Get a FREE Box of Gourd Goblets with Any Order of $65 or more! A $36.95 Value!
2 Days Only! Offer ends Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Get a FREE Box of Gourd Goblets with Any Order of $65 or more! A $36.95 Value!
2 Days Only! Offer ends Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Our new Gourd Goblets are perfect for making decorative glasses or “goblets,” ginger jar lids, figurines, and more!
Beautiful carved gourd with lid by Teresa M. Poindexter! Gourd Goblets are great for lids!
Start Shopping and Get Your FREE Gift Today:
2 Days Only, Get a FREE Fili-Point Burr When You Buy 2 or More!
a $13.95 value! Offer ends Tuesday 11/29/22, at midnight.
"The Fili-Point Burr is awesome! The cutting action is powerful and smooth, like cutting through butter, so it leaves a clean edge - this means less sanding for me (always a good thing!). From tiny filigree holes to larger cut-outs, this burr easily does it all!" - Mary Gehley
Shown above, Fili-Point Burr. Perfect for filigree carving, cut-outs, and much more!
See the amazing things you can do with a Fili-Point burr! Watch the video above!
These beautiful gourds with angel figurines are by Patti Wolfe! We love Patti’s intricate filigree carving framing each angel, and the natural color choices she used on her gourds really allow the lovely angels to be showcased and not overshadowed by the background. Thank you, Patti, for sharing your gourd art with us on Facebook!
2 Days Only, Get a FREE Fili-Point Burr When You Buy 2 or More!
a $13.95 value! Offer ends Tuesday 11/29/22, at midnight.
Get Almost 30% Off GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics
Reg. $6.99, Now Just $5 each!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
"Love the dyes I bought. They look great on my gourds and went on very smoothly. The colors are so intense, too. I haven't done any engravings on them yet, but can't wait to see the results! Thank goodness you offer them." - Marlene Record
The “rainbow of colors” dreamcatcher gourds shown below are by Renae Favor. Thanks for sharing, Renae!
We’re not sure what colors Renae used on her artwork above, but here’s an example of comparable Ink Dye colors:
Get Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics Today!
Reg. $6.99, Now Just $5 each!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Offer Extended!
Buy 2 Sets of Craft-Ready 'Fancy Hook' Ornaments and Get 1 FREE Set!
That's a 33% Savings!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
These fabulous Craft-Ready "Fancy-Hook" Ornaments are LARGE size ornaments made from Mini gourds. They range in size from 2.5 to 4.5 inches in diameter and come with an eye screw already attached in the perfect spot so they hang beautifully!
Keep in mind, these Craft-Ready gourds are hand-selected for size and symmetry, so they are gourds that you might not find if you were to order a regular box of cleaned Mini Gourds.
Each ornament includes a fancy, scroll style hook to give it a look of elegance.
Get Your 'Fancy-Hook' Ornaments Today!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Offer Extended!
Save On "Bargain Quality" Bottle Gourds in the 5"- 6.9" Size Range!
You Get an Additional $5.00 Off the Already Reduced Price!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Get Your Bottle Gourds Today!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Want to Make a Gourd Lamp Using Almost Any Gourd Size and Shape?
Get Our Popular Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits!
3 pack for Just $39.95!
The 2.75" base size is ideal for gourds 5"- 9" in diameter.
These lovely canteen gourd lamp nativity scenes are by Blanca Valdez Ricaud! Thank you, Blanca, for sharing your gourd lamps with us!
Shown above, amazing Tree Of Life themed gourd lamps made by Zekia's Gourds on Facebook! Thank you, Zekia, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Cats enamored by this wonderful cat gourd lamp by Simone Nogueira! Thank you, Simone, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Get Our Popular Gourd Lamp Hardware Kits!
3 pack for Just $39.95!
Offer Extended, Get $20.00 Off Our New Gourd Class!
Limited time only!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
This is a 3-hour class packed with incredible step-by-step instruction and money-saving tips! Includes full materials list and free project patterns!
In this class you will discover:
• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves & more!
FREE Gift with your class purchase!
BONUS: You’ll receive the "Canteen Gourd Oil Lamp with Distressed Metal Leafing," class a $34.95 value, FREE!
This is an “instant access” online class that you watch from the comfort of your own home.
Reg. $69.95, Just $49.95!
We apologize for the slight echo in parts of the video. Please take an additional 10% off by using coupon code GLORIA22, Just $44.96!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
Half-Price Sale at the Farm Going on Now!
Now through Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2022 (see farm shopping hours below)
Come to Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get 50% Off all gourds in the racks!*
Thousands of gourds to choose from!
See more photos of current inventory at the farm - click here!
Please Note: Our Half-Price sale events are held to clear out what is left in inventory after the premium gourds have sold. Please do not come for the sale expecting to find top quality gourds at half price. That being said, we have a MUCH larger inventory than we have EVER had for past sales, and many gourds in the racks are very good quality and most have very thick shells!
*50% off excludes Bargain Bin gourds, pre-cut gourds, and cleaning charges.
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Fall-Winter Gourd Sale! Save on All Boxes Shown Below!
Now through Dec. 3, 2022 (or while supplies last)
Shop today and get an additional 15% Off the prices shown above!
The Perfect Gift For the Gourd Lover on Your List!
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of their choice with a Welburn Gourd Farm gift card.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
"Everything I’ve ever ordered from Welburn has come in just as expected, wonderful. From the tools (cannot express enough how much better they make my work), to the videos (that helped turn me into an artist), to all the wonderful gourds. Highly recommend them, if your a beginner start with the challenge box or the new beginner box they put together." - Christine Hibbs
Christine Hibbs created this amazing woodburned gourd lamp! Thank you, Christine, for sharing your artwork and your kind message with us!
Letters from Our Customers
'I just wanted to say thank you! Your company is awesome to deal with and they actually take the time to reach out and call if there’s any type of issue.
Your gourds are far and above the best I’ve used. I’m so excited to open up the box when I receive my order to see what you’ve picked out for me!" - Best regards,
Tammy Adams
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"Oh my goodness I love this company! All products I’ve ordered are fantastic. It’s become my go to for binging on videos so informative and educational for beginners like me. Welburn Gourd Farm is now on my bucket list of places to visit. I would absolutely love to travel there from KY next year, take classes and savor all that is gourd decorating. Happy Holidays to all the gourders out there! "- Diane
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"I LOVE your company! Have LOVED and shopped with Welburn Gourd Farm for many years. Always great products, idea help, classes and customer service. When people ask where I get my gourds, I reply Welburn Gourd Farm, none other. Thank you!" - Deni Halterman
Save $40.00-$45.00 On Razertip Woodburners and the Proxxon Mini Jigsaw!
1 Day Only! (or While Supplies Last)
Offer expires Saturday, 11/26/22 at midnight.
"Well, after spending nearly $500 on various power saws to cut open my Welburn Gourds, I finally gave in and purchased a Proxxon Mini Saw. I'm in love. It is super wonderful and small enough to offer me all the creative flexibility I desire. The professional look of my gourds improved 200 percent... I'm sold. Thank you!" -Gayle Renfro in Cincy.
Value: $215.65, Reg. $179.95, Just $174.95!
A $40.00 Savings!
Need to cut gourd lids that fit? The Mini Jigsaw is the answer!
We love this lidded gourd bowl by Barbara Duquette-Fabian!
Value: $201.50, Reg. $161.50, Just $156.50!
A $45.00 Savings!
Purchase a Razertip SK Burner today and receive these FREE gifts:
1- Sampler Pack of Pre-Printed Stick N Burn Transfer Sheets
2- Gourd Practice Pieces That's a $14.90 gift value absolutely FREE!
Woodburned gourd art by Christy Barajas featuring designs from the Leather Tooling Variety Stick 'n Burn Pack
Teresa M. Poindexter created this awesome woodburned gourd bowl with hares in motion! Thank you, Teresa for sharing your art with us on Facebook!
Get Almost 30% Off GourdMaster™ Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics
Reg. $6.99, Now Just $5 each!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
"Love the dyes I bought. They look great on my gourds and went on very smoothly. The colors are so intense, too. I haven't done any engravings on them yet, but can't wait to see the results! Thank goodness you offer them." - Marlene Record
The “rainbow of colors” dreamcatcher gourds shown below are by Renae Favor. Thanks for sharing, Renae!
We’re not sure what colors Renae used on her artwork above, but here’s an example of comparable Ink Dye colors:
Get Ink Dyes and Transparent Acrylics Today!
Reg. $6.99, Now Just $5 each!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Offer Extended!
Buy 2 Sets of Craft-Ready 'Fancy Hook' Ornaments and Get 1 FREE Set!
That's a 33% Savings!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Shown above, Fancy-Hook Gourd Ornaments with artwork samples.
Reg. $44.95 per set, Now Just $29.97 per set when you buy 3 sets!
These fabulous Craft-Ready "Fancy-Hook" Ornaments are LARGE size ornaments made from Mini gourds. They range in size from 2.5 to 4.5 inches in diameter and come with an eye screw already attached in the perfect spot so they hang beautifully!
Keep in mind, these Craft-Ready gourds are hand-selected for size and symmetry, so they are gourds that you might not find if you were to order a regular box of cleaned Mini Gourds.
Each ornament includes a fancy, scroll style hook to give it a look of elegance.
This beauitful fancy hook ornament with carved butterflies is by Susan Sweder! How lovely does it look peeking through the Christmas Tree branches! Thank you, Sue, for sharing your gourd art with us!
Get Your 'Fancy-Hook' Ornaments Today!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Offer Extended!
Save On "Bargain Quality" Bottle Gourds in the 5"- 6.9" Size Range!
You Get an Additional $5.00 Off the Already Reduced Price!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Get Your Bottle Gourds Today!
Offer expires Tuesday, 11/29/22 at midnight.
Offer Extended, Get $20.00 Off Our New Gourd Class!
Limited time only!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
This is a 3-hour class packed with incredible step-by-step instruction and money-saving tips! Includes full materials list and free project patterns!
In this class you will discover:
• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves & more!
FREE Gift with your class purchase!
BONUS: You’ll receive the "Canteen Gourd Oil Lamp with Distressed Metal Leafing," class a $34.95 value, FREE!
This is an “instant access” online class that you watch from the comfort of your own home.
Reg. $69.95, Just $49.95!
We apologize for the slight echo in parts of the video. Please take an additional 10% off by using coupon code GLORIA22, Just $44.96!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
Half-Price Sale at the Farm Going on Now!
Now through Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2022 (see farm shopping hours below)
Come to Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get 50% Off all gourds in the racks!*
Thousands of gourds to choose from!
See more photos of current inventory at the farm - click here!
Please Note: Our Half-Price sale events are held to clear out what is left in inventory after the premium gourds have sold. Please do not come for the sale expecting to find top quality gourds at half price. That being said, we have a MUCH larger inventory than we have EVER had for past sales, and many gourds in the racks are very good quality and most have very thick shells!
*50% off excludes Bargain Bin gourds, pre-cut gourds, and cleaning charges.
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Fall-Winter Gourd Sale! Save on All Boxes Shown Below!
Now through Dec. 3, 2022 (or while supplies last)
Shop today and get an additional 15% Off the prices shown above!
The Perfect Gift For the Gourd Lover on Your List!
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of their choice with a Welburn Gourd Farm gift card.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Absolutely gorgeous painted round body gourd by Diane's Gourd Art on Facebook!
Letters from Our Customers
'I just wanted to say thank you! Your company is awesome to deal with and they actually take the time to reach out and call if there’s any type of issue.
Your gourds are far and above the best I’ve used. I’m so excited to open up the box when I receive my order to see what you’ve picked out for me!" - Best regards,
Tammy Adams
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"Oh my goodness I love this company! All products I’ve ordered are fantastic. It’s become my go to for binging on videos so informative and educational for beginners like me. Welburn Gourd Farm is now on my bucket list of places to visit. I would absolutely love to travel there from KY next year, take classes and savor all that is gourd decorating. Happy Holidays to all the gourders out there! "- Diane
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"I LOVE your company! Have LOVED and shopped with Welburn Gourd Farm for many years. Always great products, idea help, classes and customer service. When people ask where I get my gourds, I reply Welburn Gourd Farm, none other. Thank you!" - Deni Halterman
Happy Thanksgiving From Welburn Gourd Farm!
We wanted to take a moment today to say a warm and heartfelt THANK YOU to you for being an important part of our family. We could not do all that we do without you.
From all of us here at Welburn Gourd Farm we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!
1 Day Only!
Buy 2 Sets of Craft-Ready 'Fancy Hook' Ornaments and Get 1 FREE Set!
That's a 33% Savings!
Offer expires Friday, 11/25/22 at midnight.
These fabulous Craft-Ready "Fancy-Hook" Ornaments are LARGE size ornaments made from Mini gourds. They range in size from 2.5 to 4.5 inches in diameter and come with an eye screw already attached in the perfect spot so they hang beautifully!
Keep in mind, these Craft-Ready gourds are hand-selected for size and symmetry, so they are gourds that you might not find if you were to order a regular box of cleaned Mini Gourds.
Each ornament includes a fancy, scroll style hook to give it a look of elegance.
Shown above: Large "Fancy Hook" Ornaments, 2.5"-3.5"
Reg. $44.95 per set, Now Just $29.97 per set when you buy 3 sets!
This beauitful fancy hook ornament with carved butterflies is by Susan Sweder! How lovely does it look peeking through the Christmas Tree branches! Thank you, Sue, for sharing your gourd art with us!
Fancy-Hook Gourd Ornament by Christy Barajas
using poinsettia designs from the Gourd Ornament Stick n Burn pack!
Get Your 'Fancy-Hook' Ornaments Today!
Offer expires Friday, 11/25/22 at midnight.
1 Day Only!
Save On "Bargain Quality" Bottle Gourds in the 5"- 6.9" Size Range!
You Get an Additional $5.00 Off the Already Reduced Price!
Offer expires Friday, 11/25/22 at midnight.
These cozy bottle shaped snowmen are by Kathryn Hemetek! Thank you, Kathryn, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Get Your Bottle Gourds Today!
Offer expires Friday, 11/25/22 at midnight.
Craft-Ready Canteen Oil Lamps - Just a Few Boxes Left!
Reg. $108.26, Now Just $74.95!
These fun oil lamps are made from Canteen Gourds turned on their side. They have been completely cleaned on the outside, sanded on the edge so they sit up straight, and have a hole drilled on the top that perfectly fits your oil lamp insert. (YES, the 6 glass oil lamp inserts are included with this box!). Perfect for making holiday gifts!
Light up your home a with one-of-a-kind decoration! With these Craft-Ready Oil Lamps you don't have to worry about having tools to cut a hole in the gourd. All you need to do is decorate your gourd and pop in the included Oil Lamp Insert!
Tammysue Johnson created the lovely green butterfly and sweet snowmen canteen oil lamps! Thank you, Tammysue, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Shown above, lovely Canteen Oil Lamps with textured carvings by Zekiye Michals! Thank you, Zekiye, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Offer Extended, Get $20.00 Off Our New Gourd Class!
Limited time only!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
This is a 3-hour class packed with incredible step-by-step instruction and money-saving tips! Includes full materials list and free project patterns!
In this class you will discover:
• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves & more!
FREE Gift with your class purchase!
BONUS: You’ll receive the "Canteen Gourd Oil Lamp with Distressed Metal Leafing," class a $34.95 value, FREE!
This is an “instant access” online class that you watch from the comfort of your own home.
Reg. $69.95, Just $49.95!
We apologize for the slight echo in parts of the video. Please take an additional 10% off by using coupon code GLORIA22, Just $44.96!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kits are Back In Stock!
Reg. $107.42, Just $89.95!
Quantities extremely limited, order today!
Please Note: The 7"- 7.9" lamp gourds used to make our kits previously are not in stock. These kits are made with gourds 5"- 6.9" in diameter and the price marked down accordingly.
Craft-Ready Gourd Lamps make it easy for you to make your own beautiful gourd lamp because all the cutting and cleaning has been done for you!
Each Gourd Lamp comes as a kit that includes a base, lamp cord with on/off switch, and LED bulb.
Pictured above: Box of 6 Gourd Lamps, 5"-6.9" in diameter, bases, cords, and bulbs included!
Regularly $107.42, Just $89.95!
Please Note: The 7"- 7.9" lamp gourds used to make our kits previously are not in stock. These kits are made with gourds 5"- 6.9" in diameter and the price has been reduced accordingly.
Each Craft-Ready Gourd Lamp comes with the hole pre-drilled in the bottom to make your gourd fit snugly over the base so light does not seep through. We custom order the included LED bulb, which is very small yet produces extremely bright light, yet still has a tiny heat output so as not to cause fire danger.
The gourds are completely cleaned inside and out, and cut on the top so that light can shine upwards as well as through your designs on the body of the gourd.
The base provides the lamp with stability and is hidden from view so as not to take away from your beautiful lamp design!
Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kits are Back In Stock!
Regularly $107.42, Just $89.95!
Quantities extremely limited, order today!
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Fall-Winter Gourd Sale!
Save on Mini Vases AND on ALL the Additional Boxes Shown Below!
Shop today and get an additional 15% Off the prices shown above!
The Perfect Gift For the Gourd Lover on Your List!
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of their choice with a Welburn Gourd Farm gift card.
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Thanksgiving comes once in a year, but may the feeling of gratitude live in our hearts all year round. Wishing you all a blessed Thanksgiving Day! This amazing carved turkey scene is by Wolford Carving on Facebook!
Letters from Customers
"Oh my goodness I love this company! All products I’ve ordered are fantastic. It’s become my go to for binging on videos so informative and educational for beginners like me. Welburn Gourd Farm is now on my bucket list of places to visit. Happy Holidays to all the gourders out there!"- Diane from KY
"As always, the large gourd Ornaments were exactly what I expected! You cannot go wrong with Welburn products!" - Sincerely, Ronda Garman
Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kits are Back In Stock!
Reg. $107.42, Just $89.95!
Quantities extremely limited, order today!
Please Note: The 7"- 7.9" lamp gourds used to make our kits previously are not in stock. These kits are made with gourds 5"- 6.9" in diameter and the price marked down accordingly.
Craft-Ready Gourd Lamps make it easy for you to make your own beautiful gourd lamp because all the cutting and cleaning has been done for you!
Each Gourd Lamp comes as a kit that includes a base, lamp cord with on/off switch, and LED bulb.
Pictured above: Box of 6 Gourd Lamps, 5"-6.9" in diameter, bases, cords, and bulbs included!
Regularly $107.42, Just $89.95!
Please Note: The 7"- 7.9" lamp gourds used to make our kits previously are not in stock. These kits are made with gourds 5"- 6.9" in diameter and the price has been reduced accordingly.
Each Craft-Ready Gourd Lamp comes with the hole pre-drilled in the bottom to make your gourd fit snugly over the base so light does not seep through. We custom order the included LED bulb, which is very small yet produces extremely bright light, yet still has a tiny heat output so as not to cause fire danger.
The gourds are completely cleaned inside and out, and cut on the top so that light can shine upwards as well as through your designs on the body of the gourd.
The base provides the lamp with stability and is hidden from view so as not to take away from your beautiful lamp design!
Shown here, an amazing Open-Top Gourd Lamp by Mahmut Akkuş! Thank you, Mahmut, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Open-Top Gourd Lamp Kits are Back In Stock!
Regularly $107.42, Just $89.95!
Quantities extremely limited, order today!
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Shown above, Box of 12 'Bargain Quality' Mini Vases, 3"- 4.9" in diameter.
Value $101.14, Reg. $74.95, Now Just $63.71! (just $5.31 each!)
This beautiful set of Mini Vases is by Paula Kelly Cairn!
Fall-Winter Gourd Sale!
Save on Mini Vases AND on ALL the Additional Boxes Shown Below!
Shop today and get an additional 15% Off the prices shown above!
Half-Price Sale at the Farm is Going on Now!
Come Early for Best Selection!
Now through Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2022 (see farm shopping hours below)
Closed 2 days for Thanksgiving, Wed. 11/23 and Thur. 11/24
Open this Friday and Saturday, Nov. 25th & 26th, 2022
Come to Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get 50% Off all gourds in the racks!*
Thousands of gourds to choose from!
See more photos of current inventory at the farm - click here!
Please Note: Our Half-Price sale events are held to clear out what is left in inventory after the premium gourds have sold. Please do not come for the sale expecting to find top quality gourds at half price. That being said, we have a MUCH larger inventory than we have EVER had for past sales, and many gourds in the racks are very good quality and most have very thick shells!
*50% off excludes Bargain Bin gourds, pre-cut gourds, and cleaning charges.
Offer Extended, Get $20.00 Off Our New Gourd Class!
Limited time only!
"Thank you so much for offering Gloria Crane’s exceptional classes. As a beginner, this first class has helped so much in understanding different burrs, the carving process and the supply list is amazing! I will definitely be purchasing additional classes." Most sincerely, Sandy Troxel
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
This is a 3-hour class packed with incredible step-by-step instruction and money-saving tips! Includes full materials list and free project patterns!
In this class you will discover:
• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves & more!
FREE Gift with your class purchase!
BONUS: You’ll receive the "Canteen Gourd Oil Lamp with Distressed Metal Leafing," class a $34.95 value, FREE!
This is an “instant access” online class that you watch from the comfort of your own home.
Now for a limited time, get $20.00 Off the NEW Class!*
Reg. $69.95, Just $49.95!
We apologize for the slight echo in parts of the video. Please take an additional 10% off by using coupon code GLORIA22, Just $44.96!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
The Perfect Gift For the Gourd Lover on Your List!
Shopping for someone else but not sure what to give them? Give them the gift of their choice with a Welburn Gourd Farm gift card.
Gourd Art For Sale in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
This awesome gourd bowl with geometric earth design elements is by Allen Graybill! Allen writes about his inspiration in his facebook post,"Latest one of my gourd art pieces 'Alpine View', with the mountain views, alpine lakes and trees that make up the area I live in, influenced this one of a kind art piece." To purchase or learn more, use this direct link!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Amanda Rutland created this wonderful cherry blossom gourd lamp! Thank you, Amanda, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Buy 2 Sets of Jewelry Gourds and Get 1 FREE!
Set of 20 Jewelry Gourds Starting at, Reg. $58.60, Just $44.95!
Shown here, set of 20 Extra Large Jewelry Gourds 2"- 2.9" in diameter.
Lovely gourd wreath made with Jewelry Gourds by Lee Becker Strohm!
We love this adorable reindeer jewelry gourd! It was share on the Facebook group, For the Love of Gourds. If you know who the artist is please let us know so we can give them credit.
Pictured left: Christmas tree with gourd ornaments seen in an Alaskan store. Photo shared by Dee Hamlin. Thanks, Dee, for sharing this with us on Facebook!
Pictured Right: We love these beautifully decorated Jewelry Gourd Ornaments by Susan Riggsby! The "snow" on top is a great touch. Thanks, Susan, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
These fun little snowmen gourds are by Mary Maxwell!
Buy 2 Sets of Jewelry Gourds and Get 1 FREE!
Set of 20 Jewelry Gourds Starting at, Reg. $58.60, Just $44.95!
New Gourd Class!
4 Days Only, Get $20.00 Off!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
This is a 3-hour class packed with incredible step-by-step instruction and money-saving tips! Includes full materials list and free project patterns!
In this class you will discover:
• Simple tips for cutting, cleaning, & design placement
• Why it is important to wood burn your design before carving & the specific way you need to wood burn in order to get the best results when you start carving
• Why some carving burrs work better than others & which ones will give you the best results for dimensional leaves
• How to extend your design above the rim of your gourd & why it is important to do this step in a certain order in the class
• Specific techniques for carving realistic leaves
• How to color your carved leaves using acrylic paints
• How to pretreat the carved area before you apply your colors so your colors appear true
• What you must know for creating blended color in your leaves & more!
FREE Gift with your class purchase!
BONUS: You’ll receive the "Canteen Gourd Oil Lamp with Distressed Metal Leafing," class a $34.95 value, FREE!
This is an “instant access” online class that you watch from the comfort of your own home.
4 Days Only! Get $20.00 Off the NEW Class!*
Reg. $69.95, Just $49.95!
We apologize for the slight echo in parts of the video. Please take an additional 10% off by using coupon code GLORIA22, Just $44.96!
Available to watch now! After purchase, you can log in anytime and watch as often as you'd like!
*$20.00 Discount offer expires Tuesday 11/22/22 at midnight.
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Shown above, Box of 12 'Bargain Quality' Mini Vases, 3"- 4.9" in diameter.
Value $101.14, Reg. $74.95, Now Just $63.71! (just $5.31 each!)
Each vase is completely cleaned inside and out, then sanded on the bottom so it sits.
Shop today and save 15% Off select gourd boxes, including Craft-Ready Mini Vases!
Half-Price Sale at the Farm Going on Now!
Come Early for Best Selection!
Now through Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2022 (see farm shopping hours below)
Closed 2 days for Thanksgiving, Wed. 11/23 and Thur. 11/24
Come to Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get 50% Off all gourds in the racks!*
Thousands of gourds to choose from!
See more photos of current inventory at the farm - click here!
Please Note: Our Half-Price sale events are held to clear out what is left in inventory after the premium gourds have sold. Please do not come for the sale expecting to find top quality gourds at half price. That being said, we have a MUCH larger inventory than we have EVER had for past sales, and many gourds in the racks are very good quality and most have very thick shells!
*50% off excludes Bargain Bin gourds, pre-cut gourds, and cleaning charges.
These Popular Items Back in Stock!
The ZipCutter Burr makes cutting and carving gourds a breeze! Use this burr to cut open your gourds, create fancy rims, and more!
Awesome gourd with cut-out turtle design by Gloria Nobrega!
Finally! A gourd selection perfect for when you need a round body for your gourd projects! The base, or main body, of these beautiful gourds is taller than most canteen gourds, great for when you want round gourds with some height.
Fabulous carved gourd with drums by Shuana Fowler
'Bargain Quality' Bottle Gourds!
Fun holiday gourds by Bronwyn Rowlands!
Snow-lady gourd by Diane Wilson Kemp. To purchase this and other great gourd art, visit Diane's Etsy shop here.
Beautifully crafted gourd Santas by Mark Hoffmann
We love these cowgirl snowmen by Mary Barber!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Shown above is 3 views of an amazing gourd vase comissoned by Evelyn Fowler Fischer! Thank you, Evelyn, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Letters from Our Customers
"The [Bargain Quality] gourds we ordered yesterday arrived. We were very pleased and shocked how heavy they are. Since Peter is a "deep" carver he's very happy with this purchase, Thanks a million. Fast service, too!!!!" - Marlene Quinn
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" Wow, I got my gourds today. What a beautiful collection of [Bargain Quality Canteen] gourds. The best bang for the bucks, plus. thank you so much. Everyone said to order from you and they were right!" - David Flaherty
NEW Gourd Goblets!
Get 25% Off When You Buy 2 or more Boxes!
Our new Gourd Goblets are perfect for making decorative glasses or “goblets,” ginger jar lids, figurines, and more! Available in both short and tall options!
Shown above, sample Gourd Goblets. Bases are made from unfinished wooden candlesticks (not included). Goblets are for decorative purposes only and not for holding actual liquid.
Gourd with ginger jar lid, by Gloria Crane.
This project is available as an online class - click here
We love these Santa gourds by Martha Bloom! Thanks, Martha, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook :)
Shown above, sample art work idea using Gourd Goblets. Bases are made from unfinished wooden candlesticks (not included), which can be colored with GourdMaster Ink Dyes to match your Gourd Goblet! For links to purchase wooden candlesticks, click the button below.
Get 25% Off when you buy 2 or more Boxes of our New Gourd Goblets!
Buy one of each or 2 of the same!
Half-Price Sale at the Farm Going On Now! Come Early for Best Selection!
Now through Saturday, Dec. 3rd, 2022 (see farm shopping hours below)
Closed 2 days for Thanksgiving, Wed. 11/23 and Thur. 11/24
Come to Welburn Gourd Farm in Fallbrook, CA and get 50% Off all gourds in the racks!*
Thousands of gourds to choose from!
See more photos of current inventory at the farm - click here!
Please Note: Our Half-Price sale events are held to clear out what is left in inventory after the premium gourds have sold. Please do not come for the sale expecting to find top quality gourds at half price. That being said, we have a MUCH larger inventory than we have EVER had for past sales, and many gourds in the racks are very good quality and most have very thick shells!
*50% off excludes Bargain Bin gourds, pre-cut gourds, and cleaning charges.
Fall-Winter Sale - Get 15% OFF Select Gourd Boxes!
Shown above, Box of 6 'Bargain Quality' Gourd Pots, 5"-6.9" in diameter, now on sale! Get 15% Off!
Lovely Gourd Pot lamp with snowmen by Joan Groot - Riphenburg!
Fabulous Gourd Pot with woodburned bear by Alan Folger!
Gloria Faith used a gourd pot as her canvas to create this fabulous leopard cub portrait with playful silhouettes on the back view! Thank you, Gloria, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Shop today and get 15% Off Gourd Pots plus other select gourd boxes!
Gourds-for-Gifts Box!
This 'Limited Edition' gourd box was made just for the holidays!
The Gourds-for-Gifts box has a fabulous selection of smaller sized gourds, perfect for making holiday gifts!
You get a beautiful selection of smaller size gourds (most are in the 4”- 5” diameter range). Each gourd is hand selected for its shape and shell thickness, and they come clean and ready to craft.
Box includes 14 gourds (plus a few extra jewelry or ornament gourds for Free, if there was room in the box) with the following approximate quantities and size ranges:
2-4 gourds that are 5”- 5.9” in diameter
3-6 gourds that are 4”- 4.9” in diameter
2-4 gourds that are 2.5”- 3.9” in diameter
We have limited quantities of this box, so please order early in the season to guarantee availability.
Shown above, beautiful gourds by Janet Holloran Bratcher!
Limited Edition Gourd-for-Gifts Box!
Box of 14 Reg. $73.73, Just $49.95!
Available only while supplies last.
Gourd Art For Sale in the Gourd Art Marketplace!
(A place for buying and selling gourd art)
Shown above is the front and back view of an amazing carved gourd vase by Chad Bridges! Chad writes in his post, "This piece is created from a gourd. It is all one piece carving nothing has been added to it. This piece is 5 inches in diameter by 4 1/2 inches tall. Designed and carved by me. This piece is available for shipping. Please contact me through Facebook messenger for shipping instructions." To purchase or learn more, use this direct link!
See all the fabulous art for sale and post your own gourd art!
Today's Featured Gourd Art!
Here are more photos of Teresa M. Poindexter's incredible carved lidded gourd vessel! Thank you, Teresa, for sharing your artwork with us on Facebook!
Letters from Our Customers
"The [Bargain Quality] gourds we ordered yesterday arrived. We were very pleased and shocked how heavy they are. Since Peter is a "deep" carver he's very happy with this purchase, Thanks a million. Fast service, too!!!!" - Marlene Quinn
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" Wow, I got my gourds today. What a beautiful collection of [Bargain Quality Canteen] gourds. The best bang for the bucks, plus. thank you so much. Everyone said to order from you and they were right!" - David Flaherty