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!

“Dear Welburns, Received the boxes of your gourd [Clearance Box] special and can honestly say that they are the best commercial gourds I’ve ever gotten. A nice assortment: thick for carving, good size mix and a few oddballs for those ‘special projects’. Thank you ever so much!” – Roberta Smashey, Pleasanton, Texas

Get 2 Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxes, Regularly $519.58, just $159.88, plus FREE Shipping!

We’ve reduced the cleaning charge from the average cost of $1.50 per gourd to just $0.50 per gourd,which means a box that would normally cost $259.79 is now just $134.95, plus you get $14.95 flat rate shipping!

But it gets even better! Now when you buy 2 boxes (or more), the price drops to an incredible $79.94 per box, plus you’ll receive FREE shipping!

“Greetings, I just received my two [clearance] boxes today of huge and wonderful gourds. Thanks very much for good products and free shipping and good service.” -Valerie B.

What’s in the Clearance Box? Each box contains 40 randomly selected gourds, which means shapes will vary (and each box is different!), 17 gourds in the 5-12 inch diameter size and 23 gourds in the mini size (under 3 inches).

These are quality gourds, not rotten or ugly throwaways, and because they are randomly selected you get various shapes and every box is different!

Although we cannot screen for things like small cracks and minor shell blemishes since the gourds are packaged quickly with a random-selection process, this box comes with an unconditional guarantee!

If you are not completely satisfied with your Clearance Sale box gourds, simply return them for a full refund!

The Clearance Box of 40 CLEANED gourds is regularly $259.79. It’s on sale now for just $134.95 with $14.95 flat rate shipping*. But if buy 2 or more boxes, each box is just $79.94 and you get FREE Shipping!

Click Here to Get Your Clearance Sale Box Now!

*Please Note! Clearance Boxes are sent via Parcel Post, which generally takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. If you want your gourds delivered sooner you can pay the additional postage cost, which runs $5 – $25 more (depending on your location) by calling our office to place your order.

To take advantage of this incredible offer, simply use coupon code CLBX during check out. With the unconditional, money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose! There are just a few of the Cleaned Clearance Sale Boxs left so you must act now — Click Here!

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

To see past editions of this newsletter, Click Here!

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Clearance Sale at the Farm:

Starting on the day after Christmas, Saturday, December 26th, 2009 at 9:00 a.m., all uncleaned gourds at the farm are half price! (cleaned gourds are half price, plus the cleaning charge.)

But it gets even better! You can get your gourds at a whopping 75% off regular Farm prices when you act now! Just buy a voucher for as little as $100. When you present your voucher at the register you will get 75% off your gourd purchases! Get your voucher now on our web site or by calling our office now toll free at 1-877-420-2613. Please be patient when calling our office as we expect a flood of calls for these vouchers.

Voucher’s can be used to purchase non-gourd items at regular prices as well, so even if you don’t spend the full amount in gourds you can still take advantage of this amazing offer!

Please Note: Vouchers must be used before the end of the Clearance Sale, Saturday, January 16th, 2010.

Only a limited number of vouchers will be made available so you must act now if you want to get your gourds for 75% off! Click here!

Get 75% Off your gourds during the sale by purchasing a gourd voucher now! Click here!

Internet Clearance Sale:

If you’re not able to come to the farm you can get Clearance Sale gourds shipped to you instead!

Because we have so many customers around the country and around the world who are unable to make the trip to the farm, we’ve set aside a limited number of Clearance Sale Boxes, which are available to you right now on our web site!

We’ve gone through our many gourd racks and randomly selected 40 gourds to fill an over-sized box (the bigger box saves on shipping costs), and now with this special offer you get this entire box at 50% OFF, plus shipping a reduced, flat rate of just $14.95* per box!

But it gets even better! Buy 2 or more boxes now and get 70% OFF plus FREE shipping!

Prefer to have your gourds cleaned? No problem! Simply select “cleaned” when you purchase your Clearance Box and for an additional charge you’ll receive all your gourds cleaned and craft-ready!

These are quality gourds, not rotten or ugly throwaways.

Although we cannot screen for things like small cracks and minor shell blemishes since the gourds are packaged quickly with a random-selection process, this box comes with an unconditional guarantee!

If you are not completely satisfied with your Clearance Sale box gourds, simply return them for a full refund!

Your box of 40 gourds is regularly $199.79. It’s on sale now for just $114.85!

Save even more when you order 2 boxes now just $119.87!

Click Here to Get Your Clearance Sale Box Now!

*Please Note! Clearance Boxes are sent via Parcel Post, which generally takes 2-3 weeks for delivery. If you want your gourds delivered sooner you can pay the additional postage cost, which generally runs $5 – $25 more (depending on your location) by calling our office to place your order.

To take advantage of this incredible offer, simply use coupon code CLBX during check out. With the unconditional, money-back guarantee you have nothing to lose! Supplies of the Clearance Sale Box are limited so you must act now — 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!

How would you like to have your gourd art featured in an upcoming edition of the most widely read newsletter in the gourd community? The Welburn Gourd Farm wants to help gourd artists just like you by offering you the opportunity to promote yourself in upcoming editions of our email newsletter!

Now in the NEW “Featured Gourd Art” section of our newsletter, gourd artists have the opportunity to list a piece of artwork for sale at no cost! Each newsletter will feature 1 or 2 pieces of “Featured Gourd Art” for sale with the artist’s contact information. And if you are an art lover, you can look forward to the opportunity to buy beautiful, one-of-a-kind pieces direct from the aritst.To find out more about featuring your artwork in our newsletter, Click Here!

New! The “Featured Gourd Art” Section:

This week’s Featured Gourd Art is by Pamala Redhawk.

This incredible Kachina gourd won second place in the Master’s Division of the GourdMaster™ People’s Choice Awards at the June Gourd Art Festival!

She is an awesome 31″ tall and is 18″ wide at the base. Her hair is a beautiful cascade of hundreds of tiny braids and she is adorned with real turquoise and a hand-beaded leather shawl. Over 80 miniature gourd pots sit at her base, many of which feature tiny woodburned and carved images.

Asking Price: $800.00

Please direct all inquiries to the artist, Pamala Redhawk, at 760-369-2955.

The SPECIAL OFFER on Extra Large Kettle Gourds Ends Soon! Our Box extra large Kettle gourds is selling out faster than expected. Here is a copy of the announcement in case you missed it:

SPECIAL OFFER: Get a Box of Extra Large Kettle Gourds PLUS a FREE Gift valued at $66.64, a Total Value of $175.92 for Just $87.92!

That’s Less than HALF PRICE!

Large gourds with nice shape and shell quality are hard to come by, and normally we only sell these beautiful kettle gourds for a premium. However, the last gourd crop produced more of these gourds than normal, which means we are able to offer them as a “Pre-Boxed” item at a HUGE discount!

Each box contains four extra large kettle gourds, 11 to 13 inches in diameter, already cleaned and ready to craft. Just one 13-inch gourd would normally cost $34.37! Now with this special offer you get 4 fantastic gourds PLUS a FREE Gift (see below) valued at $66.64, a total value of $175.92, for just $87.92! (must use coupon code KETSP at check out)

Because these gourds are so large they need to ship in a fairly large box, which means shipping costs may run a bit higher, but its worth it because not only are you getting them at an incredible discount, you also get 15 of our 2-3 inch size gourds in assorted shapes as a FREE Gift, a $66.64 value!

(Free gift shown at right is meant as an example only and does not represent the exact shapes you will receive in your gift.)

These small gourds come in an assortment of shapes and arrive cleaned and craft-ready! With the holidays just around the corner, they’ll make the perfect ornaments and gifts for friends.

The extra large kettle gourds are perfect for bread or tortilla warmers, and they make a beautiful centerpiece on a Thanksgiving or holiday table!

Four extra large kettle gourds, 11-13 inches in diameter,
plus the FREE gift of 15 gourds 2-3 inches in diameter.
$175.92 Just $87.92! That’s less than HALF PRICE!

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

To see past editions of this newsletter, click here!