Carve & Create: An Artistic Pumpkin Carving Workshop with Mike and Joanne Bare
Take your pumpkin carving to the next level in this creative, hands-on workshop! Instead of simply cutting shapes all the way through, you’ll learn how to carve into the surface of the pumpkin to create intricate designs that glow beautifully from within. Manor Mill will provide all the carving tools you will need!
Bring your own gutted pumpkin and a design you’re excited to carve. We’ll provide guidance, inspiration, and a few extra tricks—including the option to add black paint to enhance your finished design. Surface carving allows you to play with depth, light, and shadow, creating a unique pumpkin that looks just as beautiful lit up as it does during the day.
What to Bring:
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A gutted pumpkin (cut from the bottom or back if possible, to keep the stem intact)
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A scraping tool, if you have one
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A battery-operated light, if you have one—we’ll have a few available to borrow
Before Class:
Please arrive with a design ready to carve. This will help you make the most of class time and give you the best chance of completing your pumpkin. You can create your own design or find inspiration from printable templates online. Check out these printable templates: Categories – Pumpkin Glow, but feel free to come up with your own creative design!
Come ready to get creative, experiment with light and texture, and leave with a one-of-a-kind pumpkin glowing with your own artistic style! Feel free to BYOB and bring snacks or food!
