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!

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

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!

Watch the Video Clip Now! 

Video clip includes a sneak peak at the upcoming DVD, “Making a Butterfly Votive and a Butterfly Oil Lamp,” with Gloria Crane — click here!

FREE Workshop this Saturday

Join us at the Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA for the FREE Gourd Workshop this Saturday, December 12, 2009 starting at 11:00 a.m.!

The workshop will be led by Dianne Connelly, who not only is an incredible gourd artist and instructor but also know for the fun and roaring laughter she brings to her classes!

Be sure to register to guarantee your space — click here!

Not able to make it to the workshop?

You can still learn how to create incredible gourd art with the top-selling DVD, “Woodburning on Gourds,” with Carrie Dearing. Click here for more!

Featured Gourd Art:

This issue features the beautiful gourd art of Sala Faruq!

This stunning, decorative teapot is made from a maranka gourd, which gives the gourd its unique vein-like appearance. The elaborate handle is made of wood overlaid with gold leafing.

The inside has been completely finished, also with gold leafing. It stands just over 7 inches tall and is about 7 inches long.

An absolutely gorgeous piece!

Asking price: $65.00

(We’ve seen this piece in person and $65 is a bargain for all the time and careful workmanship that has gone into it!)

To purchase, please contact the artist directly at 619-231-4828 (Pacific Time) or by email at salafaruq@gmail.com.

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

This is our way of saying “Thanks” this holiday! See the list of incredible Special Offers on our web site now – click here! Or come to the farm this Saturday, November 28th, 2009 and receive a FREE gourd! Just print out and show this email!

*limit one gourd per adult customer; gourd must be 8 inches or less in diameter.

Please note: the farm will be closed this Thursday and Friday, Nov. 26th & 27th. (pictured left, ‘Happy Harvest’ gourd man by Linda Noblitt)

“Just wanted to thank you all for being supportive to all the gourd artists outhere. It is much appreciated. …Thanks also for your continuing educational opportunities that you give us through free workshops, DVDs, and online courses…Take care and keep up the great work that you all do.” -Kathie C. Lane, KC Gourds, Zionsville, IN

Thank you, Kathie, and to everyone who has taken the time to write to us with comments and words of thanks!

It truly is a blessing to serve our customers, and we will continue to include special offers and free video tutorials in future issues of our newsletter. (pictured right, turkey gourd by Larry McClelland)

If we can do anything to help make your gourding more enjoyable, please let us know!

Buy 2 Boxes of ‘Mixed Sizes’ Bottle Gourds
and Get 1 FREE!

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, and with the free project instructions included in your order you can get started right away!

Hurry, the free gifts are almost gone — Click here!

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

“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.

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“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

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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.

CORRECTION: email is mthimmesch@cox.net and web site address is www.marytgourds.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

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

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

Special Offer:

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

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

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

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

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

Get Your Gift Certificates Now for the Holidays!

“I love every item I have purchased from your place. I have taken two classes and hope to take many more. This is a new endeavor for me and I find decorating gourds is exciting.

Also, thank you for helping me when I have called with questions. Some of the questions were pretty silly, but you still answered them without embarrassing me. You all get a gold star for kindness.” -Clarkie Rambo

Get them a gift you KNOW they will love! A gift certificate from the Welburn Gourd Farm is the perfect solution for the gourd lover in your life. Order yours online now – click here!

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

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

Featured Gourd Art

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

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

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

Price: $40.00

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

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

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