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.

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!

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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

	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!

Round Body gourds are one of our best sellers because they are so versatile and can accommodate many different needs when creating gourd art, and you can still save 30% when you order now!

(pictured right, gourd art by Carrie Dearing created using a 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

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 .

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

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.

Get Your Gourd Art Festival Tickets NOW and Save!

The 14th Annual Gourd Art Festival at the Welburn Gourd Farm is happening June 26th & 27th, 2010, and NOW is the time to get your tickets!

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!

(pictured above, gourd art by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Kristy Dial)

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! For competition rules and instructions, click here!

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 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

(pictured left, “Indian Corn Maiden” by 2010 Exhibiting Artist, Carrie Dearing)

To request your application online now, click here.

Register Now for May and June Gourd Art Classes!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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:

• 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!