“Hi! So far I have ordered 6 gourd inks – which are beautiful and blend wonderfully! I have created some of the most realistic fall leaves! I have also ordered two gourd cleaning balls. I don’t know how I did it without them. If you’re a serious gourder you need this!! I’m very pleased with everything!!” -Diane M.

GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes are formulated to provide rich, vibrant colors that look great on your gourds. They go on smooth with no streaking or mess, and just one 1/2 oz bottle will cover approximately 100 gourds of the 5″- 6″ size range.

Special Offer:

Order any Ink Dye 10-Color Value Pack or the Ink Dye Pro Pack and receive a FREE bottle of GourdMaster™ Formula 49 when you enter coupon code FRE49 during check out!

Formula 49 is both a gourd shell conditioner and an Ink Dye medium; use to lighten your Ink Dye colors, remove Ink Dye when you make a mistake, blend Ink Dye colors, and more!

“Love the new Formula 49… the fact that it will almost completely remove ink dye is a reason alone to call it a great product, not to mention how well it works to blend the inks.”-Gloria Crane

Learn more about how Formula 49 can enhance your gourd art — watch the new online video now!

To get your FREE bottle of GourdMaster™ Formula 49 order your Ink Dye 10-Color Value Pack (shown at right) now – click here!

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!

2 Exciting Gourd Art Classes Next Weekend, Saturday, November 7th!

Join us next Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for one of these exciting gourd art classes!

Featured Gourd Art

This issue’s Featured Gourd Art is an adorable set of miniature “gourd people” by Mary Thimmesch!

Gourds have been woodburned and painted with metallic ink. The “hair” is made of colorful beads threaded onto wire, and each figurine holds a tiny, hand-beaded gourd.

You can tell just looking at them that lots of love and attention has gone into the creation of each piece! Figurines stand about 6” tall. Sold as a set.

Price: $40.00

To purchase this set of figurines and for more information, please contact the artist directly at 316-531-2774 or by email at mthimmesch@cox.com.

Would you like to advertise your gourd art for sale in the Welburn Gourd Farm newsletter? The service is free to gourd artists, find out more — click here!

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

Plus, NOW is the Time to Get Your Exhibitor Application in for
the June Gourd Art Festival to save $50.00 on Your Booth Space!

Get Your Exhibitor Application in for the June Gourd Art Festival to
save $50.00 on Your Booth Space!

Join us at the Welburn Gourd Farm next Saturday, March 7th, 2009, for Opening Day and receive a FREE gift* valued at $20.86 when you purchase $25 or more in gourds!

Not able to come to the farm? Place your phone or Internet order NOW and receive a FREE gift* valued at $62.58 when you purchase $49 or more! Just enter coupon code FG2609 at check out. (*Free gifts available only while supplies last) Click here!

Pictured above left, Dianne Connelly and Gloria Crane grab for the perfect gourd!. No need to wrestle for gourds at Opening Day because thousands and thousands of beautiful gourds are in stock!

Opening Day is the first day the new crop of gourds is available for purchase at the farm (online orders and phone orders can be placed now!), and it’s one of the most exciting days of the year for gourd-lovers because every imaginable shape is in stock!

Not only do you have the fun of selecting your own gourds from the thousands available in the racks, you also get the lowest prices possible!

Come to Opening Day next Saturday, March 7th, 2009 and be sure to purchase $25 or more to get your FREE gift valued at $20.86! Gates open at 9am and close at 4pm. For directions, click here.

Order Online Now to Get Your $62.58 Gift With Purchase — FREE With Orders $49 or More!

Place your phone or Internet order now for $49 or more, and you’ll receive a FREE gift of 21 hand-selected, perfectly formed little gourds, including 15 gourds 1-2 inches in diameter and 6 of the sought-after ‘micro mini’ gourds (gourds less than 1-inch in diameter), a $62.58 value!

Pictured right, this beautiful gourd kachina doll by Pamela Redhawk is a stunning example of what one can create using these extra small gourds.

The kachina is adorned with tiny gourds hanging from her garments, a miniature gourd purse, and a fantastic array of miniature gourd pots at her base (all replicas of Pam’s full size art pieces!).

And when you place your order for $49 or more now, not only do you get the FREE gift of 21 “baby” gourds, you also get them cleaned and craft-ready! Just enter coupon code FG2609 at check out. Click here!

Pictured right, gourd art by Patricia Boyd, who is famous for her stunning sculpture pieces, many of which feature tiny pots or vessels crafted from miniature gourds.

Looking for a bargain?

Then you’ll love the new Bargain Box of GIANT Gourds! This box would normally cost as much as $150.00, but you get it for just $49.95 ($69.95 cleaned)!

Why the great price? These gourds are either oddly shaped or have some minor shell damage, but all have nice, thick shells and are an impressive 11-15 inches in diameter!

“My order of extra large gourds is another example of your terrific gourds. I am already creating! Welburn Gourd Farm can’t be beat for the quality of their gourds or the great attention they give their customers…” -Marren B.

Be an Exhibitor at the Upcoming Gourd Art Festival!

This year’s 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival is coming June 27th and 28th, which is a NEW date, changed from June 20th and 21st.

Because of the date change, there is still time to get in on the early registration discount! Request your application online now and as long as you get everything mailed by Saturday, March 7th (or you may hand deliver it on Opening Day) you’ll qualify for the $50 discount on your booth space!

Pictured right, “Indian Maiden” gourd art piece by Barbara McDermott, exhibiting artist at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival, June 27th and 28th, 2009!

October Festival Gourd Classes Now Posted!

Have You Seen the All NEW Gourd Items In Our Latest Catalog?

Included in the catalog are full color, step-by-step tutorials, the Quick-Start Guide to woodburning tools, an expanded selection of books, and more!

Now is the time to make your holiday wish list (and dog ear pages with circled items, then casually leave it where your significant other will see it!) If you have not already done so, request your FREE 2008 Catalog now — Click here!

Get Your FREE $25 Gift Card for Every 2 Gourd Classes You Take!

The NEW October Festival Gourd Classes are now posted, along with the entire Winter Gourd Class schedule!

That means NOW is the perfect time to register for all the classes you want because for a limited time, for every 2 classes you register for you’ll receive a gift card for $25 in gourds! (must be the same person registered in all classes).

You’ll find incredible classes like “Carving with Metal and Heshi Inlay” with Kristy Dial (see photo, right), and the “Carving with Inlace” class with Gloria Crane, both new this year!

Some classes like “Faux Raku the GourdMaster™ Way” with Dianne Connelly (see photo below) and “Ocean Drum” with Leigh Adams, always seem to sell out early, so now is the time to register to make sure you get a space.

Now is the perfect time to learn some new techniques so you can put them to use this fall making your own holiday gifts! Why waste money buying things in the stores when you can create a beautiful, personalized gift for your friends and family?

Be sure to sample different classes from multiple instructors! Every teacher has different styles and specialized knowledge of gourd art, so the more instructors you learn from, the more expansive your own skills will be.

“I LOVED Carrie Dearing’s class….she is really a great teacher, very patient and thorough…and just fun to be around…thanks again for having me and having these classes…I look forward to the next class….and my husband is all excited for me..he even wants to get a New carving tool, the expensive one!!!!!!!” -D.S.

Pictured right, “Indian Corn Bowl” class with Carrie Dearing.

Be sure to sign up for multiple classes so you can take advantage of the SPECIAL OFFER!

Remember, you receive a FREE $25 Gift Card* for every 2 classes you sign up for, so sign up for 2, you get a $25 Gift Card, sign up for 4, you get two $25 Gift Cards, and so on.

This is a limited time offer and will expire soon so register for your classes now! Click here!

*Free Gift Card will be given to you when you arrive for your second class. Offer may not be combined with any other offer.

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