Watch this Video and Find Out!

“Wow! I got the new [Transparent] acrylics and I love them!!! …super easy to work with, and they blend and mix beautifully. I’m having so much fun with the colors!” – Janet Bundrant, TX

Click Here to Watch the Video Now!

Similar to acrylic paints, the new GourdMaster™ Transparent Acrylics are made using pigment rather than dye as the main carrier of color, which means the colors are much bolder and more vibrant on your gourd!

Wipe them on with felt just like you would Ink Dye for a beautiful semi-transparent look that is just as fade-resistant, or apply them like an acrylic paint: Being pigment based, they are more viscous than Ink Dye so you can actually apply them with a paint brush and the color stays where you put it without bleeding!

(pictured left, gourd art by Carrie Dearing, painted with Transparent Acrylics)

Special Offer!

Get the Deluxe Set of all 16 colors, regularly $138.00, for just $109.95! Plus get a FREE DVD on how to work with Transparent Acrylics, a $9.95 value! Or get the Sampler Set, regularly $75.00, for just $59.95! Click here for more!

All 16 Colors of Transparent Acrylics:

Aquamarine	Azure	Midnight Blue	Pitch Black
Poppy	Canary	Burnt Yellow	Toffee
Wild Rose	Red Wine	Grape	Royal Purple
Pure White	Mocha	Leaf	Emerald

Get the NEW Transparent Acrylics now!

Join Dianne Connelly this Saturday, August 12th, 2010 at the Welburn Gourd Farm for the FREE Gourd Workshop, 11:00 am – 2:00 p.m.!

Dianne’s workshops are informative, fun, and take you from easy ways to cut and clean your gourd to great design techniques, woodburning, coloring, and embellishing! Register online now — Click Here!

Now you can create your own beautiful woodburned gourd art with the dual-port professional woodburner! View the video now:

Limited Time Offer: Get the top-selling DVD, “Woodburning on Gourds,” with Carrie Dearing,
a $24.95 value, FREE* when you buy the Burnmaster dual-port woodburner! Click Here!

*Only while supplies last

Get a FREE box of cleaned Practice Gourds, a $40.00 Value!

One of our most popular products is the bag of Gourd Practice Pieces (see photo, right), great for testing colors or trying new techniques. Now instead of pieces, you can get the whole gourd intact with the box of cleaned Practice Gourds!

Practice Gourds are lower quality gourds, usually with minor shell damage, but they are great for trying out design ideas, practicing your woodburning, testing colors, and even for making “extra creative” finished artwork!

Pictured left, this beautiful piece of gourd art by Dana Richardson was created using an “aesthetically challenged” gourd with a large crack extending down from the rim (seen on the upper right side of the gourd).

The artist incorporated the crack into her overall design giving her piece an ‘ancient pottery’ effect.

Now you can get a box of 7-10 cleaned Practice Gourds, a $40.00 value, for just $9.99** when you buy any box of high-quality gourds (aka “Gourds-by-the-Box) shown below! Or get the box of cleaned Practice Gourds FREE** with purchase of any 2 boxes of high-quality gourds!

To get your discounted $9.99 box of Practice Gourds with purchase of 1 regular box, be sure to use coupon code PGS999 at check out.

To get your FREE box of Practice Gourds with purchase of 2 or more regular boxes, be sure to use coupon code PGSFREE at check out.

Note: To get your discounted or FREE box of cleaned Practice Gourds, you must start by adding it to your cart — Click Here!

High Quality, Gourds-by-the-Box Selections:

Bottle Gourds 5 Boxes to choose from	Round Body Gourds 6 Boxes to choose from	Tall Body Gourds 5 Boxes to choose from
Pear & Tear Drop Gourds 6 Boxes to choose from	Canteen Gourds 5 Boxes to choose from	Jewelry Gourds 5 Boxes to choose from

**Not valid with any other offers or coupons. Practice Gourds box offered with purchase of boxes listed above and does not include Bargain Boxes. Offer good only while supplies last. There are no refunds for Practice Gourds, all sales are final.

You could be one of the lucky artists to have your work featured in the 2011 Gourd Art Calendar! If selected, your name and artwork will be given a month in the calendar, and your page will include your web site address and/or the contact information of your choice.

This is an incredible advertising opportunity and an excellent way to get your name out there as a professional gourd artist. There is no cost to have your art work in the calendar, and as a featured artist you will be able to purchase copies at half-price!

Photos must be copyright free, professional quality (see photo left, gourd art by Bill Colligen) and shot with a camera that is 8 megapixels or larger. Please send as a digital file in .jpg format to: Jaclyn@welburngourdfarm.com.

If you do not have an 8 megapixel camera and are willing to mail or hand deliver your art to be photographed in our studio, please email a regular digital photo of your artwork, and if chosen, we will make arrangements to have your piece photographed in our studio.

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

• 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!

Last Chance for the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE Sale
plus $65.00 in FREE Gifts!

Buy 2 boxes of 5 mixed sized bottle gourds and get a 3rd box FREE!
Plus get 6 FREE gifts worth over $65.00! A total value of $206.40, just $93.86!

These bottle gourds are perfect for making holiday Santas and snowmen!

Last chance to order! Click here now!

New to Gourding? View the Online Tutorials!

“I am new to gourding and usually when I start something I spend alot of money trying all kinds of things before I finally find the right tools and products.  This time I was very fortunate to find you first. 

Everything was perfect and easy to use with your tutorials on your site.  I will be buying again.,  Thank you.” -Pam Sijansky

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!

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

“Hi, I just received my shipment of Giant gourds…I am very pleased with the shipping and quality, even though these are “seconds” they are great and very clean. As you say, the are ready to craft. I am very excited and have many ideas to use.

I have always used New England area gourds which are much thinner shelled. With these gourds I can now try some chipwork and carving. They were quite a conversation piece at Thanksgiving with my ‘non-gourd’ family! I am sure I will be ordering from you in the future! Thanks,” -Jane Darling

Bargain Box of GIANT Gourds! Over 50% Off Regular Price! The Bargain Box of GIANT gourds gives you a selection of 5 extra large gourds ranging in size from 11″ to 15″ in diameter!

Premium gourds in this size range cost as much as $54 each and and a box like this would cost well over $150! But you pay just $69.95 or just $49.95 for the uncleaned box! Click here now!

Pictured left, large 14″ lidded gourd with fall leaves by Pamala Redhawk. Leaves feature the following Ink Dye colors: Classic Green,
Classic Yellow, Deep Red,
Medium Brown.

See the NEW Online Tutorial Now!

“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.

Got Dry Gourds?

If you have gourds that are a few years old or if you have gourds that have been left out in the sun, chances are the shells have become very dry.

Dry gourd shells can be difficult to work with. Your Ink Dye colors and other paints and products drag instead of glide on the gourd shell when it is dry making it hard to achieve the look you want in your art work.

Enter GourdMaster™ Protecting Wax and Low-Odor GourdMaster™ Gourd Wax! Both are excellent at replenishing the moisture in dry gourd shells and restoring your gourd’s natural, rich color.

Pictured above, wax partially applied to gourd, and pictured right, wax completely applied to the same gourd sitting next to canteen gourd with no wax.

Plus, you can mix both waxes with your GourdMaster™ Ink Dye to create your own one step color-and-finish!

GourdMaster™ products are specially formulated to be combined so you don’t have to worry about products not mixing or having the color or performance compromised.

Pictured left, a mixture of Protecting Wax and Ink Dye being applied to a gourd using a piece of felt.

Both GourdMaster™ Protecting Wax and Low-Odor GourdMaster™ Gourd Wax can be applied easily to your gourd using a soft cloth or piece of felt. In cold weather or on gourds with dense shells, your wax may not soak in very well and you will want to heat it for a few seconds with your heat tool (after it is applied to the gourd) to make it soak in better.

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 This, Saturday, November 7th!

Join us this Saturday, November 7th, 2009 at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for one of these exciting gourd art classes! Sign up online now — click here!

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

If you missed the email explaining the FREE Gift Offer, see below.

Fun Job Openings Available at the Upcoming June Gourd Art Festival!

If you love working with gourds, you may be eligible for one of the 7 job openings available at the upcoming Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm, June 27th & 28th, 2009! Come join the fun!

Hourly pay is $8.50 – $12/hr. Must be available for at least 4 hours during the two days of the festival. To inquire about the available positions, please email gourds@welburngourdfarm.com.

FREE Gift Offer:

Have Fun Woodburning On Gourds With the

NEW Woodburner Branding Tips!

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

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

Just how good a deal is this? Here’s what one customer had to say…

“Wow! Add me to your list of happy satisfied, not to mention impressed, buyers of your box of assorted pre-cleaned gourds. I had first-time buyer reservations about ordering a box. I was afraid that the old adage ’if it seems too good to be true’, etc., would be true.

However, I needed gourds and took a chance.  Brother, am I glad I did!  The quality, size and number of gourds I got exceeded the modest description on your web site. 

It rare to find an on-line vendor one can trust to deliver even more than what they advertise. I plan on being a committed return customer for all my gourdly needs.

With my deepest thanks,” -Wendell C.,
Tahlequah, Oklahoma  

Thank you, Wendell for sending in your comments!

Act Now to Receive Your FREE Gift!

The $62.58 FREE gifts are almost gone! Order now to get your 21 beautiful, “baby” gourds (under 2 inches in diameter), cleaned and craft ready, perfect for making ornaments and other small projects! A $62.58 value!

(Pictured left, these adorable snowmen ornaments by Linda Noblitt were created using small Jewelry gourds [i.e. under 2" in diameter])

To get your FREE gift, simply place an order for $49 or more on our web site or by phone and use coupon code FG2609 at check out. That’s it!

You will automatically receive your 21 little gourds, 15 of which are 1″-2″ in diameter, and 6 of which are the prized “micro-mini” gourds under 1″ in diameter! (Please note, you will NOT see these items appear in your shopping cart, but as long as your code is entered you will receive the free gift.)

Pictured right, this beautiful gourd kachina doll by Pamela Redhawk is a stunning example of what is possible using the tiny gourds in your FREE gift.

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!

There are only a few of the $62.58 free gifts left so order now! Click here!

*Free gift available only while supplies last. Not available with any other offer.

Gourdially Yours,