Get the newly updated ebook FREE!

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

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

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

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

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

All Gourd Boxes Now In Stock!

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

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

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

The 13th Annual Gourd Art Festival – Updates!

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

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

Get Your Gourd Festival Tickets NOW and Save!

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

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

Request Your Packet of Gourd Art Festival Brochures Today!

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

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

June Gourd Festival Classes Filling Fast!

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

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

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

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

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

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