We’re hoping you will enjoy the Gourd Art Festival so much you will want to attend on both days! That’s why we’re offering HALF PRICE on Welburn gourds Sunday of the Festival for all those who attend the show Saturday and purchase their Sunday admission tickets before they leave on Saturday.

To get your Sunday 50% of Gourds Coupon simply attend the Gourd Art Festival Saturday and while you are there, purchase a discounted $8 admission ticket for Sunday!

(Please Note: If you have already purchased advanced tickets for both Saturday and Sunday, just show your Sunday tickets at the Information Booth on Saturday during the event and you will receive a 50% off gourds coupon you can redeem on Sunday June 27th.)

* Half price is for raw, uncrafted gourds only. Cleaning charges are not half-price. The 50% off coupon is valid for Sunday, June 27th, 2010 only and may not be used on Saturday (hey, otherwise what incentive would you have to come back, right?).

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, CA

Tribute 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

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There’s Still Time to Register for Festival Gourd Art Classes!

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!

The Welburn Gourd Farm

40635 De Luz Rd.

Fallbrook, CA 92028

Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613

International Callers: 1-760-728-4271

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!

Did you know Welburn Gourd Farm grows its gourds organically? That’s right! Earth Day is today, April 22nd, and not only can you help support the Earth by purchasing from farms that grow organically, now through April 30th, 2010 when you buy the Box of Large, Round Body gourds you’ll also save over 30% on the box!

(pictured left, Welburn granddaughter, Rachel Cunningham, holds a large size, Round Body gourd)

Round Body gourds are ideal for projects that need some height, where a gourd with slanted sides or a short body would not suffice. Here are some examples of gourd art created using Round Body gourds:

Gourd art by Robert Bennett	Gourd art by Gloria Crane

Round Body gourds are one of our best sellers because they are so versatile and can accommodate many different needs when creating gourd art.

Special Offer: Box of 4 Large, Round Body Gourds, 9″- 10″ in diameter, regularly $70.02, just $52.85! But wait, you can save even more! Just enter coupon code EDSP10 during checkout and you’ll receive an additional 10% Off .

That’s a total discount of over 30%! Instead of paying $70.02 you get these large, beautiful gourds for just $47.57!* Plus, these gourds arrive cleaned and craft-ready so you can get right to the fun of creating your gourd art!

This offer is valid for one week only (ends April 30th) so order now — click here! 

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

Be sure to see these incredible DVDs on how to create your own amazing gourd art!

NEW Divisions for this Year’s 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!

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!

Kids division: Artist must be 14 years old or under Beginner division: Artist has completed 20 or less gourd art projects and sold less than 3 pieces. Intermediate division: Artist has completed 20 or more gourd art projects but has sold less than 40 pieces. Advanced division: Artist has sold 40 or more pieces. Master’s division: Artist must have won either Best of Show or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a Master’s division (or top division) of any other gourd competition. For competition rules and instructions, please visit the Gourd Festival web site — click here!

Gourd art by Christine Chan, first place winner in the 2009 People’s Choice Gourd Art Competition.

Be an Exhibitor at the Upcoming Gourd Art Festival!

The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is coming June 26th and 27th, 2010, and YOU could be an exhibitor at the event!

“This festival is my favorite venue. I have exhibited at the Welburn festival for 8 years and it has consistently been one of my best…” –Bill Colligen, Mixed Media Gourd Sculptures

(pictured left, gourd art by Bill Colligen)

To request your application online now, click here.

Last Chance to Learn With Carrie Dearing!

Carrie Dearing is moving to Tennessee with her family in July, so this may be your last chance to take classes from her at the Welburn Gourd Farm! 

Join Carrie this Saturday, April 24th, 2010, for her “Bear Fetish” class, featuring an incredible, carved “basket weave” look at the base and woodburned bear fetish images inlayed with stones on the upper portion of the gourd.

Only a few spaces left so register now!

To register for this class and others, click here!

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613
International Callers: 1-760-728-4271

To see video tutorials online now, visit our video tutorials section. Click Here

March and April is harvest time at the Welburn Gourd Farm so now is the best time of year to come to the farm and place your custom order to get the best selection of gourds!

(Pictured right, the perfectly round and extremely thick-shelled “sphere” gourd is one of many shapes only available at the farm due to the limited quantity grown.)

Unable to come to the farm? Now for a limited time, simply place a phone or Internet order for $100 or more using coupon code 2VM and you’ll receive a FREE Gift valued at $75.51!

Your FREE Gift includes the new DVD, “How to Use GourdMaster™ Products,” comprised of all the video tutorial clips featured on our web site (and more!), plus you’ll also get a beautiful assortment of 22 cleaned and craft-ready Jewelry gourds of mixed shapes!

Your order can include gourd tools, gourd books and DVDs, GourdMaster™ colors and finishes, pre-washed gourds-by-the-box, or any combination in between. That’s right, any order (excluding gourd classes) of $100 or more qualifies to receive the free gift*!

(Pictured left, round body gourds, cleaned and craft ready. Buy the box of 6 gourds, 7″- 8″ in diameter, regularly $86.68, just $57.46!)

To claim your FREE Gift, start by first adding the free gift to your shopping cart. Then at checkout simply enter coupon code 2VM with your order of $100 or more. Or call us toll free at 1-877-420-2613 to order by phone.

*FREE gift available only while supplies last. $100 minimum excludes gourd classes.

Only a limited number of gifts are available so act now — click here!

“I purchased the Butterfly Votive and Oil Lamp dvd. It is wonderful! The instructions were very clear and precise. I can’t wait to get started on my own project.” -C. Hardy

“We purchased the votive candle DVD, excellent job, Love it very much and learned some neat tips and tricks.”
Thanks. August & Rosemary Calderaro, Originals In Wood

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, and now its easier than ever to enter because the divisions have been expanded!

Kids division: Artist must be 14 years old or under Beginner division: Artist has completed 20 or less gourd art projects and sold less than 3 pieces. Intermediate division: Artist has completed 20 or more gourd art projects but has sold less than 40 pieces. Advanced division: Artist has sold 40 or more pieces. Master’s division: Artist must have won either Best of Show or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a Master’s division (or top division) of any other gourd competition. For competition rules and instructions, please visit the Gourd Festival web site — click here!

Gourd art by Pat Schallbrack, won 1st prize in the GM People’s Choice Intermediate division

The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is coming June 26th and 27th, 2010, and YOU could be an exhibitor at the event!

“This festival is my favorite venue. I have exhibited at the Welburn festival for 8 years and it has consistently been one of my best…” –Bill Colligen, Mixed Media Gourd Sculptures (artwork pictured at left)

To request your application online now, click here.

The “One Step Filigree” class with Dianne Connelly sold out so quickly, a second class has now been added! Join Dianne for this fun and exciting class, Friday June 25, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm.

Spaces are expected to again sell out, so act now to reserve your spot!

For a current list of classes being offered and to register for these or many other exciting classes, click here!

March and April is harvest time at the Welburn Gourd Farm, so now is your chance to get the absolute best gourds of the year!

Come to the farm in Fallbrook, CA for the best prices and selection! Remember, this Saturday is FREE Workshop day at the farm.

If you’re not able to make it to the farm, you can always order fabulous gourds by phone or on our web site with our Gourds-by-the-Box selections, and if you act now you’ll receive a FREE Gift valued at $75.51 with any order of $100 or more.

Your FREE Gift includes the new DVD, “How to Use GourdMaster™ Products,” comprised of all the video tutorial clips featured on our web site (and more!), plus you’ll also get a beautiful assortment of 22 cleaned and craft-ready Jewelry gourds!

Visit our web site now (or call us toll-free at 1-877-420-2613) and place an order of $100 or more to receive your gift*! A $75.51 value!

*FREE gift available only while supplies last. $100 minimum excludes gourd classes.

To claim your FREE Gift, start by first adding the free gift to your shopping cart. Then at checkout simply enter coupon code 2VM at checkout with your order of $100 or more.
Only a limited number of gifts are available so act now — click here!

FREE Gourd Workshop this Saturday Mar. 13th, 2010!

Come to the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA this Saturday, March 13th, 2010 for the FREE Gourd Workshop, 11:00 am – 1:00 pm! Register now — click here!

The workshop is led by Dianne Connelly, who is known for her popular and FUN (even outrageous!) gourd art classes like the “crushed glass” class shown at right.

Let Us Know How You Like These DVD Programs!

Simply purchase $50 or more in gourds at the farm and you’ll receive a FREE Grab Bag of gourds, a $75.00 value while supplies last!

Get a FREE Grab Bag worth $75.00!

Each Grab Bag contains 4-6 gourds averaging 11″- 14″ in diameter, plus 25 tiny “jewelry” gourds. (Please note, these gourds are from last year’s crop and may have some cracks or shell damage.)

You’ll love all the fun things you can do with these “Giant gourds and Baby gourds,” and, of course, nothing is better than getting them for FREE!

FREE Grab Bags will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Limit one per customer. The Farm is located at 40635 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028. For directions, 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!

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!

Kids division: Artist must be 14 years old or under Beginner division: Artist has completed 20 or less gourd art projects and sold less than 3 pieces. Intermediate division: Artist has completed 20 or more gourd art projects but has sold less than 40 pieces. Advanced division: Artist has sold 40 or more pieces. Master’s division: Artist must have won either Best of Show or placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in a Master’s division (or top division) of any other gourd competition. For competition rules and instructions, please visit the Gourd Festival web site — click here!

Gourd art by Pat Schallbrack, won 1st prize in the GM People’s Choice Intermediate division

Get Your Artwork on the Cover of this Year’s Festival Brochure!  You could have your gourd art featured on the cover of the festival brochure for the 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm! Each year, we distribute thousands of brochures around the country and your gourd art could be the piece selected for this year’s cover!Pictured right, last year’s festival brochure with gourd art by Kristy Dial on the cover.Simply submit your exhibitor application by next Friday, March 19th, 2010 for your chance to be selected! (You must be accepted as an exhibitor in the show in order to have your artwork on the brochure cover.) Download the Exhibitor Application now — click here! Be sure to submit high quality, professional-quality photos if you want your art to be placed in consideration for the cover.

The “One Step Filigree” class with Dianne Connelly sold out so quickly, a second class has now been added!

Join Dianne for this fun and exciting class, Friday June 25, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm. Spaces are expected to again sell out, so act now to reserve your spot!

Also, this may be the last time Carrie Dearing offers her “Mountain Lion” class so be sure to sign up!

The class takes place next weekend, Saturday March 20.

The gourd is completely cut out around the mountain lion image, giving it an awesome 3D effect and making it look like the lion is literally coming out of the gourd.

For a current list of classes being offered and to register for these or many other exciting classes, click here!

• Special Offer on Carrie Dearing’s New DVD! FREE Gift PLUS $10.00 discount coupon!
• Opening Day at the farm is March 1st! Get a FREE Gourd Grab Bag, a $75.00 Value!
• Gourd Art Classes Filling Fast, Now is the Time to Enroll
• Early Registration Deadline for June Festival Exhibitors is March 1st!
• There’s still time to get the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders at a special discount!

Now you can make your own “Indian Corn Bowl” with carved out corn designs! If you want to know how to create beautiful carved out images, you will love this DVD! Carrie also gives an alternate woodburned option for those who prefer not to carve.

This incredible DVD has almost 2 hours of complete step-by-step instruction, PLUS a second DVD with an exclusive interview with the artist and an extended Blooper Reel that will have you laughing like never before! (yes, it’s even better than the Blooper Reel on her first DVD!)

Just $29.95 for the 2-DVD package, and it comes with 2 valuable coupons inside! Or take advantage of our very special offer below!

On the 1st DVD you will discover:

• Simple techniques to use when woodburning your design.

• How to cut and clean your gourd the quick and easy way.

• The best method to use when applying your ink dye and why it’s so important.

• How to easily fix mistakes made while applying ink dye.

• Using 2 different structured tooth carbide burs to carve out perfect corn kernels, including tips and tricks for shaping your kernels for a realistic look.

• The best method to use for adding definition to your corn design.

• How to create your own high-quality acrylic paint colors and special tips for getting the best results with your painting.

• Adding a raffia rim for a finished and professional look.

• And much more!

On the 2nd DVD:

DVD #2 features an additional 20 minutes of fun with the absolutely hilarious ‘Blooper Reel’ (yes, it’s even better than the one on her first DVD!), plus an exclusive interview with the artist.

SPECIAL OFFER: Now for a limited time, get Carrie’s NEW DVD plus 4 nice thick, round-body gourds in the 9″- 10″ size, ideal for making corn bowls, AND 3 FREE extra-thick 5″ Canteen gourds, perfect for practicing your carving, all for one low price!

And that’s not all! To help cover part of the shipping cost (or all of the shipping cost, depending on your delivery zone), you’ll also receive an additional $10.00 off when you enter coupon code DVDP10 during check out! Total value for this package is over $102.00, but when you act now you can get it for just $72.80 with the coupon!

Get your copy of this incredible DVD today!

Just $29.95!  Click here to Order

A $102.87 value, just $72.80 when you use coupon DVDP10 at check out! Limited Supply, Order Now!

Already own the DVD? Please post your comments at the bottom of the product page – click here!

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Come to Opening Day at the Welburn Gourd Farm!

Opeing Day is Monday, March 1st, 2010 and is the first day the new crop of gourds is available to the public at the farm. It’s always a huge event for gourd lovers because some of the most beautiful and sought-after gourd shapes are available!

FREE Grab Bag worth $75.00!

Starting March 1st, Opening Day, you’ll receive a FREE Grab Bag of gourds, a $75.00 value, with any gourd purchase at the Farm of just $50 or more, only while supplies last!

Each Grab Bag contains 4-6 gourds averaging 11″- 14″ in diameter, plus 25 tiny “jewelry” gourds. (Please note, these gourds are from last year’s crop and may have some cracks or shell damage.)

You’ll love all the fun things you can do with these “Giant gourds and Baby gourds,” and, of course, nothing is better than getting them for FREE!

New gourds will be brought in all month long (and even into April) as they dry and become ready for purchase, but it pays to come the first week to take advantage of the FREE Grab Bag offer!

FREE Grab Bags will be given on a first-come first-served basis. Limit one per customer. The farm is located at 40635 De Luz Rd., Fallbrook, CA, 92028.

Please Note: The gourd farm is currently closed to walk-in customers for harvest time and will re-open on March 1st. The office is open for all Internet and phone orders, however.

The Spring and Summer Gourd Art Classes are filling up very quickly this year, so please reserve your spaces now.

Pictured left, the “Adobe Vessel” class with Carrie Dearing features inlay of beaded strands, patina finish, and the adobe buildings on top are created by carving out the gourd, there is no clay at all!

To register for this or many other exciting classes, click here!

The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is coming June 26th and 27th, 2010, and now is the time to submit your exhibitor application because you will receive a $75 discount on your booth space! Just $275 per 10 ‘X 10′ space! (Booth spaces will be priced at $350 after March 1st, no exceptions!)This is a juried show and all applications will be reviewed by a jury panel. Download your online application now – click here!Pictured right, “Shamans of the Coso Range” gourd art piece by Kristy Dial, exhibiting artist at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival.

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! To order the DVD, click here!

If you would like to purchase BOTH the DVD and Transparent Pigment Powder set using the coupon inside the DVD, click here!

To purchase ONLY the NEW Transparent Pigment Powders set, click here!

Gourdially Yours,
The Welburn Gourd Farm
40635 De Luz Rd.
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Toll-Free: 1-877-420-2613
International Callers: 1-760-728-4271

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

Plus, Get a FREE Gift Valued at $32.88 When You Buy!

Woodburning on gourds just got better! Now you can woodburn all kinds of images on your gourds the fun and easy way using the NEW branding tips!

The idea is simple. Instead of creating designs freehand, simply “stamp” your designs onto your gourd using the new “branding iron” burning tips.

From apples and pears to ladybugs, flowers, and leaves, you’ll love the design options available and the gourd projects you can create!

Now for a limited time, order the NEW Woodburner Branding Kit plus your choice of 3 packs of additional Woodburning Brands and get the Box of small Bottle Gourds, pre-cleaned and craft-ready, FREE! A $32.88 value!

To create your images, all you need to do is press your branding iron onto your gourd for a few seconds, remove it, and you’ve got a perfect design every time! You can create the exact same design on your gourd as many times as you’d like, and each one will be exactly the same!

Use the geometric branding tips to create patterns and designs with texture, like the circle patterns shown on the gourd pictured right by Jan Seeger.

Or use the shapes and images brands to create theme-based designs such as the mini-gourd ornament decorated with heart images shown left or the “Turtles in Water” scene shown below.

Creating gourd art has never been more fun, and now is the time to jump in and get the NEW woodburner with brands because you’ll receive a FREE gift with your order!

Each branding tip is constructed of high-grade metal guaranteed to hold up under use with the 30 watt Lenk Super Pro Woodburner.

Please note: Brands can only be used with the Lenk woodburner, they will not fit the Hot Tool woodburner or other woodburners; also, the 30 Watt burner is best because lesser watt woodburners will not get hot enough to heat the brands.

Plus, all Lenk products come with a 5 year guarantee backed by the manufacturer.

The 30 watt Super Pro Woodburner can be purchased separately or as part of the Decorative Branding Kit, which includes 7 brands (square, diamond, triangle, circle, heart, slash, and star) and 2 woodburning tips: the “Dot” woodburning tip, used for making fine lines or burning holes, and the “All Purpose” wedge tip.

Kit is just $38.77! Or purchase the Kit plus 3 packs of branding tips (shown below) and get a FREE box of bottle gourds, a $32.88 value!*

Additional branding tips are available in the following packages:

Fruit and Vine Pack: $19.00

Flower and Leaf Pack: $12.33

Critters Pack: $19.00

Vine and Leaf Pack: $17.22

With images this fun to woodburn, you’ll want to create all kinds of designs on your gourds!

This gourd bowl by Laura Cunningham features four different scenes on each side of the gourd, burned on the gourd using the “Critters” branding tips and colored using GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes.

The “Critters” set includes both the front view and the side view of the butterfly, as well as a gecko image (not shown on gourd).

Butterflies

Turtles

Dragonflies

Ladybugs

This simple yet elegant flower design shown on the gourd bird feeder below was created using the Flower and Leaf brands and the all purpose wedge tip to make the vines connecting the flowers.

Close up view of woodburning

Special Offer:

Now for a limited time, you’ll receive a FREE box of Bottle Gourds*, a $32.88 value, when you purchase the Decorative Branding Kit plus your choice of 3 packages of extra brands. These items would normally cost a minimum of $120.20 but you get them for as little as $87.32 while supplies last! Click here!

*Free gift is available only while supplies last. May not be combined with any other offers or discounts.

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!

Enter your artwork in the “GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition” and be seen by thousands of potential buyers. You can even advertise your entry piece(s) for sale and get them sold through the event! (photo at left: gourd art by Sue Brogden)

This is an incredible opportunity for artists to gain exposure, sell their artwork, and have fun helping to get the general public involved in the world of gourds by voting on their favorite works of art!

Get the complete details of the NEW GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition – click here!

(pictured right, award-winning gourd art in the 2008 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition)

Also, be sure to enter artwork in the 2009 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, a long-standing tradition at the Festival and a superbly-run event, put on by the California chapter of the American Gourd Society! For details and link for the California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, click here!

Get Your Gourd Festival Tickets In Advance and Save!

Festival tickets are $11 at the gate, but you can 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!

Have a Blast at the June Gourd Festival Classes!

If you are ready to laugh, make new friends, and learn a fun new craft, then sign up for a Gourd Art Class the Thursday and Friday before the Gourd Art Festival, June 25th and 26th, 2009!

Pictured right, “Crushed Glass Inlay” class with Dianne Connelly. Dianne is a popular favorite and is known for giving her students TONS of great information, not to mention comedy relief! Come prepared to have lots of fun!

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

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

Still A Few Exhibitor Spaces Left!

There is still time to join in the fun by becoming an exhibitor at the 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm!

The deadline for application submission is was May 20th, 2009, but there are still a few spaces left so applications are still being accepted! To download the exhibitor application now, click here.

Pictured left, gourd art by The Browning House, exhibiting artists at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival, June 27th and 28th, 2009!

Remember to request your packet of Gourd Art Festival brochures and help get the word out about the event! For the brochure request form, click here.

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

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!

Enter your artwork in the “GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition” and be seen by thousands of potential buyers, including gallery owners! You can even advertise your entry piece(s) for sale and get them sold through the event!

(pictured right, award-winning pieces in the 2008 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition)

This is an incredible opportunity for artists to gain exposure, sell their artwork, and have fun helping to get the general public involved in the world of gourds by voting on their favorite works of art!

Three first place awards of $200 cash will be given, one for each of the 3 divisions, Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Three second place awards will also be given of $50 cash, plus three third place awards of a $25 gift certificate for any products or gourds at the Welburn Gourd Farm.

Enter up to 5 gourd art pieces, all for a flat administrative fee of $15. Get the complete details of the NEW GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Competition – click here!

(pictured left, 2008 competition entry by Gloria Crane)

Also, be sure to enter artwork in the 2009 California Gourd Society Gourd Art Competition, a long-standing tradition at the Festival and a superbly-run event, put on by the California chapter of the American Gourd Society! For details and link, click here!

Gourdially Yours,

The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival
1119 S. Mission Rd. #244
Fallbrook, CA 92028
Phone: 760-728-4588
or 760-728-4271