
I have always used New England area gourds which are much thinner shelled. With these gourds I can now try some chipwork and carving.” -J.D.

You save an average of 30% when you order pre-boxed gourds, simply because we save on the labor costs by packaging up multiple boxes at once! See the entire selection of Gourds-by-the-Box, click here! 

The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival – Updates!

There are only 5 exhibitor spaces left for the 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm! The deadline for application submission is May 20th, 2009, if they don’t sell out before then. To download the exhibitor application now, click here.

Pictured left, gourd art piece by Carolyn Wolf-Russell, exhibiting artist at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival, June 27th and 28th, 2009!

Get Your Gourd Festival Tickets NOW and Save!

Festival tickets are $11 at the gate, but you can get them for just $8 when you buy now! PLUS you’ll receive a FREE parking pass (general parking) when you purchase 3 or more tickets in advance, while supplies last!

Only a limited number of FREE passes are available, so get your tickets now before the parking passes are gone – click here!

Request Your Packet of Gourd Art Festival Brochures Today!

The new Festival brochures are hot off the press and now available on the www.GourdFestival.com web site! If you only need a few, simply download the available file and print them at home.

If you would like a packet of brochures to hand out to your gourd patch, at local events, or in your community, we are happy to mail them to you! Simply use the request form on the web site.

June Gourd Festival Classes Filling Fast!

One of the most exciting parts of the annual June Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is the incredible gourd art classes taught by some of the most talented artists and instructors in the industry.

Classes are filling fast so NOW is the time to register and reserve your spot in the classes, taking place June 25th and 26th, 2009, the Thursday and Friday before the big Festival!

Sign up for the “Carving with Heshi Inlay” class with Kristy Dial, whose ‘cave horse’ art piece is featured on the cover of this year’s festival brochure (shown above).

Kristy is a master when it comes to carving and inlay on gourds, and she will share all her secrets in this fun and exciting class!

To sign up for the “Carving and Heishi Inlay” class, and to see the full list of May and June gourd art classes, click here!

*Please note, discount codes and special offers are not valid with gourd classes.

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